This School has been able to remove all of my postings to google reviews, though they do not…read moreviolate the guidelines. The one place that transparency is needed is child care. Also, please look at the dates for the positive reviews here and on google. The positive reviews are almost always in response to a negative one, meaning they have to request positive responses. This was a complete disappointment. Initially we were excited to have our 4-year-old start at Briar Rose. We did a tour with the owner Melanie and was presented with a service that sounded perfect. Our child had previously been in a bilingual daycare and was told that this was a bilingual school as well. My wife speaks fluent Spanish, and this is a requirement for my child. We had our questions like "How long has your staff been teaching?" and the answer was 7-8 years "Will my son continue his Spanish" and the answer "our teachers are bilingual". All of these questions were skillfully answered by Melanie. Two weeks later and my child's first day arrives. My wonderful wife does the drop off. She said it went well, but mentioned that the teacher seemed new. I come to pick up my son, at 4:30pm. Melanie said a quick hi, introduced me to the teacher (which I will not name, this review is not about her personally). The teacher was polite but too young to have 7-8 years of experience. I asked her how long she had been teaching and she replied "I have only had my own class for three weeks." We were never informed of a new instructor. We were told on our first visit the teacher had "personal issue" to take care of. After going over this with my wife we decided that this was not what we had been told, and simply wanted to cancel, get some sort of refund, and find another place. We wanted the refund due to being lied to. The teacher being brand new (not 7-8 years experienced) and not bilingual as Melanie had told me on a follow up phone call. Melanie was very disagreeable and offered several rebuttals always mentioning the contract. Unfortunately none of them addressed the bait and switch that took place. Melanie stated that they had passed on many students since my son had taken the spot, at the time we met, 10 days earlier, there was 7 openings in the Poppy Classroom, which at the time of this post an still be seen on their website. I was also told that "it is unfortunate that my son has a dad that makes quick assumptions." Which I took as an insult. As a parent, quick assumptions are necessary for the protection of any child. We can't sit in the classroom with them, we have to make assumptions. And still I was not making assumptions, just re-iterating the misinformation that I was given. Melanie continued to refer to the contract, and I continued to refer to back to the misinformation, regarding their school and what is advertised on the website. The site says Spanish speaking, with teacher Katie in the Poppy Classroom, Katie was not the teacher. The new teacher is not on the website all. Melanie is not on the website at all (correction, she is there but the photo isn't her). After further review many of the staff pictures are repeated with different names. I took screenshots of this information as it will most likely be remedied after this posting. It did not end well. Myself without a refund and them without a new student. This situation could have and can be easily resolved with a simple refund. Contract law is more important to them than customer service and honesty. Later Melanie attempted to trespass me from the property. I haven't even received a speeding ticket in 20 years. Ivette (the other owner) claimed I was "unacceptable, threatening and extremely demeaning" on a phone call that she wasn't on and I have recorded (100% legal in Oregon, and recommend everyone do due to situations like this). I never raised my voice and was extremely respectful. Ivette and Melanie immediately jumped to being victims the moment they had to confront adversity. I spoke directly to the officer involved and he also didn't understand their motives. As of this post they still have not returned all of my son's belongings.

We love everyone and everything about this school. They love our boy like he's there own and he is…read morereceiving a great education and social skills. These women make us so proud! They are amazing for our community

I love love love the infant building they are absolutely incredible we got the privilege to have…read morems.Katelyn as a teacher and she is truly amazing in every way I could really tell she cared about my child and I felt very comfortable and confident in her teaching and just overall being highly recommend, we are now in the toddler side and it's a bit more strict on drop offs makes it a bit hard as a single mom having to take transportation currently but they really value the time with all the children they do beautiful arts and crafts, going to the park and teaching use of glass cups which was super scary at first but we've had zero accidents and my daughter is doing so amazing!!! We have a new teacher ms.Roxana and she very wonderful and great with my daughter especially now that she throws her little toddler tantrums cause she has to leave her mommy but they handle it with grace and offer to looks at the fishy's in the other room I love everything about this place they have good secured doors only parents can access which makes me feel very safe they also take erdc for anyone looking for that. Really blessed and grateful we have found such a nice school to call a second home. I really value their work and effort :) thank you WMI

