Disclaimer: this is my review about what I saw while my children attended this school…read more I put off writing this for a while. I think I was mostly in denial about all the trauma that was suffered there. I will start with the worst but most important incident. Around October 2024 I was made aware by a staff member that the class above my child's class was punishing kids for having accidents. The kids were between 2-3 years old and potty training. The two teachers in that class were locking the kids in the bathroom with the lights out and using school issued tablets to play scary videos such as scary clowns and monsters. I saw the videos on the tablets myself and the school admitted to it. While the owners let the two teachers go when they found out the problem is that many other teachers knew it was happening and never reported it. It was discovered because one of the good teachers walked in with the director, Max. They heard kids screaming in the bathroom and Max turned around and walked out while the other teacher went back in to investigate. She then told Max what she saw. Once things died down from this incident they ended up firing the teacher who reported it. Other things that happed prior to this are from my own experience. To begin our older child was stabbed in the face by a student with a colored pencil and no suspension or action was taken. That same student went on to harm many others in the class and was not asked to leave. Prior to this, that same child had also hit another classmate in the face with the magnet tile and caused permanent ear damage to her. This was never addressed, and the child continued to injure other kids throughout the year. Following that incident a different child punched my child in the face. I was assured by the owners that the student would be on a 3 day suspension, however that did not last and the student was only required to stay home for two days. With our youngest our issues started when she was in the toddler class and we began to notice that she was having a severe reaction to eating pineapple and citrus foods. I asked the school many times to no longer feed her pineapple and citrus. I wrote it in an email along with providing the allergy form. However, those needs were not met and they continued to feed her pineapple which led to an ER visit where I had to pay over $600 and do many test to be told that her stomach was blocked due to the pineapple not being digested. Following this incident a few weeks later, she was given pineapple again, and I had to come into the school with a bag full of her puke to prove that she could not eat pineapple. Her allergy was not taken seriously until that point. The last issue we had there was the lack of care that had been given to diaper changes. Our youngest kept coming home with a diaper rash. I asked the teachers to make sure she was changed at the end of the day. They then would wait until 6 PM to check and change her. At that point I would arrive and see them changing her but not applying the diaper cream I provided or using the wipes I provided. I had to teach the teacher in the class how to properly change a diaper and apply cream. I spoke with Max, the director, about this incident and was reassured that it would not happen again. Then another day when she was picked up by one our friends, the teachers smelled her bottom and said "I think she's OK" but did not really check. She did have a soiled diaper. The day we decided to leave I went to pick her up and they were changing her diaper as I walked in. My child was screaming at the top of her lungs and had tears rolling down her cheeks. She was crying so hard that she bit her lip. The fecal matter in her diaper was so old and stuck on that could not be wiped off with wet wipes. I had to step in and change the diaper myself and then bring her home and immediately bathe her because it was still stuck on. This neglect is dangerous for the children, and the teachers cannot be trusted to provide basic care. Not only this, but as while she was screaming, one of the teachers who was sitting in the classroom made a comment saying "I cannot handle the way she cries it is so difficult to listen to" and then walked out of the room. How can we trust these teachers to care for our children when they make comments like this? There are very few teachers at the school who actually care for the kids and the ones who do are sadly overlooked, while the teachers who do not care for the kids get placed into rooms that they do not belong in.

