We have been through a handful of schools due to our expectations, communication issues, and…read moregeneral standards. From day one, both Ms Jessica and Ms Megan are always welcoming and accommodating. Does not matter the time of day, I get a response to any message I send. The teachers are phenomenal. My 5 year old can name numerous insect body parts, count to 20 in Spanish, doing addition and subtraction on her own, solar systems, and the list goes on and on. She comes home excited about learning and explains in detail what she learned that day. For this age group, I know what a challenge they can be. Ms Mary, our whole family loves her. My daughter asks why she can't come on trips with us. She makes such an effort to love and support the children. She finds their interests and treats every child like they are her own. We have LOVED Montessori. If you are thinking of a school and are unsure, do not hesitate. It will be the best decision you make!

Willow Creek was truly the best decision we made for my little guys. It felt like such a big…read moredecision to choose where to send them - but it was an automatic yes when we took the tour. It has been a safe, loving and nurturing place for my little guys to thrive. We especially love Mrs. Mary and all of the teachers in her class. We have moved since they were first enrolled, but the extra drive is worth knowing they are in such good hands! Thank you for running an amazing school and program - it has been such a special experience!

Still love it here. Lots of the same staff since we started here 7+ years ago…read more They care about our kids. They celebrate our kids and they have helped my boys enter Kindergarten 100% prepared academically.

All three of our kids are currently at Miss Billie's, and our oldest has been here for five years…read more We have always been impressed and felt so fortunate by the management and the way they prioritize, safety, cleanliness, children's learning and enrichment, and created a second family environment for us and our kids. Every single teacher that we've had from the nursery to kindergarten has been Amazing, always so kind and patient with our kids, very communicative with us with whatever is going on. The ski and summer camp programs are unbelievable and add so much value while being able to maintain the convenience of the same drop off and pick up times throughout the year. The daycare has very few days off, which makes life as working parents incredibly simple. We chose Miss Billyis based off of numerous recommendations from friends and friends of friends, and we cannot be more enthusiastic about spreading the recommendation.

I have worked at Here We Grow for over 3 years now and have enjoyed my time there! I have worked as…read moreboth a teacher in the Preschool and PreK classrooms and in administrative positions and I can say that everyone works as a team to provide the highest quality of care to the families we service. We have a great play based curriculum that is hands-on for the children along with extra weekly curriculum activities/in-house field trips at no extra cost to the families. If you are looking for somewhere to send your little ones to help them get a head start on learning before Kindergarten or somewhere to help build foundational development skills, check out Here We Grow!

My son started at Here We Grow in the Toddlers class in 2021. He loves his teachers and the staff…read moremakes him feel so special, he has learned so much and continues to each day. We started our youngest son this year and he is doing so great!

My oldest started attending the school in 2018 as a toddler, and my youngest started as an infant…read morein 2021. They love the school, are thriving and look forward to going every day. The teachers are amazing and supportive and the new owners have implemented amazing improvements to create a high fidelity Montessori and strong school community. Highly recommend it.

My family recently re-located to Salt Lake City, and Foothill Montessori has without question been…read moreone of the highlights of being here thus far. Our toddler started at the school in August 2025 and he has LOVED it. Not only has he been safe, nurtured, and loved - he has also learned and developed a great deal and has made many new friends. His ability to maintain concentration, complete tasks independently, and verbalize thoughts and emotions has grown leaps and bounds. Indeed, Foothill Montessori is not just a daycare for toddlers and infants - the curriculum and staff provide schooling and learning just like they do for any other age group. I can't say enough good things about my son's Teachers (called "Guides"). Their respect for each child and their ability to teach and manage toddlers - all while maintaining utmost safety within the classroom - is second to none! The curriculum also includes a fantastic music program (which our little guy adores), as well as specific emotional / social development teaching by a dedicated (and amazing) staff-person. Not only have the education and experiences been great for our little guy, but the setting itself is nothing short of pristine. Most other schools (and especially daycares) are slightly dingy and also noisy. Not Foothill Montessori. The building is beautiful, light-filled, and extremely well-maintained. And it's shockingly quiet when you walk the halls. The Teachers / Guides are clearly super-engaged and cultivating an environment that keeps the youngsters' attentions. Most important, the entire staff knows and cares for each and every child. The leadership team and front-office staff seem to know everyone's name. I've observed them greeting by name every single parent and child who enters the school - from infants all the way up to 6th graders. I love dropping our son off to school, as I've come to consider the staff as good friends. And we've also been able to connect with fellow parents and enjoy playdates with other children. In addition to our toddler, we will be enrolling our infant daughter in a few months. All this to say -- I can't recommend Foothill Montessori enough and would give more than 5 stars if I could!

My daughter is a student at the preschool. I was hoping that a Waldorf program would come to Utah…read moreand now there finally is one. The classrooms are so beautiful. We love the wooden toys and open ended play provided for the kids. They are given a wholesome snack everyday. The director is so invested in each student's success. We just love this school and hope to send our daughter to the associated public charter school for kindergarten.

They're caring, thoughtful and work with the best interests of the kids in mind. Our daughter comes…read morehome every day with a huge smile on her face, and can't wait to go back.

