We came to Valley Christian looking for a small, gentle preschool, and it has genuinely become like…read morefamily for us. Our daughter is sensitive, and her teachers have been calm, consistent, and so patient with her. We really were picky with where she was going to go and we picked the perfect place. The classes are small, focused, drop‑off feels peaceful, and the routines are predictable, which really helps her feel safe. When there's a conflict or a mean‑kid moment, the staff actually handle it fairly instead of brushing it off, and they always loop us in immediately if our daughter isn't feeling well. She's also grown so much academically here. She can now fully read books and do basic math and she's almost done with their kindergarten class. If you want a warm, stable place where your child is really known, this is it. We feel this school has set a high expectation that her elementary may not match up to.

We started our oldest child here when he was just 2 years old. The teacher came to our house to…read moreintroduce herself!! Every aspect about this preschool has been above and beyond my expectation. Our oldest also has every food allergy there is and there is tremendous care taken by the teachers to keep him safe. We feel so blessed to have found a perfect preschool for all of our children to go.

We had high hopes for Horizon Christian Preschool, but our experience was disappointing. The…read moreprogram seems to work well for children who are naturally easygoing, rule-following, and require minimal support. However, it became clear that the school is not well-equipped to handle children who may need a little more patience, flexibility, or understanding. Rather than working with different personalities and developmental needs, the approach felt rigid and one-size-fits-all. There didn't seem to be much effort to adapt or support kids who fall outside of that "typical" mold, which can be discouraging as a parent. A preschool environment should help all children grow, not just those who already fit neatly into expectations. Unfortunately, that wasn't our experience here.

Excellent educational experience for all four of my children. Staff is loving, experienced and…read morehighly educated. I have been amazed with the not only the educational but growth but also with the emotional growth I have seen as each of my children has gone to preschool and the before and after school program there.

This school is amazing in so many ways. We never thought private school was possible due to our one…read moreincome home. But NCCS(their Love in action ways) and Mrs James has made it possible for us to have our 10 year old daughter attend since mid-year her first grade year. With their accessible financial aid process and the generosity of this school, my daughter has had years of exceptional biblical teachings and academic schooling. The respect trickles down to the students and offers a kind and loving environment. I find their ways truly amazing. Clearly led by Jesus Himself, this school is the tops! I never want to have our kiddo leave it until she's a high school graduate. Thanks NCCS staff and families for giving us love and a safe place in this dark filled world.

NCCS has been an absolute blessing to our family!…read more We LOVE the community and closeness that we have felt since the beginning! We have loved all of the teachers and staff and really appreciate the perfect class sizes! It is so comforting knowing that the things we are teaching at home are being taught at school too. School years go by extremely fast and a lot of time is spent at school. We are thankful that our children attend a school that shares and promotes the values that we live by, loves and guides them to grow and is committed to achieving a higher education standard every year.

Super fun. We came for the free play and it's awesome! There's a bunch of different sections with…read moreplay food, tools, cars, baby dolls and even a nice mat with balls for kids under one. And the host Vickie was so attentive and nice!

Would highly recommend this preschool! We attended a different preschool for my son's first year,…read moreand he prefers this one. The teachers are great and patient and he loves his classmates. My son only goes 3 days but he would go every day if he had the option! The play park has been closed since the pandemic started but I can't wait to check it out with my younger son when it opens back up.

This school has fantastic teachers and staff who truly care about each child's development. The…read morestudent to teacher ratio is very low. The communication is excellent. The social and academic growth in just one year was unbelievable. My kid was upset once summer came but luckily they also do summer camps!!!

Ive gotten to know the teachers and the director well and I couldn't speak more highly of them…read more They have a great passion for teaching and they love what they do. For anybody looking for a pre-School or kindergarten, I give my hearty endorsement.

This school is such a loving and nurturing place for the youngest learners and we feel very…read morefortunate that our children have the opportunity to come here. Their independence and confidence has come along in leaps and bounds. Heather is a highly experienced teacher. It's clear she loves teaching and is gifted at it. She cares deeply about her students in a way only someone who has a calling to teaching could. As parents, we appreciate all the tidbits of knowledge she shares with us that have helped us overcome some of our parenting challenges at home. We are happier parents and have happier children. She also brings her musical talent to school (she is a professional jazz singer) and it's been wonderful to watch our children's love of music blossom as they sing the songs they've learned at school. We would highly recommend this school to other families in the area who are looking for a Montessori school.

My wife and I consider ourselves very lucky to have come across Happy Children's Montessori. Its…read morebeen a blessing to not only have our children attend but has given us, as parents, a valuable experience in being a part of high-performing and demanding school. I came across their location and website with a Google Map search looking for Preschools. The preschool itself makes use of a few rooms of Hillsboro Presbyterian Church. Though its not directly affiliated with the church, the school does share Christian values, by having themes during each month (ex: Respecting others, Self-control, Honesty, Patience, and Kindness). As the title of the school implies, it implements a program based on the work of Maria Montessori. The school also make use of methods based on the book Love & Logic when dealing with issues or areas of conflicts with kids. The kids typically get a lesson on an item of their choosing or something they're encouraged to work on. From there the child works on demonstrating proficiency and is on to their next piece of work. The emphasis is definitely on the child's "work". The kids start a project and can return to it each and everyday until they get it done. They learn how to respect one another, each others' space/work areas, ask for assistance when needed, and how to politely move around. Its not only about work and learning, there's time for play, outdoors in a safe play area, or a large indoor playroom for running around and burning off extra energy. They plant flowers in a garden, have a field day near the end of the year, and hold 2 concerts, 1 before Christmas break and 1 before the end of the school year. They have 1 field trip a year, when they visit a local pumpkin farm or an apple orchard during the fall. We couldn't ask for a more well-rounded preschool and more loving teachers. Heather and Kaycee really are angels to our kids. Guiding them, celebrating their achievements, and making them feel warm and welcome at all times. I will forever be thankful for having come across this school, making the choice to apply/register, and having the opportunity to get our children enrolled. God bless you, and thank you for reading our review.