My wife and I are helicopter parents since our daughter is our first born. When selecting a school…read morefor her we toured 11 different schools in Allen, Plano and McKinney. Although Wonderland was the furthest from our house in Allen (20 min each way) and we passed direclty past 4 other schools on our way there every morning we picked Wonderland. For the last two years they have exceeded our expectations every day. Our daughter started when she was just under two. Immediately her vocabulary grew exponentially. She also showed increased focus and started thinking of others, using words like please and thank you routinely. Her social skills improved and her personality blossomed. She was fully potty trained before her 3rd birthday. As she continued to attend she started doing things like getting her own breakfast of berries and cheerios (at 3 years old). EVERY member of the staff truly cares and does their job because they love kids and believe in the Montessori method. The facilities at the school are second to none. Last month we had to move to Austin for my job. Since the move we have toured 7 schools, all more expensive, and none with the staff or facilities Wonderland has. Wonderland is something truly special for kids in McKinney.

I must admit that I made my decision to enroll my child at this school asked off some of the…read morereviews mentioned, etc. the truth of the matter is "Don't believe the hype!" Wonderland Montessori School in McKinney has tremendous factors that I as well as any parent would find intolerable I feel the teachers' appearances should be professional and most importantly appropriate for a school environment. The type of money I've paid for my child's education should respectfully be looked upon as me being a parent with standards. However the kids at Wonderland get to view their teachers with body piercings, see thru provocative shirts and tops, and multiple tattoos over their bodies. The Montessori should be called daycare because of the fact the children are not receiving a quality Montessori curriculum let alone structure. Children are behaving wildly, having complete control over their classroom, hitting teachers as well as other kids with multiple objects, clearly substantiating dismissal from such a "quality" school. There seems to be no planning of events that involve the parents and their kids. Communication is not consistent, let alone any communication of any kind whatsoever. I have found on several occasions staff members not present in specific key areas where they clearly should be. Who holds a conference with parents in the "hallway," who throws events together spur of the moment? Clearly there is no leadership at this school. Clearly there is no set guidelines for the classroom structure and curriculum, and clearly the communication I have rec'd in talking to multiple parents is that we are no longer going to "Wonder" What in God's name is happening at that damn school...Wonderland...and it's no "Wonder" why I like many other parents are headed outta there and enrolling in a proper environment such as Starwood Montessori in Frisco, where my money is being used for a good cause- my kid! Teachers are in uniforms, there is structure in the classroom, the setting is truly a "school-atmosphere." If you are a parent wanting to feel good about your child's education in a Montessori environment you need to steer clear of that circus act called Wonderland!

The staff and administration at Guidepost McKinney have been absolutely amazing to work along side…read morewith! Love the transparency and updates we receive consistently. It very much feels community with all the events that happen. Would recommend to all first time parents like us!

I love the life skills that are taught. My grandchildren…read morelove their teachers and staff. Wonderful group of families

We are the grandparents of one of the students at Daffodils and have found the administrative…read morepersonnel and teachers to be warm and compassionate people. Our experience has been extremely pleasing. In addition to our grandson having been taught effective socialization skillsets and being prepared educationally to proceed to kindergarten, it is gratifying to think that these people truly do care for the little lives entrusted to them and that they go the extra mile. A case in point...recently our grandson unfortunately was not able to attend the "graduation" ceremony the school was having. With no prompting from our grandson's father, when he went to school the following Monday, the school personnel took the time to dress him up in his cap and gown, take pictures in front of the graduation backdrops, and then sent those pictures to our son for future reference and memories. Our sincere appreciation goes out to those involved in doing so. From our experience, and there have been others, we would highly recommend Daffodils Preschool.

We started here in January and my son couldn't be happier! We transferred from another preschool in…read morethe area where he wasn't happy. He cried every morning before dropping him off. As soon as we took a tour of daffodils he was so excited! He has been so happy to come to school every Day. The teachers and director are so personal and sweet. They know all the kid's by name. They also do fun activities. You can tell they really care for the Kids!

