We are halfway through our second year at RUMC Preschool and it has been a great experience! The…read morestaff are very kind and responsive, and truly care about all the preschool families. It's a small community, which I enjoy and which allows great accessibility. They also allow and encourage parents to be as involved as they would like to be. My daughters are well cared for, loved, and have thrived in the school. I'd recommend it to anyone.

Both of my sons attend this preschool and I can't say enough good things about it. All the teachers…read moreare so incredibly caring and engaging and the director (Amy) is amazing! My kids absolutely love going to school which is a big deal to me as a previous teacher. I knew preschool would be their first introduction to the school setting (even though the majority of their day is play based) and I could not be happier with our choice!

My daughter attended this school for four years, and from the very beginning to the end, she was…read moretruly happy. The teachers and administrative staff genuinely care about each student's environment, with respect and kindness being top priorities. As a parent, you can feel that, and my daughter always shared her happiness with me. Academically, Envision is excellent, and the state test results prove it. My daughter and I highly recommend this school to everyone--and when I say everyone, I mean EVERYONE.

My grandson started first grade here and now is in third. First, I want to say that all the…read moreteachers really care about students and spend time working to meet their needs in terms of instruction. They did an exceptional job during the virtual learning stint last year when COVID-19 closed down the schools. Daily lessons were reasonable and interesting by using a combination of online materials and assignments that were done by students using materials at home and interest topics of their choice. No "drill and kill" assignments in the lot! Also, there was enough flexibility in the schedule that students could take an occasional break and have choices in which activity they did next on their workboard of assignments. Now that they are back in the building, safety and health are a high priority and activities are more project based and hands-on with materials of interest. I am very happy that he is attending ESA. He is learning and enjoying the time spent at school.

I went through Varsity Tutors to find a math tutor for my 7th grade daughter taking 8th grade math…read more(prealgebra). My daughter had taken common core math in traditional public school in the 6th grade, but we moved her to a private school and a more difficult curriculum for the 7th grade. The tutor was professional and thorough, but my daughter's grade did not improve. I don't feel that this was in any way because of her tutoring sessions not being effective. I think the curriculum was tougher than any of us expected, and it became apparent that my daughter had missed some key concepts so she found it difficult to build upon what she had already gone over, as the concepts weren't solidified and as the material got harder and harder, she struggled more and more. She might have gotten a better grade if we had taken advantage of the online tutoring sessions, but we stuck with in-person tutoring once a week. Also, we began tutoring with this particular tutor mid-way through the year. She'll be taking this math course over again, but we already feel much better about her taking at the appropriate level and really understanding the concepts from the beginning, versus having to push her through when it was already proving difficult for her. She'll be much better prepared next year and we will continue to use this tutor.

I do not recommend this tutoring company. They just charge you even if a tutor was not assigned to…read morethe kid . We saw a surprise bill being charged month after month . When called ...they said its a subscription service we signed up for where as the first month when we wanted to try the tutoring from them they said they were going to charge for just that month . They never followed up or suggested a new tutor but kept charging month after month. Now when we call them they deny to refund . One word .. this business is not Right .

This is my children's first year at Magellan and it has been a wonderful experience. The school…read morechallenges them to think differently and to learn in non standard ways. I love that there are field trips that are scheduled that help them learn the material and reiterate what was taught in the classroom. Being a parent, we are all involved in our children's success, and I am happy to be there to help volunteer and meet my children's friends and teachers. My sons' teachers are very involved and communicate when they have weaknesses and strengths that we need to work on or continue to enhance. If every year continues to be like this year, I will be more then satisfied with what Magellan has done for my children.

Magellan is a wonderful school serving grades 3-8. You get in by lottery only, so your best…read morechances for entry is 3rd grade. I have never experienced the kindness and genuine desire for your child to be the best like Magellan offers. The staff know who you are if you call. They know your child's name. They give the children incentives to do well in academics and behavior (they use a coupon system that gives them a reward day). They take many USEFUL, engaging field trips. They want the families involved....they have social gatherings for Magellan families frequently throughout the school year. I don't have anything negative to say about this school. My daughter attended a public school in Granville County prior to this, and before the public school, I was homeschooling her. Homeschooling was wonderful because I was able to focus on what she needed and do things at her pace. Public school didn't allow this. However, the staff at Magellan ensure that my child is learning what she should be learning, and they are careful to work with her if she needs extra help. The teachers communicate to parents via email frequently. The school is very clean, and kept very tidy. They have a wonderful system in place. I pray they get a K-2, and 9-12. I don't want my children going anywhere else.

