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.

Wonder Preschool is a hidden gem in Superior/Louisville area! Jasmine & Riley are wonderful,…read moreexperienced teachers who truly care for their students. My kid has thrived at this school, the specialized attention that he gets due to small setting of the school is extraordinary. They take kids out to local parks, library, Denver Science museum, Children's Museum, Denver Zoo, which is so unheard of and is a game changer for overall development of the kids. I can't recommend them enough!

Wonder is run by a couple - they're licensed, very professional and the kindest, most wonderful…read moreteam of caregivers. The student to teacher ratio is intentionally very high as they really care about the ability to provide personal and highly individualized experiences. They take the kids out to various nearby locations (parks, museums, play areas in nearby malls etc.) every morning (Mon-Th) and bigger field trips (Denver Zoo, Children's Museum, Botanical Garden etc.) every Friday. They celebrate special occasions and festivals throughout the year, value diversity and are super respectful towards the kids. We got very lucky with getting into the school and highly highly recommend it!

What a safe, warm, loving second home for my kids. What a blessing it was for my kids and our…read morewhole family. Karen and the rest of the staff are personal, professional, and care so deeply and so well for the kids!

We are absolutely thrilled with the Rainbow Child Care Center. We moved to Boulder from Boston and…read morefrom day one, our 4-year-old daughter felt loved and nurtured by Karen and Cheney. Each day she comes home overflowing with excitement about what she did and learned about during the day. Karen and Cheney are so creative with the school -- an entire unit on bats, another on apples. Our daughter comes home, her arms brimming with artwork and her mind brimming with ideas. She never wants to miss a day of school. As parents, we're overjoyed. We recommend Rainbow to everyone!

I love this school! I have sent both of my sons there and the lessons (life and curriculum related)…read morethey have learned there have been OUTSTANDING. Not only do I have to drag my 4-year old off the playground every afternoon, he is READING and doing multiplication! There is a reason this school has been in the community for the past 30 years, they are hard-working, committed professionals dedicated to the success of our childrean. Highly recommended.

My son is 4.5 and has been at Boulder Montessori School since he was 18 months old. He has thrived…read moreunder the care of the wonderful teachers at BMS and with the Montessori principles. Our younger son will start at BMS when he reaches 18 months and we are thrilled to have him benefit from all things BMS. Some aspects of BMS which contribute to our satisfaction: 1) tenure of teachers - several teachers & administrators have been with BMS since founding in the 1970s. many others have been with the school for 10-20 years. 2) sense of community - BMS embraces its families as their own. 3) empowering children - Montessori gives children the power to thrive in independence. From serving their own food and clearing their own dishes, to finding a sense of order in how kid's structure their "work", our son finds extreme happiness in managing his own little world.

My daughter has been attending Patience Montessori for over a year and a half now…read more My wife and I looked at a variety of local schools and chose Patience because we loved the diversity among teachers and the convenient logistics. Colorado isn't a particularly diverse state so having several ethnicities and cultures represented at school is important to us. Our daughter has been taught to love learning and be independent there. She's been shown a tremendous amount of love and has grown out of her shy, quiet demeanor into a social, confident personality. The fact that Patience is open from 7:30am to 5:45pm has been an unexpectedly important part of our happiness with the school. As a two income family having the flexibility to drop off early and pick up without having to leave the office in the middle of the afternoon has taken a lot of stress out of our lives. I highly recommend that you look at Patience - we have been incredibly happy with the education, care, and love for our daughter.

Our Experience at Patience Montessori: A Cautionary Account…read more Our time at Patience Montessori was unfortunately marked by significant concerns regarding the care of our child and the overall environment of the daycare. What should have been a nurturing, supportive partnership turned into a stressful and unhealthy experience for our entire family. Mismanagement and Poor Communication From the beginning, I had concerns about the center's management. When I approached the director to discuss issues such as classroom transitions, choking hazards, teacher turnover, and the handling of pumped breast milk, I was met with a dismissive and defensive attitude. Instead of engaging in a constructive dialogue, the director consistently deflected responsibility and placed blame on parents or staff. Communication at this daycare was a recurring problem. Any concerns raised were typically ignored or met with hostility. Over time, it became clear that the director only engaged with me to point out what she believed I was doing wrong as a parent--including breastfeeding choices, carrying my child, or even my child removing her shoes at school. This level of intrusion into parenting decisions felt entirely inappropriate and overreaching. High Staff Turnover and Questionable Hiring In just six months, my child had six different teachers in the toddler room. This high turnover created instability and was never proactively communicated to parents. After the sixth teacher, my child--previously happy to attend--began crying at drop-off and describing the new teacher as "mean" and "scary." I later learned that this teacher refused to offer milk based on a personal belief that another child might mistakenly drink it. Shockingly, she had cycled through twelve different daycare centers before arriving at this one. Concerning Treatment of Children and Staff More alarming were the reports I heard directly from staff members, who confided in me about the director's behavior. They expressed discomfort with being sworn at in front of children, being pressured to operate over legal child-to-adult ratios, and being given questionable directions, including how to minimize parent-teacher interactions during drop-off. On multiple occasions, the director interrupted private conversations I was having with my child's teachers under the pretense of needing to "talk privately" with them. This left me feeling that transparency with parents was being intentionally avoided. Emotional Wellbeing and Child Development One of my deepest concerns was the director's approach to emotional development. Patience's philosophy, as described to me, discouraged staff from comforting children in distress. Staff were reportedly told not to hold, soothe, or validate a crying child's emotions. "She needs to be on her own," they were instructed. This rigid interpretation of the Montessori philosophy felt, to me, like emotional neglect rather than encouragement of independence. Montessori education values independence, yes--but not at the cost of compassion and emotional support. Children deserve comfort and guidance as they learn to regulate their feelings. What I witnessed and heard about at Patience Montessori deeply contradicted those values. Final Thoughts What I hoped for was a nurturing and professional childcare environment--one that would support my child and work with me as a parent. Instead, I encountered a toxic culture, a lack of professionalism, and a director who was more interested in control than care. Ultimately, we had to find a new daycare where our child could feel safe, supported, and understood. I share our experience to help other families make informed decisions and to advocate for higher standards in early childhood care.

