Today, as we're packing our son off to college, we started reminiscing about this ridiculous…read moreexperience at the Montessori school here, one that stayed for a while, like sour milk. Lol. After several interviews and serious commitment conversations, our son was admitted to the school's pre-K. He was always a sweet boy and a bit bright, but no Einstein. The teachers here micro-managed my son's lunch, not allowing him to eat what he wanted in the lunchbox I packed until he finished his sandwich or whatever she decided was "first." My son was miserable at lunch. So I packed very small portions so he could eat a bit of everything. The teacher ended up writing me a nasty note and a warning about reporting me for malnutrition. Lol. We're a French family and eat VERY well. My son has alway has a small stomach and can only eat a bit, so needs to eat every few hours. Food is sacred to us, so yeah, that bone of contention was weird. After they sent home homemade toys that he accidentally locked with a key inside (something common to this "keyhole" toy) and making us buy a hex key and telling us HE was responsible for using said hex key to unlock and fix the toy (y'all, he was 4 years old), we were like, yep, they're crazy folks. Seemed like their go-to method was shame heaped on the child disguised as self-affirming autonomy (which it definitely wasn't). It was such a strange experience and totally opposite of what we thought the Montessori pedagogy was supposed to be like. Fortunately, it's been 13 years, so you might have a better, more educationally enlightened staff there. At the time, even though my husband and I both had PhDs, I still felt awful that they were so condescending; now, I'm just...screw that. We're fine. Son is an amazing musician and humanist with a full scholarship. Good luck to all who enter this school's doors! Hope their experience is better than ours!

This is my first review but after reading the food allergy warning below, I felt compelled to…read morecomment. Flamingo island could not be more committed to children suffering from food allergies. My child suffered from a debilitating disease that made him allergic to almost every single food, and Mrs. K and her staff could not have been more accommodating. To say they went "above and beyond" would be an understatement. They provided my child with a "special" table that was just his and made a big deal about his "special" food to make him feel important and not like an outcast. They've been not only accommodating, but instrumental to his his health and well being as the level of care and compassion they've shown my son has been unparalleled. Not only that, but he has improved significantly in his education since the daycare he was in previously. He came home singing ZYX instead of ABC at three! The campus is clean, SO cute and fun, welcoming and warm. They have fantastic events involving friends and family. I feel so lucky that we found FI when we moved to richardson. It really is a gem. I could not say enough good things.

Flamingo School Is a local family run preschool, since 2012…read more Owner is a medical staff and she is there teaching children as well, I feeling safe to put my daughter there. I found this school has been rated best school in Dallas and Richardson for times. My daughter enjoyed learning and playing there, so I'm able to go to my job and don't feel any hassle. Teachers are so amazing with kids, my daughter loved the school. One thing I hear from owner, this school building is Richardson City assigned as tornado shelter. This is so amazing to me, I can't find any other school have this quality building, as I said I feel safe to have my daughter in Flamingo School, for many reasons. I'm very thankful that my friend introduced me Flamingo School for my daughter. We all loved Flamingo School, I'm strong recommend Flamingo School for all parents. Thanks Flamingo School, we love you

Our daughter Ishanvi has been going to Primrose School at Deerfield since November 2022 when she…read morejust turned 4. It was a lengthy process in choosing her first school and we are very pleased to have chosen Primrose. The school and the staff have been playing a significant role in the development and growth of our daughter. Over time since she joined, Isha loved going to school. Apart from the outstanding curriculum, numerous other activities like Christmas celebrations, Easter Egg Hunt, the annual graduation ceremony, etc., have piqued Isha's interest and made her appreciate the time she is spending in school. It is to be noted that the staff put in a lot of time, effort and energy into the execution of the aforementioned events that they end up being really grand, rich and thoroughly memorable experiences for students and parents alike. The school has also ensured that they strictly meet the dietary requirements of each child. The staff also do a commendable job in communicating with us about the child's daily activities, upcoming events, payment reminders and accommodating many other requests we've made. It has been a breeze communicating with Ms. Corrine, especially, and she has always been prompt, quick and always helpful in her response. Our special mention goes to Ms. Alissa. Ever since Ms. Alissa became the class teacher for Pre-K-2, Isha wasn't just happy but was excited to go to school. We, as parents, could clearly see that Ms. Alissa genuinely cared about the kids in the class, made them all feel inclusive, provided individual care to each one of them and actually wanted them to be happy & comfortable. The very manner she greets the kids in the morning not only brightens their days but ours as well. As we drop off our daughter and drive away in the morning, we feel relieved and at peace knowing that Ms. Alissa is there to take care of our daughter. We also want to thank Ms. Margie (who in Isha's words is a very sweet teacher), Ms. Shilpi, Mr. Alan (whose high-fives instantly cheer up Isha in the morning), Ms. Suzanne and Ms. Heather.

