They left my 2 year old outside in the rain for a half hour because they forgot him during "recess"…read moretime. My son was traumatized for months from it. It wasn't as big of a deal as it should have been, because something could have happened to my son. They are located on a busy street and my son could have easily been kienqpped, gotten hurt on the slippery wet equipment. He was cold and scared and it broke my heart. and the teachers still work there. All they did was have them work in a pair for a while. Endangering a child's life deserves more than just having a buddy to watch over you. There are too many kids for the teachers to look over. Teachers were very nice, but for how expensive they are... I wouldn't go again ever

We started in June for all day daycare, while we were only there for a short time the entire staff…read moremade quite an impact on my child. He continues to ask about his teachers, and he's very much interested in independent play and while as being patient and waiting his turn. I've been able to keep him engaged longer in activities at home than before. I really love the way they have their setup and credit them for potty training my kid. They were incredibly flexible with my needs to bring his own food due to allergies, which was such a relief to me. Always treating you with a smile know matter how chaotic it was inside. We will miss this school very much. Thanks!

We absolutely love the Columbia Gorge Montessori! The directors and staff are wonderful people and…read morevery knowledgeable on how to help support the kids they are entrusted to. We are given updates each and everyday on how things are going and I love the app they use to communicate. We did extensive research for care in the area and we believe CGM is the best option around.

I could not be more thrilled with the education and experience my daughter is receiving at CGM. I…read morewas looking at Montessori schools, and on our initial visit I instantly felt comfortable and knew it was the right place for our family. We enrolled during COVID, and I've seen every staff member going above and beyond to make drop off, pick up, and any correspondence easy and stress free. I'm so grateful for Amber, and the staff at Columbia George Montessori. Thank you guys for being an exemplary school experience, and a place where my daughter can learn and grow with all the love and support she needs!

We are sending all of our children to Morningstar. The school is an excellent mix of children from…read moremany cultural and economic backgrounds. The Montessori method that is taught is traditional Montessori and the guide is incredible.

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I cannot say enough nice things about this school. My kid had tried a few preschools before and had…read morepretty traumatic experiences prior. She did NOT want to go to school at all and the mention of school made her panic. But I decided to tour Hillsview because it was highly reccomended by a friend. She felt at ease on the tour. Miss Skylynn has an extremely calming, nurturing presence and it eased my toddlers nerves right away. I expected tears day 1 and there were none! She actually looks forward to going and gets sad on Fridays when there is no school. Drop offs and pick ups run smoothly! This school has calmed something in my anxious mom heart and i'm forever indebted! The random pictures and videos throughout the week are an amazing bonus! Highly Highly Reccomend!!

Excellent preschool/kindergarten. The school has some of the kindest teachers we have ever had the…read moreprivilege of meeting. This is our son's 3rd year at Hillsview (two years of preschool and now kindergarten) and there hasn't been one single day that we've doubted our decision to send him there. Our son is treated with respect and kindness, he's receiving a quality education, and he's safe.

We have now been at this school for three years and we could not be happier. We left our…read moreneighborhood school mid-year because our son was being bullied and despite numerous conversations with his teacher, the counselor, and the principal little to nothing was done. When I picked our son up from his shadow day at FMES, he said it was the best day of his life. Within a week he was more joyful than he'd ever been at our neighborhood school. Three years later, he has some of the sweetest friends and is the happiest I've ever seen him. This past weekend (end of spring break) he said he was missing school because he is really enjoying math. Our younger son has ADHD and is also thriving. The options and flexibility really work well for him. FMES feels different from the moment you walk through the door. It's a very warm and welcoming community. Having taught special education in public schools for twelves years it was tough for us to make the decision to switch but we could not be happier. The love and care our children receive at FMES protects their innocence and joy, giving them a wonderful childhood.

I love FMES for so many reasons…read more When our needs were not being met by the public school system, the amazing teachers at FMES helped identify what our kids needed almost instantly. I'm not a fan of all Montessori pedagogy, but they have such a wonderful blend of taking the best parts, and being flexible where it's not working. The leadership was incredibly thoughtful, patient, and communicative in dealing with the pandemic. I felt respected, heard, and most importantly, that our kid's safety AND education were being put at the forefront. Lastly, the environment is open to all sorts of people. The religious components are opt-in. We were literally in tears of joy after the tour, feeling that we had found a match for our family. Four years later, we couldn't be happier, and now have FOUR kids enrolled. That shows how happy we are!

After dealing with other after-school programs, I didn't realize the quality of this place--how…read morewell they handle children and guide them in the process. They would get five stars if their communication and correspondence were better, so I figured I would update their rating. Hopefully, I can get my son back in there.

Excellent school! My child attended for 4 years and had a wonderful experience. The community is…read morevery inclusive, and the teachers and staff are caring and supportive. We love the Montessori approach and the Spanish program--both have been amazing for our child's development. Highly recommend!

Our twin boys started at Safari Kid at age three. Previously, we had tried a small Montessori…read moreschool in our neighborhood which was not a good fit for our family. In the year that they have been at Safari Kid, their progression has demonstrated positive growth in so many ways. Safari Kid has provided an excellent environment for our boys to discover the joy in learning. Their response to the play-based and socio-emotional aspects of the curriculum has been so positive. The administration and staff go above and beyond in providing a sense of safety and community, helping our kids to grow into independent, sociable, curious, playful, and confident learners. We truly feel that the teachers, administration, and staff care about the well-being and growth of our kids. As parents we are continually impressed by the new skills acquired by our children from lessons provided by Safari Kid. We are so glad we found Safari Kid!

Our toddler has been at Safari Kid for a little over one year, spanning two classes, and we could…read morenot have more positive things to say. Nurturing, communicative, and trustworthy. Highly recommend!