Our daughter is almost 3 and has been going here since she was 2.5 and we lovvvve WMI. We toured 9…read moreother preschools including 2 other Montessori programs and this place has everything we were looking for!!! First- the teachers. No matter where you go or what type of "program" a school says they base their teaching strategies on its honestly all about the teachers and WMI has some of the most caring and nurturing of people around. They are so caring welcoming they make your child feel safe while allowing them to be independent and respectful and have some ownership in their learning and school. The students- AMAZING. They are the most well behaved group of kids you will ever meet... And happy!! Because they model after each other and the teachers are good at modeling discussing/explaining reasons for why we respect each other and act the way we act everyone is happy and just respectful of each other. I had a friend tour who was weirded out and Said it wasn't natural to be this well behaved almost cult like... But it just shows you kids can be respectful playful well behaved little people if they are expected to be. The friend actually toured and did an "experiential day" with the school and actually has her daughter starting end of the month!!! The director- joy is amazing and really caring for her student.. They all love her to pieces. I will say honestly she sometimes is a little disorganized with parents (forgets scheduled meetings with parents from time to time) but never lacks with the children. I think she just has tons on her plate teaching/training/running and amazing school that things fall through the crack sometimes. She really wants the family to be really involved in the community which is great. She is also very easily reached/available and in constant communication with parents. The one negative that I can think of is they don't help wipe the kids if they are potty trained. They want them to be independent and do it on their own. My daughter has come home multiple times with skid marks because I just don't think she can reach that far. I have mentioned it before but not seriously talked to the school about it. Honestly though... There is no other school that I would trust with teaching the right morals and learning how to interact in a community to become fully functioning little people than WMI. You will not regret your decision for going....

More negative than positive at this location. My daughter has gone to atlas Tanasbourne and they're…read morewonderful she went to the West Linn Atlas location and they were great but this location the only reason why I'm bringing her here is because it's right next door to my house and right next door to her school if it weren't for that I would take her somewhere else.

We looked into sending my son at this location, I think it would be a great option, however, the…read moreadministration was unorganized, and unresponsive. It took a long time set up a viewing, or to get specific information. We ultimately decided to go somewhere else.

We love it here! We switched to A Child's Way from another preschool and are incredibly happy with…read morethe decision. My daughter is in the 3-day 4 year old class and having the best time. She can write her name and now knows all the letters in the alphabet. They really prioritize learning and play. Teachers Becky and Crystal make the classroom warm and welcoming. I feel like my input and feedback as a parent are really valued.

great teachers, very supportive of parents and kids alike. Nonreligious, nationally accredited, and…read morefocus on child-led learning. huge playgrounds. 20/10!

Our oldest went to Storybook for nearly 2 years. Marvelous balance between individual attention and…read moregroup playing/learning. Great balance of structured time in the morning and free play after nap time. When I pick up, the kids in the playground are some of the happiest kids I've seen playing. Also worth calling out is the great diversity of kids they've brought together. Full day coverage as well 8:30 - 5. Highly recommend as a nurturing preschool with happy kids.

We couldn't be happier with Storybook. Our three year old has been going for a month and we've…read morealready seen huge growth in him. He seems genuinely really happy to go every morning. The teachers are amazing. You can tell that they love the kids and what teaching. We're beyond grateful to have found Storybook.

We have had a wonderful experience at Little Kids daycare. My child has been here since 11 months…read moreold. From the very beginning Javier and Yolanda have been caring, loving, and genuinely nurturing--it gives us such peace of mind knowing our child is surrounded by people who truly care. One of our favorite parts is the focus on outdoor play and nature-based activities. It's been so special to see how much joy it brings my child--those moments outside are easily the highlight of their day. The daycare also supported us so thoughtfully through potty training, making what can be a challenging phase feel smooth and encouraging. What we appreciate most is the strong partnership with the teachers--they always take the time to listen to any concerns and work closely with us, making us feel heard and supported every step of the way. We're truly grateful to be part of such a warm, caring, and supportive community.

