Children's Development Center Of Bozeman

I was fired when I reported with CPS because they were absolutely terrible to the children. CPS came in the day after I reported and it seemed like something was done but I was fired so who knows (no major loss for me but I worry about the kids) I am appalled to do a Google search and find them still open. One kid was told to stand on the pavement without shoes on in February when it was 34 degrees because he had an accident in his shoes. I asked to skip my lunch so he wouldn't have to sit outside and was denied. One girl had to change into school clothes as punishment for not sitting still ("I will take that pretty little dress off you and you can wear old sweats") Adults would pin kids to the floor with their legs if they refused a nap, and I saw the children mimicking that behavior with their dolls. Ask about their policies before you drop your kid off.
May 29th, 2023

I absolutely love this preschool! Both of my children have attended CDC and they absolutely love it there! My older daughter still begs me to go there in the summer because its so much fun! They take them swimming at Bogert pool and on so many other fun field trips and they own their own bus equipped with seat belts. They always have enough teachers to kids and the teachers are all so sweet and caring. During the school year they really teach the kids and prepare them to be kindergarten ready. My older daughter is reading at top level and is also at the top level in math. Both of my girls were also taught to have good manners and be respectful at the CDC. Their curriculum is top notch and the employees and owner, Gina, are the best in town! They also provide a nutritious homemade lunch and provide 2 snacks. And their outside play area is filled with playground equipment for the kids to play on. The indoors has so many toys and countless activities to keep the kids entertained and engaged at all times. It is also a very clean and organized establishment. The kids move around the school to different centers so they are not stuck in one area all day and the teachers clean the tables before the next class comes in. They are also big on hand washing and sanitize the nap mats daily and require you to bring your childs nap sheet and blanket home every Friday to wash it. The employees are all degreed teachers and are all incredibly compassionate and warm. Gina is a wonderful, compassionate, intelligent and caring human being and she is an excellent role model. She has done so much for me and my family. I wouldnt want my kids to be anywhere else. I truly love this place and everyone who works there and I know they love the kids and take very good care of them. And best of all my kids absolutely LOVE going there so that speaks for itself. 5 stars!! We love you CDC!
Apr 26th, 2019

Mrs. P is the Best.
Nov 12th, 2018

I've had both my children at the school, and have never had a single day with a bad experience.  This is the third daycare I took my kids to, as I kept looking for something that had a great curriculum, compassion towards the kids, a great daily schedule, and something that offered extra activities in the summer (because summer is supposed to be fun, right?).  Our youngest will be heading to Kindergarten this year, and I will be sad that our time with CDC is up.
Jan 11th, 2017

Both of my children go to CDC of Bozeman, and I couldn't be happier. I switched my oldest when he was 3 1/2, and I switched my youngest the second her turned 2. My youngest went from saying no more than two words, to counting to 10 within a month. The staff is easy to speak to, and obviously have my children's best intentions at heart. They not only have a wonderful curriculum, but they do a ton of fun things with the children to keep them motivated and engaged. I wish I had learned about CDC when my oldest was 2, because I would have enrolled him from the beginning. He went to Kindergarten this fall, and is excelling socially as well as academically (reading and math specifically) and I owe CDC for preparing him. I couldn't be happier with our choice of this excellent school. I would recommend it to anyone.
Jun 10th, 2016