I started taking my 1st born to this daycare back in 2017 when it was under another owner and name…read more"Skool Days". She attended full time until she started kindergarten yet continues to attend during school breaks and during summer break. I can't say enough good things about them. As a mom who is also a pediatric nurse, the decision to put my children in daycare was very difficult, but I don't regret it. My 1st born could say her alphabet at 2 years of age, and has built long lasting friendships and have continued out side of daycare even though she doesn't go to the same school as her friends. I was nervous when I had my 2nd child because the daycare had changed to cadence academy with a different director and new staff since my 1st was a baby. Yet they have continued to provide quality care. My now almost 2 year old loves going to daycare everyday. She adores Miss Kathy and runs to her class room in the morning excited to play. Yes kids are kids and they do get hurt or scratched but that can also happen under any parent's supervision. We're human, but the staff and director Maria have always been caring and responsible about calling/reporting any injury's. Even those injury's that I wouldn't have even thought twice about, because again they're kids, they get hurt and they hurt each other that's life. If you are looking for a caring daycare that your children will love this is it.

My time with Cadence Academy only lasted nine months, but it felt like there were constant…read morecommunication issues--both between the staff and me, and even between the director and their own teachers. More than once, my child came home with scratches on their face from other kids, and no one told me what happened. Sometimes, it seemed like the staff didn't even know. As a parent, that was unsettling. I shouldn't have to chase down basic information about my child's well-being. It started to shake my trust in the school, but the director reassured me that things would get better and even promised that if anything like this happened again, they'd be more than willing to share video footage. But after I started bringing up concerns, I noticed a shift in how I was treated. The teachers were still good with my child, but I felt like they started ignoring me--cold stares, no greetings, just an overall weird vibe. It gave me the impression that speaking up wasn't actually welcome, despite being told otherwise. Then another incident happened, and once again, no one informed me. So I asked to see the video footage, just like they had promised. This time, though, the director completely backtracked and told me I'd need a court order to access it. That response made me feel misled--like their original promise wasn't genuine. And then, later that same day, they abruptly un-enrolled my child. When I asked why, their corporate office claimed that I had 'physically intimidated' the director by closing the door and using profanity. That honestly felt like a complete misrepresentation of what actually happened. Yes, I asked to speak with the director about why I wasn't being informed when my child got hurt. Yes, I closed the door so we could talk privately. And yes, I sat in a chair across from the director's desk, frustrated but advocating for my child. At no point did I intimidate anyone, yell, or use profanity. It felt to me like they framed the situation in a way that justified their decision instead of addressing the real issue--their lack of communication and accountability. In the end, them unenrolling my child turned out to be a blessing in disguise. I've since found a preschool that actually feels organized and makes an effort to keep me informed when incidents happen. Would I recommend Cadence Academy to other parents? Absolutely not. In my experience, they made it seem like they encouraged parental involvement, but when concerns were raised, it felt more like passive hostility than real action. To me, they seemed short-staffed, disorganized, and unwilling to make real improvements--just a lot of empty promises. This is purely my personal experience and how I felt about my time at Cadence Academy. I understand that others may have had different experiences, but I can only speak to what I personally went through and how it appeared to me. My thoughts and impressions are based on what I observed and how I felt as a parent navigating these situations.

I could not love this school more. We have two children enrolled. One in 3rd and one in 7th. They…read morehave both blossomed at the Elizabeth Academy. They look forward to school every day. I am impressed that they are learning Biology, Geometry, Geography and not just math and science. They are specific in the field they are studying. They take intriguing field trips that we talk about for weeks. The educational experience is very integrated. They love helping their peers and getting to know the children who are younger and older. Children are respectful and quiet. They are fully absorbed in the learning experience. We have been at the Elizabeth Academy for 3 years now and I only wish we had found out about it sooner. I wish all children could have an educational experience that is as magical as the Elizabeth Academy. In response to the two other reviews... My daughter who is in seventh grade has muscular dystrophy. She was a new student in sixth grade and was heavily encouraged to return in seventh grade. She, in particular, loves the school. For the first time in her life she is not the only child who is different. She is one of two children at the school with a severe physical disability there are also several children with profound mental disabilities. There are many, many children with mild disabilities of varying types. I know that some of these children are there on scholarship and I have seen them return year after year. The school tries to accommodate therapies within the school day. We have been at several schools in two different states. I have never had an educational experience with my children as good as the Elizabeth Academy. I think they do a fantastic job.

My child has been a student at Elizabeth Academy since they were 3 years old and are now in the 3rd…read moregrade. They have thrived being in the Elizabeth Academy program. The confidence in learning is so evident. They were able to spot a reading difficultly in my child and intervened early and now my child is thriving in reading! Something that I really prize is how the program leads to my child being kind and caring for others. The joy they have in helping the younger children by reading to them, spotting the classmate that doesn't have someone sitting by them and how excited they are to tell me about helping a fellow classmate with a difficult lesson.

My oldest son went here for two years and we absolutely loved our experience here. The community is…read moretight night and was so easy to be comfortable sending my child for the first time to another organization for care. I am thrilled to send my next kiddo in line to attend, especially with the new director and staff that are ready to lead the kiddos. Highly recommend!

To every parent and educator: The state of Hilltop has reached a critical breaking point. What was…read moreonce a thriving institution is being dismantled by a board of unqualified volunteers acting without accountability. ​The situation is dire: ​Leadership Crisis: Two highly qualified directors have been forced out in mere months. ​Exodus of Talent: Educators are leaving in droves as the environment becomes untenable. ​Abuse of Power: The board is currently rewriting bylaws to extend their own terms and insulate themselves from oversight. ​Silence & Censorship: Communication platforms are being deactivated specifically to prevent parents from holding the board accountable for their actions. ​This is no longer the school we chose. The current board's trajectory has turned a community pillar into an environment of instability. Parents are pulling their children, and educators are fleeing. Do not enroll, do not apply, and demand better before the damage becomes irreversible.