Best After School Program Grand Rapids Near Me

Jesus: Worst place ever

Kyle Janes: Corporate provided me grossly inaccurate information regarding start dates and pricing. In addition they wanted nearly $1,000 (non-refundable) to enroll 2 kids without any guarantee for start dates. While I never ended up sending my kids there the experience I had trying to gather information was very poor.

Lucy Kirkwood: My husband and I can't say enough great things about this daycare. The staff is always very friendly, knowledgeable, warm, and caring. Our little daughter has fun and learned so much from Ms. Haleign and Ms. Ronda, we owe a lot of it to the teachers here. We know she's happy there and in very good hands. Also, Brightwheel is the app that they will update everything going on with my baby during her times in daycare. Fantastic place!!! Highly recommended!

Jason Hornor: It quickly becomes clear how much the staff and teachers care about the kids. They seem to have a solid curriculum in place for pre K. Also, lots of extra classroom activities you can sign your kiddo up for ex. karate, yoga, tumble time, zumba and spanish

Zachary Carr: I have no doubt that my daughter is in good hands when we take her here. I love that they keep us updated on her activities through the day and send pictures.

Ronda Tyler: This is the most rewarding job I have ever had. The things I've learned, the staff is the best! The importance of interacting with parents and the children can not be emphasized enough and at Tutor time it can be witnessed at its finest!!!

Jodi Bialk: Love this school and so does my 2 year old son!

JITU GEORGE: It was not easy dropping our two and a half month old to strangers. It was a difficult transition but what did make it easy were the amazing teachers and directors of Tutor Time. If it was not for Kelly, I am not sure how we would have dropped her without wondering about our little one. Kelly is an amazing teacher and a wonderful human being. She was our daughters first teacher and paid attention to every nuance. As new parents, her insights were gold. As she moved onto the next rooms, we were again fortunate that she was taken care by Kelsey, Kaylin, Lana, Karli to name a few. I am terrible at remembering names and there were more teachers I would like to name but am drawing a blank. The only reason we took her out of Tutor Time was we moved. There was never a moment that I did not feel my daughter was not safe and cared for. We highly recommend Tutor time.

Nazima Ka: The teachers and directors really love and care for the kids they take care of. They have proven to be vested in making it a great learning environment fot all of the students. We know that our son is in great hands here.

Jaime Zuri: My son enjoys the after-school program. He has the opportunity to play outside and read to the younger kids in the program. The teachers are very nice and we know he is having fun..

Hsiang-lin Chen: Miss Mickey in preschool 1 is amazing!

T J: We've had our son there since he was a baby to 5 years old. Never had a bad experience. Wonderful people who truly care. He's learned so much there and I am so grateful for the wonderful education, experiences, and friends that he has had.

Crystal Schneider: Overall our experience has been fine, not terrible, not perfect. Our daughter seems to have fun, but my husband and I have been frustrated at times. That said, I wouldn’t take her anywhere else in the area. It was also priced better than another place we checked out.

Kristina Stephens: Great place to work these teachers truly care about the well being of the kids.

Bidaya Qaqour: Tutor time is a great place to leave your kids in . Ms. Sarah is so nice she always has a smile and she is so helpful. Ms. Angie is a great teacher also she treats my son like her own. I’m so happy that I have chosen this place for my son and I really feel safe when I’m at work

R R: My son is in preschool at Tutor Time. His teachers Miss Leah and Miss Jen are truly caring. My son knows how to read/write thanks to them. When my husband and I are at work, I know that my son is in good hands. In addition to the educational side, both teachers have helped my son be more disciplined. My son is a picky eater. They both have helped me give him better choices of food like eating carrots instead of cookies. Thank you Miss Leah and Miss Jen!

Heather Biondo: I have two boys and they both love TutorTime. Ms. Alicia has been great with my high energy two year old. Ms. Sara always has a fun and positive attitude, which is perfect for my son's infant 2 room. I recommend any parent that wants a fun, interactive, and safe environment to check out TutorTime!! 😁

Erin: My daughter has been going to Tutor Time since she was 12 months old (now she is 3). I am so glad I was able to secure a place for her at this location! I am grateful for the amount of caring and support my daughter receives from all of the teachers and staff. Her current teachers, Audrey and Shawna, are phenomenal! I am constantly blown away with the knowledge my daughter absorbs on a daily basis. Thank you!

