Canterbury Academy 15801 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66223

"My daughter has been going here for a few months now and she loves it. She likes to play with her friends and learning new things. She loves her teachers too. Since she started I have noticed more of her personality coming out and been hearing her talk more. All of the staff has been great and I am fully comfortable leaving her there for the day. Communication with staff has been great. They have been great with keeping parents up to date on what’s happening in the building during the pandemic (like illnesses and staffing issues they’ve had during this hard time). Everything from her day is logged in a system and and email is automatically sent to me upon heck out. I can see what activities they did, what and how much she ate, if she napped and diaper changes. I even get pictures of her doing activities or playing with her friends and I can see how happy she is. I am really glad I found Small Beginnings for my daughter."

"My son has been going here since he was just a couple months old right now two and a half. He so loves it! He asks to go to school daily, and is so sad and bored if we can't go. The teachers and leadership have always been ridiculously kind and gracious. We've been so impressed by how much he's learned how quickly his language and social skills have developed, all of which is a huge credit to Canterbury. I recommend them to everyone. As a working mom they make me feel so much better about what my son does with his time. We've been especially impressed with how well they've handled all the chaos and uncertainty of the pandemic. Can't recommend them highly enough! support parents and"

"Our daughter went to Small Beginnings for 3 years and we loved every bit of the experience. Our daughter grew so much in those 3 years and we have seen her learn so much and blossom from an infant to a mature toddler. The teachers were amazing in each of her classrooms. The staff at the front desk and the administrative staff always had a smile on their face and always open to questions. The cook took special care in preparing the meals and also helped as needed. We have only good things to share and will really miss the school, the staff and the kids as we have moved out of town!"

"I can't say enough about how much we love Canterbury Academy! Our children have been attending this location for 2 years and their level of care, attention, curriculum quality, and enrichment are unmatched. The director and staff are so involved and committed to helping and teaching the children and listening to the parents. It was no surprise when they handled the stress and uncertainty of the pandemic gracefully and professionally. After previous bad experiences at another daycare in the area, it was really difficult for us to trust a daycare again. Thanks to Canterbury I'm so relieved knowing my children are so well taken care of every day they are there."

"We have called Canterbury our kids’ second home for over three years. We started at Canterbury Preparatory School, then when we relocated and decided to move to Small Beginnings. We felt welcome the minute we walked in, and have felt that way ever since. Liz and Jackie are a great team who have all the answers, are quick to help out, and always have smiles on their faces. With our youngest in the two-year old room, we are grateful to have full reports each day about how he ate, slept, played, and what new activity he found. Our children have grown attached to their teachers and feel loved from the minute they wave hello to the minute they hug goodbye. The kids have a constant routine, but with enough variety to keep them engaged and ready to learn. Our son enjoys the front office staff, teachers in nearby classrooms, and the rest of the team – Canterbury does a great job hiring wonderful and caring educators. He also likes to tell us all about Ms. Trish and the delicious meals she preps for all the kids each day. He remembers lunch time very well. From classroom parties, to crafts (even the really messy ones!), to the new songs my kids come home singing, this has been a delightful place to help grow our kids and we would recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable, safe, fun, and caring provider for their family."