The teachers all work hard to make a difference in the students' lives. They truly love their jobs…read moreand the children.

Social bridges school was changed to willow school of winter springs several years ago. Willow…read moreschool is an amazing school and they still use integrated services with social ridges. However the name of the institute did change and social ridges while they provide services to the entire school on Wednesday, they are their own entity now and are not located on campus. Let it be noted however that the social bridges program is outstanding for children in the need of appropriate social interaction and training. My son attends with Willow school and participates in social bridges. Let me tell you something, this kid is one of the most polite and in control of their emotions then any other kid I've seen including my other two. Social bridges focuses on not only appropriate social behavior, but dealing with things like anxiety anger and frustration with or rather by providing them coping skills to do so. I'm a big fan of social bridges and if they could integrate something like this and to public school that would be downright amazing. $15,000 intuition... For goodness sake I hope social Bridges is included! But you can't put a price on peace of mind for your child.

PARENTS BEWARE: At…read morefirst glance this seems like a great center. The center is clean and organized. They have experienced and qualified teachers, as well as a very detailed curriculum. However, After a couple months, I was wishing I would rather not have enrolled my child for VPK. My son began VPK at the center and the issues began. After observing the pre-school "circle time" owner was very rude and "short" speaking to kids and her tone that she used with them. After couple weeks in,she told me I needed to medicate my son. Even said she had made recommendations to other parents who took her advice and the kids acted better medicated. After speaking to his pediatrician, that WAS NOT want they recommended. She got nasty with me and said that there was more wrong with my child. After 2 weeks of her not allowing my child at the center without being medicated, I made other arrangements with the VPK. She was not helpful in any way!!!!!!!! When I went to pick up transfer paperwork and she asked for payment for the 2 weeks that he was not there. I refused to pay because she would not allow me to bring him. Plus the days he did attend, he was only there for VPK, which is FREE!!! Obviously, its all about the money not the children. I do not recommend this center or the other affiliated centers.

I'm having the same problem as the first reviewer. My son was absent for 2 weeks because he and I…read morewere sick. The owner Cindy, has been the worst. She is definitely more concerned about money. My 1 year old son comes home with bumps and scrapes every week. I made an agreement with her about payments and she has called me every day to see if I'm paying that day. She is unbelievably rude if there's any money problems. Her and my husband have had a few words about payment. For the 2 weeks he wasn't there she is demanding full price. At first she said only pay half a week. Still at 175 a week and then missing two weeks of work. I dont make a lot of money. I dont get government help for anything. For this week and the 6 hours he was there before being sick, my bill is over 500. This is a bully business. And on top of all this ridiculousness. This place isn't clean. I know there's kids and kids aren't clean. But it seems like it's just a place to leave your cash at and they might watch your kid too.

This school and community is terrible as a current student this schools education model is just a…read moreworded up controlling communist almost like system and during rec time i saw a girl kicking my friends almost hurting them and i tackled her to get her to stop and when i did she started kicking me and i took it and now i said i will get the administrates and she threatened me and said she would sue me and say i harassed her if i did now everyday i have to take this as basically blackmail and something as the architecture of the school there is a t hallway which only requires 1 person to patrol your always watched in this school and one weird thing is this school is a inc(incorporation) which means they get investor funding and still does fundraisers

This is such an amazing warm and inviting school! My children have attended for the past several…read moreyears. We are highly impressed with the teachers love, understanding, and dedication to the students. The students really get immersed in the education by hands on experiencing it with art, literature, science, and music. We are very thankfully we found just a wonderful community of parents and students.

Our children have attended this school for the last 4 years. We love everything about it, the…read moreteachers are caring and knowledgable, the campus is secure and well-maintained, and the level of education is excellent. We feel confident that our children are prepared for a successful future because of the education they receive here.

