Such a nurturing environment! it's academically, socially, and emotionally a wonderful environment…read morefor a young child to learn and and grow. Our granddaughter has flourished there from an introverted and shy 2 year old to a confident and joyful four and a half year old. teachers and staff are exceptional in so many ways.

AELC is a hidden gem in Denver. The school is the only one of its kind to have individual outdoor…read moreplaygrounds for each age. Kids just walk right out of their classroom door onto a secure playground made just for them. I have a one year old and two year old registered in the program and they are thriving. Their teachers are incredible and truly love them. Each of their teachers have been at AELC for 20 years which is something you don't see at every childcare center. As a working mom, I really appreciate that my kids have breakfast, lunch and snacks provided throughout the day. Would recommend the AELC to anyone! It is one of the best childcare centers in Denver!

I am a foster parent in Denver. These beautiful people have bent over backwards to help me when I…read moreget a new placement, and they are always accommodating when kids are moved elsewhere. The teachers take great care of my children, and they always are understanding of the crazy schedule foster kids have with visits and appointments.

My daughter has been attending daycare here for a year now and we love it. The staff and teachers…read moreare very knowledgeable and have become like family to us. One thing I know for sure is that everyone there absolutely loves our kids like their own and cares, teaches and keeps them safe everyday. We couldn't be happier with the care she receives!

Nanny Poppinz advertises emergency nanny services which come handy in case child gets too sick to…read morego to daycare. They originally told me that it is $40 service fee and $15 per hour for one child. However when I requested a babysitter, the person claimed that they have a "new" contract that charges $32/hr to paid directly to the agency. Judging by the review that they don't actually pay their employees, this amounts to extortion.

This service is the best! My husband was traveling for work and took our 8yr old son with him on…read morehis trip to Denver so they could go to a Rockies game together. The childcare he had pre-arranged fell through at 5:30pm the night before. I called several agencies that were all closed. Nanny Poppinz took my call, walked me through the process quickly, and had a nanny at the hotel by 7am the next morning to take care of my son! They spent the day at the pool, did homework, and even went Pokemon hunting at a nearby park! I would highly recommend this service.

Both my kiddos have gone through highlands and the teacher are the reason you stay. Great teachers…read morewho go the extra mile for kids and with long hours and hard work they all stay and make the magic happen.

Claire (the director) was incredibly rude and the pre-k rooms downstairs were so hot and humid it…read morefelt swampy. The one year old teachers were rough with the kids, grabbing and yanking them hard when they wanted them to move. It seemed like the one year old teachers were annoyed at the kids and they would rather be anywhere else. Doesn't look like the cleanest facility either. Definitely wouldn't send my kids here, especially for how much they charge and how little the teachers and director seem to care about children. RUN.

Very nice center... Dedicated therapists I like the way they work…read more The director is a knowledgeable person who guided us about SPD which was a mystery for us.

I owe my sanity and my career to Maggie at Kiddie Up Nannies and the amazing nanny we found through…read moreher! After deciding to start a nanny share with another family, we initially thought that we could save ourselves some money and hire a nanny ourselves by advertising for the position on websites like Care.com and Facebook. However, this proved extremely time-consuming, yielded few qualified applicants, and resulted in someone we tried to hire backing out last minute, leaving us with just two weeks before our current childcare ended... with no nanny, no additional qualified applicants, and no time or energy left for the search (since it was a busy time for me at work). At that point, we contracted with Kiddie Up to help us find a nanny for our nanny share. Just one day after signing the contract, Maggie set up a conference call with me and the other mom and posted the position posted right away. Within four days of signing the contract, Maggie sent us four qualified applicants and we started interviews right away. During and after our nanny search, Maggie was extremely communicative via email, always answering my questions within 24 hours but usually much faster. The nannies who applied to our position through Kiddie Up were of a MUCH higher caliber than any we found on our own. All of them had already passed a background check, completed an interview with Maggie, and had their references checked before we received their applications. I feel extremely thankful that we found our amazing and experienced nanny among those applicants. She has been working for us for four weeks now and has far exceeded our expectations in every single way! Without Maggie and Kiddie Up, we never would have found her. Maggie also helped us with contract negotiations and set us up with a wonderful, experienced temporary nanny who worked for just my family during the two weeks before our permanent nanny could start. If you want to hire a professional nanny, I highly recommend contracting with Maggie and Kiddie Up Nannies. Their services are well worth the cost and much more reasonable than other agencies. The negative reviews are the exact opposite of my experience with Maggie and Kiddie Up. If in doubt, I suggest you email Maggie yourself to see what kind of response you receive. I trust that you will find her to be professional and communicative in every way.