HEY HEY HEY HEY RUN FOR YOUR LIFE…read more All of the amazing teachers have flocked to other schools... and for a good reason. There is only one remaining teacher, from the dream team that once was... and I have had nieces at this location from 2016-2018. My children have been there year round since 2019. It used to be an amazing school. Now it's a complete waste of money. I enrolled my first daughter in 2019, my second child in 2021 and we transitioned her out to public school pre-k in 2023-2024 school year. My youngest daughter was there from when she was 11 weeks old in 2021- until last week. Despite being a year round- paying family for this amount of time, one day "the owners" Hank and Anne Emory - just like that- kicked my daughter out and told us she isn't welcome back. In my experience, if you dare to say a word regarding the curriculum ... the owners 1. wait for you to get behind 2. they wait for you to pay them back 3. then they kick your child out with zero warning *I am not the only family That this has happened to... so this is your warning from someone who was incredibly invested in this particular school. Be careful, y'all! They will literally stop you at the door one day and tell your child she is no longer welcome. I've been there as an aunt picking up her nieces 2016-18 and then I enrolled my daughter after she was born in 2019. Now we are in the year 2025. I can say without a doubt that this place is a sinking ship and it should not even consider itself worthy of the Primrose name. A few weeks ago- I gently voiced my opinion - I noted to Max that the difference between my two daughter's exposure to "Primrose-level" curriculum is alarming. Plus they are increasing prices constantly...? My 3 almost 4 year old does not know the book "Brown Bear" which Is totally bizarre ...as her sister knew it by heart, the younger child cannot write any letters - can't even write the letter U with dots... Younger child does not know the pledge, eldest knew it by heart. She doesn't come home and tell me about books being read to them. Let me just go ahead and state that I understand all children have different abilities, but my youngest is not even being exposed to the same curriculum. Max responded to my concerns - he told me that they had transitioned my child to "pre-pre-k-3", a class that did not exist ever(!) and she had grown out of someone checking her after she used the restroom. The owners made this without telling me. I've had close family in the school for the last 9 years, this is a big red flag. I did not even worry about the transition in the moment- but I explained my curriculum concerns, with Max. The next thing I know, they kicked my child out like she was a piece of trash. Full disclosure- I want to own that in December, we got a 5 weeks behind on payment, they did not say a word to me. On the second week of January- I realized my card needed to be updated and I immediately paid off the balance, in full- at once- 5 or 6 weeks, paid, done. Zero balance. The next day, they stopped my child at the door and said she is No longer welcome. Literally, as soon as we paid the balance they kicked her out. Within 24 hours. My child began attending The Primrose School of the Westchase District in 2021- when she was 11 weeks old, she will be 4 in April. My child had important relationships with her classmates since they were infants. Yall- after spending around 100K at this school, they kicked my child out like she was nothing. I watched them build each playground, one by one before my children were even conceived. I've been there, cheering on the school, dropping off books and cans and supporting teachers with gifts when I could. I was invested. These dip-doodles have negatively impacted my entire family and put us in a serious bind this week as we scrambled to find childcare. i believe this school has also knowingly put my child at an educational disadvantage by not giving her any of the Primrose curriculum. My advice- is consider anywhere else. They have zero loyalty to these kids. max says "the owners" but we all know it's his Mommy and Daddy who own it. Yikes. *When I found out that they kicked us out, I did not have that sinking feeling that many parents get when something horrible happens that affects your child- I felt relieved to be finally rid of Primrose Westchase. Any parent who has left a review prior- just note that they also fired Ms. Graves and threw her out. They did her dirty, yall! Ask any former teacher you know... they will tell you... what they did to Ms. Graves was horrible. So these days snacks come from packages, rarely do they come out of the kitchen. I doubt anything is made with love. PS: the scam they love is... all new families get asked for a five star review on google for being selected "family of the month". I know this because they did it to my family.

A Heartfelt Thank You to Ms. Elena Morales and Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy !…read more Our son has been at the school since he was just 18 months old, and this place has truly become a second home for our family. As he now prepares to start elementary here, we reflect with deep gratitude on the impact Ms. Elena has had on his journey. Ms. Elena's dedication, warmth, and the thoughtful application of Montessori principles have been transformational. Thanks to her care and guidance, our son is not only well-prepared to start Elementary but he has also grown into a more confident, independent, and kind-hearted little boy. She has nurtured his curiosity, encouraged his growth, and helped shape the values he will carry with him into this next chapter. Thank you Smaller Scholars for everything you've done for our son and to Ms Elena for all the children lucky enough to be in your classroom. -- The Iannone Family

Great school and great community! We love the school and our daughter has flourished here. Any…read morequestions or concerns are always addressed immediately. I love that all the teachers know all the students name in the school regardless if they are in that class or not. Couldn't be happier with our decision to send our toddler here!

My son attended Katy Montessori for about a year. If we didn't live far away, I would have…read morecontinued sending him there. The management and staff is wonderful. My son learned so much ranging in many subjects, including science, language, geography, and math. His teacher, Ms. Shada was professional and very loving. Even now, my son still misses her and talks about her. I wouldn't hesitate to send my child here. They have great material and a calm and uplifitng environment.

My daughter attended Katy montessori and we loved this montessori. She was with this montessori…read moreuntil it was time for her to start kindergarten. Classrooms are clean with lots of windows and light. Play area is well maintained and clean. All of the teachers I interacted with were very nice and helpful in giving answers or concerns I had. Teachers were very warm and caring towards my little girl and she loved all the teachers she had. Transition was done so smoothly to another class. I don't know what other commenter's problem with the montessori but I loved this montessori. Nazish (director) is very nice and she makes sure you are well informed and works well with all the concerns and communicates well with any and all issues with a smile. I am so satisfied and if you are thinking about this montessori please don't think twice! This is the best montessori with great and caring staff! All in all, we were very happy with this montessori and I would highly recommend this place!

