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OPENair Academy RiNo
3507 Ringsby Ct #101, Denver, CO 80216, United States
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Ca
Review №1

I highly recommend OPENair Academy RiNo! We had a great experience here, in both the Toddler and Preschool classrooms (my kids are now moving on to elementary). The teachers are creative and thoughtful, putting intention into each day. The administrators are responsive and organized. The facility itself has a great outdoor space and on many days, the classes venture out further, going on hikes, having picnics and exploring the nearby areas. My kids were HAPPY here. They made great friends, loved their teachers and made many mud pies and dirt tracks. Thumbs up.

Ca
Review №2

Our son Holden was at Open Air from 4 months old to just a few weeks ago when we moved/relocated. We highly recommend Open Air to families looking for early childhood care/education. We loved the focus on outdoor play, creativity and community. The teachers and staff were great. Our son benefited SO much from his time in this community.

Li
Review №3

Do not work here it is not a great environment to be in. Management does not know what they are doing and they are always so overwhelmed. They are constantly understaffed, its so bad that any type of break is out of the question. That staff that does show up get over worked and never have the supplies they need to run their rooms. THERE IS NOT ENOUGH TOYS FOR THE CHILDREN!!!! The children in this center deserve more.

Pa
Review №4

We absolutely love Open Air and recommend it to everyone we know with young kids. It’s been a perfect fit for our 2.5 year old. The teachers are caring, encouraging, and SO creative. I am always amazed by what my son does each day and how much he learns - he has truly thrived at Open Air. Kaley and Vanessa on the leadership team are so welcoming, supportive, and communicative - they’ve made parenting during a pandemic a little less stressful. Open Air is like family to us, we can’t recommend them enough!

Ko
Review №5

Open Air is like family to us. Our first son attended until he was four, and he only left because we moved out of state. In our new state, we searched and searched for a daycare that matched Open Air’s community and programming, but never found it. When we moved back to Denver it was a no brainer to enroll our youngest son at Open Air. When we walked in for the first time in 3 years for orientation, I teared up at the familiar warmth and magic. Our youngest son is thriving at Open Air. As with our first son, I notice that he is more engaged and curious about the world around him, seems to make sense and explore something he doesn’t understand - I attribute this to the Reggio Emilia education he is receiving. The educators are loving, supportive and nourishing. The leadership team is just as wonderful as the educators. Kaley and Vanessa are warm, open, and always genuinely happy to see you - this is a novelty for us, as we have had relationships with three different daycare directors in our past and have never experienced the friendliness they offer. As an education professional I can be a little scrutinizing/prudent with my children’s education, so I am extremely grateful for Open Air’s commitment to excellence!

Ky
Review №6

Our 1 year old has been going to open air academy in RINO for about four months now and it’s been great. The teachers and directors are really awesome and really do a great job with communicating with us each day. They always have fun activities for all the littles, which my little one looks forward to. Great staff, great environment for kids and always make you feel like family.

Br
Review №7

I have now been at open air for a year and love it.I opened up toddler C and sofar I have had a blast watching each of my families grow. I also love how much we incorporate learning through play.

A
Review №8

This is for the Stanley Location since I am unable to review that one through Google. Two stars for feeling that my kid was safe there and some of the teachers were great but they got moved around so often that I never knew who my kid would be spending their day with.It seems like a school where parents put their kids while theyre on wait lists for better schools. I should have known since they were the only school with no wait list in the area. No structure at all. Free play all the time outside of nap time. Turnover is the norm here but parents are rarely informed of these changes. There was a mass exodus of students that got into other schools. Communication is almost non-existent. The director (I guess Stacey is the director since the other one was fired - nobody was informed of the change) is an ice queen. I hated dropping my kid off and feeling Staceys misery at the front. I am relieved to have my kid in a school where there is structure, normal communication, and staff that actually enjoys children and adults alike.

Ka
Review №9

Working at OPENair was a wonderful experience. The managers of the RiNo location created and maintained a sense of collaboration and community between teachers and classrooms. Their door was always open (no pun intended). Toddler C was a family.

Ca
Review №10

Exactly what we were looking for! Outdoor-focused, collaborative, hands on learnings through play. We couldn’t be happier with the care and growth that our child is receiving from Open Air. Kaley and team are fantastic!

Me
Review №11

My son has been attending Open Air since September and we absolutely love it. The school is Reggio based and it has been a perfect fit for our family. They are caring, creative, playful and supportive. We have noticed a huge change in our 3 year old. I would highly recommend this school to anyone.

Ra
Review №12

I loved the idea and philosophy of this school but didnt get the support that was expected from the director and owners. We didnt get any classroom funding usually we had to pay out of our pocket, very very short staffed, alot of children being shuffled after parents left to keep teachers in ratio. I had asked for help and offered suggestions but was ignored by director and even the owners. Please look into this school before actually enrolling. Pop in visits and unexpected tours are a good sign if they are able to do so or not. Ask lots of questions about funding, staff ratio, and parent participation. These can be signs of a good or bad school.

Ja
Review №13

Fantastic caring staff that helped our two daughters boost their confidence and personalities

Er
Review №14

Luckily I took my son off the waitlist, so I never had to deal directly with the imbeciles that run this school. Signed him up, was told it would be a four month wait. A YEAR LATER we were still #15 on the waitlist. Did they ever call to update me? NO. I had to call each time. Then it was like pulling teeth to get my deposit back. Stacy doesnt know how to train her staff, keep in touch with families or estimate time frames for kids. My son would now be in the toddler room, but apparently that is too hard for them to figure out as well. They model themselves off a great type of children education, but I havent dealt with anyone there with any sort of sense. Theres a lot of other school in Denver, Id spend your time with a different one.

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  • Address:3507 Ringsby Ct #101, Denver, CO 80216, United States
  • Site:http://www.openairacademy.com/
  • Phone:+1 303-296-8300
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  • Preschool
  • Day care center
  • School
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:7:30AM–5PM
  • Thursday:7:30AM–5PM
  • Friday:7:30AM–5PM
  • Saturday:7:30AM–5PM
  • Sunday:7:30AM–5PM
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