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September 2023 by Doug Messel
After three years, the time has come for our kiddo to move onto Kindergarten.That means it's time to write a review.Finding a good daycare is hard, especially these days. Prices are up and sometimes these places have a hard time keeping good staff.But we really hit the jackpot with Canterbury. Our son attended from June 2020 to August 2023. For the first year, he attended part time and switched over to full-time afterward. The staff went above and beyond to care for the kids, provide enrichment, and keep them safe. We had excellent communication with our son's teachers and caregivers throughout the entire time we were there.
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December 2022 by Stacy Lomonte
I wanted to wait awhile after removing our son from this daycare to write a review just so I had time to assess everything. The only reason I'm giving two stars instead of one is because our daughter did enjoy her time there when she attended from 2016-2020. Something changed after COVID though. The daycare became under-staffed and overwhelmed, and that really had a negative impact on our son who attended from 2019-April 2022. Most of the teachers seemed stretched too thin. There didn't seem to be any type of positive reward system consistently in place for the kiddos. The communication and support from management and the teachers were extremely inconsistent. This daycare is one of the pricier ones in the area, but pricier does not always mean better.
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December 2022 by Savannah Tasker
My son had never been in a daycare setting before and the teachers were excellent! They made not only me, but my son feel comfortable! He had so much fun, and I will continue to bring him here! :)
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December 2022 by Kara Vincent
Canterbury has been amazing for both of our children!! The teachers there are amazing and both of our boys have loved every teacher they have had along the way in their journeys. The staff is always so friendly helpful. The facility is always clean. It’s reassuring to know that our children are in a safe, loving and clean environment while we are working. When the time comes, we will miss our days at Canterbury!! We highly recommend this facility to anyone.
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December 2022 by faiza khan
My daughters are well cared for and enjoy being at Canterbury. Christie and the staff is amazing! Teachers are very kind, creative and respectful. .Love how we can see our child reports that are sent daily on app.
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December 2021 by Whitney B.
Finding childcare is one of the most challenging tasks a parent is faced with. As a parent, you are trying to find a place that will love, care for, and protect your child as you would. My family has been fortunate to find Canterbury Academy at Prairie Ridge in Olathe. We have two daughters, one in the Australia room, Toddlers, and the other in the Africa, PreK. Both rooms were recently renovated with beautiful flooring. When I called for a tour, I felt like a priority. Every morning since, my daughters are greeted by any teacher that sees them. Their teachers are dedicated to loving them, ensuring both are learning, and encouraging positive social interactions. My girls love going to Canterbury Academy because they feel safe, treasured, and their time spent at school is fun! The school is clean, organized, and they take health protocols seriously. I love sending my girls to Canterbury because the teachers treat the kids as though they are their own. It is more than a job for them. It is a passion.
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December 2021 by Hilary Ives
My 2 year old was having issues at his last daycare and hated leaving the house everyday, I switch him to this school and he now constantly asks to go play with friend and looks forward to the engaging and positive interaction Canterbury preparatory academy provides. My 7 month old seems to enjoy it to but he isn’t saying much. I love how everyone knows my kids names, it’s clean and has lots of out door space.
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December 2021 by Megan Pyle
I’ve been working at the Olathe location for awhile now. The working environment is very clean, organized and friendly. I like that the directors are involved with the kids just about as much as the teachers, they’re always ready to step in and help. The curriculum we use is great, the kids get to do so many hands on activities, it’s something new every day.
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December 2021 by Megan Reed
My daughter (2 years old) has been home with me since she was born. I was very nervous about going back to work and enrolling her into childcare. The staff at Canterbury made the enrollment process and transition extremely easy for our family. They provided us with great support as we helped to ease our daughter into a new environment. We love the daily communication, which helps us to see how her day is going. The staff is incredibly welcoming and quick to accommodate the needs of the children in the building. We are very grateful for the loving community Canterbury has created for these young children. We would highly recommend Canterbury to our friends and neighbors!
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December 2021 by Molly Farris
I was so nervous about moving my preschool twins to a new daycare at the last minute, but Canterbury has been absolutely amazing. My boys adjusted so well thanks to how receptive and welcoming the staff and teachers are. They have so much fun everyday and are learning valuable skills. I am so glad I was able to get my children into this center.
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December 2021 by Katelyn Shirley
We have been very happy at Canterbury. We switched my daughter to this facility in December and then my son started coming here in January. The transition during COVID was hard to navigate, but Ms Christie and Mr Ben we’re very accommodating and great to work with. I feel like they have taken all the necessary precautions with COVID to make sure everyone is safe, but have not closed for unnecessary reasons or extended periods of time (which my husband and I really appreciate). Both my kids teachers communicate well with us, and most importantly my kids seem to enjoy their time there!
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May 2021 by Ps M.
The school is amazing, the teachers truly caring and the curriculum is amazing. My child was ready for Kindergarten and was successful this year. The directors are great about communicating and are very personable.
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December 2020 by Rebecca Criger
My daughter and I both love Canterbury. The staff is amazing and my daughter looks forward to going to "school" everyday. She has learned so much while she has been there and I fully trust my daughter is in their wonderful hands all day long. I am glad that we found them and would recommend Canterbury at Prairie Ridge to anyone!
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December 2020 by Tabitha Brown
I’m a newer teacher at this location but instantly felt welcomed like I have been here for years. At other jobs I’ve had I would be scared to go to my boss with issues or even just asking for a day off, but I’ve never felt that way at Canterbury. The building is clean and the curriculum is great for the children!
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December 2020 by Sara Jackson
We've had two children at Canterbury (one still and one now in Kindergarten) and cannot say enough good things about the love and care here. The people in this building truly care for kids! My favorite thing about this place, other than the love they have for my kiddos, is their responsiveness to me as a parent. They are easy to get ahold of via, phone, email or app and quick to respond - even if it's just me being an overconcerned mom and checking on my kiddo too much! I appreciate that very much! It should be noted that they handled the entire COVID19 situation with grace and care and continue to do so as it evolves/drags on.