There is truly something special about The Montessori School at StarCreek! Every teacher is kind,…read morewelcoming, caring, and treats every student with love and respect. You can really tell that they want the best for their students, and I feel so comfortable!

"I cannot speak highly enough of p4 teachers. Their dedication to fostering a nurturing and…read moreengaging environment is evident in everything they do. The Montessori approach truly comes to life in their classroom, as they encourage independence, creativity, and a love for learning in each child. Their patience, warmth, and ability to connect with students on an individual level make them exceptional. I've seen incredible growth and confidence in my child since joining their class. P4 teachers truly embodies the principles of Montessori education and makes a lasting positive impact on their students. Thank you for all you do as our kids today our the future of tomorrow.

We have been incredibly happy with N4 Montessori. Ms. Rathi is exceptional and my son has learned…read moreso much in the short time he has been there.

Mrs. Rathi is the whole package. A teacher that always smiles and has the warmest and kindest care…read moretowards the kids in her care. She is gifted at connecting with kids and knowing how to help motivate them so they can progress in their studies at their speed. Her environment is carefully nurtured and prepared daily to create a peaceful and inclusive environment. My son had been home throughout the pandemic and we couldn't have asked for a better way to ease him back into school. Mrs. Rathi is communicative and thorough in sending pictures and giving summaries of her student's progress and experience in the classroom. We cannot recommend her highly enough. If you're looking for a nurturing environment with a true Montessori approach and a wonderful academic curriculum, you have struck gold if you choose to go with Mrs Rathi!

We have enrolled our girls at Little Gems for almost a year now and the only regret I have is not…read moreenrolling them sooner! This school is so wonderful in so many ways, but for me personally, it's the staff that make it top notch. The staff are all so incredibly kind and caring--my girls LOVE being there and my oldest daughter gets so excited for school. We are forever thankful to the amazing women who lead our future generation and take great care of them. I seriously have never had a day where I worried about them while being in their care. Highly recommend!

The. Most. Amazing. Experience!!! There's not enough words to express how grateful we are for…read moreLittle Gems! Our Mommy hearts were filled & comforted, knowing we could drop off our baby & know she is cared for & loved the way she is at home too. They genuinely love & adore our little & that means the WORLD to us. I did a TON of research, & chose Little Gems, & I'm SO GLAD I did! From the director, Mrs. Rosie to Mrs. Jade an infant teacher & even Ms. B the one who greets us every morning at the door! Their love for what they do, shines through!! Thank You Little Gems! I am forever grateful!

This was our first experience with a Montessori school and has been the best experience enrolling…read moreour son into pre-k. We looked at many places as I'm sure most parents do. As soon as we walked in we met Mrs. Renuka and she was very nice. Mrs. Renuka gave us a tour and answered all our questions (and more). The school is very clean, they have a set schedule for the children, and do different activities every day. There are also extra curricular activities you can sign up for. The front door is coded which we love. Mrs. Shante is the pre-k teacher and we absolutely love her! Our son took to her immediately and looks forward to going into her classroom. We have met several other teachers there and they are all very nice. Our son has learned and developed so much being there. The school keeps in touch with the parents through an app and will send pictures of their class when they do special activities or celebrations. When pre-k ended they did a graduation for the kids. All the events they have done, they make it so special for the kids and parents. We also did the summer program and our son loves this too. His favorite was the petting zoo day - the school set up a petting zoo at the school for the kids to enjoy. When our daughter turns 18 months we plan to enroll her in their toddler program and have her stay with the school as long as she can.