Melissa Nettles: An excellent establishment. Educational, safe and fun environment for children. Staff and management are top notch! Ms Angie on the PS2 classroom is one of the best teachers I have encountered. She treats the kids like they were one of her own. So patient, kind and caring.

Jennifer Cathey: We love Tutor Time, especially Ms. Angie and the PS2 classroom. She is a phenomenal teacher and always goes above and beyond for the kids. She is extremely patient in her teaching and really connects with the kids in a calm and loving manner. She teaches them so much and we have seen tremendous growth in our boys. Both of our boys had Ms. Angie and we couldn't have been happier! Highly recommend Tutor and Ms. Angie!

Kristi Bast: They treat my nephews SO well. They are my whole heart, so I love knowing that they are safe, well cared for, and learning in the process. Love the daily email messages and photos to let loved ones know what they are doing at daycare. The staff is super kind.

Grace Kwon: My son has been thriving with Ms Lili and enjoys going to daycare every morning

Sylvain Mansier: Ms. Lili is an amazing educator! She does a wonderful job making learning fun and engaging. She is also very caring--our boys bonded with her quickly and formed a special relationship with her. We feel fortunate that our children had the opportunity to learn with her.

Finola Moore: Ms. Lili is in her true vocation as an educator. She is a delightfully warm yet professional teacher that employs the Montessori method in the course of the day. Ms. Lili took care of our kids (6 and 2 years old) during the pandemic, she was even more careful than we were for COVID safety. Always on time, reliable to a fault, flexible when we had extra child-care needs. My kids flourished under her care - they still do some of the science activities she introduced to us and still speak some Spanish from her teaching them. She is easy to communicate with (in English for me) and provides that structure and rich environment in which children thrive. I would recommend Ms. Lili's school to anyone that wants their child to learn in a welcoming environment tailored to their child's interests.

Yael Halpern: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,ValueLili’s approach to learning, her warm, caring personality and her dedication to the kids has been amazing. I can’t recommend her enough.

Anelise Lago: My husband and I loved working with Ms Lili! She taught my 5 year old twin boys. She was professional, thoughtful, extremely patient, experienced and knowledgeable. She stroke an excellent balance—sweet and supportive of the kid’s wants and firm but loving guidance towards what they needed and we wanted for them. Ms. Lili is observant. She got to know my boys quickly and found creative ways to engage them in learning, fostering their interests. I love how she was respectful of the boys as individuals. My boys were more fluent Spanish after they spent time with Ms. Lili. I would have absolutely no hesitation working with her and trusting her with my children again.

Aerial Mason: Critical:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,Value

Lanie Gilbert: Tena’s is an absolute blessing. Every child that attends is always happy and my daughter absolutely loves Tena and her staff members. I was so nervous to return to work but Tena’s set my mind at ease. As soon as my husband and I toured Tena’s we knew that we had to get our child into this daycare. We never have a doubt about her safety or wellbeing. The staff ensures meals and snacks throughout the day that are nutritional. We were very lucky to find Tena’s Day Care.

seun fawibe: I have been taking my daughter here for about 1 year and I have no regrets so far. We had just moved to Michigan from Oklahoma at the time and we really needed a daycare.We were really nervous on the first day but we got lots of pictures and progressive report on how our daughter was doing as the day went on and that was very reassuring.My daughter really LOVES this day care. She has lots of friends and Ms Tena and Aerial are her favourite and are really great with the kids. They teach them lots of things too. Now we don't even worry about her because we know she is in good hands. I 100% recommend Tena's daycare. You will thank me later.😊

Dezarae Burns: Tena and her staff are absolutely amazing. We love bringing our son there. It feels like a family with how much the staff loves all the children, and my son is so excited to go every morning. I highly recommend Tena to anyone looking for a sitter.

Sylvia Renea: I love the daycare they are sooo nice and wonderful they communicate very well always clean, organized, and my kids love their teachers10000 % recommendation

Nathan Benyam: BEST DAY CARE EVER my mom is the best.she works so hard for this job.she loves everyone ❤.before I was even born she worked 18+ years for this job.

