Cosmos Montessori

(15 reviews)

7.7 mi

The Carlisle School was truly the foundation of everything I've achieved. It was there that I…read morelearned my letters, how to play chess, and--most importantly--how to think critically and believe in myself. One incredible teacher in particular didn't just teach me academics; she helped shape the person I am today. Carlisle gave me the confidence and curiosity to keep growing. After Carlisle, I continued my education at Christ the King, where I went on to receive three awards, then Ursuline, and now I'm proud to be at Fordham University. At every step, I've carried the lessons and values I learned at Carlisle with me. If you want your child to succeed--not just in school, but in life--The Carlisle School is where that journey should begin. It's more than a school. It's a place that builds futures. Thank you so much Mr. & Mrs. Carlisle for everything!

The Montessori-style private school is the of the best kept in the DFW, particular the Park Cities…read more Truly. My daughter began attending the Carlisle School at 3 1/2 years old. With Mrs. Carlisle's intrinsically sound education with detailed, intuitive guidance, my daughter entered Armstrong Elementary School prepared for all schooling experiences beyond preschool, kindergarten years! We have enjoyed returning for summer instruction between the regular school year as well. The individualized manner of instruction including traditional/classic education with outdoor play, and balanced routine is something I simply cannot fully express other than stating the growth and maturity that I witnessed in my daughter was profoundly positive. Just a beautiful gift. God bless the Carlisle School! May it continue to cherish, shelter, and foster our young brilliant children for another 45+ years!!

This is me (on the right) and one of my great friends to this day at the Carlisle school many years ago.

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Lake Highlands Child Development Center

(1 review)

4.1 mi

My daughter has been going here for a year and I am so happy with it! The teachers are so sweet…read moreand they know all the kids by name whether or not they are in their class. They have a toddler shaded playground, a scooter room, and lots of arts/crafts. This is a great school for music, singing, finger painting, playground, holiday parties, playing games. If you want a montessori, tri-lingual, organic option, look elsewhere. For a great school that gives your tots a good foundation, look no further.

Park Cities Montessori

(2 reviews)

6.7 mi

I have the unique perspective of being a parent of two children in different learning classroom…read moreenvironments. My children also have experienced transitioning from one environment to the next due to age and readiness of skills. Here's a few examples of what I love about my children attending Park Cities Montessori in their crucial early years of life. The skill set of building concentration on one activity and putting it away before moving on to the next is huge. It teaches a sense of order, helps build patience and perseverance within a task, as well as learning how to take turns and wait until the work becomes available. No matter what activity the children engage in, there is a focus on the process and the beauty of slowing down. There is also ample opportunities for the children to experience nature. There is the crucial benefit to circle time and singing with one another and building camaraderie with one another as a class family. Zero screen time is a huge piece of what makes PCM great because it encourages children to use their imagination and engage in exploration when boredom arises. The practical life skills that my children have developed is incredible. When out in public, the amount of strangers that compliment the table manners our children have at such a young age is a testament to the time they spend at PCM. We put the work in at home, but it is with the guidance and advice from PCM that has led us down such a successful path. Plus it's super cute to see our 20 month old walking everywhere he goes with his hands behind his back. Finally, one irreplaceable quality that PCM staff demonstrates is the love they have for each of their children. My son was enrolled in Nido from 9 months old- 18months old. His bond was so strong with his Nido teachers that after he transitioned to the toddler environment, he would constantly want to show them the new things he was learning and show off his new glasses. The staff always made time for him and made him feel seen, even at a young age. My daughter started in the toddler environment when she was 2.5 years old and transitioned to the Children's House environment a month before she turned 3. Changing environments was worrisome because she was going to be part of a larger class with new teachers and it's always hard to start anew. However, she was always filled with joy and looked forward to going to school. She would get sad when the week was coming to an end and I know that's because of the love she had from her teachers and the love of learning they instilled in her. I cannot thank these ladies enough for everything they have done for my children. I also have a unique perspective being a toddler teacher at PCM and have grown very attached to my class of children. We learn all kinds of skill sets together from putting on our shoes independently, to what it means to listen and create friendships with each other, to learning endless vocabulary, as well as learning how to navigate through big feelings with one another. The children have become a part of me and will forever hold a special place in my heart. Tears fill my eyes as I write this review because I'm so grateful for Park Cities Montessori. Do yourself a favor and get on the waiting list- fast. You do not want to miss the opportunity for your children and family to join an incredible community.