The Pre-K assessment is overkill. They make parents wait in a small library, take your student for…read morean hour-long assessment that over the phone was described by Admissions Director Megan Jones as to see how they interact with other students. Come to find out (after several emails requesting to know more about their request for a SECOND assessment), they are very critical of your child. Preschool Director Betsey Vallery states in her email to me: "[Student] was very interested in the items in our classroom and such a sweet little boy. He did have difficulty following teacher one-step instructions and redirection. For example, when the teacher called [Student] to small group to draw, he ran around the carpet area. The teacher came alongside him and told him to please use his walking feet and modeled her walking feet. This gentle redirection is usually very successful as it's 1:1 in this assessment setting, but he continued to run." [Student] had just turned four only three days prior to the assessment. He's extremely responsive with adult direction, and I find this commentary completely inappropriate. As a former teacher myself, this is not even something that should be a concern. In addition, she states that [Student] didn't know how to write name, draw a self portrait, count to 10 or identify shapes, all of which he's been able to do for more than a year. I wasn't there in the assessment, but I do wonder about the effectiveness of the teacher to inspire participation. I felt that this was not an age-appropriate Pre-K. They want students that already know what they need to know for kindergarten so they don't have to do their jobs in teaching them.

The City of Winter Springs as we know it was originally incorporated as North Orlando in 1959 that…read moreconsisted of about 600 residents. Around 1865, the city was originally settled as the community of "Tuskawilla" , before being incorporated in 1959. If interested, just Google and you will find very interesting reading. My husband and I have lived in Winter Springs for almost 37 years. I used to work for the city for about 8 years back in the 90's. When I worked there, the police station was part of the city hall building. When you enter their beautiful lobby, you will find the water department and the building department. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. Handicap entrance is behind the building. I have updated the address, and phone number and submitted this to Yelp. The Flamingo address is incorrect. The correct address is 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, FL 32708 Their correct phone number is: (407) 327-1800.

The city of Winter Springs is run by morons. If you have a problem, something that needs to be…read morefixed, forget it. Recently one if their truck ran over the edge of my driveway and grass, putting a hole No warning cone was ever set until I twisted my foot trying to do some yard work. Then my son called the city and they finally put a warning cone. Instead of restoring the hole which previously part of the lawn, they just threw some sand over it! The city of Casselberry has a senior center which is free no matter where you live. Not Winter Springs where you have a yearly fee . And if you live outside of the city then you paid a lot more.

First off I'll just go right out the gate and tell you I give willow school five stars. Why do you…read moresay? Because of willow school is a private school like no other and that is why I drive 40 miles each way every single day to take my son there. There are very few, if any other schools, like willow school in the Orlando area whatsoever. The market need for remedial education schools that focus Inc. Lee much so on scholastic information and as I said true remedial and or intervention. The marketplace however does not meet the need anywhere within the Orlando's area. Last year there were two campuses, one in Winter Springs the original location and an expansion location in Maitland on Maitland Boulevard. As of May 2015 no 2016 the Maitland campus was closed due to low attendance. Just being honest. The original Winter Springs location is still there and it all students transferred over that desire to stay with the school for the 2016 2017 school year. So OK, there you have a little bit of background information to better understand the dynamics of the school how when and where they tried to expand etc. let's take a moment to talk about what really matters and that's the school itself... My son has auditory processing disorder. What is it? Basically get a nutshell it's like every single sound in every single room is all the same volume. The clock ticking say volume. Someone talking exactly volume ticket. Quiet music in the background exactly volume is everything else. The moving of a chair or the clanking of dishes at a restaurant bar in the distant background all the same volume. Now, this is something we been working with since he was three years old and he has made tremendous progress, and let me know that the largest games in any sort of areas of personal and scholastic growth have happened at primarily while at willow school. The class sizes are small, I believe my son has between 67 students on average in his class. One thing that is absolutely stupendous about the school is that there is no standardize placement in grade level for reading and math. You are in your grade level at your place into the appropriate map and or reading class in order to ensure that you are performing the best at the levels would you are currently cable. This is why the school focuses on intervention of education for reading and writing and is not a specialty school for autism. They do not have a behavior list on South so aid are not equipped to handle students with autism nor is it their focus. There's nothing wrong with that whatsoever I believe that is actually much better for pure transparency and to let PEREZ know what you're searching and mostly for the right school for the child that this cool is not a possibility. They have a fairly structured and Spero application and shadowing process for a child maybe in rolled into the school. This is not an elitist Dave approach, but rather one that focuses on match in the child with the correct school. That is there golf match the child with the correct school if they're good match for willow school, then they will join the family. My sons reading progress over the course of last year expanded for groove by two grade level's within the first nine months at the school, you can just do it that's not incredible gain and remediation it is purest sense. The status amazing, it's a small school, but the staff is outstanding and I could ask for no more. Leslie I would like to address comments on after-school activities. With a student body under 100 is very difficult to find a one-size-fits-all afterschool activity Thomas boards, recreation, are, music or whatever have you been to the school is first through 12 grade fully accredited to graduate students By the state to Florida. It should be doing noted that will a student do 95% of their homework at school intentionally. Why you ask? Because the school acknowledgeable to the fact that the children need others drive long distances (like me) so they want the kids to be able to be involved near home. My son does Karate, golf and cub scouts in our hood with kids from our area.....that makes sense if you ask me. What's the bottom line? The schools amazing. It may not be for everyone, but is just what my son needed. Small classes. Intensive education. And non-traditional approaches to teaching reading and writing that are scientifically proven. If I could afford to send my other two kids it good to public-school to willow school simply because it will not only catch children up to grade level but they will also continue to have them excel past their grade level in preparation for college. It may not be for everyone like a said but is just right place for us. So if you're looking give them a call and administration Staff will take it from there. You will NOT be disappointed.