We are so grateful for the care, patience, and dedication that Ms. Jackie shows every day in the…read moreclassroom. From the moment our child started preschool, we noticed such a positive difference in their confidence, communication, and excitement about learning. Ms. Jackie creates a warm, safe, and engaging environment where every child feels valued and encouraged. Her creativity, kindness, and ability to connect with children truly stand out. She keeps parents informed, celebrates each child's progress, and goes above and beyond to make learning fun. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact during these important early years. We highly recommend Ms. Jackie to any family looking for an exceptional preschool teacher!

Kingdom kids has been such a wonderful choice for my two kids. My daughter is currently attending…read morethis wonderful institution and her teacher Ms Jackie has really changed my daughter's love for school I have seen such an improvement in her social and communication skills. Her discipline has improved and I have nothing but wonderful things to say about the school and the staff. Thanks Ms Jackie for your dedication and excellence in children education.

We love this place! We have used ACEC for 3 years now and are so happy to have found this gem!…read moreRachel and Kelly do a fabulous job running this program. Both of my children enjoy learning and playing here. They are constantly learning new things and bringing home cute crafts. The teachers and staff all go above and beyond. It is obvious that they all work here because they love children and many of them sent their own children here.

Ashford Child Enrichment Center, lovingly known as ACEC, provides fantastic Mother's Day out…read moreprograms as well as a pre-k program that leaves your kid more than ready for kindergarten. Both of my children attend ACEC. Not only do we love that the school feels like one big family, but the teachers and staff are patient and kind, the children/teacher ratio is great, and the tuition is really reasonable! If you are looking for a flexible program that will love your kiddos like you do, look no further!

Today was Starr testing and I had the most racist experience this afternoon. I went to pick up my…read moreboys from taking the exam..... when I got their I was point to another table that say exist. The lady asked for my id when I try to had to her ....she look at my id with disgust......she didnt want to hold it or take it......she had me hold it up to verify who I was.......then she gave me a weird smirk....then point at boys an was like " oh u can go now......like what .....how racist is that.....mine this school is pretty diverse.......I say took other folks id who didn't look like us....with no issues....wow

This school is mediocre, at best. The teachers seem fantastic, too much so. They enable lazy kids…read moreto remain lazy. An anonymous child in my family attends this school....it was the only school left for him since he failed out of a fancy private school and a magnet school and his mom refuses to put him in the school he's zoned to in HISD. He regularly submits blank documents and is given the option to redo assignments...all the way til the end of the semester! This is a child with no learning disabilities, that is gifted. He could read at a high school level in lower elementary and passes state testing easily. He just hates to write and he hates to do something outside of computer games. The teachers seem dedicated and caring,..but to the point of stunting maturity and growth in a child fully capable of easily passing school- if he chose to!

Best way to review is : When your kid wants to be at Elena's Day Care every day, including Saturday…read moreand Sunday. If he is Happy, I am happy! Great personnel and services.

Do it. Don't hesitate, don't look any further. Elena's is THE BEST day care you will find. My…read moredaughter and I moved to Houston in 2015 and I searched and searched the city. Not only was this daycare convenient, but she was adored from the minute she arrived to the minute she left --- every. single. day. They take such great care and consideration for the children they attend to, and not only did my daughter walk away with core values, but she has a full knowledge of the Spanish language. I'm struggling to keep up with her but always impressed. I would recommend Elena's Daycare to anyone looking. Your child/children will gain so very much by going here!

We couldn't be happier with our experience at La Maternelle. Both of our children attended from the…read moretime they were 3 months old until we moved out of state--our oldest at 3 years old and our youngest at 11 months. If not for the move, we would have never considered leaving; La Maternelle truly set the standard for what exceptional childcare should be. From day one, the staff was warm, welcoming, and incredibly attentive. They made our children feel comfortable and excited to arrive each morning, and they gave us complete peace of mind knowing our kids were safe, loved, and well cared for. The facility is clean, organized, and thoughtfully designed with age-appropriate activities that support both learning and social development. The teachers foster a joyful, creative atmosphere where play and education go hand in hand. We saw remarkable growth in both children--especially in confidence, independence, and language. By the time we left, our oldest was speaking impressive French for his age! Most importantly, the staff genuinely cares for each child as if they were their own. We wholeheartedly recommend La Maternelle to any family looking for a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment.

We have been incredibly happy with the French immersion daycare/preschool. The staff is warm,…read moreattentive, and truly dedicated to helping the children thrive in a bilingual environment. Our child has picked up French quickly and is now speaking it with confidence. The blend of play-based learning and language immersion makes it a wonderful place for young kids to grow academically and socially. Highly recommend for any family looking to introduce a second language early on!