Both of my girls have attended PCM for the last two years. We made a leap of faith switching them…read moreinto a brand new school right after the pandemic. After meeting the director Carolyn and her teachers, we knew immediately we made the right choice. PCM has become a second home to our children and the teachers have become surrogate parents to our girls while we are working. They have both grown leaps and bounds over the two years they have been there. Reading, writing, vocabulary, independence, confidence, practical life skills - academically and emotionally I couldn't be more thrilled with their progress and I credit PCM with fostering all of these qualities in a loving and positive environment. Reinforcing kindness, independence, and friendship with classmates, I couldn't have asked for a better home away from home for them and will be very sad when we have to move on to kindergarten! Highly recommend this wonderful true Montessori school!

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Skillman Church of Christ Child Development Center

(1 review)

3.4 mi

Love love love this place! Super organized, excellent teachers and admin for all ages. My kidLOVED…read moregoing to school every single day. And, that was not the case one semester at a different school. I also love the fact that masks were optional for the kiddos during 2020/2021. Teachers & faculty kept their masks on & the # of people entering the school was kept to a minimum. Temperatures were taken every single day & parents were required to wear masks at an outdoor drop off location. It was really impressive to see how well the Principal & Vice Principal handled everything during COVID. It was definitely not an easy time for schools to navigate & Skillman CDC took it in stride. They utilized extra space, deep cleaned each room after school, and my daughter told me her Pre-k 4s (Varsity) teacher was always keeping their little hands sanitized. The school managed to maintain a loving environment while practicing extra caution. They followed CDC guidelines. Ruth Ann (head of school) was very practical, yet caring and aware of the children's needs, IMHO. Sad to say bye to this sweet school, but it's time for Kindergarten!

From the owner: Skillman Child Development Center strives to provide young children opportunities to grow and…read moredevelop physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually and to develop their senses of self-worth and identity. We believe that the Lord is the center of our lives, and we include Christian nurture and prayer in our curriculum. Because we believe that God created all people, we enjoy units on different cultures and welcome children of any race, color, religion, or national origin.

Every Spring the kiddos watch Baby Chicks grow in their eggs & hatch!

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Spanish World School

(2 reviews)

1.5 mi

Please feel free to reach out if you're considering sending your child and they have any…read moreneurodivergent needs. Happy to share experiences

This school is great! They use a dual-language program for Spanish/English with a touch of…read moremontessori learning (but not strict montessori, nor certified). What I mean is that they use a lot of hands on projects for the kids to learn concepts. The teacher/child ratio is low so that students receive a lot more one-on-one attention (& my daughter needs it! She's a social butterfly all day long). My daughter is in 2nd grade (they go up to 5th grade--well, currently it's only 3rd grade but each year they add on another grade until it reaches 5th grade) and has been attending Spanish House since Kindergarten. She loves this school! She has learned so much in English and Spanish and is able to apply what she has learned in everyday life. The teachers are loving and caring--actually all the staff are like this! They have various PE activities, yoga, technology classes, and great educational field trips that are fun for the kids. I have always highly recommended this school to everyone. They have a great new campus here which they opened in September 2016. The carpool line runs smoothly and they have a lot of family activities throughout the year.

Upstairs hallway with wonderful kids art

Stairs to 2nd floor with clouds in the sky!

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Primrose School of Preston Hollow

4.5

(8 reviews)

9.2 mi

Super friendly and nice staff. Great location. Really caring towards kids. Excellent preschool…read morecurriculum. Highly recommend.

The teachers, administrators, and Chef Perry are the best. Really glad to have our younger girls at…read moresuch a great school!

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Dunkin Academy Preschool

(5 reviews)

18.6 mi

We had our concerns based upon the performance of other day cares at this location, but I cannot…read moresay enough about what the new owners and staff have done for this place. Our daughter absolutely loves her teacher, Mrs. Ariel, and looks forward to going to her Pre-k courses. Mrs. Ariel has done a tremendous job teaching our daughter, who has blown us away with her knowledge level. Add in the fact that they can teach swim lessons, plan on adding dance courses and so much more. I would highly recommend Dunkin Academy to anyone!

great school! the staff is great and you know when you drop child off and they aren't crying and…read morehappy to be there that says it all

Cadence Academy Preschool

4.4

(25 reviews)