We were nervous finding the right preschool, especially with our daughter's speech and learning…read moreneeds. This place has been everything we hoped for and more. The integration of language, executive functioning, and play is unmatched. Her confidence has skyrocketed. She now talks to peers, participates in circle time, and loves showing us the "brain-building games" they do each day. The communication from teachers is fantastic, and it genuinely feels like a partnership.

My son enrolled at Science of Learning Preschool in September 2025 shortly after turning three. The…read moreprogram appealed to us because of its focus on speech therapy and early learning support. Mrs. Alexis shared that she previously worked as a preschool teacher in a public school district and opened this program to provide more individualized attention with a smaller student-to-teacher ratio. At the time of enrollment, my son had recently aged out of Early Intervention services and did not qualify for special education through St. Vrain Valley Schools. Based on a recommendation from our speech therapist, we decided to enroll him. During our tour, the school appeared welcoming, and we were told my son would be the youngest student. Since it was a new program, we understood there would be some initial organization still in progress. My son attended two half days a week from September through November. During that time, however, I did not receive any communication from the speech therapist--no updates, progress reports, emails, or conference opportunities. I was told speech sessions took place upstairs, but I was never offered a tour of that space or the opportunity to meet the therapist, which felt like a lack of transparency. My son was still potty training and had occasional accidents. After accidents, he was typically placed in a pull-up rather than being supported in transitioning back to underwear. As a very active child who had never attended daycare before, he did have a few minor incidents with peers. Since transferring to a new preschool, he has had none, which suggests this environment may not have been the right fit for him. In November, after tuition had already been withdrawn, Mrs. Alexis scheduled a conference. I expected a discussion about my son's progress, but instead was told she believed he would do better in a public preschool program and suggested Child Find. This was discouraging, as we had already completed that process and he did not qualify. It was also disappointing that this conversation occurred mid-year, without earlier communication or an attempt to create a support plan. During the meeting, I was asked about occupational therapy despite that information being clearly included in my paperwork. Comments such as "he can't hold a pencil" made me feel that instead of helping him develop skills, the program had decided he wasn't a good fit. I also noticed most students appeared significantly older, closer to kindergarten age, which may have contributed to the challenges. When I asked if my son should return, I was told, "We want him here as long as you want him here," but it did not feel reassuring. Ultimately, I chose to withdraw him and find another program. Finding a new preschool in November was stressful, but thankfully we did. My son is now thriving--he loves school, has had no behavioral incidents, no potty accidents, and receives warm, consistent support. The difference has been significant. While Science of Learning Preschool may work well for some children, it was not the right fit for our younger, high-energy child. I hope the program improves communication with parents and strengthens individualized support, especially given that these are key aspects the school promotes.

We love this school. I have two kids that go here and just love going to school all the time. All…read morethe time! The staff is fantastic, supportive, and allow my kids to explore what they enjoy doing. All of the teachers we've had so far are awesome. Very professional, yet give the kids personal attention. They are very nurturing and fun. My little one loves school so much that he sometimes actually cry because he can't go full time yet. They come home singing, happy, and have made good friends at school. That's all I can ask for.

Our children have attended Paddington Station Preschool for the past few years. They have a love…read morefor learning that could not have been fostered in a more traditional preschool program. The teachers know all of the students and family. It is truly a unique and special community. They offer Parent-Tot classes, preschool classes for ages 2-5 and Kindergarten. Their teachers have been trained through the Stanley BPS Teacher Preparation Program and understand the importance of the whole child!

Our 2.5 year old daughter has been attending Square One since October 2019. She is always so…read moreexcited to go to school and Sarah and Mattie are absolutely incredible with her and the other kiddos. I highly recommend Square One Learning, it has truly enhanced our daughter's life more than we ever could have anticipated.

We are heading into our 2 yr old daughter's 2nd week at Square One and we couldn't be happier with…read moreher experience with Sarah and Keith. The space is adorable--they had me at the little red schoolhouse--cozy but not cramped, bright, and in a separate building from the owners' home, so the space is entirely devoted to the kids. The nap and imaginative play area downstairs is actually restful and dark, unlike some other home daycares or centers, where cots are squashed into the bright main play space and kids who are not sleeping are making noise in the same area. Meals are civilized and wholesome, and it's so nice not to have to pack lunch and snacks or pay a premium for served meals. The curriculum Sarah uses provides fun early learning experiences and promotes the values we hold dear: learning through play and nurturing relationships with caring, interested adults, a balance of structure and free play, healthy, calm, and social meals, and stimulating experiences involving movement, imagination, art-making, the outdoors, and music. Sarah has been extremely communicative and accommodating, allowing us to bring our daughter to come and experience the program for a couple hours one day before enrolling, and staying in close touch now that she's started there. We feel so lucky to have found this sweet place with such a great mix of the structure one might look for in a center and the personal care and cozy environment of a home daycare.