They are not teaching the kids to the level the say, their staff is under qualified and they are…read morenot properly vetting teachers during their staff shortage. Their turnover is sky high and they lose entire classrooms of teachers in the middle of the school year who complain of being unsupported. the staff seem to hate the parents and straight up lie to them. it obvious which kids they don't like becuase your kids come home talking about how much the teacher yells at certain kids. We did Not return becuase we felt it Was unsafe. it's 16000+ a year but only for some. if you hold out they discount the tuition because they don't seem to hit their enrollment goal.

This school really took an interest in my child. He was difficult at times, but the principal, Mrs…read moreBrown, stood up for him. She was his life line. I will be eternally grateful to her. He is now 18 years old and still talks about Mrs. Brown and Ms. Shonkwiler. You could not find a better place for your child. These are true educators. Deborah Davis

We Love Phoenix Montessori!! My oldest son attended for his pre-K and kindergarten year. He is now…read moregoing in to 3rd grade. I can't keep enough books in the house for him to read. I believe his love of reading started early because of Phoenix Montessori and their way for building confidence in young readers! His math skills are also strong because of the early foundation of skills he learned there. This year my middle child will be returning for her second year (kindergarten year) and my youngest will start his pre-year ! I can't wait to see what this year will bring! Besides the educational benefits, we have made life long friends with parents and students. We drive 20 min to get to school because it is so worth it!

Phoenix Montessori is more than just a school--it is a family! The teachers are genuinely invested…read morein the children and see each child as an individual with unique talents and challenges. They quickly discover how best to motivate your child. You will be surprised at how the teachers' gentle guidance and support will transform your child into a happy, excited learner. Our oldest daughter (now 7) attended Phoenix for preschool and kindergarten, and our youngest (3) is currently enrolled. The curriculum is challenging but also gives them ample opportunity to express themselves with art and other projects. Even after graduation, the teachers remain interested in your child's success and are a helpful resource as you transition into a regular school. One of our favorite things about Phoenix is that graduates are always welcome to come back a visit ... creating a wonderful continuity in their education! I cannot recommend the school enough. If you want an exceptional Montessori education for your child, Phoenix is a perfect option.

Communication with this location is extremely challenging. We were so often frustrated with…read moreextremely slow responses - 1month or more on average with multiple follow ups to get important paperwork, for example (the only way we got results was escalating to leadership above this specific location's senior staff or physically stopping by and waiting until paperwork was provided). Monthly calendars were not delivered in a timely manner, making it hard to have fun with and effectively plan for themed days. Major events like the Christmas program and graduation followed this same pattern, making involving family in these important milestone events challenging and sometimes impossible. Staff turnover is high. This is apparently due to concerns with compensation, pressure, hours, internal politics and lack of fulfilled growth plans promised (from reviews elsewhere and first-person accounts from staff). The cost per week is on the higher side for our area. There seems to be a disparity. We were unhappy with philosophies of the leadership that no longer aligned with our values and ethics, and the culture we were promised when we chose SB for our childcare, which resulted in our ultimate departure. There is no more important decision than with whom you entrust the care of your children. Anyone searching for childcare should be thorough in researching a center's license, history and reviews from both customers and staff. If a center isn't timely in returning your interest inquiry, as multiple reviews indicate, take that as an important signal of their value system and ability to service the families attending the center. There were several teachers throughout our time at the center that were extraordinary. Most have left. Classic example of "could be great" and "should be great." But isn't.

It started out fine the first few years when our daughter was a baby. They have a few teachers that…read morewe really liked in the younger class rooms. By the time she got to pre K we had issues with bullying from the other kids, especially with two teachers in the class room. We had to address it a number of times in less than a week. Things seemed to get a little better but not totally satisfied with the outcome. They did "assessments" on the kids which helped track the development about every quarter. Only problem was it did not assess if they were on track for their age. Some of the assessments did not mirror what we were seeing at home. Some of the assessments said we should hold our daughter back in Pre k for another year. We chose not to and our daughter is thriving in Kindergarten. The new manager did not send out information in a timely manager.

