A Truly Wonderful Montessori School -- Highly Recommended!…read more My daughter went to this Montessori school since she was an infant, progressing through the toddler and preschool classrooms, and we couldn't be more grateful for the experience she's had over the past three years. The growth we've seen in her socially, emotionally, and academically has been remarkable. The teachers, especially Ms. Shelby, Ms. Chloe, and Ms. Sal, have been nothing short of amazing. They create a warm, nurturing environment where the kids feel safe, encouraged, and excited to learn. My daughter absolutely adores them. One of the things we appreciate most is how the school follows a thoughtful Montessori curriculum that helps children learn independence, discipline, and responsibility through hands-on activities. They sing, explore new materials, and learn to manage things on their own all of which has supported our parenting at home, too. My daughter loves going to school every day and enjoys spending time with her friends and teachers. We truly miss this wonderful community created by Ms Richa and Ms Prerna and wholeheartedly recommend this Montessori school to any family with an infant or young child in Lake Forest. It has been such a positive and meaningful part of our daughter's early years.

I chose this Montessori over others because of the loving environment (not corporate as other…read moreMontessori's and the staff have been there for years if not decades). The cost was very reasonable as well! My daughter was in the infant room age 6 months to 2 years. They took all of my concerns seriously and fostered her learning as much as I could ask for. I'm very happy I sent her here :)

My daughter absolutely loves this play school and all the teachers, especially Ms. Samantha. The…read moreteachers here are loving, patient, and genuinely passionate about their work. My daughter feels safe and cared for. The play school environment is clean and tidy. My daughter is always happy to go to school and often shares with me what she learned there. The communication between the play school and parents is excellent, which gives me great peace of mind.

The Fulbright elementary program has been amazing! I can't say enough great things about Ms…read more Cherish and what she does on a daily basis. She makes learning fun and exciting. My son is currently in 3rd grade with a great group of students and I am so grateful to know he'll be alongside them for several more years. My daughter is attending Fulbright as well and is currently in Pre-K. The leaps and bounds she has made since the beginning of the school year is incredible. Ms. Viviana is kind, patient and really worked with my daughter to increase her social skills. The director of the school, Ms. Maha, has been such a pleasure to deal with. She takes the time out of her day to answer any question(s) that may arise. I've never felt so confident in a head of school before. We've attended two other Montessori schools prior to Fulbright and I can finally say that my kids have found their favorite school!

My daughter started at Red Apple when she was 2 1/2, and now at almost 5, we still have nothing but…read morewonderful things to say about this school. Maryam and Amir are outstanding owners--attentive, kind, and truly invested in every child's growth and happiness. Over the years, my daughter has had amazing teachers who cared for her like their own. She still talks about her favorite teachers and how much she loves them! The school offers fun traditions like Pizza Fridays, summer water days twice a week, and exciting field trips the kids absolutely adore. Red Apple has also been instrumental in preparing my daughter for TK--not just academically, but socially and emotionally. She's ahead of school readiness requirements, which gives me complete confidence in her transition to the next stage. We've now enrolled our 2-year-old son as well, and we're looking forward to many more great years with Red Apple!

Red Apple Preschool has been an incredible place for both of my daughters, who learned and grew so…read moremuch during their time here. The teachers are exceptional--caring, patient, and genuinely invested in every child's success. Although we didn't need it, they can even help with potty training! Now that my daughters have moved on to kindergarten and TK, I wanted to take a moment to give this school the recognition it deserves. The strong foundation they built at Red Apple has helped them thrive in their new classrooms, and I truly credit the dedicated staff here for that success. My wife and I are actually sad that our kids do not go here anymore, however we've made some wonderful friendships with other families along the way, which has been such a gift. Thank you, Red Apple Preschool, for playing such a meaningful role in our children's early development!

Our daughter has now attended Grace Christian Schools in Lake Forest for 2 years now for Preschool…read more She loved the teachers so much that she asked to go full time the 2nd year. Now our second daughter is also attending the preschool. She only goes 2 days a week and is so sad on the days she doesn't get to go to school. The staff and parent community are God first and come from different churches in the area. All of the staff we have ever spoken with are friendly, helpful, and always remember our children by name. It is the smaller class sizes and tight nit community that allows GCS to be around for the last 46 years. The school is a hidden gem. Highly recommend.

