Canterbury Academy, Olathe | Fees, Rankings, Address, Admission, Vacancies, Reviews & More

We are so pleased with Canterbury and the amazing staff there. We came to this center after a horrible experience at another well known center in Johnson County. At our previous daycare, the communication was very poor, we felt like a number and the final straw came when we received a call from child protection services that our child had been a victim of alleged physical abuse by a staff member. Needless to say, it was going to take a lot for me to feel comfortable and find trust in any daycare center moving forward.

I can say without a doubt Canterbury Prairie Ridge quickly eased my fears and gave me confidence that quality daycare exists. The staff retention and consistency in caregivers has exceeded my expectations. At our previous daycare she had a new lead teacher every three months (sometimes more frequently). At Canterbury her lead teachers have been employed at the center for years. She knows all the staff and the directors are actively involved. Her teachers genuinely care about her and us as a family.

The learning and fun that takes place there is more than I expected; I’m amazed as my child is learning sight words and beginning to read at the age of 4. She is excited to go each day and talks about all of the fun she had each evening.

Most of all, I appreciate the communication and safety of the school. The directors are friendly and quick to respond to any issues. They have been proactive and clear about protocols related to COVID, they do an excellent job organizing special events, and most of all I feel my concerns and questions are addressed appropriately.

Canterbury Prairie Ridge has been exceptional and I highly recommend them to anyone seeking quality daycare! We have been at this center almost two years so I feel confident giving this review. I only wish that we had started with them from the very beginning!

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!

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.