Where to start..... If you want the short version, this is the most amazing preschool out there and…read moreANY CHILD would be lucky to get a spot there. I toured more than 10 preschools between Omaha and Phoenix and not one compares to Bluebird, including three other Montessori Preschools. We are on our second child at Bluebird, it simply has been life changing for our family and I would give it 10 stars if I could. Every staff member knows every student and they are all great individuals, not to mention it's the same group as when my son started. In other preschools we tried we've experienced high turnover, and since children thrive on consistency, it really interrupts the learning and experience they are they for. We have the option to have kept the kids home doing a home-school preschool but what Bluebird offers teaching the Social, Emotional, Intellect and Independence could absolutely not be matched. I believe THE WAY THEY TEACH and THE TEAM they have in place is what sets them apart, I can not say enough about the staff. The Director is phenomenal, the owner is there all of the time, maybe every day and the teachers and their assistants are just great at what they do. It's not too big and that's why it's like a little family, a family we are SO GRATEFUL TO BE A PART OF!!!

Parents Beware I've…read morebeen waiting to write this review as directed by Child Protective Services (CPS) for fear of interfering with their investigation. See this picture. This happened at Blue Bird Montessori. There were only 5 kids in the classroom with 2 teachers and they say they have no idea how it happened. Nobody saw or heard anything. This is not a simple bruise or small scratch. This is BIG. During their investigation CPS did find "a toy box with rough edges that *daughter* could have placed her hand in which could have produced those large scratches on her forearm (from her elbow to her wrist)." When you send your child to daycare you expect they'll be cared for. If they would have told us this happened that day we would have been understanding. But to avoid the blame and responsibility by claiming to know nothing is much worse. This shows neglect and it raises the question about what they're hiding. For example, the next day our daughter got a small scratch near her eye and they told us about it. Understandable. Later the same week (January 7, 2021) she had some red marks on her cheek from placing her face on the snow trying to eat it. They also told us about it and filled out an incident report. OK, but this raised another concern. How much was she putting her face in the snow? Were the caretakers watching? Why wasn't she redirected to do something else? January 7 was the last straw and our daughter's final day attending Blue Bird. If your child currently attends Blue Bird please ask yourself if you've seen any signs of neglect or unusual happenings. If you're considering sending your child here just know you may not get the care your child deserves or the full story from them. Look at the picture of my daughter's arm. This happened at Blue Bird Montessori and nobody claims to know how it happened. Is this incompetence, laziness or something else? Is this the care you want your child to receive?

Can't speak to the review from 9 years ago, but we have 3 children enrolled at OPL and we couldn't…read morebe happier. The curriculum is great, the staff is friendly and attentive to our children's needs. We feel blessed to be able to send our kids to a faith based daycare where they are safe and well cared for.

First of all if you choose to send your child here, know that they do NOTHING all day long. It is…read morea double wide trailer and all the caregivers do is sit around all day and chill while the kids play on the floor. Not to mention the 1 and only double wide is separated between infants and toddlers by a plastic gate. Nothing about this is even a daycare. Beware your child will learn no skills moving forward from this place. Not to mention the so called "director" is a witch...

We've had a great experience with our 15 month old. The instructor is very engaging and there are…read morealways different activies/songs/dances/instruments she incorporates. It is about $15 for 45 minutes which I thinm is a solid value.

I took my daughter to Baby Maestro for her last class when my wife had to return to school, (she's…read morea teacher). Even though my daughter wanted to run around and play with stuff instead of sitting down and paying attention, it was a great experience. The woman running the show was super nice and inviting. The songs were joyfully catered to the kids and when my 17 month actually listened and played along, she really enjoyed them. Overall, this was a great experience and my daughter had a lot of fun.

Montessori West Maple is an awesome place for children! We placed both of our youngest there…read morestarting at age 2 and you could tell a difference in their capabilities and confidence in just the first few weeks. The teachers genuinely care about the kids - nurturing, guiding and educating them every day! It is such a nice feeling to be able to drop your children off knowing they are happy and in an healthy, learning environment. We 100% recommend them!

We started sending our son here last year and he has definitely blossomed! I really like their…read moreeducational methods! The children are pretty independent and do things when they feel ready. The teachers in his toddler classroom are so friendly and knowledgable in their field. One of the best things here is they help to potty train! I really enjoy Montessori West Maple. They have small class sizes and I feel like my child is really learning a lot! I would recommend this school to anyone.

Don't waste your $1400 a month here. There will be no engagement from the "teachers" - these…read moreteenyboppers with zero Montessori experience will be too busy gossiping about the owner. They're dropping the babies and allowing the toddlers to abuse each other.

This place is amazing. They definitely go above and beyond. I place my full trust in this facility…read moreto take care of my child. It's welcoming, clean, I've never seen a staff member on a cell phone and my son has so much fun he can't wait to go back. I'm so very grateful I found this school. Thanks for all you do.

My kids love it here. They are involved in so many activities and holiday celebrations. I love…read morehearing about their day and with the app I can see what kind of day they are having and message their teacher for questions whenever necessary. These are just a few of the cute pics I get to see throughout my day. If something isn't working they are always willing to make a change for my little ones.

Started our infant here a few weeks ago and are extremely pleased with the level of attentiveness…read moreand kindness that the staff has shown him. We are newer to Gretna so we had to rely on recommendations for neighbors, but happy to say that they were right.

Starting my kids at this Montessory center is the best decision we have made as parents! Both of…read moreour kids have gone to and learned from the amazing teachers there. It feels like home.

This place is extremely hit-and-miss, with many locations and classrooms MiNO (Montessori in Name…read moreOnly). We had our daughter here for over a year, and in the end I really regret it. We were on the fence, because once we started having misgivings, we worried that she'd made friends she'd miss. Even after knowing two families who pulled their children and told us how glad they did, we left her in. I think it was a mistake. We started at one location, where my normally very outgoing daughter cried every time we dropped her off. We switched to another location, where I was told that the first location was just acquired, so they'd revamped the classroom with Montessori materials, but none of the teachers were trained. While the second location was better, I noticed that many very normal Montessori conventions weren't followed. (I have two older kids who were in several Montessori schools for 10+ years, so I know the drill.) Teachers don't shake hands with kids when they arrive. No parts of the plant, no living/non-living signs, no land and water forms, no Montessori birthday celebration(!). At four years old, my daughter said she and several other kids had completed works that kids normally can't do until late in kindergarten, which leads me to believe that the work wasn't being done properly. Assistant teachers rotate regularly, and I never heard of a single one that was Montessori certified. In the end, the teacher we'd been with for over a year was fired without notice. Either she's way less dependable than I thought she was, or they didn't manage something well. After calling and demanding more information, they admitted that neither teacher in the classroom was Montessori certified _or even had any training_. This is a big company. They are good at (and focused on) making money, but they are not providing Montessori education except in hit-or-miss ways. In the end, we went to another community-based Montessori school with certified teachers that was actually cheaper. It's under new management now, but there are a lot of locations and classrooms and teachers that need addressed. I'm sure some people have good experiences here, but we most certainly did not. I hope others make sure they know what their teachers training and background is before sending their kids here.

if you went there or your kid has it's self-explanator. if you're kids in any other school youre…read moredoing it wrong, do better.

The teachers in this school are great educators. It saddens me that the new Principal Dr. Ridder…read morehas no people skills, he thinks it's okay to put his hands on children attending this school and removing children from school because he and the parent doesn't agree. If you are thinking of sending your child to this school p.m., d.m. me and I'll let you hear the conversation Dr. Ridder and I had and the messages he left me today telling me because of are disagreement my kids can't get their education.