I absolutely love my daughters' school! They are and 4 years old , and I would love to shout out Ms…read moreDebbie, Ms Melisa, Ms Karla, Ms Elva and Ms Ana! These teachers are truly exceptional--caring, attentive, and incredibly dedicated. They go above and beyond to make sure each child feels seen, heard, and supported. Before attending this school, my girls were homeschooled , so when they started and immediately would go to class without crying, I was in awe. I am constantly impressed by the attention to detail and the way these teachers create such a warm, loving, and friendly environment. My daughters comes home happy and excited every day, and that speaks volumes! We're so grateful to be part of such a wonderful school community! I plan to leave them at this school until they graduate 8th grade.

Tremendously amazed by this school more every year my sons are there. Incredible drive for…read moreexcellent academics with a very personal connection between teachers and leadership to the individual kids. They have made lasting impressions on our kids over the years. Teachers like Mrs Bennett, Street, Ali, Chiali. Megan, Burke have made massive personal impact for my sons. Incredible leadership from Mrs. Humlicek! Excited for the futures of my kids because of this school!

One of my kids currently attends St Francis de Sales and another is about to join. Located near…read moreChinatown/Sharpstown, it is conveniently located off of 59 and is very culturally diverse. We love this school and its teachers and staff. The school definitely emphasizes its Catholic identity, which is the primary reason why I would even consider sending my kids to a Catholic school. There are several award-winning teachers here and it shows. Quality education, family-like environment and the tuition is extremely reasonable for a private school. While they may not have the fanciest things and facilities, when I see my child's development and love for going to school, I feel reassured that I've made the right decision by sending him here. I've gotten involved with the parent community, which at first was a bit daunting but it's been a great experience getting to know them and I look forward to journeying together with them as our children all grow up here.

To be clear, the two stars are only for a handful of wonderful teachers that worked there. I was…read moretold great things about the school with the prior principal. However, I do have to say under this new principal the school has become very business driven and has lost the old Catholic school culture. She lacks leadership and has developed an atmosphere of turning the other way when issues evolve. She's very transparent of the families and student selections that have more facilitation to support economically. The bullying situation in the school is atrocious. They have nothing set in place to have any control over the situation and only have a part-time counselor so if it's her day off and there's an issue to be addressed, good luck. Again to be fair there is a handful of good hearted teachers that work hard and care about the students but the leadership. I feel well little by little deteriorate, the quality of the school. Just speaking from the heart and God willing things will change for future generations once this leadership team is no longer there.

Not a good school. Not even a safe one. Bullying is normalized and an everyday occurrence. My kid…read morewas hit, kicked, pushed, shoved etc on a weekly and sometimes a daily basis. Teachers would do this as well (bullying). My son was bullied by a teacher repeatedly. Admin would rarely respond, and if they did it was to find a way to blame the victims of bullying. I am not alone in this, as I met other parents who felt the same. Based on our experience - we would not recommend going to a school, where your child is not safe.

This is the WORST school your child could ever be inscribed into not only are the staff almost like…read moreghost because they never respond but also the fighting and bull in this school is horrible.

Ever since I enrolled my child (Oct 2022) I've had issues with the school being transparent. I have…read moreasked the director, assistant director, operations manager, front desk staff, and teachers to be transparent with me regardless if it's positive or negative. My child was 18 months when I enrolled her and My child loved going to school. Unfortunately that only lasted 2 months and the lead teacher had to leave due to personal reasons and was not planning on returning. The school was already training a new teacher to be lead but did not inform any of the parents about it. When I asked when the former teacher would return they told me she would be back in a couple of weeks even when they knew she was not returning. the teacher told me herself she was not coming back and she said the owner knew about it, but lied regardless. Once the new lead teacher started, she was taking many days off because of personal reasons. She later informed me she was not working physically at the school and was helping remotely. The school never informed me of this. In fact my child started behaving out of character. she said she did not want to go to school and would cry at the hand off in the front. When I inquired about this, They made me believe it was my child's fault when in reality they knew the issues they were having. When I had my parent teacher conference with the new lead, she disclosed many many things to me. She mentioned that she has been out of the classroom for sometime and that my child was not the only one crying during hand off. She mentioned that many parents complained about kids coming home with diaper rashes and not being fed properly. She told me it was so bad that she was going to call licensing herself. She Also gave me recommendations to another school because she told me I should take my child out. They were combining two classrooms together of children from 18-24+ months because they were understaffed. My child was sent home with a dirty diaper multiple times. When I asked for before and after pictures of my child's lunch I was told by the owner and director that I should just assume that she doesn't eat in school. I told her this is not helpful especially when my child is in the 6% in her weight. They said they provide chef prepared meals but I have shared pictures of the food that's provided. Their grilled cheese is just two pieces of cold bread with cold cheese, their fruit is canned and served multiple days in a row along with the canned green beans. Their chicken nuggets are frozen. I've even been told by an ex employee that they freeze the fruit and if they don't have enough time to thaw it out then the kids are eating frozen fruits. I was told by a different ex employee that they recycle the food too. I expressed the concern of not being able to speak to my childs teacher on a daily basis to get updates and that it's concerning how secretive they are about things. The teachers actually seem scared to tell parents anything. Yes they once had an amazing reputation which is why I chose TLVS, but that has all gone down hill once they moved locations. I know of many parents who have taken their children out of the school. They claim that all teachers are certified but not all of them are Montessori certified. They also have violations on the Texas Department of health and safety. Check them out. Today when I was dropping her off to class I saw one of her teachers being rough with a child and that child was crying. This is not the Montessori way of dealing with an upset child. You don't just squeeze their hand tightly and pull them across the room to sit by themselves. I could tell the teacher was overwhelmed and the teacher did not have an adequate assistant teacher in there to help. The person who was in there was a front desk employee who was in there just to have a body in there for ratio reasons but was not actually helping. So glad I'm sending her to another school and she is finally happy again!