This school is dangerous. Teacher should have been arrested, not promoted!!! My daughter only went…read morehere for TWO WEEKS. In those two weeks, my four year repeatedly told me her teachers were mean and she did not want to go to school. We had to drag her through the door crying. We witnessed other children also begging not to go into the classroom. The teachers did not greet us when we walked in at all, until I complained that no one was even saying hi to my child. They say they use conscious discipline but my child was put in timeout and threatened, and the director seemed clueless about the principles of Conscious discipline. When I picked my child up on April 2nd, she immediately told me that the part time teacher in the room had grabbed her "really hard and it really hurt". She put both hands on her hips when I asked her how she was grabbed. When I asked why, she self reported that she had gotten off her letter and was not listening and the teacher was upset. However, that night at bedtime I saw the bruises on both hips in the shape of fingers and thumbs. It took a few days for all the bruises to appear fully. I kept her home from school and demanded they check their cameras. They tried to say that they couldn't find any incidents. Eventually they were able to find the incident based on all the accurate details my 4 YEAR OLD was able to tell us. I watched it and it was concerning to say the least. The teacher chased after her, grabbed her on both hips and then held her under one arm squeezing her, brought her to the other side of the classroom and put her down in a chair and pointed in her face. You can tell how angry the teacher is on the video, you obviously cannot tell how hard she grabbed her. My child scratched her at this point trying to protect herself and was sent to the office. The school agreed that the teacher should not have picked her up like she did and she is "young and inexperienced". They had just hired her. But then instead of firing her they promoted her to full time teacher in that room. They kept insisting that the bruises did not come from the teacher and they think it's a coincidence. They sent me many screenshots of Google searches on how long it takes bruises to form. It had been 10 hours from the time she was assaulted to the time I noticed the bruises, plenty of time for a young fair skinned child to bruise. People can bruise immediately . They made several comments about how they don't think the bruises happened at their school and stories of other parents who had reported them and ENDED up losing their children. This felt like a threat, like they would do anything to protect themselves. Their decision to promote the teacher was very concerning and I ended up pulling her from their care. They also kept all of my money. I paid 1800$ on the first for the whole month and the two weeks prior and was told sorry you have to give a month's notice and was not refunded at all. My child is traumatized from this school and has ptsd symptoms. She can't even be in a daycare setting anymore because of this school, she just cries for her parents and feels unsafe. It is truly heartbreaking the damage these teachers caused. They should all be ashamed of themselves. I hope no other children here have had this happen but I would be shocked if it hasn't happened before or since. Don't take your children here.

Our son started at the Mission location when he was an infant. He transferred to the Metcalf…read morelocation when it opened and he's been there ever since. The facility is safe, convenient and centered around the child. We've adored all his teachers and he loves going to school. My husband and I really appreciate the hours and, Premier doesn't have the typical spring break, holiday break or teacher in-service that would require us to find backup care. They also have fantastic activities and healthy food!

This school had a marvelous director who retired after 30 years. The new director is as bad as the…read moreprevious director was good. I am very appalled at the lack of true Christian understanding and actual practice of it. So incredibly disappointing after the last director. I fault the priest as well. Pretty heartbreaking experience. Do not send yours child here honestly.

From the owner: Holy Trinity Early Education Center has been offering excellent early childhood programs to the…read moreLenexa community for over 40 years. We are a faith based program for children two through 12 years, including full day preschool, part-day preschool, kids day out, school age programs and super fun summer programs. Located in the first floor of the Father Quigley Center, our facility is child centered to insure both safety and optimum educational support. We use both the Creative Curriculum and Handwriting Without Tears as well as the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for faith formation. We encourage you to come by and visit our program so you can see all the wonderful things happening here at HTEEC!

I am absolutely impressed with this daycare! My daughter has adjusted so well and the staff is…read moreknowledgeable and kind. I adore Beth and Caitlynne. They're thoughtful and caring. I was concerned about finding a daycare that met my needs for late pick ups. Luckily, Let's Grow Preschool has after hours care, till midnight! The other children appear to be happy and excited about being here. Beth will always keep you up to date on how your little one is doing, if there's anything they need or are struggling with. Five stars for this business! So thankful to have found it!

Monarch is an authentic and well-run Montessori school. Our son is five and in his third year at…read moreMonarch, where he has steadily gained confidence and a love of learning. Ms Casey and the other teachers are outstanding. They are loving with the children and devoted to the Montessori way of teaching. The classroom spaces and materials form a beautiful learning environment. Thanks to our experience at Monarch we have moved our older daughter to a Montessori elementary school.

From the owner: Monarch Montessori School is an authentic Montessori preschool in a beautifully prepared classroom,…read morewith highly-trained teachers who are passionate about the education of your individual child.