We very much appreciate MKU. When we were looking for childcare and early education options for our…read moreson, we knew MKU was our choice school upon witnessing first hand the method, the facilities, the teachers, and the diversity of the student body. As American Muslims raised in Alabama, navigating the intersectionality of our various identities was often challenging, and upon becoming parents, we wanted to ensure our son would be cared for in an environment that embraces each individual child and their unique attributes. The staff here is highly professional and caring. The facilities are clean and uncluttered. I'm continually impressed by the activities that our now 14 month old partakes in: various fruit tastings, artwork, Spanish lessons, circle time, etc...So far, despite the expense (comparable to similar facilities in the area) we are so happy with our choice and eagerly look forward to our son's continued growth and development at this school/daycare.

We have loved CMS! Both of our children have attended to date, from toddler to lower elementary. We…read morewere at a former montessori school before CMS and they were loving and kind, but didn't have the experience to gently hold boundaries that were able to give mental/emotional safety in the way the CMS teachers have really intuitively been able to do, which has been consistent across teachers. We are so thankful for this school, and their intentionality with making it a kind, caring, loving place that stimluates learning at the child's pace! We are thankful for a place our kiddos have thrived!

We have three children at CMS and our experience has been nothing short of fantastic! The…read moreadministrators and teachers are very attentive, and provide a safe and loving environment for them to learn and grow. Can't speak highly enough about CMS!

Both of my children attend Bruno Montessori, and we couldn't be happier! It's truly disheartening…read moreto see any negative comments about this wonderful school. The teachers are exceptional and go above and beyond to meet my child's needs. It has a great learning environment. I would caution anyone reading reviews to consider the source. Occasionally, negative remarks come from disgruntled parents who were asked to leave. My kids love their teachers and love Ms. Susan. We are very pleased with Bruno!

I am deeply disappointed with the daycare at this private school and feel compelled to share my…read moreexperience in hopes of sparing other parents from the same heartbreak. My 2.5-year-old son was enrolled at this daycare, thinking it would be a great fit for his needs, especially since it's marketed as a Montessori program that focuses on teaching independence and adapting to different learning styles. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. From the moment we enrolled, it was clear that the staff's true focus was not on nurturing children, especially those who don't fit into the mold of the "perfect" student. My son is active and energetic, as most toddlers are, and like many toddlers, he struggles with napping and occasionally exhibits typical behavior like hitting (which is extremely common at this age). Instead of working with us to address these issues, the daycare chose to expel him with no warning, no meetings, and no consideration for our family's needs. The final straw was when the Head of School, Susan Downs, spoke with us only because my son was moving up to another level--not due to any behavioral concerns. She was rude, cold, and entirely unhelpful. When I was visibly upset and explaining the situation, she actually laughed and scoffed at me, dismissing my concerns that they only accepted "perfect children." To make matters worse, she didn't care at all about the inconvenience they caused us by kicking him out without notice--leaving us scrambling to find a new daycare with no time to prepare. The daycare has a 6:1 ratio, but still couldn't manage to keep up with the toddlers. It seems they simply don't have the experience or understanding of how to handle younger children, especially those who may have different needs. I spoke with other parents, and many were shocked at how my child was treated, especially since some kids don't nap at all, or only nap occasionally, yet weren't faced with the same punishment. This place used to be well-regarded, but after the previous administrator left, it has gone downhill. The lack of proper communication, understanding, and empathy for children who are still developing is appalling. My son even started expressing that he didn't like going there, which is heartbreaking as a parent. I regret not reading reviews sooner, as others have shared similar experiences. If you're considering this daycare for your child, please think twice. This was an incredibly humiliating experience for us, and we were left in a very difficult position without any support. I sincerely hope this review helps at least one parent avoid going through the same ordeal.