Terrance Weinzierl: Tena's is not just any regular day care, it's a community. It's organized, clean, and structured. It's a happy and caring place—it reminds me of family holiday parties. They do crafts and games and naps and snacks and play outside in her fenced backyard, all the things kids need for physical and mental development. The diverse range of kids has been very important to my son's social development as well. Tena is an experienced and skillful leader who I trust.

christine paulin: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,ValueTena is awesome! My kid had serious separation anxiety and she handled it with ease! Tena would send me photos throughout the day to ease my mind after those tough dropoff mornings. So thankful for her! Very kind, lovely, people in a very lovely home. Very happy to have found Tena!

Stine Richard: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,ValueTena's where to go in Grand Rapids, especially to North East and North West GR.

Leemu Neyamenee: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,ValueLove this daycare and the owner! She helped my 3 year old get potty trained. She is awesome and the kids love her! Ethan and I miss you, Ms. Tena! Love you!

Whitney Lee: Positive:QualityWe LOVE Tena!!! She is the best!! for a long time I went without childcare because I didn't trust anyone but after 1 week at Tena's I knew this was a great decision Almost 3 Years later & we are still here my kids love her I love the bond and the activities she does with them!! also affordable & has great meals for kid :)

Elizabeth Muller: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,ValueTena and her staff are all amazing, very loving with all of the children. We're blessed to have found her!

Janet V: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,ValueThis daycare center is a full of love. They treated my autistic daughter like she was their daughter. I recommend this daycare for every parent who needs to send their child to the safe and trusted daycare.

ŁxMxR _YT: My children been attending Tena’s daycare going on are 2nd year!!! Tena is a Wonderful reliable person. Very clean organize and professionally ran one of the best in home daycare‘s Grand Rapids area has to offer not only does she do 1st & 2nd she also does third shift my kids love her she goes over and beyond for the children . I’m so blessed that I followed her I recommend Tena’s daycare open 24 hours🙌🏾

Courtney Keenan: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,Value

Jeff Hedges: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,ValueWonderful, loving and safe place for my child. I couldn't ask for a better daycare provider.

Rebecca Norman: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,ReliabilityTena is wonderful, and takes great care of our kiddo. We’ve been sending our son to Tena since she moved to our neighborhood. We’ve never have any issues, and our son often doesn’t want to leave when it’s time to pick him up!

Kristen Edwards: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,ValueTena has such a wonderful and clean space for the kids to play and learn. My boys loved it there! Tena and Logan are very attentive and caring and make each child feel special and loved. It was a relief to find a trusted in-home daycare right down the street!

Autumn Jacobs: My daughter has been going to Tena’s daycare since she was three months old and she is now 2.5. Tena and Logan are amazing and so sweet. My daughter LOVES going to daycare and sometimes doesn’t even want to leave when we go get her! That in its self makes it much easier to be a working mom knowing my daughter is in great hands. The kids do such fun and educational activities, they get lots of outside play time and they help potty train! I would 10/10 recommend an In home daycare over a facility. It has a way more personal touch and it’s like Tena and Logan are apart of our family dynamic.

Ana Badom Bayata: Positive:QualityOur boys went to Tena since they were 6months. With her help they were both fully potty trained (day and night) within a couple months of turning two! I call her the toddler whisperer. Thank you Tena and Logan!!

Rebecca P.: The infant room is fine, but it is downhill from there and I would NOT recommend their program now that I have experienced the difference of a better program. My child's social skills, fine and gross motor skills are greatly improving now that we left Childtime. I've hesitated to write this review as I know childcare in general has suffered during COVID, but I'm ready to share my experience. Childtime has many ups and downs, but in some ways it is consistent. Meaning you will have very few shutdowns and your kids will survive under their care, but to thrive...you may need to look elsewhere. We left Childtime after 3 years and I'm so glad we were finally able to leave. We would have left sooner if other daycare centers had availability. For profit daycare is dangerous as it is ALL about the bottom line. What your child will get at this center is probably typical of daycare, but my child was falling behind and the teachers and staff are spread thin. Also many of the teachers are totally not qualified to teach such large groups or children in general. Teachers spend much of their time filling out the technology apps to keep you informed rather than spending that time with your kids. They are also very expensive in comparison to better programs and raise the rates often. The problem is much bigger than Childtime as the government has setup unmanageable ratios of children to teacher, and childcare centers pay their employees less than Taco Bell, but I was so disappointed that the director of Childtime was unwilling to allow staff from Kent County early on to meet with my child's head teacher in the classroom for education when my child was behind in skills and the director never even took the time to share information provided in a report to my child's teachers so they were aware of how to help. That was a huge red flag. I am so thankful we found a better option than Childtime.

