I set up a time for my son and I to do a walk through and talk to the owner of Sugar and Spice. My…read moreson wasn't given an activity to do so he was bored like most 3 year olds.. and started running around doing his typical ninja moves. Because of that, one of the first questions the owner asked me was if he has been diagnosed with ADD/HD! I immediately made my decision on looking elsewhere. Had they given my son something to do, even just joining the class while we talked, he would not have gotten bored enough to run around. Not to mention, we stood in a very distracting area while the kids had their snacks. This was very discouraging for my first preschool visit.

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I have had the pleasure of providing services to Peppermint Patty's for several years. The facility…read moreis always very well maintained and clean and the staff is friendly and courteous. The staff does an excellent job working children at all ages. I personally was impressed with the amount of learning that takes place at Peppermint Patty's and how patient and compassionate the staff was when working with the little ones. There is no doubt that your children will be well cared for at Peppermint Patty's.

Even though I wish I could recommend this daycare because I believe some of the teachers are really…read moregreat at what they do, I wouldn't recommend anyone taking their child here. We encountered issues and when we addressed them with the director, we were given excuse after excuse and things continued to deteriorate. Then, a new child in our child's class started biting other children including our daughter, and sometimes it happened every day. The director's way of handling the situation was to 'continue to train the staff and monitor the child more closely.' Needless to say, the behavior continued and then they started removing the child who was being bitten (not the child who was actually biting other children) and taking them to a younger classroom so they had to miss out on the activities happening in their class. We finally had to remove our daughter from this center when it became clear that nothing was going to be done to protect the children being victimized by another child who had displayed a clear pattern of behavior that needed to be handled in a more deliberate fashion but went largely ignored. Another child who was being victimized was also removed from the center about the same time as our daughter by her parents because they were met with the same response from the director. Our daughter was also constantly sick, which may be a given when a bunch of children are together all day. However, it resulted in her having to have surgery and she was STILL sick all the time afterwards. Now that she is no longer attending this center, she no longer struggles with being sick constantly. And, of course, when we addressed this concern with the director, we were met with excuses. The main root of the problem at this center is that the director is incapable, or simply unwilling, of actually solving problems, and instead resorts to blaming the staff and making excuses to placate the parents. The teaching staff did everything they could to help us with this situation but their hands were tied since the director wouldn't do anything about it. The turnover rate at this center is ridiculously high, and is reportedly due to the director making it a hostile workplace that teachers don't want to work in. There are also reports of infestations of mice and cockroaches in the buildings.

Monarch is an authentic and well-run Montessori school. Our son is five and in his third year at…read moreMonarch, where he has steadily gained confidence and a love of learning. Ms Casey and the other teachers are outstanding. They are loving with the children and devoted to the Montessori way of teaching. The classroom spaces and materials form a beautiful learning environment. Thanks to our experience at Monarch we have moved our older daughter to a Montessori elementary school.

From the owner: Monarch Montessori School is an authentic Montessori preschool in a beautifully prepared classroom,…read morewith highly-trained teachers who are passionate about the education of your individual child.

I have worked at Little Sprouts as an assistant Montessori classroom teacher and my daughter has…read morebeen a little sprout with me the past two years as well. There is no better environment in the KC area for a kid to grow and learn! :) I can't imagine a better school! Little Sprouts is led with love and a vision for whole-child care through and through. Natalie, the owner, has been the best employer I have ever worked for- kind, flexible, accommodating, and a great leader who has extensively trained for Montessori education as well as behavior management and nonviolent communication. I learn from her daily and feel like I am part of loving community at our school. All of the parents are collaborators with us teachers in the care and education of their precious children. I love each child as if they are my own. My position is unique as both a parent and a teacher, and for that I am blessed. I can't thank Natalie, and my coteachers enough for the precious and inspiring time my daughter and I have had at Little Sprouts these past two years. We're simply outgrowing the age range and are moving father away, otherwise we would stay!!

Little Sprouts is a wonderful school and community. The teachers provide such a warm and loving…read moreenvironment for our child to learn. We love how it's a small group of kids as well. Highly recommend!

Amazing staff!! My grandkids love to go to school here! Ms Krista is the best there is!read more

Best school ever. The teachers are excellent & we treat the kids like their own. The staff treat…read moreeach other like family.

My daughter is 3 and she has been going to Children's Village for over a year and a half. I have…read morealways been impressed by the quality of teachers and "work" available for the children to do. The staff are held to a high standard and kept accountable for their performance. Recently, I was most impressed by feedback I got about how they are willing to help my daughter learn -- they are more than willing to explain why "no" is being said so that she is informed. Definitely recommend CVMS!

From the owner: Welcome to Children's Village Montessori School, where little minds blossom. Our fun and nurturing…read moredaycare provides a safe, playful, and educational environment for your child. With hands-on activities and a love for learning, we inspire curiosity and creativity. Join our village and watch your child grow, laugh, and thrive every day.