The program was easy to use and the instructor was calm and compassionate from the passengers seat…read more Highly recommend Mr. Ford and this drivers education program!

We're thankful for the leadership of Pastor Clayton and all he's done for our children. Words…read morecannot express how much we appreciate his influence in their lives.

My experience with this CCS was deeply disappointing. As a parent, my child was treated unfairly by…read moreMrs. Culver who appeared to show bias and failed to acknowledge my child's efforts and progress. My attempts to address my concerns through the appropriate channels, I was dismissed rather than supported, and the situation escalated instead of being resolved constructively. What was most troubling was that, while advocating for my child, law enforcement was called on me by Wayne Morosco rather than the school working collaboratively to address the concerns I raised. As a parent, I expected open communication, fairness, and a genuine commitment to the well-being of students. CCS should reflect values such as compassion, integrity, respect, and justice. Unfortunately, my experience did not reflect those principles. I hope the school takes steps to improve how it handles parent concerns, student advocacy, and allegations of unfair treatment so that other families do not have a similar experience

My son started pre school this past fall at 3 1/2 years old. The amount of growth, and imagination…read morethat I have seen in him not just academically but socially and with manners is incredible. They say it takes a village to raise a child and the bond my husband, son and I have with all of them is amazing. The teachers are some of the MOST kindest, knowledgeable people that are truly respected by our family. No amount of money could ever repay the TLC family that we have entrusted our son to learn from.

I had high hopes considering a couple of people recommended this school but unfortunately I was…read moredisappointed. There are too many children in this school and they are disorganized. Not willing to work with my child and ultimately wanted my son to leave and can return once "his behavior was corrected" (at 3 years old).

Our son has been enrolled at the Montessori Academy for pre-school and a summer session. He has…read moreabsolutely thrived and learned so much; we are so happy with his experience here. Fast forward to our local kindergarten enrollment and he is extremely well equipped to tackle kindergarten. When most kids are just learning to put together words, he is already reading and writing. While YMMV, we have been very happy with our son's experience at the Montessori Academy. It is a small school with a low student to faculty ratio. There is a lot of individualized attention that I think is key component to the kids' successful learning experience.

The atmosphere of the facility feels like home. You are greeted upon your arrival. Your concerns…read morefor your child are very important to them and addressed immediately. The genuine compassion and patience from the staff with the children is heartwarming. Your child feels more confident from the moment of walking in the door. I am very happy having my child attend this wonderful learning center.

My overall experience left me with the impression that this is an overpriced and underperforming…read moreprogram. I was very apprehensive initially and shared my concerns with the program director after the initial testing and results. She assured me that my concerns relating to phonics would be addressed and added to the program. She also stated that our 7th grade daughter is at 6th grade reading and comprehension level. After nearly two weeks completed, 4 classes per week scheduled at the latest possible time to have as few students present, none of the items we discussed were accomplished. I made a phone after the first week to the education director (the person responsible for the individualized program for our daughter and who worked with her at least once per week) to inquire as to why the Sylvan site showed her starting with 7th grade level material when she tested for 6th and why phonics was not introduced as promised. Her response was one of encouragement, give the program time to introduce the phonics, and that she would look into the level at which she started. The next week went without the introduction of phonics again but they did manage to load that aspect onto the website as an area to cover at least! Overall, we pulled our daughter out of this over promised and under delivering program after 8 classes in which the best thing our daughter remembers is earning candy as a reward/recognition. I was very leary reading all the online reviews and was repeatedly told by the program director, "this, in no way, reflects upon individual learning in Merrillville, Schererville, or Valporaiso." She maintained that everyone may have different experiences with various regions/states, but the three centers associated in NW Indiana do not have these issues. I beg to differ hence why we no longer attend. I strongly encourage you to contact your school guidance counselors for resources and to avoid this institition, well at least the Merrillville location (closest to us in Crown Point).

I've been very impressed with Edison and the Hammond School System. The teachers are very…read moreaccesible and willing to help your child with whatever he or she needs to excel. I always look forward to the Open House and meeting the people that affect my child's life on a day to day basis. It brings back great memories of the great teachers I had growing up. I have yet to find someone there that reminds me of some of the not-so-great teachers I've had in my past. I love that they call when your child is late/tardy, or missed paying for a lunch. They don't get uptight about it, they just call and tell you to correct it with a note. I'm glad my child is going there and I hope to continue the excellent relationship we have with the school.

To echo the other reviews .. this facility is NOT LICENSED by the state of Indiana. They are…read moreunlicensed but registered with no accreditations or PTQ level. The last state inspection showed 9 employees without background checks (the director said it was a mistake) but if you check Indiana website for the report you can see it. I paid a deposit under false pretenses and the director refuses to give it back because it was needed for "supplies" for my infant. As parents, we were told to supply everything. I'm very disappointed in the practices here and the fact that they aren't truthful. Huge red flags. Not to mention, the infant classroom I observed broke the ratio of 1:4 while I was there, they don't follow proper diapering procedures, and allow street shoes on the floors in the classroom where the children are constantly crawling and lying down (which made sense since almost all of them had runny noses and coughs). As a former childcare provider, I have high standards. After everything I uncovered I was very disappointed and uncomfortable sending my baby to this facility.

I needed daycare quickly when my mother was injured and since this daycare was the closest to my…read morejob and didn't have a waitlist (strange because every other daycare in Valparaiso has a long waitlist) we enrolled my 13 month old into the infant class. Immediately my daughter, who has never been around other children, is being sent home with notes saying she scratched this child or hurt that child. I was starting to become very unnerved when they sent me a letter saying if she hurts one more child she will be kicked out. Then they tell me they are moving her to the toddler class. Then they change her toddler teacher two more times. Then I get a note saying she injured an infant (this all happened in about 10 months). During the early morning they have 10 plus children all ages with one teacher until others arrive later. So my two year old was blamed for injuring an infant and I am told I am a bad parent. Enough said I had a conversation with them they didn't like so they kicked her out! They also stole all of her brand new school supplies and kept the $100 I just gave them to update their playground. To top it off one of the teachers constantly makes TikToks in the daycare with some of the children and is constantly on their phone (aka no is watching your child). They also would leave my daughter in a high chair for God only knows how long (so many stool stained pants to count). They lie when they say they are open till 6:00pm because they complained the one time my husband came after 5:00pm and they said they aren't open past then ever. They also complain if you bring your child in after 9:00am, which makes no sense when you are paying them for childcare. They have an app they never update. They would also say every day my child threw her food on the floor so she didn't eat. What an unorganized, unsafe, and careless place. I feel horrible for the children that still attend.

Mrs. Armeca is an amazing academic. The experience in education she brings is second to none in…read morequality. Would recommend this school in every lifetime!!

They not only teach reading and math , but also character. Morals and values are important in their…read moreprogram. I love what they've done with my grandchildren.