10.6 mi

Certified professionals

Walk-ins welcome

Since the management change two months ago, this facility has unfortunately gone downhill. My…read more2-year-old has come home with more unexplained injuries in the last few weeks than in our entire two years here. These wounds are often not treated properly, and there have been multiple times where no incident report was filed -- and neither my husband nor I were informed by staff. The assistant director, Vanessa Ortiz, has extremely poor communication skills. It often takes more than a full school day to get a response to emails about serious issues like injuries. When we've tried to address concerns in person, we're met with excuses, not answers -- and certainly no sense of urgency. Also, if you have an issue and ask for the teacher's names (since we don't know their names due to so much turn over), don't expect to get them without the director reaching higher above her and then telling you to reach out to the area or regional director :) Shockingly, some teachers have even stepped in during conversations with other staff and *yelled* at us while trying to defend one another. The stories we're told rarely add up, and it feels like there's a serious lack of transparency and accountability. Supervision in the classrooms is clearly lacking, and poor communication seems to be used as a cover-up rather than a fix. There has also been an alarming amount of turnover among staff and students in just the last two months alone. That said, I want to give a huge shoutout to Mrs. Margie, Mrs. Wanda, and Ms. Jasmine. These amazing ladies are the only reason we're waiting until summer to pull our son. We truly appreciate the love and care you show our baby -- thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

This place is very unprofessional and doesn't properly supervise the children in its care. It has…read moreworkers who are ineligible to work in childcare and improper documentation/training.

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The Modern Tot

(1 review)

3.0 mi

My daughter started going to this school two months ago and we truly love the school. My daughter…read moregoes part time two days a week. I love how they do have different options for scheduling ( part time and full time). There truly is a schedule that can work for almost any family. The tuition is reasonable. The school is pretty new and the condition of the school is pristine! It is well designed and I love how the activities are fun and engaging for the kids and they are learning at the same time. The school uses an app to communicate and it's so great to have updates on what my daughter is doing and having some pics of her throughout the day. My daughter's teacher Ms. Andrea & Ms. Carolina are so sweet and my daughter really loves her teachers. We are so thankful for this school and for her teachers. Modern Tot is a very organized and the staff truly cares about the students. I would encourage any parent to look into this school.

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White Rock Montessori

3.7

(15 reviews)

1.7 mi

We attended the open house in fall 2024 for our child who would have started WRM for third grade…read moreduring the 2025-2026 academic year. We were sufficiently impressed and the kid liked it, so we applied. The application fee was $500. There was supposed to be class visits for student applicants in February-March 2025 to see if they were a good fit and if the child liked the environment. We were never contacted for a visit. In fact, we were never contacted about anything at all. I am writing this review in May 2025 and we never received notification that she had been accepted or not. Clearly, she had not, and we have moved on so that is fine. But aren't we at least owed an answer for our $500? My wife wrote to inquire and was told that a post card acknowledging the application was sent in October 2024. Ok, fine. But what about after October 2024? My wife was told the file was incomplete. Ok, if that is the case, why were we not notified? We sent all required materials so we we were unaware that the file was incomplete. But that still raises the question why the admissions director at WRM did not follow up and notify us that certain materials were missing (apparently lost by their side)? I cannot speak to the pedagogy at WRM. It may be very good. But the admission process leaves much to be desired. The two stars are for an unwillingness to follow up or to notify us of their decision. I guess we were just to supposed to figure out that no news meant rejection. As I said, that is fine because we found an alternative school and accepted its offer. But WRM needs to get its admission process corrected. We don't think it is right to take money and then never respond with an answer.

