1. Hope Day School

1. Hope Day School

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Dallas, TX

Hope Day School

3.8 (9 reviews)
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Park Cities Montessori

Park Cities Montessori

3.7
(3 reviews)

I have the unique perspective of being a parent of two children in different learning classroom…read moreenvironments. My children also have experienced transitioning from one environment to the next due to age and readiness of skills. Here's a few examples of what I love about my children attending Park Cities Montessori in their crucial early years of life. The skill set of building concentration on one activity and putting it away before moving on to the next is huge. It teaches a sense of order, helps build patience and perseverance within a task, as well as learning how to take turns and wait until the work becomes available. No matter what activity the children engage in, there is a focus on the process and the beauty of slowing down. There is also ample opportunities for the children to experience nature. There is the crucial benefit to circle time and singing with one another and building camaraderie with one another as a class family. Zero screen time is a huge piece of what makes PCM great because it encourages children to use their imagination and engage in exploration when boredom arises. The practical life skills that my children have developed is incredible. When out in public, the amount of strangers that compliment the table manners our children have at such a young age is a testament to the time they spend at PCM. We put the work in at home, but it is with the guidance and advice from PCM that has led us down such a successful path. Plus it's super cute to see our 20 month old walking everywhere he goes with his hands behind his back. Finally, one irreplaceable quality that PCM staff demonstrates is the love they have for each of their children. My son was enrolled in Nido from 9 months old- 18months old. His bond was so strong with his Nido teachers that after he transitioned to the toddler environment, he would constantly want to show them the new things he was learning and show off his new glasses. The staff always made time for him and made him feel seen, even at a young age. My daughter started in the toddler environment when she was 2.5 years old and transitioned to the Children's House environment a month before she turned 3. Changing environments was worrisome because she was going to be part of a larger class with new teachers and it's always hard to start anew. However, she was always filled with joy and looked forward to going to school. She would get sad when the week was coming to an end and I know that's because of the love she had from her teachers and the love of learning they instilled in her. I cannot thank these ladies enough for everything they have done for my children. I also have a unique perspective being a toddler teacher at PCM and have grown very attached to my class of children. We learn all kinds of skill sets together from putting on our shoes independently, to what it means to listen and create friendships with each other, to learning endless vocabulary, as well as learning how to navigate through big feelings with one another. The children have become a part of me and will forever hold a special place in my heart. Tears fill my eyes as I write this review because I'm so grateful for Park Cities Montessori. Do yourself a favor and get on the waiting list- fast. You do not want to miss the opportunity for your children and family to join an incredible community.

I was surprised to see children from this school using a playground that looked like this…read more From what I observed, the outdoor area appeared poorly maintained and far below what I would expect from a private Montessori school. There is very little play equipment, large areas of bare dirt, worn-out artificial turf, dirty picnic tables, and the overall space looks neglected rather than welcoming for young children. I am not a parent at this school, but as someone who happened to see the children here, I was honestly shocked. Families paying private-school tuition would reasonably expect a clean, well-maintained, and engaging outdoor environment. I hope the school considers improving the playground or finding a better location for outdoor activities.

Willow Montessori Academy

Willow Montessori Academy

3.5
(16 reviews)

I want to be very clear that this review is not directed toward my son's teachers. London's…read moreteachers (Ms Emily & Maria) were wonderful. They were loving, patient, communicative, and played such a positive role in his development. We are genuinely grateful for them and will miss them. My issue is with the director, Barkha, and the way leadership handled concerns involving my child. My child was attending Willow for 5 months. Barkha refused to meaningfully meet with us to discuss her reasoning for holding my child back in Nido as an 18 month old, despite this being an important decision directly affecting his development and classroom placement. As parents, we simply wanted a professional conversation, clear reasoning, and an opportunity to understand the decision being made about our son. Instead, the communication we received was dismissive, unprofessional, and condescending, all conducted through WhatsApp, which is the only platform the school uses to communicate. Rather than approaching the situation collaboratively or with care, Barkha's tone and handling of the matter made us feel unheard and disrespected as parents. Furthermore, she was adamant about receiving Nido tuition and once we put a stop on tuition in order to get a conversation held, she terminated our child (this is not the standard policy). What is most disappointing is that the teachers created such a warm and supportive environment for London, but the administration's conduct did not match the quality of care being provided in the classroom. I would strongly encourage any parent considering this school to pay close attention not only to the teachers, but also to how leadership communicates when concerns arise. In our experience, the lack of professionalism, transparency, and willingness to engage in a meaningful conversation was unacceptable.