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What I love most about Great Escape is that I believe the Directors truly love the kids. My son…read more(21 months) is greeted with a warm welcome every morning and wakes up saying the name of one of one of the directors because he wants to go to school. I have watched the directors make tough decisions and they have always done so in the best interest of the families. We are grateful for the way they handled COVID, ensuring that parents were a part of the re-opening decision and have taken the necessary precautions by making changes to ensure the safety and health of our children. I have referred friends and family members to them. The teachers also love my son. I originally chose Great Escape because they seemed to be the only place taking a September birthday at age one (part time). I am grateful for their care and flexibility. This summer they have had elementary care available too in which they have brought in special activities such as putt putt golf and oversized blocks for construction building contests.

Our 4 1/2 year old son, Dylan has thoroughly enjoyed Great Escape Early Learning Center in…read moreLittleton. The classes are small. The teachers are awesome. The Director, Jennelle Kreishner, has provided us with everything we need and everything that Dylan needs. Dylan has a lot of special needs as he has a peanut allergy and is mildly autistic. He has done nothing but thrive at Great Escape. I highly recommend Great Escape for your pre-school child especially if you have two working parents who need a lot of flexibility in your child's care. Their prices are very reasonable, too!" - Phil R.

This is an great little YMCA location just steps away from the center of Downtown Denver with lots…read moreof workout options, friendly staff, and good locker rooms. They are undergoing a huge renovation, so parts of the gym are closed or only half open, and this is the only reason I'm not giving them 5 stars. Here's a breakdown of my experience: Weights: a great selection of both free weights and machines. Most of the free weights are downstairs, and include 3 squat racks, multiple benches, kettlebells and dumbbells in many different denominations, chain machines, a GHD, and a few other miscellaneous machines. Upstairs, there are a lot more machines (they have almost every type of iso machine you can think of), as well as a stretching area and cardio (see next paragraph). Both areas were picked up neatly and there was only a minimal or no wait for most things. Cardio: They have both aerodyne bikes and treadmills! I love these cardio machines, and I am glad to see them. They also have quite a few rowers too. Finally, although I don't use them, there are some regular treadmills and ellipticals. Construction: The basketball gym and track are both closed right now for renovations, as is half the weight area. I think there will be a lot more coming once those areas open, and the newly renovated areas were really nice. Locker rooms: HUGE! A ton of lockers (combo locks and you do not need to bring your own), quite a few clean showers and stalls, some seating, and even some bathroom amenities. Staff: Super friendly! When they heard I was visiting from the Twin Cities, they gave me a tour and answered a lot of my questions. All in all, this is a great YMCA location and a great place to work out in Downtown Denver!

Awful customer service. I signed up for a membership in order to get a discount on childcare and…read morecamps. Per their website (see picture), the Y starter membership provides a camp discount. I paid upfront for an annual membership ($400+) only to realize later that I was not getting the discount. When I asked why, they said the child needs to be a member. If that's the case, WHY is that not stated anywhere on the website or registration materials? I tried to get a refund and the staff refuse to do anything. Incredibly frustrated that I'm out over $400 with nothing to show for it as I never use any Y services, personally.

We have had such a great experience at 7 steps Learning Academy. My two kids love to go to…read morepreschool. Each day my kids were very happy to go to the teacher. They update you about the kids very often and they always seem to be doing projects which leave the kids full of smiles. They are kind, caring, professional and I feel confident they are in good hands when I leave them there for the day. 7 Steps Learning Academy is very clean and I highly recommend them.

My children and I absolutely love 7 Steps Learning Academy Centennial. The teachers are so amazing,…read morethey are very engaged with the kids and so creative with the curriculum. My older children usually don't like going to daycare but now ask me if they can go after school. My toddler has the cutest little friends and is excited to go to school every day. Everyone is so kind and loving. I am so happy I found 7 steps.