I looked up the school online as we are moving soon, and wanted to find the perfect Montessori for…read moremy child to attend. Background info: my child currently attends a montessori in California and judging from the website I thought this school would be a pretty amazing fit. I saw there were only 3 spots left and I wasn't sure if it were for the current year or for the start of the next school year so I called and left a voicemail to learn more information. I received a call at 8am PST (a few minutes ago). Instead of introducing herself, and the school. She just stated "what do you want to know?" We'll generally ma'm all of the information that one would need to know when a parent is excited (was excited) for their child to possibly attend this school of course . I mentioned the word "tuition" and was cut off immediately with a boisterous "it's fifteen thousand dollars". Ok, I saw that part posted online, what I wanted clarity as to know things like the tuition scheduling breakdown for payments over the course of the year...but according to her I'm assuming its a lump sum payment. And since I was cut off I'm assuming the admission fees, supply fees and any other fees are just thrown in the abyss of fees without a breakdown. Her next question was followed by what grade and I mentioned LOWER ELEMENTARY. She then proceeded to ask me if my child were in school...well of course, yes my child is in school. I was then asked if I we're familiar with Montessori education... yes I am (one should draw the conclusion that if I mention that my child is in LOWER ELEMENTARY that would most likely mean that my child is already enrolled in a Montessori). I was then asked what grade my child were in. I mentioned technically it would be 1st grade (for a public education). I was then asked if my child started school...of course, yes. She then proceeded to say, "so he would be in 2nd grade next year?" this seemed like a trick question to check my knowledge of the Montessori method, or to see if I knew what number came after 1 . I felt unnecessarily grilled. The representative seemed bothered that she had to call me back and stated that I could go online "as theres a ton of information on there". I informed her that we were moving from CA, and I wanted to be on top of things since the schools website mentioned there were only three spots left and I didn't want to miss out. She mentioned nothing else really, just when did I expect to move and I mentioned for the fall... I was told to schedule an appointment online. Ok, It would make absolutely zero sense for me to schedule a visit to a school that doesn't have any openings for the intended school year while I still live in CA. What is so wrong with wanting a seamless transition? I would also like to mention that the school's website invites parents to call for more information (which I did). I didn't like her tone, it was snarky. How dare I call White Rock Montessori to learn more information (only to be redirected back to the site that could not answer my question which still went unanswered on the phone call). The schools online presence does not match with the attitude of school personnel, and the way the representative came off was as if this were an exclusive boarding school for uber wealthy investors in the UAE.

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Castle Montessori of Plano

4.8

(21 reviews)

19.6 mi

Certified professionals

Walk-ins welcome

I'm so sad that my daughter will be matriculating from Castle after this summer . My kids…read morethoroughly enjoyed their time at castle . My daughter loves her teacher , Ms. Nelly and Ms. Monica . Ms Mary is also very sweet . This school goes over and beyond at making sure the kids are exposed to various activities ( ex science day , ballet , Spanish class , tots day . For my daughter's graduation they put on a wonderful performance . All the teachers were involved and you can tell the teachers care . Ms. Nelly had a huge impact on my daughter's development . We will be so sad on our daughter's last day of school . Thank you to all the staff there for caring for my kids over the past few years !

Great teachers, strong curriculum, spacious rooms and facilities. Our daughter has been going here…read morefor 1.5 years and I couldn't ask for more. I was very anxious about sending her to school at first but got comfortable very quickly that she was being taken well care of and was learning lots.

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The Community School of the Park Cities

4.3

(6 reviews)

5.2 mi

I used to work for The Community School of the Park Cities, and I witnessed three Lead Teachers…read moremistreating the babies & toddlers every day. They leaned all their weight against the babies when washing their faces in the sink (which can injure their organs), lifted them by one arm (which can dislocate their shoulder), grabbed them aggressively, shoved food in their mouths aggressively, made them stay in their cribs for several hours, yelled at them for wanting to get up or for crying, swaddled them when that's against the law in daycare, and spent a lot of time texting & talking on their phones instead of watching the babies. The Lead Teacher in the Toddler Room was very impatient & squeezed their shoulders when they didn't obey, instead of using redirection. I explained these things to the director, but she said, "It's going to be a lot of work to replace those teachers." I later asked her what she was going to do about the incidents & she said her lawyer told her not to talk to me about it, so I reported the incidents to Child Care Licensing. They visited the school, but weren't able to do anything because I didn't have pictures or videos. I asked the director to install cameras, but she said no. Something must be done to bring awareness to the parents. Those lead teachers are still there & the director doesn't want to make the effort to replace them.

Phenomenal teachers who truly are like family. We get constant updates in the day along with photos…read moreand our son has picked up so many things ahead of his development. We love it here!

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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.

Alcuin School

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My wife & I and our two sons bounced around Dallas-Fort Worth quite a bit during our sons' earliest…read moreschooling years, leading us to 4 houses - and 6 (six!) schools - in just a few short years' time. Looking back on our experience, there is absolutely no question in my mind that the 2+ years we spent with St. Christopher's were the best for not only our boys (now 5- & 6-years old), but our whole family. From the smart, personable, and observant teachers, to the diverse (international!) feel of the community, to the bright & welcoming atmosphere created by Becky and the front desk staff, St. Christopher's truly raised the bar for our expectations of a school & faculty. Prior to finding St. Christopher's, our boys had attended both Montessori and non-Montessori schools in the White Rock Lake/Lake Highlands areas, and they've attended 3 other schools (1 Montessori, 1 public, and 1 private) in Dallas & Rowlett since. Being a part of so many different schools (not all of which were bad, by the way!) has taught us to appreciate the "small" things (hygiene!, front desk friendliness, student diversity, parental involvement) as well as the "big" things (safety/security, curriculum, communication, caring & nurturing atmosphere). St. Christopher's gave us all of those things and then some. As parents, we always felt welcome, and we rested assured knowing that our children were being exposed to cool neat things (languages, art, etc.) and ideas by people who cared about them & their respective development (our boys are pretty different from one another!). When my wife & I finally settled down in Rowlett (20 miles east of Dallas), our biggest regret was that we'd have to leave St. Christopher's - and even then, we made the daily 2-hour commute until we couldn't take it anymore. If you have the opportunity to send your kids here, I truly can't recommend it highly enough. It's the best, most nurturing and inspiring school we came across. Best wishes to you & your family, and I hope your experience is as good as ours was! :)