I would not recommend this program. Barkha appears to prioritize tuition revenue over what was best…read morefor the children. children were being held back unnecessarily, while parents were given little opportunity to discuss those decisions directly. Communication was also extremely unprofessional. Attempts to meet and discuss concerns were often unsuccessful, and most communication took place through WhatsApp, which I did not feel was an appropriate or professional way to handle important matters regarding children's education and development. Additionally, I found Barkha's interactions with parents to be condescending, petty, and sarcastic at times. Parents deserve to be treated with respect and to have their concerns heard. Overall, the lack of professionalism, transparency, and genuine partnership with families is highly disappointing.

Carlisle School

Carlisle School

5.0
(15 reviews)

The Carlisle School was truly the foundation of everything I've achieved. It was there that I…read morelearned my letters, how to play chess, and--most importantly--how to think critically and believe in myself. One incredible teacher in particular didn't just teach me academics; she helped shape the person I am today. Carlisle gave me the confidence and curiosity to keep growing. After Carlisle, I continued my education at Christ the King, where I went on to receive three awards, then Ursuline, and now I'm proud to be at Fordham University. At every step, I've carried the lessons and values I learned at Carlisle with me. If you want your child to succeed--not just in school, but in life--The Carlisle School is where that journey should begin. It's more than a school. It's a place that builds futures. Thank you so much Mr. & Mrs. Carlisle for everything!

The Montessori-style private school is the of the best kept in the DFW, particular the Park Cities…read more Truly. My daughter began attending the Carlisle School at 3 1/2 years old. With Mrs. Carlisle's intrinsically sound education with detailed, intuitive guidance, my daughter entered Armstrong Elementary School prepared for all schooling experiences beyond preschool, kindergarten years! We have enjoyed returning for summer instruction between the regular school year as well. The individualized manner of instruction including traditional/classic education with outdoor play, and balanced routine is something I simply cannot fully express other than stating the growth and maturity that I witnessed in my daughter was profoundly positive. Just a beautiful gift. God bless the Carlisle School! May it continue to cherish, shelter, and foster our young brilliant children for another 45+ years!!

First Step Learning Centre

First Step Learning Centre

4.0
(8 reviews)

I would HIGHLY recommend NOT taking your children to this childcare center. The staff is very…read moreunprofessional and the caregivers do not take proper care or pay close enough attention to the children. My son came home with a deep cut on his finger and busted lip and no one could explain what happened. They offered to change his class which I did but never felt comfortable because the new classroom was not Visible from the outside as the first one was. I've witnessed caregivers being very rough with the children , including my own , when she was changing his diaper and didn't realize I was standing outside the window , she throw up down very aggressively and changed his diaper rough. I convinced myself I was being paranoid because he's my "baby" but i wasn't. As mothers we have intuition and we have to trust it. Mother to mother, find another daycare, there's tons of other options within miles. I will also try to upload the photo of my sons injuries and the email I sent addressing this matter.

This place is huge! I was surprised when I found out that they care for almost 300 little ones…read moredaily, the whole place is so clean and organized. Since the Centre is in the SW Medical complex, they cater to the babies of those employees but non-employees can bring their little ones here too. My two year old has only gone for a day but she absolutely loves it! I'll update later... Update: It's now 5 months since my initial post and I'm just so grateful for this place. I love that parents have to go through 3 passcode protected places to get into the facility: once to get into the parking garage if you go that route, once on the external door of the daycare, and once more after you've checked your little ones in with your fingerprint. Other daycares make you wait upfront and they go get your kid....not a fan. I like the built in accountability that places on staff. If a parent can walk in at any moment, staff really have to be fully aware of every action taken and word spoken. I have an infant and a preschooler who both love it. There are set schedules for each class and my infant has gotten super strong from all the tummy time she gets. She loves being around the other babies and they grin and giggle when they get to bounce up and down on their bouncers together. The staff are wonderful and I haven't seen any turnover. Parents of infants, take note, there's pretty much always a waiting list. I've talked to several moms who put their little ones on the waiting list while they were still pregnant...but you might get lucky.

