I've had Kay as an instructor for two sets of classes, and I think the fact that I went back for…read moreanother round of lessons speaks to the quality of the experience. Kay takes you through everything a beginner needs to know, including supplies, techniques, colors, composition, etc... and does it in a way where you get to paint what you actually want to paint. I also appreciate that she regularly delves into some of the theory of watercolor, showing a range of professional paintings along with the steps the artists took to make them. It helps demystify the process and shows just how much is possible within the medium. I would definitely recommend her classes to anyone, from complete beginners to people with experience looking to hone up on their techniques or just get some more guided practice.

I had the privilege of taking a watercolor class taught by Kay Byfield and it was by far the most…read moreenjoyable and enlightening class I have taken. Ms. Byfield is a very knowledgeable teacher who is dedicated to her students growth while creating an environment which is nurturing and supportive. And as we were at different levels of skill and potential, Ms. Byfield was able to assess each students level and meet their individual needs. In addition to thoroughly enjoying Ms. Byfield's class, one of the most important rewards for me was that I learned to see objects and colors in a different and better way and I learned to appreciate the visual part of life much better.

My daughter has attended the studio since she was 5. Mow that she is 10 I can truly see the…read moreprogression of her dance skills. They offer classes for every skin type and even offer hip-hop Jazz ballet and modern dance classes. Over the summer they have a summer enrichment program and master class for some of the older students. In May the big recital is held at the Majestic Theater and all the dancers get to show off their skills in front of their family and friends. I can truly say that I'm very pleased with the service and expertise of the dance teachers at the studio. You will definitely get your money's worth for your beautiful dancer.

My 3 year old daughter had so much fun in Mermaid Art Camp this week. The teacher is so sweet and…read morefun. Highly recommend!!

If I could give zero stars I would. These people had us in for two tours, said they could…read moreaccommodate both of my children, and then when I told them about my three year old's (minimal) special needs, they made up a "trial day" only to reject him. They didn't give him a chance. I would not trust my children with this school if someone paid me. Blessing in disguise. My biggest regret is subjecting my child to their insensitivity for the two hours he spent there.

After moving to Dallas from the suburbs, we quickly found out that there is not an abundance of…read morechildcare facilities in the area. Luckily we found White Rock North School and have been very pleased with how our children are performing academically. Since they use the Saxon Phonics program in Pre-K, my daughter went into kindergarten with a strong reading foundation. I love this is not just a daycare, it is a school. My son goes to PE, art and music class. The curriculum is well planned and my son is thriving academically.

I has Been live changing for my Grandson He has learned SO…read moreMUCH! A Good School That Understands Learning differences!

We've had an incredible first year at Dallas Academy. The academics are strong, the extra…read morecurriculars are awesome & our child's confidence is souring. Thank you to the administration, teachers and staff. You've changed our lives.

We loved our experience. My little one just finished her kindergarten year. High quality teachers…read more(she LOVED her teacher and tells me that she learned so much). Local gem in my opinion. We will be sending our second daughter there this fall.