My daughter went to Grace for a year... and boy it was amazing til they drop the ball early this…read moreyear. School was closing d/t financial problems. Everyone was heartbroken bec of the news. 4 stars for the staff, because they deserve the recognition. They are AMAZING. For the upper management, i have nothing to say. The fact that you kicked our kids in the curbed just like that says a lot. Thank you GCS staff for providing a memorable school year for our daughter, thank you for our teachers and aides, Ms Kim W for the assistance and everyone who kept the school going til the end! its heart breaking but we should all move on, I hope the decision of the management to close the school is worth it.

**Yelp Review for Heritage Montessori School**…read more Heritage Montessori School is an absolute gem! The atmosphere is buzzing with warmth and excitement. It truly feels like a nurturing home away from home for the kids. My daughter started in Class 1 last year, and I cannot say enough about the incredible experience Dr. M, Ms. Gabi, and the entire staff have created. They are not only passionate about the kids general wellbeing but also deeply committed to fostering each child's individuality and love for learning. Dr. M is direct to the point, but she recommended an amazing sleep schedule for my daughter to adjust to starting school, and her advice has been extremely valuable to a new girl dad! I get the sense that she and Ms Gabi are deeply committed to making a Heritage a safe and successful experience for every every family and are looking for parents to take an active role in improving their kids lives at the school. The personalized attention and encouragement my daughter has received have made a world of difference. The creativity and joy in the classrooms are as clear as day. From the activities to the animals and interactive learning, this place blows most daycare type schools out of the water. If you have the opportunity, I wholeheartedly recommend enrolling your kids here.

Stay away from this Montessori! Aside from the administrator's nasty behavior, poor communication,…read moreand complete lack of respect towards their students' parents, the headmaster is one for the books. Dr. Alexandra Magliarditi is incapable of operating this Montessori effectively with her Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde behavior. Heritage Montessori of Lake Forest (HMLF) unilaterally revoked my twins from preschool enrollment in September for January tuition despite charging us an exorbitant amount of security deposits and tuition (x2 for twins)! They refused to return/refund any of our nearly $3,000 we paid despite no services being rendered and cancelling my children a mere 5 MONTHS prior to school starting. This all stemmed from my ONE QUESTION regarding their masking policies on a social media post for my enrollment year. All of the children in the picture had masks on and I simply asked what their masking policy was. See attached picture I have included. In response, I received a disgusting and hostile call from Dr. Magliarditi, during which she made threatening comments about our family's upcoming enrollment, name-calling me "juvenile and stupid" and making escalated accusations without seeking understanding or allowing any type of resolution. Despite my attempts for de-escalation, "Dr. M" refused to meet with me or my husband in person to resolve this issue. She then informed me that she was unwilling to communicate with me further in any way before hanging up on me. What a disappointment this school is. The school administration and their snarky, nasty commentary was just uncalled for. We have reached out in writing to Mr. Ricardo Campo, CEO of Endeavor Schools and Dr. Magliarditi but received no response. They just stole our $3,000 and refused to refund any portion of it! As it stands, this school is non-responsive, uncaring about their parents and their children, which only reflects the horrible management structure led by "Dr. M" as overseen by Mr. Campo. Parents -- do not waste your hard-earned money here. There are so many other loving and intelligent educational options that won't try to rob you of your money and then ignore you. Shame on them for taking advantage of parents looking for simple answers.

We visited quite a few childcare centers before deciding, and Ms. Athinia and Ms. Gabby at The…read moreChildren's Courtyard left the best first impression. My daughter started here when she turned one, and as a nervous first-time mom, being able to get updates throughout the day on her naps, meals, and potty breaks made all the difference. Ms. Athinia and Ms. Gabby are great and quick with communications or requests. We felt like we were heard and they truly care for our daughter's wellbeing. She has truly loved her teachers -- Ms. Royce, Ms. Rekha, Ms. Patty, and Ms. Madi -- who have been so caring, patient, and kind. You can tell they really love what they do, and it shows in how happy and comfortable my daughter has been here. We're only leaving because we're moving, and the commute would be too far. This place has set the standard for what a daycare should be, and we can only hope our new one will be just as wonderful.