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Woodbridge Montessori Academy of Rockwall

(11 reviews)

My son attended Woodbridge for the past 2 years. I enrolled him right before he turned two. This…read morewas the first school he attended. As a first time Mom, I did a lot of research on local schools and narrowed it down to 4 schools I wanted to tour. Miss Priscilla, Woodbridge Executive Director, gave me the tour at Woodbridge and there was no question afterwards on where I wanted my son to attend. I point this out because while I toured other schools that appeared to have good programs, I did not meet anyone like Miss Priscilla. She was kind, energetic, and made me feel like my son would be safe. Miss Becky is their Program Director and she is equally amazing. She was always there to help no matter what question I had. I ended up transferring my son to another school last month, so he can learn Spanish. It was not an easy decision to pull him out of Woodbridge. In addition to Miss Priscilla and Miss Becky, there are so many special teachers who made me feel like they really did care about my son. I could not have asked for a better school or experience for my family. I highly recommend Woodbridge!

I love all of the staff at Woodbridge. We have three kids at Woodbridge right now, and the staff…read moretakes an interest in each of them. I am amazed at the things my son is learning.

Pinnacle Montessori of Forney

3.7

(3 reviews)

Our experience that I have to share with other moms:…read more We enrolled our child in a Montessori school. The tour and discovery day were amazing -- kind staff, great atmosphere, and a beautiful curriculum. Our child felt welcome and had a great time, so we enrolled her and even paid for camera access. Once the real days started, everything changed. From day one, no one greeted her. The teacher looked unhappy, took her without saying a word, and told me to leave. My child cried all day and no one comforted her. The response was: "Teachers have many kids and can't give attention to everyone." The following days were the same. No real curriculum, kids wandering around, teachers on their phones, my child crying with no support. "Quiet time" was supposed to be 12-2, but kids were forced to lie in the dark from 11:30am to 2:30pm. When I questioned it, they said the teacher was "in the restroom" - for 3 hours?! My child started having meltdowns and didn't want to go at all. On the cameras I saw kids crying on the floor, being ignored, fighting with no adult help, and teachers being rude or disengaged. The manager admitted she knows the staff is bad and can't find better ones. Teachers said they don't have time for a curriculum, and the manager said "it's Montessori, there is no real curriculum" -- even though one was proudly shown during the tour. One day we picked her up and they were all watching TV. Another time babies were left crying with no one responding -- I ended up calming one baby because I couldn't ignore the crying. One evening at home, my child started hitting her own hand. When I asked why, she said: "The lady does it." We don't have a babysitter and it's only me and my husband, so I have no idea who she was referring to. We took our child out after a couple of weeks. I'm sharing this so other parents aren't fooled by tours and fake smiles. Trust your gut -- your child's emotional safety matters more than any school la

We love this daycare. Our son has always been happy to go in the morning and he adores the staff…read morethere.

Lakewood Montessori School

(2 reviews)

I couldn't recommend LMS more highly. We have two boys who graduated and one more who is currently…read moreenrolled. The teachers and staff are highly engaged, and it really feels like a community from the frequent outings, campouts 1x each semester, and activities at the school. The Montessori method worked amazingly for our kids, who were able to easily transition into a public school environment and to be ahead of the game both academically and emotionally with the skills they learned at LMS. Overall a great experience, great community and I highly recommend LMS to anyone looking for a school that is welcoming and engaging for their kids.

All three of my kids went to LMS. They've really succeeded at life and they say their Montessori…read moreexperience was a big part of that. My grand daughter goes there now, they've moved to a nicer facility but the same quality of staff. Amazing how far she progressed socially and intellectually in her first semester. Everyone has different needs and expectations when their kids start school, but definitely take a look at Lakewood when the time comes.

Ivy Montessori Academy