Community Extension Programs

Today I'm very upset. I decided to enroll my son in the Tiny Tinker program which is run by CEP. I called last week and had an interesting conversation. The lady I talked to said they might not have space, asked whether I required financial aid and then "magically" found space.Roll with me for a moment.When we showed up, I asked the teacher how full they were and she said they had 8 slots left to fill. I cannot overstate how irritating it is to be profiled and have someone assume you require financial aid; but probably more importantly, though I'm reserving final judgment for drop-off tomorrow, this screening will result in little to no diversity in the classroom. I did not see any when we were there.If this matters to you as it does to me, know that I've not had bad experiences with the site director, the teachers, or even the CEP corporate employees. It's just a nasty feeling that something is not right. Though I cannot fault our interactions, I wonder would they be so compassionate to someone working in the (upper middle class) area who required financial aid to enroll their child... I'm just not so sure how I feel about this and I wanted to pen this review honestly immediately after the fact. I hope that was not their intent, and I will update the review later if anything changes about my perceptions but I think this is something to be considered.My older two were in elementary and used CEP for after-care and the experience was phenomenal. I haven't had a bad thing to say about the program or how it is run, but this really rubbed me the wrong way.

My child has been enrolled in the Mesa Verde PAL and the STEMazzzing summer program offered by Community Extension Programs for the past two years. I could not recommend this before/after school program any higher. At the Mesa Verde PAL Miss Tammy offers excellent science experiments all year round and we could not adore her more! My child is excited about the projects they do and the fun games they get to play. It is much more than just a place to go. The teachers who work here are committed and caring. It makes me happy to know my child has a safe and wonderful place to go to while his parents finish up work for the day. Pro-tip: for those considering STEMazzzing camp for your child, be sure to register for classes as soon as you can! The LEGO, Sharks, and Minecraft classes go quickly. They also offer Physical Education during camp including things like Crossfit for Kids, Baseball, Basketball, and Soccer.

It's so wonderful to have you. My daughter loves the after school program PAL at Mesa Verde. The staff is very kind and professional. We love Miss Tammy. Their educational activities are amazing. The Administrative staff are always available to answer questions and to help. Thank you for your service and commitment to our kids.

My son has been going to the afterschool PAL program at innovation academy for a year and a half and he loves it. He's made lots of friends there and there is always fun and educational stuff to do. He says the staff there are really nice. I love it because it is super convenient and affordable. The staff are amazing, especially Ms. Shonice. She is always friendly and does a great job communicating any concerns or things going well. I know my son is safe and well cared for there.

My son has attended the Mesa Verde PAL program since Kinder. The curriculum that Ms. Tammy and her staff have implemented over the years has my son interested pursing them himself. I love that he always wants to go and he enjoys his time there. Thank you for all your hardwork!

The best!! CEP has been a wonderful resource for me as a working parent. Caring, kind, communicative. Always there for our family!!

My daughter absolutely loves PAL. They continuously focus on her performance and have helped her improve reading. It is so challenging with all the kids in there but the extra few minutes helps my daughter improve every day. I truly appreciate Harelson PAL and what they do for our children!

My daughter has been going to the Tiny Tinkers program at Copper Creek since September and we've been very happy. All of the staff are welcoming and keep us informed. My daughter is always happy when it's a school day and talks non stop about her friends and her teachers. I love how it's a very positive place for my daughter and they even welcome my toddler when we drop off and pick up.

I have had both of my children in this wonderful program and have been so impressed by the instructors and teaching philosophy. The teachers are kind, creative, loving and full of knowledge. I recommend to anyone I talk to looking for an excellent preschool. This program has my upmost confidence that my child is safe and well taken care of during the day.

children seem very bored, I pay over $350 a month for my kid to be watched playing with legos. they barely gets any help and neither does the director. there is one person for 8+ kiddos. everytime I walk in, the kiddos are just sitting around barely doing anything. every time I have a problem, I get no resolution. but if I miss a payment, I get all sorts of emails and calls. they charge whether your kiddo is there or not, or whether their school is open. they charge registration each year for over $90 no matter if your kid has gone there previously. I wish anyone to look ELSEWHERE. waste of money.