We were introduced to little kids town by a family friend who described it as "kids feel like they…read moreare at home with family ". Our experience has been exactly that - our son has been going here for 2.5 years, and he as well as us simply love this school. From home cooked meals to learning and play and guidance on toilet training, the staff is very involved, helpful and friendly. Kids learn essential skills which make them independent such as how to eat by themselves, wear shoes and jackets by themselves etc. The best part I found is the sense of community and togetherness that the school creates between the children, teachers and the parents.

I am the grandmother of a two-year-old who has been attending Montessori Cares for nearly a year…read more While we are able to provide her full-time care ourselves, we've seen that the environment here is far more beneficial to her overall development. Socially and academically, the growth has been remarkable--especially in her speech, confidence, and ability to express herself. She is learning valuable practical skills, from simple independence at the table to problem-solving with puzzles. She loves reading, responds beautifully to her teachers, and is thriving in a child-centered, self-paced environment. We don't simply see progress--we see confidence, independence, and joy. The Montessori approach, focused on independence and hands-on learning, has truly been a gift to her development. After 27 years at an elementary school, I can say with complete confidence: children thrive when they are allowed to learn at their own pace and according to their individual interests. This is the difference between a child who keeps up--and a child who truly excels...where learning is not just beneficial, it's TRANSFORMATIONAL! We feel a deep sense of peace knowing she is being so well prepared for the future. The "first five" years are critical, and this school is providing an exceptional foundation. Mrs. Khan is extraordinary--attentive, intuitive, and deeply invested in each child. After our granddaughter returned from a hospital stay, she noticed subtle weight loss that others might have missed. That level of care speaks volumes. She truly KNOWS and loves her students. Montessori Cares has exceeded our expectations in every way, and we are deeply grateful for the care, intention, and excellence they provide each and every day.

At the start of the covid-19 lockdowns, my husband and I were impressed with how quickly online…read moreclasses were structured at Montessori Cares. It was a seamless transition as Mrs. Khan was one of the first to start curriculum on Zoom. To be honest it seemed as if she had this as a back-up plan all along. As changes occurred she was in constant communication through email or phone call. I never felt as if we were out of the loop or abandoned, in fact I could hardly keep up. Mrs. Khan was thorough in addressing any of our needs. She offered us all some type of relief; special arrangements for the essential-working parents in need of childcare, also financial adjustments to accommodate the changes and any job loss. Virtual circle time, math and language classes yielded show-and-tells along with homework. The children engaged with their teachers and classmates during extracurriculars such as Music, yoga/meditation, and storytime. We all did our part making this new normal work out for our children. The effort put forth from Mrs. Khan and her team is to be praised. I am very grateful for this school and its wonderful teachers. Thank you for all you do and for the loving patience you have with our kids.

If you care about your kids, don't send them here. Unfortunately, most of the 5 star reviews are…read moreteachers and family members of the owner (who backs her teachers up over parents NO MATTER the issue- be prepared). Most of the teachers have kids there so your kids come second. Also they're ALWAYS on their phones when you walk in at drop off, and you're lucky if they even acknowledge you. They would always say "we're on the check in app communicating with families", but it leaves the kids to tend to themselves without an interactive adult. We're talking about 2 YEAR OLDS!! I had not planned on writing a review. This is something that has been heavy on my heart to share with the public since leaving the school.

We toured and opted not to go here. The people were nice and welcoming. I wanted to love it…read more Unfortunately, It's very crowded and did not seem secure, with many people (workers, family members, building managers, others?) coming and going. It made me wonder if all of those people were background checked. Maybe they are. They state they are inclusive. They said they group children not based on age but where they are developmentally, which is not actually inclusive. Perhaps with much more training and more space, this concept would work.