If you want to, go to preschool here. Go to kindergarten here. DON'T GO TO ELEMENTARY HERE. Here's…read morethe story. It started in August of 2025. The 4-6th grade teacher had started off the school year to a bad start. His attitude was impossible to ignore. The class had 10 people. Then somebody left. The head teacher's attitude was more rude than 10 middle fingers floating around your head, telling you terrible things. He also had a problem with his temper and patience. For example, somebody drew a little happy face on their work. It was a geography packet, and the entire class got one. It was not limited edition. Now, I need somebody to explain what is wrong with a happy face. Drawing it took 1.5 seconds max, and it's not distracting the entire class. In fact, having any more form of positivity in that classroom would be perfect. The teacher saw it, and got mad. He told the student that drew it that they were "lazy". Now, correct me if i'm wrong, but that's fucked up! The next important thing that happened that year, was that 2 more people left the school. Coincidentally, they were both people in his cl(ass)! A while later into the year, somebody was needing help with homework. They were having so much trouble, that they started to cry. That's when the teacher spoke. He told them they they were "helpless". You heard that, helpless. He didn't even try to comfort them. Please save yourself and your kids from this dickhead, and goodbye. Edit: We also did yoga every morning, and one of the poses was upside down. That fuckass teacher said, and i quote, "[kids name]! I can see your bum.". What. The. Fuck. -Anonymous

We have 2 kids here and are really happy with their student centered, teacher driven approach. The…read morestaff are excellent. Whatever you are paying these teachers is not enough!

Linda remains a touchstone for us. We are glad for any time we received in her open-hearted…read morepresence and open arms/ acceptance. My child still teaches me yoga she taught him, or talks about how he used to read the Dragon Wings series with her in 3rd grade, her taking a page, him the next. I still read with him at home in this way, now Harry Potter. He speaks fondly of her and misses her and I am grateful for any time we had with her before she stopped teaching. She was pure love. He had kind, caring kids here who reached out to one another and who really were invested in one another. He enjoyed playing chess or gnomes or wolves with the kids and the kids were still kids! Playing! It was a mixed age classroom of 1st-5th grade and he was in 3rd grade and had friends in each grade. He would sometimes ask to stay after school to be with friends and draw gnomes or Pac Man together, or to play dragons or wolves. This school emphasized play and I love that they let the kids sled and have snow ball fights. We loved their Dia De Los Muertos celebration and the rooms where they did project-based learning, art, reading and math was so cozy. We really loved the art my son came home with and are still friends with a family we are very glad to still be connected to. This is education as I always dreamed it to be. And the administration did not shy away from addressing what needed to be addressed with kindness, compassion and integrity, a lot of honesty here despite life's struggles, which are always there. We are grateful we had this. My son learned a lot of his firsts here, around reading, math, social groups. We are glad for the lasting impact and as another parent said, "well, you have to pay something to expect value." yes, valuable indeed, what we received. (It is never about a model of education, but about the individuals and character we find in any given place. While we got on board with the model Little Earth espouses, it was more about finding the right people in the right place, that impressed us so deeply. It was the families, kids, and educators, staff and administrators, too, who held so much heart, no matter what their education pedagogy was.)

5 STAR REVIEW La Maripossa Montessori school is a total gem…read moreand I am incredibly grateful my 2 children attend the school.  The staff is wonderful and each member of the team is so engaged and genuinely cares for the kids creating a fun learning environment where they can accelerate at the pace that suits each child.  The environment is exceptional with a very creative playground, kids can climb, use swings, take care of live animals including goats, chickens, and horses, it's totally amazing!  The guest teachers that come through are often masters in their fields and enrich the experience with special teachers for subjects such as piano, art, Spanish, and science among many others.   I love that the class rooms include a range of ages to give children the experience of being mentored by older students and eventually becoming a mentor themselves as they progress within the class.  The internationally focused curriculum gives students a sense of their place in the world where different cultures are celebrated.  The decorations and extensive planning that the staff put into holidays is incredible, and it seems like every month there is a wonderful celebration.  The older children are very engaged in the community and go on frequent field trips to places such as animal shelters, an elderly home, and out to train service dogs.  How much fun to go and play with puppies as part of your school work, no wonder the kids are happy when you pick them up!   When the older kids test perfectly in geography, those students are invited out to lunch to a restaurant of that continent as a special treat, what a great incentive.  My sixth grade son even had the opportunity to deliver the American Creed at the roundhouse, which was a huge confidence booster and an excellent experience.  The staff also encouraged us to test him within the John Hopkins University for Talented Youth program and he passed the test with high honors which is now a great accolade going forward. I am in awe that I can honestly say my kids have been happy every time I have picked them up from school.  The level of commitment and attention to detail that is required to achieve that level of happiness within a school environment speaks volumes in itself.  I recommend this school to anyone seeking a truly nurturing, stimulating, positive, creative, dynamic, and healthy environment for their children to give them the very best start in life!

