We are so happy with Daniel Island Academy. Having sent our 2 year old to two other daycares before…read moreDIA, we now understand why DIA is considered a "school" and not a daycare. Our daughter talks happily about her teachers daily, and loves to tell us about new games she and her friends have come up with. The teachers have helped our daughter learn how to sit at the table for community meals, listen attentively at story time, and learn to regulate her big feelings. DIA is a special place with a supportive faculty and engaged parent community. Highly recommend!

I posted a critical review on Facebook and it got deleted. My experience as a teacher was not…read morepleasant at Daniel Island Academy. The admins need to be aware of who they place into classrooms and who they hire. Praise is often given to those who do not deserve it. Some of the teachers are extremely unprofessional and can be heard talking about students negatively while they are in the classroom. An improvement would be making sure assistants are a good fit in the classrooms they are being placed in (and the age group) rather than just putting anyone in a classroom. There is a lot expected from the Lead Teacher. If you are stuck in a situation where you do not have a helpful assistant you will be extremely stressed. Making the switch with a new teacher being put into your classroom will not be easy. The turnover rate is shocking. From my experience there are many changes to classrooms and some teachers do not stay for the entire school year. In my experience, admins have masked the problems I have faced with a quick fix, rather than finding a complete solution. If you are considering working at DIA read all of the reviews online. If you are a parent, I hope your child(rens) teachers are not burned out and still have the same spark they did when they first started at DIA. All in all, management is the main concern.

As an educator, I truly understand the importance of a strong foundation in a child's early years…read moreand that's exactly why we chose Londonderry Montessori for our children. It's simply the best school to prepare young learners for a successful educational journey. The staff is exceptional... dedicated, nurturing, and deeply knowledgeable. I can't compliment them enough. Their commitment to each child's growth, both academically and personally, is evident in everything they do. Many of us in education have entrusted Londonderry with our own children because we knew they would be in the best hands. The environment is structured, yet warm and inspiring, exactly what young minds need to thrive. If you're looking for a place where your child will be both loved and challenged, Londonderry Montessori is it. - Heather B

This is a wonderful school. I really love the cleanliness and hands on approach the students have…read more They are starting a new curriculum that they implement Spanish learning. The teachers are wonderful. And the staff are really great to work with. They really build a great relationship with the families my This is a uniform school, which is my favorite. The overall tuition is one of the cheaper schools for preschool. I strongly recommend this school for anyone looking for a place to start their childrens learning experience.

It was awesome! Would love to send my kids over there again, the faculty is amazing and so nice!read more

The office staff is well trained in customer service. The teachers are overworked and…read moreunderstaffed. Two and three year olds are expected to clean themselves up after a toileting accident.

We have been so pleased with The Island School! The teachers go above and beyond with creative ways…read moreto teach. My 3-year-old has learned all about apples for their study of the letter A--the parts of the apple, a science project showing why apples turn brown and what can prevent them from doing so, and the class even planted an apple tree. Now they are learning about honey bees to practice the letter B. In just a few weeks our son was able to tell us the months of the year! At least once a day my husband and I tell each other how much we love this school. I'm so thankful we found it!

From the owner: The Island School is a private preschool, located in the heart of Johns Island. We offer an…read moreenriching learning environment that allows children to feel safe, supported, challenged and engaged.

Our daughter has loved her time at The Learning Experience in Mt. Pleasant. Her teachers are so…read moregreat and attentive, and she is always so happy to go! The app provides constant updates all day which helps us keep up with what she is doing. It is so nice that all food is provided which helps us immensely in the mornings. The building and playgrounds are so nice as well!

From the owner: We make early education and daycare joyful, engaging, and fun for infants, toddlers, and…read morepreschool-aged children! Since 2002, The Learning Experience has been positively impacting the lives of children ages six weeks to six years by developing and implementing ground-breaking childcare and early education programs. Our proprietary curriculum encourages children to learn in their favorite way: by exploring and doing. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers. The Learning Experience curriculum is created to meet or exceed nationwide standards and its all-inclusive - with all curriculum programs and enrichment programs like music, engineering and fitness, offered at no additional charge.

Yesterday was the first day that we have ever left our daughter at a pre-school / nursery and we…read morewere very pleased with Play Garden. Play Garden is located in a very convenient Mt. Pleasant location right off Coleman down from Shem Creek with plenty of parking in the strip mall it is located in. It made it easy to drop off our kid and be on our way and to pick her up as well. Inside of the Play Garden they have all sorts of cool things for the kiddies to do; from playing on slides, playing with toys, to crafts such as painting. The staff here is awesome. They were very nice and I salute them for their patience with 50 screaming kids running around. We look forward to using Play Garden again soon when we need that last minute sitter.

All the teachers here are incredibly sweet! The school is very clean, and they always have all…read morekinds of fun activities for the kids! My daughter has been here for a couple of years and she is just so excited every time we say it's time for school. It is In a very nice and safe area. We love it here!

So i have been on a desperate hunt for a good and affordable daycare, today alone in a span of a…read morehour i have called maybe 30 daycares. I was about to give up for the day but then i saw this one on the list and called. First the guy who answered the phone (i suck at names so i dont remember his name) but he was very pleasant to talk to, extremely helpful, and very informative. Second, they are affordable, and offer different amount of days as well which was exactly what i was looking for. My son is not enrolled yet but after just that call, i am very certain i found the perfect daycare for my son. I usually dont leave reviews for anything but this deserved one. Honestly i am so excited to get him in!!

I cannot say enough good things about our experience there. My daughter began at Cadence when she…read morewas 7 weeks old, and has been there ever since. She has always been nurtured, challenged, and loved while there. The teachers and administrators are top notch, and so passionate about what they do. Communication is great and we could not be happier!

CDS has been the BEST school choice for our family. We've sent two of our children, first through…read moreeighth grade, here and currently have our daughter enrolled. The teachers and staff have always been incredibly supportive and encouraging for both student and parents. It's a small goldfish bowl atmosphere which is what my husband and I wanted at this stage of our children's' lives. When you show up for school events everyone knows one another and there's a sense of family. The curriculum is challenging and every year my children are reading at least three grade levels above their current grade. A class period excursion around downtown Charleston for a history lesson or off to see a play at Dock Street Theater are just some of the incredibly brilliant uses CDS employs in regards to their proximity to the historical significance of our city. Lastly, you won't find a better Spanish teacher anywhere in the state as rigorous and as encouraging as Senior Catlett. Your child will be PREPARED for high school Spanish II Honors as a ninth grader if Senior has anything to say about it. We've been blessed to have found Charleston Day School for our children's early education and development.

Charleston Day School is a top notch school in historic Charleston! The quality of the teachers is…read moreexemplary. There is regular professional development for the faculty, and the curriculum embraces 21st century teaching. They have a wonderful balance of incorporating traditional learning with innovative and creative teaching methods. Charleston Day School works hard to differentiate and reach all learners without changing their standards. The teachers go above and beyond and clearly love working there. This shows in the happiness of the students and parents.