We initially loved this Primrose and started our daycare journey here. With the high staff…read moreturnover, the location quickly went downhill. The new staff began going off protocols and doing whatever they wanted to do. I witnessed an employee changing one of the infants on the playmat where the kids play when there was an available changing table, she would undress all of the kids while eating lunch instead of simply using a bib, and admittedly lied about daily documentation (specifically when and how much my child was eating). The outside play equipment was filthy and my kid would have clothes covered in dirt. We ultimately had to leave due to safety concerns.

I cannot speak on any other teachers than the ones we dealt with, along with administrators -- it…read moreis clear that some, if not most of the staff are trying their best to help kids achieve their goals. However, our son was unfortunately placed into the care of people who either lack the experience to care for kids, or just don't enjoy doing it. Because of "behavioral issues" our son was told that "he is missing part of his brain" and referred to a quack pseudoscience professional in Addison, TX with the promise that said "doctor" would be able to help. Instead, we spent thousands of dollars on a scam -- at the recommendation of Gabimarie at Breckinridge. Ultimately, we were given a "trial period" of 3 weeks where out son was (finally!) removed from the care of his teacher and placed in another class. During his time in that class, we received no communication that he was acting out, and during every single observational attempt, I could see him focused on his work. At the end of the trial period, we were brought into the office and the owner, Gabimarie, and his new teachers tried to tell us that he was just too disruptive to the class to be kept at their school. We have decided it is best to not fight it and withdraw both children from their care and move onto a better school option. In the end, we loved the kids and parents at this school, but some of the staff and teachers are far more interested in enforcing petty dress code violations than they are attending to the kids needs. Other reviews on here have touched on things we also witnessed. While there are good things about the school that we really liked, the overall experience was so poor that I cannot in good conscience recommend it to anyone. Your children's mental well-being is far too important than to roll the dice with certain staff. Go elsewhere -- the cheap price tag of this place is less indicative of value than it is "you get what you pay for."

There are schools where you take your children to simply learn ABC's and arithmetic - those schools…read moremay do a decent job. Then there are schools where you take your children to not just learn ABC's and arithmetic, but you're fortunate enough to find teachers that truly love their profession and show the care and concern for each child. We have found that at Breckenridge Montessori. When trying to determine where to leave your child for several hours a day, it is important to find out if those that will be with your son or daughter from 8 - 4 (or longer) not only enjoy their profession but enjoy where they are working. The staff at Breckenridge Montessori has been there for years - YEARS - with some being there well over a decade. The love they have not only for where they work but for the children shows each day. I have found the staff very willing to listen to our needs, our questions and our concerns for our child, which is important because we had some unfortunate issues at other schools that did not have the professionalism and level of attention that Breckenridge Montessori has shown us. Our son has flourished - he is learning and advancing in his education exceptionally. As a kindergartener he is doing math and reading well beyond his years and has, most importantly, shown an insatiable appetite to learn - he asks questions and seeks answers, which I attribute to the school fostering in him the desire to learn not just as a ritualistic academic endeavor but as a curiosity about life around him. I do not make recommendations lightly because I think people read these and take them seriously. I will tell you I recommend Breckenridge Montessori without hesitation. Do your child a favor and consider this school for his or her education - in life and ABCs.

