I am a long time Montessori educator and have seen many schools in 25 years of teaching, coaching…read moreand consulting. I've spent time here recently guiding an intern who is phenomenal because she has a supportive environment, administration and organization as a whole. As I observe in the classroom, the joy and relationship the adults have with the children is palpable. I would have loved to send my own child here to experience pure love of learning. Check it out if you are considering schools for your child! This beauty is nestled along the foothills with a beautiful outdoor space.

The small groups and attention to each individual child is a great fit for my child. We're thrilled…read morewith this small Compass family and our teenager feels safe and allowed to explore his passions with this guided learning model.

We were asked to remove my son from the preschool after one month. My frustration with the school…read morelies with how the situation was handled, not the fact that he was asked to leave. If he was as violent as they say he was they were right to ask him to leave, but we have never seen this behavior anywhere else and were not allowed to observe him in the classroom so we do not know what was actually going on. We did not feel that we could trust the teachers or administration because of inconsistencies in their statements. Many of the teachers' complaints were typical preschool behaviors, especially for a child new to the Montessori setting. This made us question the validity of the more serious complaints. We were given two days notice that he needed to leave aftercare. Two weeks later we were given two days notice that he needed to leave the school. They said that they would release his records for his evaluation with Childfind but when I requested the records they stated that they would not provide them. Compass may be a great school for "typical" kids but it is not a supportive setting for children who have developmental delays or behavioral challenges.

We couldn't be happier sending our son here. Every teacher knows him, they're always very proactive…read moreto share how his day was and what they worked on in their learning curriculum. Wish I could give 6 stars!

We highly recommend Foundations. They are caring and wonderful with our kiddo and flexible and…read moreunderstanding of our childcare needs. Our daughter spent a year in the one year old room and flourished. The teachers are truly gifted and made her feel instantly at home. Every day that she went to school, she was excited to learn and see Miss Cindy. She loved the experience and we loved knowing that she was in great hands. If you can secure a spot with them, you will not be disappointed.

We love The Academy-Arvada! They have such a wonderful…read morestaff, a great routine and fantastic communication through the app. Our son has learned sign language since he has been there. We appreciate all the love and care they provide!

We were lucky enough to have found the Academy when we first moved to Arvada in 2015. Our daughter…read moreenrolled in preschool and our son in the +12month class. Today, our daughter is in the summer camp program and our son will be starting in the kindergarten class soon. Needless to say we've had a long, wonderful, run. Many of the teachers have been there since we arrived. Our son loves walking through the school - all of the staff saying hello to him. They really feel like a part of the family. And shouldn't they - they've been helping to raise our children and prepare them for everything that comes next. The front office staff has always listened to any concerns we've had (our son has special learning needs) and we've been very grateful they've helped us work through a few things - making us feel like they're truly invested in his success and development. Always, but especially during COVID, they've gone to great lengths to clean and create a safe environment, where kids can still be kids, but parents can rest assured precautions are in place.

This was the 2nd daycare for our kiddo and the experiences could not have been different. From her…read morefirst day at Primrose, we felt safe leaving our 9 month old daughter. Everyone knew her name from day one. Over the years they helped us transition through changes, supported our daughter's needs, and truly cared about her. As a first responder, I was always reassured by the drills they completed. We only left to enroll for elementary school, otherwise we would still be there!

If you're looking for childcare in 2025, it's best you try your luck elsewhere. We submitted an…read moreapplication and deposit 6 months ago and they have yet to get back to us on timing for when we can enroll our child here. The communication has been non-existent despite us reaching out multiple times. We are very disappointed as we were looking forward to having our child enrolled here.

This is an amazing school and learning environment. My granddaughter has been enjoying learning…read moreand growing so much and I am totally in awe of how wonderful the experience has been for her and her 'classmates' as she calls them. I am the oldest girl of 7 and learned much from helping my mother with my brothers and sisters. I have three children of my own and love kids. I know a great learning environment when I see one and this place is a gem! So happy we found it and that our little princess gets to experience this as her first 'school' experience. She will treasure her time at Happy Valley forever.

This school is horrible for any family that is untraditional or child may have behavior issues…read more The staff and owner are so unprofessional and disrespectful. The teachers have 80 children come in and out of their school on a weekly basis. I was asked to not speak during parent teacher conference bc there was not enough time to get thru everthing. The teachers have no real time to dedicate or give extra attention to children and families that need it. Don't send your child here just for the animals. They don't really get to interact that much with them....this preschool was a huge mistake.