Staff is very attentive to the children. My little one has learned so much while attending. The…read morestaff accommodates to the children's needs and provides wonderful service. Communication with parents is amazing.

We love this school! Our son loved coming to class everyday and looked forward to all the learning…read moreand activities. The school was very accommodating to our son's serious allergy restrictions. We also appreciated the level of communication to the parents - constantly keeping us in the know with detailed reports/updates on what our son is learning. We highly recommend!!!

We've had our child at Goddard since he was 3, and it has been an amazing experience. Teachers are…read morekind, patient, and truly cares for the kids. Our little one looks forward to going every day and comes home happy and learning new things. We feel so fortunate to have found Ms. Maryam and highly recommend her to any parent seeking a trustworthy and loving teacher. Thank you for all you do! Communication with parents is excellent. The school provides regular updates, photos, and helpful insights about my child's progress and day-to-day activities. It's clear they genuinely care about each child's well-being and development. We couldn't be happier and highly recommend this daycare!

We started Bella about a year ago, being a little unsure; however, I have to give credits to all…read morethe incredible teachers here! My sons love love Bella Montessori. They came home everyday being so happy and we could tell they've learned so much from school. Special thanks to Ms. Agnes, Ms. Preetika and Ms. Antonella. My sons have moved to a new class recently, but they truly miss their old teachers. Ms. Agnes is just amazing - she is firm but so loving. She is very organized, knowledgeable and establishes positive habits in children. We absolutely love Ms. Agnes' style! Ms. Antonella is a warm and passionate person. She makes learning fun! Ms. Preetika is very patient, caring, supportive, and super sweet to kids. My kids are very grateful that they got yo spend the last year with them. We adore these wonderful teachers! You'd be very lucky if your kids end up being in their classes.

My baby started daycare a few weeks ago at Bella Montessori and I can tell you this was the best…read moredecision ever! The Teachers (such as Ms. Iman, Ms. Jenny) are so loving, you can tell they really care so much about all of the children and also for the parents. The Admin Team (such as Ms. Simina, Ms. Alexandra, Ms. Ildy, Ms. Stefanie) are very personable and kind - they always make time to talk to you and answers any questions. You can tell that everyone here loves their jobs. The facility itself is also beautiful, clean, and organized. Plus, there is also a big indoor gymnasium for the children to run around and play. I am so happy that my baby will get to spend many years here and be surrounded by such wonderful people.

I put in a request to schedule a tour of the school…read more Because I answered "everyone" to a question about who would be masked in the "ideal" circumstance, I received a two sentence email thanking me for my interest and telling me they are a "mask free school." Never mind the fact that I was not insisting on masks and merely answered a question about what would be ideal. Not to mention, I didn't mean that this should be a year round policy--only if and when necessary. They didn't even ask if I had questions that might address any concerns, or if I would even like to tour the school and learn about the program. In my opinion, this is unprofessional. Not sure why I was treated this way.

Where do I even begin...this is by far the best school that my daughter has ever attended. The…read morestaff and children are as wonderful as can be and the school philosophy is one of a kind. My daughter THRIVED thanks to the teachers and structure taught here. We have since moved to Northern California and there really isn't a day that goes by that my daughter doesn't tell my husband and I that she misses her friends and teachers. We plan on visiting every chance we get

Both are kids have been here. This place is god send. The owners are the best and the teachers are…read moreso great. Especially Ms Zinat In infant room. Our kids are happy here and always excited to go. Our lives would be different without them! Love them and lucky to have found them.

This place has been such a blessing to our family. We had our daughter there since she was 2 years…read moreold up until she transitioned to Kindergarten. They treated our child like their own and were so kind to her and our family. They also prepped her well for Kindergarten which made the transition for our daughter extremely smooth. I can't recommend this place enough. If you have doubts, don't, they will take great care of your little ones.