Everything you need to know about the school: the school has ongoing difficulties hiring qualified…read moreteachers, which is a critical concern. The math teacher and the IB coordinator resigned last March, and as of December, no permanent replacements have been appointed. The teacher currently covering these responsibilities reportedly has no prior IB experience. Assigning teachers without confirmed IB background to senior-level classes raises serious concerns about the quality and continuity of instruction. The chemistry teacher taught online for half a year because the school was unable to secure a visa. Another teacher was hired in the middle of the year; however, the school has not provided any information regarding her IB experience or certification. This lack of transparency makes it difficult for parents to assess whether IB standards are being met. The school's salary and benefits package appears to be uncompetitive within the local market, which may explain the hiring challenges. At the same time, the school continues to allocate funds to cosmetic updates such as repainting facilities and redesigning the website through third-party contractors. This raises reasonable questions about budget priorities. Overall, student academic outcomes do not appear to be the school's primary focus. Additionally, it is publicly known that the director's wife works in UX design; beyond this, the rationale for the recent urgency to redesign the school's website remains unclear.

Imagine, just for a second, that you live in a different world…read more In this world, when you are traveling in France or Canadá, your child can have a conversation with adults or other kids in French with such a pure Parisian accent that no local would ever suspect that he/she did not grew up in France. Imagine a world where in highschool the honors class is the entire highschool, 9th graders present the College Board "AP French" exam and every single 9th grader gets a solid 5 (max AP grade). Imagine a place where AP courses and IB (International Baccalaureate) or FB (French Baccalaureate) diplomas are not mutually exclusive and, 1370 SAT and 30 ACT scores are the average. Sounds like a familiar place? If it does not then you should consider DIS for your kids.

We have sent both of our kids to DMA for going on 18 months, current ages of 6 & 3, and this school…read morehas been excellent for us and our kids. DMA staff regularly communicate using the ChildPilot app, at pickup/drop-off, and regular conferences. Our kids are well ahead of their public school peers in both reading, math, and critical thinking. We like that the school offers Chinese as a second language.

My children attended DMA for over a year, and we were delighted with their progress, both in terms…read moreof academics and socialization. The individual instruction they receive in classes is plentiful, and the variety and quality of enhancement activities are outstanding. I read through the handful of negative reviews and find them puzzling. I have no affiliation with the school other than as a customer, and I was quite pleased with DMA overall. My kids made significant progress in reading, math, and multiple languages. Thanks to the extra-curricular classes, my kids both learned how to play chess and play the piano. I have no qualms about recommending this school.

My 2 year has been attending Heritage Montessori since she was 10 weeks old. We love all the…read moreteachers. My daughter really enjoys going their and learn a lot.

My 4 1/2 year old son has been attending HMA Murphy since he was 15 months old. We have been very…read morehappy with the school and love all of his teachers & staff. It's amazing how much he has developed under the direction of all of his wonderful teachers! We are very excited when he comes home to show us what he has learned in class, art, Spanish, yoga (very cute), etc. My 16 month old son started when he was 5 months old. We are excited for him to receive the great education from the teachers his brother had. Ms. Carol (Director) and Ms. Amy (Asst. Dir.) are wonderful and they both continue to improve the school. There are many Montessori schools out there, but we have been very pleased with HMA Murphy. We consider the staff as part of our family.

My family is relocating to Austin and the thing I'm the most sad about is losing this daycare for…read moremy 17 month old. He's been going since he was 6 months old and they feel like family! 12 months and younger, they update an app and follow your schedule for your baby. In the trans room, my son has good friends that literally cry when he leaves! My heart is breaking for taking my son from such a wonderful place with wonderful teachers and directors!! River and I will sincerely miss you all! Thanks for everything!!

A wonderful place to bring your child! My daughter loves going here everyday and runs up to her…read moremorning teacher and gives her a big hug! The owners are really kind and thoughtful people. We bring our daughters food everyday and they do a great job putting it together for her... We don't want her drinking any juice and they are sure to make certain that she does not. We were recommended the school by someone my wife and I work with and she had the same positive things to say about the school..she put her 2 children through there. When my daughter leaves she walks over to her old class room and gives her old teacher Ms. Berry a big hug...It really shows how much the teachers care for the kids!