Kara Talbot: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,ReliabilityMy son went to Childtime for almost 2 years and fell in love with Ms. Kayla, Ms. Aubree and Ms. Jayne. The teachers there are kind and wonderful with kiddos!

Bidaya Qaqour: I signed my baby boy at this daycare and it’s been a four months , I can only say this is such a very good daycare. Always cleans and teachers are great . I feel safe whenever I leave my baby and go to work Ms. April is such a great teacher, she cares a lot about the kids . She shares all the details with parents too . The Manager Ms. Tracy is so nice and helpful too . Thank you so much Childtime for everything .

Leondra Fair: I second Tyler Blair's review. Was so happy yesterday (thurs) when they called and said they had availability at two of their locations. I scheduled a tour for Monday. Today (Fri) I got a call about the tour and that they have zero available spots. I questioned the person on the phone about it. She said that the person I talked to must've been talking about enrollment. What!?? They're Liars. As a single parent, this was very stressful to have the rug pulled from under me.

Tyler Blair: They told us on the phone they had availability then called us an hour before the scheduled tour and said they don’t have any spots for a year. Doesn’t seem very professional or organized. Look elsewhere if you care about your child.

Abby Hillary: We absolutely 100% recommend Childtime of Kentwood. Everyone on staff is absolutely amazing and take such good care of our kids. Each teacher knows the kids' names, even if they are not in their class. Everyone is so friendly and my girls come not only home happy every day, but they have grown and learned so much. If you are looking for a caring, educational daycare/learning center for your children, definitely put Childtime of Kentwood at the top of your list!

Clare Kelly: Our son has been attending ChildTime since his first birthday, he turns two next month. We also have a baby on the way who will be starting this Winter. We have loved our experience so far. Our son really enjoys going there every day, the teachers seem genuinely delighted to greet the kids each day, and they seem to enjoy their time with our son. I love that they have funny stories to tell my husband at pick-up, and they have pictures and activity updates that we can access via the Precious Stats app, which makes us feel like we are with him! The directors are excellent at communicating and responding to any and all questions or concerns. We feel extraordinarily lucky to have a spot here.

Steven Wilson: Our children have been attending this daycare/preschool since they were very young. I am extremely happy with how they treat us and the children. I am constantly amazed with the projects they do and how much our kids enjoy the teachers. I never thought I would feel safe having a child at daycare. I am glad I was wrong. They really have the best interests of the kids in mind.

Sarah Mitchell: Our daughter loved her old daycare and when we moved we worried it would be a rough transition but she has thrived here. Tracy and Desirae, the Directors, are both easy to work with, helpful and accommodating. The teachers in my daughter's class are wonderful and the activities that they do with the kids are engaging and fun. We have been very happy with our choice to come here.

Kevin Smalley: This school is amazing! We are lucky to have found this place. I would recommend this daycare/school to anyone.

Stacey Russell: Our 3 year old daughter started here a few months ago... we have had a great experience. Staff are super helpful and responsive, and her teachers are very engaged! We were impressed with safety/security on site as well. They do a lot of preplanned activities for the kids which is nice. The teachers in our class also do yoga with the kids!

Brad Goodale: Critical:Professionalism,Responsiveness,ValueDisrespectful from day one..I just want an answer of what I did, they ignore calls emails etc. NOT ALLOWED TO PICK UP MY SON (Only have Twice) said 3 words 🤷

Gee Dee: This center is yet to be opened and I am so excited that Goddard School is coming to my neighborhood! My communications with them have been very positive so far!