Sorry it took so long to re-review, the director is great but the teacher we had was horrible. It…read morewas such a horrendous experience, I wanted to pull her out before classes were over. They forewarn you that it may seem they aren't learning anything but it will show in a couple of years. That is crap. My daughter really wasn't learning anything because all she wanted to do was play & that's what they let her do all day. She was at another Montessori & learned more there in 3 mths then what she learned at MCHS in a year. I raised concerns with the guide like the director told us to & instead of trying to resolve the issue she just hated me & basically refused to talk to me. On 3 occasions I left messages for her to call me directly & she would say the answer to the secretary & that secretary would call me back, this became extremely frustrating when I had follow up questions. The director never believed how rude or callous her teacher was so I took a recorder to one of the parent teacher conferences to prove to her how she acted. As soon as it was my turn to go in she walked out her class to go get the director. The guide only said maybe 3 words while the director talked the rest of the time & answered questions I directed towards the guide. There was zero communication between myself and the teacher. I also had concerns about her coming home looking like she rolled around in a mud pit. Her pants and shoes had chunks of mud on them. MCHS never did anything about it. The guide dismissed us and the director just said that's how kids are. I spoke with at least 2 other parents who also had the same concern about the dirtiness. Yes kids can get messy but there is a line & adults should "guide" them to not get so dirty. They show you how some kids are solving complex math problems & other advanced projects but I guess it's only for their favorites because I never saw my daughter or anyone in her class do any of that. Also, her teacher told me that my daughter doesn't want to learn! I was shocked to hear such nonsense! Never ever has my daughter not wanted to learn! She is quite the opposite & all of her previous 4 teachers in other schools & current teachers can attest to that. They always are Surprised at how quickly & how much she wants to learn, even her Arabic teacher at DIS wants to put her in advanced classes. One time my mom sat in class to observe & she observed 2 kids pushing a little girl outside & locking her out. It took several minutes for the teacher to figure this out & my mom wasn't allowed to talk or "interfere" (as the guide said). When they finally brought the parents in to discuss what occurred they basically ushered them away from my mom when she greeted them. We knew those parents & finally told them the true story of what occurred (MCHS gave another version). I almost forgot my favorite complaint. My daughter was still perfecting her potty skills & one time she peed on herself & went to the bathroom to change. She couldn't get her pants off & was too shy to ask for help & she fell asleep on the bathroom floor for 10-15 minutes until the teacher finally checked in on her! I was so infuriated! What if she had fallen & busted her head open?! She would have bled out before they found her. Several times I picked her up with her pants soaked from urine. She has a change of clothes there & that witch just let her be wet in a 60 degree environment. My daughter had some of the worst rashes & colds because of this callous treatment. I would have been better off leaving her with a pack of monkeys than these guides. (At least the monkeys would lick her but clean!) It seems like they are just watching over the class but not really taking care of them or teaching them. I can't remember the teachers name. She's an older puerto rican lady. My daughter was at Garland Montessori where she learned a lot but the owner seemed too creepy for me. Now she is at Spanish House & we both love it. She learns sooo much! They have a Montessori way of teaching but with more guidance than MCHS (where the kids do whatever they want). I actually went to Spanish House last May & begged for a spot--i was 3rd on the waiting list. I told the director about the terrible problems we have at MCHS & she called me 2 hours later to tell me she gave my baby a spot so she won't continue to suffer at MCHS. Can I tell u I was sooo relieved & elated that I cried! SH has been the best move ever. She had attended their summer session previously & loved her teachers. The owners are this wonderful, sweet couple that also has their kids in their school. Now my daughter loves school. That being said, there are numerous parents that are happy with that MCHS but my experience was horrific. I would never recommend MCHS but others do. I'm just one untold experience. If she wasn't in SH I would put her in Dallas International School, that's where she takes her Arabic class & the teachers & staff I have interacted with are awesome.

My son started Spanish House when he was about 3 months old. He is always excited to go to school…read moreand loves his teachers like they are family and that love is definitely not one-sided. Everyone that works in that school knows my child by name. This is not a daycare. It is a school from 3 months old and on. All the teachers are native Spanish speakers and only communicate in Spanish with the students. In addition to being Spanish immersion, they follow the Project-Based Learning Curriculum even in the nursery school. Your child will not be sitting around all day, their days are full of activities. Each month is a different theme/project and the teachers tailor-fit their lesson plans to match. For example, this month's theme at the nursery and preschool schools is "Deja un Mensaje/Leave a Message." Students are learning all about communication - the traditional and modern ways to stay in touch, the importance of the messages that we send and how communication can connect us to other cultures. The entire school is decorated with mailboxes and letters. I highly recommend checking them out!

Spanish House is a great place to go if you want to learn to speak Spanish or if you want your kids…read moreto learn to speak Spanish. To begin with, everyone here is so friendly and helpful. All of the classes are done in a total immersion setting. I have only been studying Spanish for a short time, but I already feel like I am making good progress thanks to the teachers here. They also have a very good web site if you want to get some information before signing up.

Amazing school, amazing teachers, I love Lakewood Elementary. They have a great playground for kids…read moreand perfectly safe, they have the lunch line (chicken nuggets on Tuesday, and Pizza on Friday) with amazing staff and great cooks. They have counselors where kids could talk to them and the counselors give them lessons about bullying, drugs, etc. They also have a TAG (Talented And Gifted) program, to get in kids take a test and when your in you do lots of projects and get to hang out with friends.

This school is truly amazing! It has the most community spirit and level of parental involvement of…read moreany school I've ever seen. The classrooms are inviting and well-planned. The depth of resources sets the opportunity for our kids to thrive to their potential. A huge percentage of the students qualify for talented/gifted programs. Our child is in a life-changing Total Communication classroom for children on the autism spectrum or those with other language processing challenges. The teacher is lovingly invested and amazingly effective. Lakewood has excellent communication with the parents and frequent activities for family such as the Dad & Kids campout and the recent Fall Festival. The PTA is unparalleled and dynamic. It has been a blessing and privilege to be part of this wonderful school.