My daughter started going to Watters Montessori when she was 18 months old. We visited several…read moreMontessori schools in the area but when we visited Watters and met Ms Renuka we made our mind. She got so much love and warmth and personal attention. We saw her growing from a shy girl to a confident girl. Teachers put in so much effort in kids that it's just wonderful seeing them learning good manners, and academically also kids are much ahead than there peers. My daughter has loved going to this school and misses it so much now as she will be going to kindergarten. She has impressively started to read full sentences and simple books at 4 years of age and loves doing simple addition. She has an appreciation for nature, art, play, and mindfulness. We enrolled our 2 year old son in the toddler class earlier this year. And we were amazed when it took him only 2 days to get adjusted to the school and he really loves going to school.

Oh how I wish I could give this place NEGATIVE stars!…read more My daughter started attending this place when she was less than a year old (August 2022). I had a friend whose daughter was in the Kindergarten class and had nice things to say about it. My husband and I toured it and I didn't get warm fuzzies right away from the director, Connie, but we moved forward with the enrollment process because we needed child care asap. Right away we did tell the director that our daughter has multiple severe food allergies and we filled out all the appropriate paperwork and provided her benadryl and epi-pen right away. FIRST INCIDENT: Not even two months after enrollment, we picked up my daughter on a Friday and after an hour being home she started breaking out in hives everywhere. She didn't have anything to eat at home. My husband had to give her the epi-pen. Right away, I sent an email to the director and let her know what happened. Connie let us know that her normal teachers weren't in the class that day, it could have been possible that someone gave her something she wasn't supposed to have. Of course by Monday the people we talked to couldn't remember if she ate something. The learning moment from that was that a teacher would sit by her at every meal/snack. My daughter was in the older infant class and we liked her teachers in there, never had problems. It wasn't until the summer of this year problems started happening. She moved into the younger toddler class, her teachers in there were also nice and loving to the students. This summer the owner decided to sell their Castle Montessori to Cadence Education. The director, Connie, left and the admin left not long after her. The new director, Ms. Nilima, was not approachable and very cold in those first weeks, maybe up to a month. She never made eye contact when my daughter and I entered the building. How could you not acknowledge who enters the building, especially at a child care facility?! During the summer we enrolled my Kindergartener here for their summer program. WORST program ever! We paid weekly tuition that was supposed to include weekly field trips, which some were cancelled due to the weather but nothing was every rescheduled. It was a waste of money. The final straw was when my daughter had ANOTHER allergic reaction!!! They claimed that she woke up in hives, ok, the director called us multiple times (I work in an area where I can't have my phone with me), she didn't leave my husband and I voicemails. My husband called back and the person on the phone just asked if they can give my daughter benadryl and of course he said yes. He decided to go to the school and they did NOTHING. She was covered in hives, she should have been given her epi-pen based on the emergency plan we provided. Ms. Nilima wasn't around, and my daughter was in her classroom, with her teachers putting her eczema lotion on her. She should have at least been at the front office being monitored for anaphylaxis. Multiple emails were exchanged after this incident. The director's responses were just appalling, with no empathy, and thinking she knows better than what a doctor says to do in an emergency. We pulled her out immediately, there was NO WAY we could trust this place every again. We had a meeting with the director a few days after the incident, she finally apologized and took full responsibility. She mentioned her staff will go through more training, but the damage was done. We demanded our full deposit back and never looked back. What really got me fired up was when I asked the director if they were going to self report themself to the state regarding this incident. Her response was no because an ambulance or ER visit didn't occur....WTF?!?!? Herself and the staff was clearly not capable of handling the situation.....or reading an emergency plan and FOLLOWING it. Honestly, I hope every parent reads this and stays far, far, away! This incident happened end of August this year and still makes my blood boil.

Castle Montessori is a wonderful school. My daughters are thriving. Ms. Sowmya is so caring and…read morewonderful with my daughter. I tried two different "Montessori" schools before Castle. A lot of schools claim to be Montessori but really do not follow through with the model. Castle is truly a Montessori school. The teachers are wonderful with communication. My daughters are very busy and learning in the classroom. They do various activities with the kids. They also do events through the year like cook outs or grandparents day lunch. It's very safe environment. We are so happy at Castle Montessori!