We absolutely love TLVS! The staff and leadership sincerely care about the holistic development of…read morethe students. My daughter has learned so much since joining TLVS a few months ago. She is excited about going to school and learning, and talks a lot about the fun things they do. I am consistently impressed by my daughter's development. They have also taken great precautions to ensure safety in the midst of COVID, which has given us peace of mind.

Full disclosure, my child has been interviewing here. We've got some specific needs that weren't…read morebeing met at the crummy local elementary school (no stars, HISD) and so we went on the hunt. A certain snotty school pretty much passed on us because of my child's needs and I was forced to accept that we might need a "special" school. Sad and nervous, I set up an appointment for a parent tour the next day. Whether we get in or not, I can honestly give them five stars for the work they are doing. Where we've never felt like we fit in, there was a school where we could. This school is K-8 and just off of Montrose at Chelsea. Their goal appears to be to give children the ability to learn and develop skills in a safe environment with the intention of getting the kids back mainstreamed. It was crystal clear immediately that these people have the best intentions and the knowledge to fulfill those intentions well. This place is not cheap by any stretch of the imagination, but it is clear where the tuition goes. The ratio of teachers to kids is incredibly low and the children and staff alike seem happy. Ah, I forgot what that looked like. Best of all, the school was filled with kids just like mine. He was very relieved to finally be in the class and not stick out like a sore thumb. I don't know whether we'll be here in the fall, but I would highly recommend Joy to any parent whose child's needs aren't being met in a classroom setting due to ADHD, Tourettes, Autimism or the like. Check it out and cross your fingers

They don't prepare adequate breakfast for children who pay to be enrolled there. I called at 7:32am…read moreto say my children would be there for breakfast. The director said there was no food left so I left to get my son breakfast because they expected him to sit at the table with other children and watch them eat. I asked the director, and two teachers if any class had food. They all said no. When I return, the director told me to sit at the infant 2 table which is low. My son was uncomfortable with his knees touching the table and I was on the floor. When I voiced my concerns, I told the director it's her job to problem solve. She could have offered Apple Sauce which comes from a can. She did not offer it. The Assistant Director does a better job as far as caring for the children and problem solving.

I sent my kids when school was out They are unorganized I…read morefeel Need new paint and more structure activities Kids came back home very hungry The director is caring though

Riverbend Montessori is small but provides a very well-balanced curriculum that emphasizes math,…read morereading/grammar/literary analysis, cultural studies and fine arts. We left the public school system after the 4th grade and witnessed an immediate change in our son. I thought Montessori was a laissez-faire approach to learning but that is not the case at Riverbend. The curriculum is structured in terms of content but flexible with how each student learns. The classrooms are mixed grade levels but the students operate at their own pace. Some are more advanced in math whereas others are not. The teachers are very much in tune with the students' academic, emotional and social developments. Learning is very tactile, utilizing tools (beads, boards, etc.) to reinforce understanding, not just memorizing. Homework is assigned with a purpose; incorrect math problems must be corrected to ensure mastery of the topics. Books are read and literary analyses are performed to understand setting, plot, theme and characters. Laptops are used for research but very much controlled and monitored. Field trips are common in order to reinforce their curriculum. Creativity is another strong point of this school. An annual play is performed where all students have a role. Creative writing is a special event that involves students writing personalized short stories and presenting them to parents. Music and art are taught weekly and involve learning instruments such as ukeleles and kalimbas as well as recreation of famous masterpieces (Van Gogh, Vermeer, Warhol, etc.). The culmination of all the hard work is on display at their end-of-year Art Festival where students showcase their art and perform musical ensembles. The teachers are nothing short of incredible; they are vested and believe in their students. They spend extra time with students and manage all field trips, including overnight ones. They encourage natural curiosity; champion building responsibility and accountability through hard work and perseverance; allow students to learn from their mistakes; and encourage them to advocate for themselves. After two years with this amazing school, we see a much more confident and mature child who is ready to take on new challenges. My only regret with Riverbend is not enrolling sooner. If you are looking for a school that will develop your child your child's love of learning, critical thinking skills and sense of responsibility, this is the school. If you want a babysitter, please look elsewhere.

Riverbend Montessori has been a transformative experience for my children. The school has enriched…read more them academically, while also inspiring a deep love for learning. From the moment we walked through its doors, it was evident this wonderful school places an emphasis on nurturing the whole child. The individualized learning plans ensure that each child progresses at their own pace, fostering both confidence and curiosity. The educators at Riverbend Montessori are not merely teachers; they are passionate mentors who cultivate an environment where questions are welcomed, and exploration is encouraged. I am deeply grateful to Ms. Salima, and Ms. Ruby who inspired a sense of wonder in my children. Beyond academics, Riverbend Montessori has played a pivotal role in the personal growth and development of my children. My little girl blossomed from a shy transition class student into a confident reader, proudly delivering her lines at the Kindergarten school play. While there are newer, larger, more modern Montessori schools around Sugar Land, Riverbend Montessori remains a charming, and nurturing haven. It stands out as a place where children are truly empowered to become the best versions of themselves. We are profoundly grateful to the owner Ms. Marcia for running a school that promotes love, empathy and the pursuit of knowledge in a most exquisite way.

Goddard School does not care about the kids because there has been plenty of times where the kids…read morehas been acting up and has'nt got kicked out because they want the kids to stay so they can get paid

Great learning environment. Taking great measures to keep kids safe during COVID. Diverse and clean…read moreenvironment. They know all the kids names and familiar with the frequent parents that drop off the kiddos.