Willow School is a great little school that helps teach the organizational skills that many special…read moreneeds students need to learn to succeed academically. The students build social skills and develop socially. Classes are small enough for close individual attention by the teachers. It a great safe place for developing the skills that are needed for success in life.

My son began at this school in fourth grade, he is now graduating this year. It's been quite the…read morejourney. We appreciate all of the input that the school takes from parents. Thanks SocPrep

As a first year teacher, I was welcomed with open arms. This community is truly like a family. The…read moreimmediate indication is how each student is viewed holistically and not as just a number. There is a true dedication to ensuring that all students are comfortable and heard whether that is academically or emotionally. Students are given a freedom to explore their own passions deeper while also receiving a well-rounded education. Teachers are given the autonomy to cultivate an environment set up for each student. This school is the future of education.

I have never experienced such a beautiful and well run school in my life. My daughter comes home…read moredaily with wonderful stories about kind teachers and staff all working hard to ensure she has a great day. From the people that welcome you in the office to the sweet security guards to her day to day teachers - too many fantastic people to mention. Miss Bontrager has taught her so much Math and Reading this year, Miss Ballard makes every day magical and playful, Miss Victoria is a ray of sunshine in the halls, Mr Meisel has greatly improved her swimming and Miss Hicks has awakened the love of music in her! Thank you Park Maitland! I couldn't have dreamed up a better school for my children if i tried.

I had a beautiful experience with Miss Victoria and she was very helpful throughout my visit and my…read moreson absolutely loved the school !

Montessori School of East Orlando is a true diamond in the rough in our local educational…read morecommunity. You won't just find a school here - you'll find a cohesive community of teachers, students, and parents that truly partner together to provide a nurturing yet rigorous educational experience. The low student to teacher ratio allows teachers to truly get to know each student and their individual strengths and needs so they can best support them where they're at. They don't only focus on teaching students academics but also support growth in necessary life skills such as time management, prioritization, social emotional skills, responsibility, and flexibility. They also have a wide array of classes outside of standard academics such as ballroom dancing, drama, Spanish, PE, and art so students have a well rounded experience. I couldn't be happier to have my daughter at MSEO and can't recommend this school enough!

I can't say enough good things about MSEO! My kids, 7 and 5, have been attending for two years and…read morewe plan to have their younger sister join them next year! From our initial tour, I instantly felt that this school had the environment we were looking for. The welcoming teachers and staff with the ideal balance of play, exploration and learning, MSEO truly feels like an extension of our home. It's important to our family that our kids have a well rounded experience at school and we love that MSEO provides extended learning and play time outdoors, Spanish classes throughout the week as well as PE, physical fitness, art and dance. We have watched our kids walk into school with smiles from day one and we are so thankful to all the teachers and staff at MSEO who work hard to ensure our kids are well cared for, encouraged, and excelling as they grow.