My child has been at this school for 6 years and the school has been a wonderful experience from…read moreday one. You won't find a more fundamentally amazing team as Katrina and her hardworking and caring staff. They allow the children to grow at their own rate guided by teachers who truly love and care for their students. Highly recommend La Mariposa Montessori School!

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The staff is wonderful. Staff treats, the children like there own family. They've, Been in business…read moreover 25yr+, That speaks for its self. Local School. Not one of the institutional feeling of some of the Chains places in town have .Name speaks for it self . It's yours "Kids-Choice" is the best choice.

This is an amazing service and employer. They can get nannies for clients visiting Santa Fe, or…read morefor clients who live here. They can get nannies who can take your children out on the town while you ski, or have fun on the plaza or just for you to have a care free afternoon. This service does thorough background checks on nannies and has many repeat customers over the years who love the care that is received. I love this service and recommend it to locals and visitors from around the world. Many nannies can speak more than one language, and have specific certifications some clients are looking for in care. Day or night, multiple days, in town or out of town they are a great choice for care!

I have utilized PattyCake for 2 placements- one from Feb 2022 up until September 2022 and we had a…read morewonderful e experience and placement. If i had not utilized them again i would have given them 5 stars. However, our 2023 experience was absolutely horrific. We started working with Sara Norris in January/February of 2023 to find a summer nanny- ample time for a nanny to start the end of May or June. I followed up at the end of February and march and they still had no placement for me. I ended up being able to get my girls in some half day camps in hopes we would hear back. The end of APRIL was when we heard back and started the process. We only had 2 candidates and went with the one who had the most experience and credentials of the two. Sadly this placement did not work out. Here is my caution to you- DO NOT USE them for summer placements- you will not get your money back and you will not get a replacement on the timeline you need. My major frustration was how this was handled and the fact that they kept the FULL "finders fee" when our nanny quit after 2 weeks- to me this is just wrong and greedy. They are also based in New Mexico and they do not have a good book of candidates other than utilizing care.com it seems. If you are in Texas - i would stick with Nannie's on the go and moms best friend- i should have listened to friends and utilized them initially.

A great small school that customizes learning for each student. My daughter gets all the fun…read moreclasses she loves like art, african drumming, spanish, latin, music, and yoga.

My review is based on relying on Egis and, especially the founder - Jeff Pine - when I lived out of…read morestate and on the other side of the country . . . and my Mother was elderly in Santa Fe. This was a few years ago, but Egis has continued to provide care for those who need it and their families are not nearby, Since i was unable to get home quickly, if needed, I was so grateful that I could call Mr. Pine and Egis . . . and he would immediately let me know what I needed to do to take additional care of my Mother. Or if I needed to come home. Since I was not able to jump on a plane and come home easily, it was a comfort to know when it was necessary to do so and when it wasn't. Having Egis on our side was like having reliable family members to be there with my Mother, when I couldn't. I truly felt she was getting the best professional home care possible from truly caring humans and not just another institution. I hope, if I am in Santa Fe again and need care, to have the ethical & professional care that Egis can provide.

Elder scam. My elderly relative paid for services only to find out after six years they lost all…read moreher paperwork and never told her. She has no support and has lost any funds she paid to EGIS. It seems their newer (2022) management has let the business go. Stay away from EGIS.

I first found Crossroads aging when we discovered my aunt - who lived in Santa Fe- was not doing…read morewell mentally and physically, and we live in Southern California. I had no clue where to start, especially from a distance. I came across Crossroads and reached out and received an immediate response from Lydia S. who scheduled an appointment with my mother (my aunt's sister) and I to meet and consult. I cannot tell you what a return on investment any meeting /consultation with Crossroads is. Lydia is also an RN, and has proven, dedicated experience with elder care, steps involved in recommendations for what comes next based on your individual circumstances, offers referrals as needed, and is incredibly compassionate. She can also serve as a court-appointed advocate when there is a case of filing for Guardianship/Conservatorship and I trust her implicitly. It is evident to me that in addition to her professional expertise & integrity, she has a passion and tenderness for elderly - and the families working to make sure they are well cared for. The kind of service Crossroads Aging offers is invaluable. Highly recommend.