too many assemblies they give me work and then make a…read moreuseless assembly to prevent me from doing it. this school could've been an email.

The building is absolutely beautiful. It is a traditional Catholic style church from the early 20th…read morecentury with beautiful stained glass windows and wood trim throughout. Acoustics are tremendous and very easy to hear singing and talking.

If you're looking for a high quality nurturing environment for your child North Shore Montessori is…read morethe place. I'm not known for long reviews here but I could write well not a book, but quite a brochure. EVERYONE at this school is amazing. I've had 4 children go through excellent high performing public schools in high income suburbs but North Shore exceeds them by a substantial margin. Do yourselves and your children the favor of visiting.

North Shore Montessori School provides a holistic approach to supporting and educating their…read morestudents' minds, bodies and spirits in the best tradition of Dr. Maria Montessori. I am thankful that my children are in an environment where they are respected, valued and tended to. They come home each day with a passion for learning and I thank NSMS for nourishing that sense of joy. The school is filled with enthusiasm and energy for the course it has charted. The teachers and staff devoted to this mission. The parents invested not only in the academics of the school, but in the culture and community of the school. Whether you are a seasoned Montessori parent or just newly considering a Montessori education for your child, North Shore Montessori School is a wonderful community and a happy place to be a child.

My son is thriving at Tamarack. "Have you ever felt happy in your whole body, Mom?" That's how he…read moredescribed handwork class. At Tamarack, they focus on the whole child. From Wisconsin geology to taking long walks around the city to woodworking and all the content areas focused on in other schools. Every staff person cares who interacts with my son truly cares for him.

Read the philosophy of this school and it's clearly NOT education. Tried to tutor a child awhile…read moreback and it was hopeless. Kids are not taught the alphabet until first grade. FIRST GRADE! What two-year-old can't recite the alphabet? And don't even get me started on "form drawing". Sheesh. Theses are the kids that end up in low paying service industry jobs as they never learn the basic skills - reading, writing and math. No, it's so much better to talk about feelings and learning to knit. Parents who send their kids here are doing their children a huge disservice.

Our son and daughter attend Casa de Corazon in Shorewood; our son has been in the program for 2.5…read moreyears and our daughter just shy of one year. We have nothing but wonderful things to say about the curriculum, the staff, and the care given to our kiddos. It is one of the hardest things as a parent to let your child in the care of someone else, but we feel so trusting and confident in Casa. Our kids are excited to see teachers and friends every day! Casa is so much more than a daycare--it is exceptional and we cannot imagine a better option!