We love this preschool! There are several options. From half to full days and 2 to 5 days/week…read more They are extremely flexible when it comes to how long and often your child goes to school. It is reasonably priced and they put an emphasis on all of the teachers being qualified (with an early childhood education degree) to be in their roles. Our son is in Ms. Terrys class and she is absolutely wonderful. He loves going to school and is growing and developing so much! The school has a big emphasis on Catholic education and incorporates Catechisis of the Good Shepard into their learning. They have fun fundraising events for the school where parents can get to know each other. The school knows how to throw a party! Ms. Diana and her team have it together! We trust them and not only do we feel safe sending our son there, but we feel like it is helping him thrive!

I am so happy our son is at the school. It is a small, clean ,well run Catholic early learning…read morecenter for ages 3 to 6. They go on frequent field trips and my son loves riding their big white school bus. I highly recommend this school. I love that tuition includes healthy food for the students.

We have tried several preschools in Golden and this one fit our needs perfectly. The teachers are…read moreso caring, so sweet and so organized. The curriculum is fun and educational and the staff is amazing! I feel so lucky we found Golden Community Center Preschool and so, sooo thankful my kids got to bond with their amazing teachers!

From the owner: At the Golden Community Center Preschool, we strive to provide a safe, nurturing, and creative…read moreplace where children can play and learn. Our preschool program is designed to encourage the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of each child. We LOVE our FAMILIES!! We also have qualified, dedicated and FUN teachers!

Our 3-year-old son attended from September-December 2021 and the Goddard School was an amazing…read moreexperience for us all. We watched his skills and language soar, and they did an excellent job introducing him to potty training. Ms. Kelly was always so welcoming in the morning, whether our son was happy to be there or not, and that made dropping off guilt free. She always has something ready for him to work on to make the transition smooth. Mr. Nick would continue to focus on our son and keep him playing and engaged even when he was the last one left in the classroom. Gary and the front office staff are highly communicable and we truly appreciated the steps they take to ensure the school was COVID and illness free. The school provides a variety of healthy snacks to the students and is absolutely clean and spotless at all times. The learning provided is diverse and immersive, our son grew go much from his short time there. Look no further, the Goddard school is top-tier education for your little one!

When looking for a new daycare for our twin girls no place was good enough--then we walked into…read moreGoddard. The facility is gorgeous, fairly new and incredibly well maintained. The cirriculum is a real pre-school/pre-k learning plan. You get detailed information every day about what your kiddo did so you can talk to them about it and continue the lessons. There is a gym, with a climbing wall and they do dance and yoga. Kids get plenty of time to play--inside and outside. Goddard uses an IPAD system to send daily reports and we get updates (photo and video) during the day, which is fun. They also autodebit monthly payments, which is a huge help for busy families like ours. The teachers are amazing...I never worry about my kids, I know they are loved and well cared for. The kids tend to stay so there isn't alot of turnover, which helps my girls who have been through a lot of transition. There has been a lot of teacher turnover in the year we have been there, which is typical in corporate daycare. The director and several of the teachers have been there over the time we have been there. Our girls turned 4 in May and are writing, know their alphabet, count to 100 and are starting to read. If there are issues the staff will work with you. Its expensive but worth every penny. Could not say enough good things about this place.

Reading through these reviews I realized many are 7 or 8 years old and are inaccurate in their…read moredescriptions..So this is as much a public service than it is a review. This is an exceptionally well rounded Y, aimed at families and consistent with the YMCA's core values. Genuinely friendly staff, many active classes serving a wide range of individuals. From spinning classes to Silver Sneakers and everything in between. Good childrens programs, nicely maintained pools and good machines, free weights etc. The locker rooms are clean and well maintained. The target here is clearly maintaining a healthy lifestyle in a relaxed atmosphere. It's probably not the best choice for preeners and hard core lifters, although they have a good array of equipment. Especially nice is the Egym setup that has a 9 machine circuit where you spend a session with a Y advisor that shows you proper use of each machine while setting up each machine to your personal settings. You are given a coded wrist band that contains your information and it reads your info at each machine through a video screen and sets the weights to your capabilities that are measured in your setup session. It also increases your weights incrementally over time as you improve. Once again, geared towards long term health. Seniors seem to really appreciate the set routine that works all the muscle groups safely. Many health and well being classes and seminars are offered also. From nutrition advice to cooking seminars.. Truly a nice, healthy approach to self improvement.

Training bets are rude & are only friendly with their clients. It's a small gym, I've been a…read moremember for years. I go regularly. Kate sits in the office all day on her phone, Tyco takes up all the space in the back gym w no consideration of the other members who also want to use that space. There's no member engagement, smiling faces, consideration for others use of the equipment. I had a great experience with Derek who showed me how to use & interpret the results from the in body scan. He has helpful, friendly & had a great attitude. It's a shame how much turn over & the quality has gone downhill. The pool is always closed, the e gym takes up so much space in an already small gym. Cardio equipment is always down.