ILA has helped nurture and development both my children from day care through pre-K. The teachers,…read morefaculty, and leadership provided our family an amazing foundation to build on. We could not have asked for a better partner in these last 7 years!

Before enrolling our daughter in 3rd grade, we specifically asked whether a child with no French…read morebackground could succeed at ILA. We were assured that she could and were encouraged to enroll. Unfortunately, our experience was very different. We repeatedly tried to contact our daughter's teacher, Françoise Coulon Lantz, to ask how we could support a beginner French learner at home. Communication did not occur until I showed up in-person requesting a meeting. During that meeting, she described our daughter as not knowing her purpose at school and acting "goofy." She then said many students had French-speaking parents, grandparents, or connections to France and asked, "What do you have?" As multilingual immigrants, this was surprising. I speak four languages and my husband speaks seven. We have never been asked to justify learning a language based on ancestry or cultural ties. We believe language education should be open to all children. Our daughter became afraid to ask questions, felt singled out at snack time, and excluded from classroom activities shared with parents in group chat. She was also expected to request restroom permission in French despite being a beginner, which often left her afraid to speak up! We also had concerning interactions with Pierre Burthey, who said families typically attend ILA due to French cultural ties or the ability to afford private school, then asked which applied to us. He also suggested our daughter might be better suited for public school. The impact on our daughter was significant. By the end of the fall term, she was anxious about attending school and often resisted going. We withdrew her. After winter break, the school created an individualized plan with other teacher replacing Françoise, and she thrived--regaining confidence and enjoying learning again. After three month, we were told by Pierre of his decision: our daughter is required to return to Françoise's class despite her distress. When we raised concerns, we felt dismissed and withdrew her that day. We are grateful to Valentin Raclot, Scott Murphy, Beatriz Ruiz, Valérie Rogers, Daour Mboup, Marc Bescond, Bayel Sarr, and Colin Labelle for their professionalism, kindness, and support. However, our overall experience at the 3rd-5th grade level was overwhelmingly negative. Families with children entering French immersion without prior experience should carefully consider whether this environment is the right fit. For our family, it was a nightmare!

Our family has been a part of the the CMS community for two years and counting. We have had nothing…read morebut positive interactions with Ginger (and Shizuka). Our eldest son's first school experience was at CMS and I felt deeply comforted by the warm and enriching environment created by Ginger. CMS has nurtured his curiosity and prepared him for kindergarten in so many ways.

A true gem! This in house Montessori preschool provides a nurturing and safe environment that…read moreinstills a life long love for learning. True to the Montessori method, my child developed practical skills and independence. These skills were so helpful as they transitioned into grade school. The teacher is supportive and understanding and they have plenty of time to spend outdoors. I highly recommend this school if you are looking for a safe and welcoming environment where your child will thrive!

Our oldest went to Storybook for nearly 2 years. Marvelous balance between individual attention and…read moregroup playing/learning. Great balance of structured time in the morning and free play after nap time. When I pick up, the kids in the playground are some of the happiest kids I've seen playing. Also worth calling out is the great diversity of kids they've brought together. Full day coverage as well 8:30 - 5. Highly recommend as a nurturing preschool with happy kids.

We couldn't be happier with Storybook. Our three year old has been going for a month and we've…read morealready seen huge growth in him. He seems genuinely really happy to go every morning. The teachers are amazing. You can tell that they love the kids and what teaching. We're beyond grateful to have found Storybook.

This is such a great preschool. The teachers are so kind, and the kids do a wide variety of fun…read moreprojects. We loved every moment of our two years there.

The gal that owns this pre-school has been in this business for years and it shows!…read more She understands how to make the families feel at home and provide a incredibly safe and nurturing learning environment!

We feel so grateful for our 3 years at Kidspire! My daughter just graduated, and the experience has…read morebeen nothing short of incredible. The program strikes the perfect balance between child-led play inspired by Reggio Emilia and thoughtful Kindergarten preparation. The teachers are nurturing, creative, and truly invested in every child's growth. If you're looking for a preschool that feels like home and sets kids up to thrive, Kidspire is it--we can't recommend it enough!

Kidspire has been the absolute best to our family! Both our sons went to Kidspire and loved going…read moreevery day. They always felt supported, encouraged and loved by everyone there. The teachers and school director are the most caring, wonderful humans and we are forever grateful for all they have done for our kids. Our boys learned so many valuable lessons about kindness and the world around them. I am looking forward to sending my daughter there when she is old enough. Thank you, Kidspire, for all you do for our little ones!

I've had my kids here for almost three years now and cannot say enough great things about it…read more Their infant room is top notch with a safe, clean, stimulating environment and AMAZING teachers. Leaving your new baby is one of the hardest things so you need to know your baby is safe. I have my second baby in there now and she is so happy when I drop her off. My 5 year old was here for a couple years before kindergarten and she left so well prepared she is performing beyond her class. But what's really great is that the teachers here make learning fun, so she never felt like it was work and her day was still very play based. I also have a 3 year old here and he likes it so much he asks to go on the weekends sometimes. Teacher turnover has been low for quite a while now and the ones they have are stellar. I would keep my kids here even if I was a stay at home parent or had other options- they have friends, are socialized, eat new foods (the chef here is fantastic!), and learn so much more than I am capable of teaching them. There are also extra curricular programs like soccer, cooking adventures (my daughter loved that one), Tumble Bus, etc. I think it's pricy compared to some of the other daycares, or even other Kindercares, but I think it's well worth it.

My son has been going to Mountain Park KinderCare for over a year. It's been one of the best…read moredecisions we made and we love everything about it- the teachers, other staff and center director all make it easy for me to leave my son and know he is in safe and loving hands. I highly recommend Mountain Park KinderCare if you are looking for a wonderful childcare/early education center where they really partner with you in helping your child achieve all he is meant to be.

Their policies is horrible this place charges you for days that your children don't go And hide…read morebehind policies to keep your money It closed without giving notice and then no refused or credit A-day be careful which day care you pick

We feel fortunate to have found this place! The owners Nancy and Charisse are the best! The staff…read morehas always been loving with our son and they have nicely arranged classrooms. Big selling point to this place is the huge outdoor area with full sun and a covered area for rainy days or when the kids need shade.