The monsters that reside in arco !!!!…read more I don't recommend this school in good conscience. Run away!!! My daughter was bullied my a TEACHER. They did nothing about it trying to gaslight me that my child was the problem (including the principal) . I have heard that three other families fell to this horrible teacher .....before she left or removed but the damage had been done. This school seriously needs to go under investigation on how they treat students and their families .... I give this school a -10.........find another bilingual school.

I love this school it is the best school I've ever had any of my kids in! This is the third year I…read morehave brought my daughter here, and now my 5 year old is starting kinder and I'm super excited You will not regret bringing your children here! I recommend this school!

I am sharing my personal experience with this preschool to help other parents make informed…read moredecisions about their child's care. Our time at this preschool left a significant emotional impact on our family, particularly my 4-year-old, who began showing signs of distress shortly after starting. Within a week, he cried every morning at drop-off and expressed fear about nap time and the teacher who greeted him in the mornings. One day, my son shared that this teacher had hit him on the bottom during nap time because he wasn't napping.This alarmed us greatly, and we immediately withdrew him from the school. Looking back, this explained his earlier reluctance and frequent complaints about nap time. As parents, our priority was to protect our child and share our experience so that other families might make an informed decision. Unfortunately, this teacher has sent us text message and email threatening legal action. We strongly believe no child should ever feel unsafe or mistreated in their learning environment.This preschool may not be equipped to handle high-energy children. While we hope no child or parent experiences what we did, we recommend that parents carefully research and trust their instincts before enrolling their child in any program. Every child deserves a nurturing, supportive, and safe environment to thrive.

I would like to share my family's experience at Oregon Hope Chinese School. In October 2024, after…read morepicking up my four-year-old son, I asked him open-ended questions about his day. He told me, "The teacher hit my butt" and explained it was because he "wasn't napping." When I asked if it hurt, he replied, "No, it didn't hurt." Sometime soon after, he demonstrated by lightly spanking himself and saying, "Like this." My wife and I have never used physical discipline at home, so seeing him replicate this action was deeply concerning. While the school denied any wrongdoing, we believe this indicated the use of corporal punishment, even if it did not cause physical harm. Out of caution, we immediately stopped sending our child to the school. In January 2025, we received written communications from the school demanding that a Google review we did not write be removed. The communication threatened a defamation lawsuit if it was not taken down. This legal threat, combined with the initial incident, reinforced our discomfort with how the school handled the situation. I'm sharing these details so other parents can make an informed decision and discuss discipline methods thoroughly with any prospective preschool. While some families may not have concerns, our experience left us uneasy. We believe it's important to explain why we felt the need to leave, and we hope this helps others who are considering this school. -- Additional Thoughts for Other Families -- I am sharing this to help other parents make informed decisions. After posting my original review, the school responded in a way that raised further concerns for me. Specifically, they stated that my child needed special services, which is inaccurate--he was never determined to need such services, nor did he qualify for them. Additionally, their response references my wife in connection to this review, even though she did not author it. If she chooses to share her own perspective, that is her decision, but I believe responses should remain specific to the reviewer. Some of the wording in their reply also conveys a meaning that may not accurately reflect key facts. I encourage parents to carefully consider how a school communicates and handles feedback when making their decision.

This school is incredible…read more Quality of teachers, curriculum, and facility. Professionalism and kindness of staff. Their diligence keeping kids and faculty safe with Covid-19. Thankful for this school! Our daughter loves it and planning on sending our twin boys here too soon.

I absolutely LOVE Guidepost! I'm proud to be a Guidepost mama! My son has been going here since he…read morewas just over 2 and he will be 4 in Feb. I can see the immense growth in his independence, skills with his numbers, vocabulary, and general knowledge! This child sings songs about continents and tells me about adding numbers! What?!! And none of it feels pressured or stressful. It's organic, thoughtful, and just magic! Many ppl feel that Montessori teaching leaves a lot to the child workout boundaries but I can say that's not true. Yes, children are observed to see what they naturally gravitate towards, but they are also guided and encouraged to explore other activities in their classroom environment. I can go on and on but I truly love this place, the community of parents and absolutely amazing teachers! I'm kinda obsessed with all the natural wood through the school and classrooms too. Don't judge me!