The Community School of the Park Cities

The Community School of the Park Cities

4.3
(6 reviews)

I used to work for The Community School of the Park Cities, and I witnessed three Lead Teachers…read moremistreating the babies & toddlers every day. They leaned all their weight against the babies when washing their faces in the sink (which can injure their organs), lifted them by one arm (which can dislocate their shoulder), grabbed them aggressively, shoved food in their mouths aggressively, made them stay in their cribs for several hours, yelled at them for wanting to get up or for crying, swaddled them when that's against the law in daycare, and spent a lot of time texting & talking on their phones instead of watching the babies. The Lead Teacher in the Toddler Room was very impatient & squeezed their shoulders when they didn't obey, instead of using redirection. I explained these things to the director, but she said, "It's going to be a lot of work to replace those teachers." I later asked her what she was going to do about the incidents & she said her lawyer told her not to talk to me about it, so I reported the incidents to Child Care Licensing. They visited the school, but weren't able to do anything because I didn't have pictures or videos. I asked the director to install cameras, but she said no. Something must be done to bring awareness to the parents. Those lead teachers are still there & the director doesn't want to make the effort to replace them.

Phenomenal teachers who truly are like family. We get constant updates in the day along with photos…read moreand our son has picked up so many things ahead of his development. We love it here!

St Christopher's Montessori School

St Christopher's Montessori School

5.0
(5 reviews)

Love this school! It really is as good as it gets, even though the facilities are not very…read moreimpressive, the teachers and staff are great. My son has learned so much and has grown so much at the school. When he started, he was very sad and hated to leave us, but after about a week he was happy to go to school, hugged the teachers, and didn't want to leave. The administration is also awesome! Unfortunately, we moved back to Virginia. We wish we could have brought the school with us. It is definitely our favorite thing about Dallas.

My wife & I and our two sons bounced around Dallas-Fort Worth quite a bit during our sons' earliest…read moreschooling years, leading us to 4 houses - and 6 (six!) schools - in just a few short years' time. Looking back on our experience, there is absolutely no question in my mind that the 2+ years we spent with St. Christopher's were the best for not only our boys (now 5- & 6-years old), but our whole family. From the smart, personable, and observant teachers, to the diverse (international!) feel of the community, to the bright & welcoming atmosphere created by Becky and the front desk staff, St. Christopher's truly raised the bar for our expectations of a school & faculty. Prior to finding St. Christopher's, our boys had attended both Montessori and non-Montessori schools in the White Rock Lake/Lake Highlands areas, and they've attended 3 other schools (1 Montessori, 1 public, and 1 private) in Dallas & Rowlett since. Being a part of so many different schools (not all of which were bad, by the way!) has taught us to appreciate the "small" things (hygiene!, front desk friendliness, student diversity, parental involvement) as well as the "big" things (safety/security, curriculum, communication, caring & nurturing atmosphere). St. Christopher's gave us all of those things and then some. As parents, we always felt welcome, and we rested assured knowing that our children were being exposed to cool neat things (languages, art, etc.) and ideas by people who cared about them & their respective development (our boys are pretty different from one another!). When my wife & I finally settled down in Rowlett (20 miles east of Dallas), our biggest regret was that we'd have to leave St. Christopher's - and even then, we made the daily 2-hour commute until we couldn't take it anymore. If you have the opportunity to send your kids here, I truly can't recommend it highly enough. It's the best, most nurturing and inspiring school we came across. Best wishes to you & your family, and I hope your experience is as good as ours was! :)

Jovie - Park Cities

Jovie - Park Cities

4.4
(7 reviews)

I recently booked Sade to take care of my kiddos. She was one of the most proactive caretakers I've…read moreever seen. She played with my kids, helped them make friendship bracelets, talked with them, and made sure they always had a snack. She was incredibly poised and patient. I would highly recommend her and anyone else at Jovie - Park Cities!

From the moment my wife and I met Miss Chapman, it was clear she was more than just a caretaker;…read moreshe is a profound nurturer and a consummate professional. Her commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of her work, and her innate ability to build trust is truly remarkable. What sets Miss Chapman apart is not only her exceptional skills in childcare but also her genuine care and compassion. She approaches her role with a dedication that is rare and inspiring. Her warm, trustworthy nature made us feel completely at ease when leaving our infant in her care, which, as any parent knows, is not an easy thing to do. Her attention to detail, from understanding our baby's unique needs to ensuring a safe and stimulating environment, reassured us that our child was in capable hands. Miss Chapman consistently went above and beyond, demonstrating an outstanding commitment to our infant's well-being and development. ;;We are immensely grateful for the peace of mind Miss Chapman provided us during a critical time of balancing work responsibilities. Her support has been invaluable, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. Miss Chapman isn't just a caretaker; she's a true gem whose impact on our family will be cherished forever. Also, want to add Jovie of Park Cities (Colleen the franchise owner) are incredible to work with and take the time to understand parents needs and wants.

Hope Day School - childcare - Updated July 2026

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