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!!

Amazing school! We love the onsite chef, the garden, chickens, and Spanish Montessori!read more

From the owner: Individualized Spanish Immersion Montessori Program, ages newborns to 6 years old. Pleasantly…read morelocated in East Dallas. We integrate gardening, chickens, yoga, composting, in house Chef, and much more! Join us in a tour today! Mom owned and operated!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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

My daughter has been enrolled for almost 2 weeks now. She is so happy and is excited to go to…read moreschool. I adore the staff and am very happy with the results. The team here is amazing and the kids learn. Best choice I made for her devlopment

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.

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.