Very enlightening experience. This school has a very colorful and interesting history, is well…read morefunded, and houses some of the brightest students in the state!

There's a very nice little theater here for some events, although the seats are a bit tight on…read morearm-room. Be aware the only entrance to parking is really from Club Blvd instead of Broad Street.

Both of my children attend LPM, my daughter now for a couple of years and my son started this year,…read morethey absolutely love it. I love the education they receive and the care they are given. The teachers and staff really go the extra mile to make my children feel happy and excited to learn and explore. My kids, who at one point were shy and unsure are now outgoing and full of information! We feel so lucky to have found this gem!

Language Planet Montessori is a wonderful place. Lead teacher/owner Sophie treats every single…read morechild and their family as if we were her own family. She consistently goes out of her way to make you and your child feel cared for. She is always coming up with fun activities for the kids and will share pictures with you throughout the day so you can see how much fun your child is having. The other teachers are just as wonderful and provide great guidance for your child as they develop both socially and academically. If you're looking for a school where your child will be nurtured, loved, and encouraged, then look no further than Language Planet Montessori.

I love this School. My kids have gone here and it is truly amazing. The teachers are so kind and…read morehave the kids best interest in mind.

Summer Camp Review: I think the young adult counsellors are not implementing the program as on…read morepaper. Such a disappointment as it really missed the mark. Of course, not all counsellors but the few we experienced have put on movies, and are kinda immature in interacting during parent interaction. Don't get me wrong nobody is mean but the place isn't worth the price at all. YMCA is running laps around Duke School summer camp in terms of fun energy and don't tell me it's educational and cut out half the stated activities b/c suzie q didn't remember. Overall Duke School is a master a marketing an illusion of what it thinks it is. Maybe 20 years ago dude...

We recently moved away from Durham and leaving Indigo was the hardest part. As a new mom, I was…read moreterrified of making the wrong daycare choice. From Day 1, Ms. Luisa and the rest of the staff made me feel so at ease. Our girl attended Indigo from 7 to 12 months and she never had a bad day. She LOVED going to see Ms. Luisa every day - I can say with confidence that she loved our daughter like her own. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. We miss you, Indigo!

Oh, my ickle baby is growing up! Greer started school last week, at a mere eleven weeks old. She…read moreis by far the youngest baby in her class; her classmates are all over a year old, and move up to a classroom for older babies next month, and then Greer will be all alone, so please send new friends for her to play with! I cannot bestow enough praise on Indigo. Last summer, my husband and I toured a few daycare centers, and Indigo blew away the competition, as far as we were concerned. The school practices the Montessori philosophy, which fosters a loving environment where children can grow and learn at their own pace, allowing them to spend extra time on the activities that interest them most. I found this much more attractive than your average (or above-average or even excellent) state-licensed daycare center (and I used to work at one several years ago, so I have an insider's knowledge), where the state's early childhood curriculum---and not necessarily the child's strengths and interests---rule the school. The director and teachers are loving and capable, and there is very little staffing turnover, unlike at the daycare center where I used to work, where conditions were unpleasant, and we teachers were rarely allowed to call in sick. I recall, in the short year that I worked there, nearly everyone---adults and children included---having strep throat, myself as well, and I am rarely sick. When Greer first started, her teacher, Ms. Michelle, was out sick for two days. You might think, eeks!, the teacher's sick!, but I considered this a very positive statement about the working environment at Indigo. If you're sick, stay home, get better, then come love on these kids. I think that's fantastic. Indigo Montessori and Wonderland Enrichment Arts are two separate entities that are located in the same historic building near Brightleaf Square in downtown Durham, that function as one. Wonderland operates from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m., then it's Indigo from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. (which is when I pick up my bebeh), then Wonderland again from 1:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. These four-hour-or-less blocks allow Indigo and Wonderland to function with needing state accreditation, which means more freedom in their curriculum and lower costs and a more flexible schedule for parents and their kids. I drop my baby Greer off at Wonderland at 8:00 a.m., then pick her up from Indigo at 1:30 p.m. (I then work from home until 5:00 p.m.). In the summer (June through August), Indigo is closed, and Wonderland operates its own summer camp, with full or half day options.