My two kids have been attending learning years for the last year and I couldn't be more pleased…read more The staff and teachers here are incredible. They have been so accommodating to my schedule and the kids absolutely love their days at this school. If I could give a 6 star rating I would. There are some days that I pick them up and they are bummed to leave. The learning curriculum is top-notch as well. I trust every teacher there and I know they want the best for my kiddos. My son will be finishing up pre-k at the end of this year and this was the best launching pad to give him a head start in kindergarten. Thank you to learning years and all that you do!

I wanted to take a moment to share my experience with Learning Years Day School. My youngest child…read moreattended Learning Years Day School back in 2010, and we had a wonderful experience. The staff were kind, dedicated, and many of them had been there for years. Now, more than a decade later, my grandchildren are attending the same school, and it's amazing to see so much has stayed the same in the best possible way. The same owners and director are still there, and I still see many familiar faces when I pick up my grandchildren from time to time. That kind of consistency speaks volumes. Learning Years is truly a special place. The care they show for the children and families is genuine, and it's clear that their top priority is always the well-being of the kids. I can't recommend them enough! Anthony Herring

This school has been amazing for my child. He has grown to be a confident, kind, and hardworking…read morechild. The staff is very attentive to the children and makes sure that each individual child's needs are met. They teach the kids at a level based on their own individual skills and strengths. As someone who encounters different schools on a daily basis, I would highly recommend this school to anyone that is considering it.

Moving to a new area and starting a new school can be overwhelming. My child is a bit shy and…read morespeaks a different language at home, so I was initially worried about how my child would adapt as a minority in a new environment, but Mayflower has been absolutely amazing. My child tends to be an observer at first--watching from a distance until they feel ready--but once they are comfortable, they truly blossom. The teachers here have guided that process so patiently. Now, my child loves going to school and speaks so fondly of their friends and teachers. A few highlights of our experience: The Staff: The Director, Ms. Alicia, is incredibly sweet. She knows every student by name and is always updated on my child's progress. She handles my many questions with such grace and kindness. 2 Year Old Class: Ms. Alyssia and Ms. Lisa are phenomenal. Handling potty training and the "terrible twos" is no small feat, yet they remain patient, professional, and caring. Communication: I love the daily updates in the "KidsNote." It's so helpful to see what my child is learning so we can talk about it at home. Seeing my child laughing with friends or being comforted by a teacher when I go for pickup gives me such peace of mind. Mayflower doesn't just teach academics. They teach children how to care for one another in a warm, loving environment. Highly recommended!

Our two children (ages 3 and 5) have been attending since fall 2019. The staff is so kind and…read moreprovides a warm and supportive educational environment. Since re-opening in May they have remained vigilant in their protocols to prevent the spread of viral illness. At this time the children are not required to wear masks but staff members wear masks as required by current guidelines. The classes are small; the classroom is clean and beautiful and provides a variety of fun and engaging activities. The Montessori method allows for exploratory learning and social growth for children of varied abilities and skill levels. Our kids really enjoy going to Tippytoes Montessori and we are enjoying watching them learn and grow under their guidance.

Before enrolling our daughter in 3rd grade, we specifically asked whether a child with no French…read morebackground could succeed at ILA. We were assured that she could and were encouraged to enroll. Unfortunately, our experience was very different. We repeatedly tried to contact our daughter's teacher, Françoise Coulon Lantz, to ask how we could support a beginner French learner at home. Communication did not occur until I showed up in-person requesting a meeting. During that meeting, she described our daughter as not knowing her purpose at school and acting "goofy." She then said many students had French-speaking parents, grandparents, or connections to France and asked, "What do you have?" As multilingual immigrants, this was surprising. I speak four languages and my husband speaks seven. We have never been asked to justify learning a language based on ancestry or cultural ties. We believe language education should be open to all children. Our daughter became afraid to ask questions, felt singled out at snack time, and excluded from classroom activities shared with parents in group chat. She was also expected to request restroom permission in French despite being a beginner, which often left her afraid to speak up! We also had concerning interactions with Pierre Burthey, who said families typically attend ILA due to French cultural ties or the ability to afford private school, then asked which applied to us. He also suggested our daughter might be better suited for public school. The impact on our daughter was significant. By the end of the fall term, she was anxious about attending school and often resisted going. We withdrew her. After winter break, the school created an individualized plan with other teacher replacing Françoise, and she thrived--regaining confidence and enjoying learning again. After three month, we were told by Pierre of his decision: our daughter is required to return to Françoise's class despite her distress. When we raised concerns, we felt dismissed and withdrew her that day. We are grateful to Valentin Raclot, Scott Murphy, Beatriz Ruiz, Valérie Rogers, Daour Mboup, Marc Bescond, Bayel Sarr, and Colin Labelle for their professionalism, kindness, and support. However, our overall experience at the 3rd-5th grade level was overwhelmingly negative. Families with children entering French immersion without prior experience should carefully consider whether this environment is the right fit. For our family, it was a nightmare!

ILA has helped nurture and development both my children from day care through pre-K. The teachers,…read morefaculty, and leadership provided our family an amazing foundation to build on. We could not have asked for a better partner in these last 7 years!

Here's the info I wish I had when choosing a preschool…read more While I was dazzled at our tour with some lesson plans that incorporate learning about different cultures, the plans were overshadowed by antiquated teaching and classroom management methods--at best--and shocking lack of developmentally approapropriate strategies, at worst. As an educator, I can tell you with certainty that to call this preschool "montessori" is beyond misleading. The teachers are not montessori teachers. There is some opportunity for choice upon arrival, but that's about it. Not a dealbreaker for me, personally, but something to note. My 3, almost 4 year old, spent a lot of time doing worksheets on his own. We moved to a different preschool after a month and the differences were stark. Little Stars offered no intentional support for student social development. The kids didn't even introduce themselves by name in the first weeks, let alone receive guidane on how to initiate play with others. After 3 weeks at Little Stars, our son knew the name of only ONE student--and it's because that student got in trouble a lot (more on that in a minute). After his very first day at a new school, he was excited to talk about the FIVE students he played with, by name, and relay the ways the teachers taught the kids about community and friendship. At Little Stars, our son continued to come home without much to say. He knew we were excited about starting school. He didn't want to disappoint us. His teachers always commented that she wished the other kids were more like our kid...but whatever messages he was getting, were not positive ones... After a few weeks, he started to talk about the "bad kids"--despite the fact that we've distinguished bad kids from bad choices since the day he was born. I asked why he thought they were bad and he said it is because the teachers write their name on the board and then put lots of frowny faces next to them. (Is this 1975?!?!) I called Little Stars to ask for more context so I could navigate the nightly conversations. I certainly didn't feel better when they assured me they were only publicly shaming 3 of the preschoolers in the class. Apparently, this was a communication plan with families to manage behaviors...Any professional who works with this age group should understand that these methods are proven to be ineffective and even do more harm than good. His teacher was generally sour most days and there is a handful of other disappointments that will only make this longer. In summary, Little Stars is absolutely NOT a place we could keep our child since the goal was a warm environment to develop curiosity, community and love of learning. We've been delighted by two other preschools for my son and daughter where every day is full of learning, but also joy, community, curiosity, physicaly play, nurturing educators, social-emotional development, and nature. You've got to wonder how a place with a decade in business has so few reviews. Wish I had given more weight to that.

What a great place with awesome teachers. My kid started school here about 2 months ago and here's…read morethe things she (just) started doing here just from their encouragement and teaching: add and subtract, write 3 and 4 and sometimes 5 letter words, start reading, Bollywood dance, do regular yoga, and play soccer. (Might I brag here: she's only 4 years old!) Enrichment galore, with very encouraging teachers.