My kids (3.5 and almost 2, both boys) have been attending MAS for the past 6 months. They are very…read moredifferent kids, so we looked at a lot of different preschools and daycares before deciding that MAS was the right fit for both of them. My oldest is very social, verbal and musical. But he has really struggled with fine and gross motor skills, and he gets frustrated easily when his body won't do what his mind wants. At his previous preschool, they did a lot of teacher led crafts, and while he was having fun, he wasn't really engaging with the materials. Here, they use a lot of manipulatives, which has helped him practice hand-eye coordination while introducing him to abstract concepts, like basic math and letters. He's getting better at daily tasks too, like cleaning, dressing, and tidying up. He's a social butterfly, so the large mixed-age groups seem to really be his thing. Sometimes when I come to pick him up, he tells me to come back later because he wants to spend more time with his friends and his "nice teachers." My younger son is more of an introvert. He is not very verbal, but he's been talking more since going to MAS because he wants to communicate with his teachers and friends. The teachers read a lot to him, and he can even read a few words now. He can also do some one-digit addition, which was a surprise when he started chiming in on his brother's math practice. Every day when I pick him up, he says "A good day, mama!" and he's so happy. They spend a lot of time outdoors. The playground for the older kids is very nice and spacious, but the one for the little kids is much smaller. Still, it is nice to know that they are getting lots of movement throughout the day. Sometimes they eat lunch outside too if the weather is nice. Most of all, I've noticed that they are much more independent. I set up their toy room at home using the same kind of open shelves and trays that they use at MAS, and they put their materials back on the shelves without me even telling them to do anything. Part of the curriculum includes "grace and courtesy" in which they practice manners and being nice to one another, so that's been a big help when normal sibling disputes arrive. The downside is the cost. I do appreciate that there is a small sibling discount, but it is still more than my mortgage. However, I attribute that to the cost of quality Montessori materials, teacher and staff training and professional development, and the fact that MAS is fully accredited by the Louisiana Montessori Association (LMA). As a school policy attorney, I know that this accreditation system has its own unique set of legal guidelines, which is different from other school accreditation/teacher certification systems. It's a pretty high bar. Another thing to be aware of is that the program is highly structured. Think freedom within limits. The children are expected to follow certain routines and adhere to a sense of order. It helps to implement some of their processes at home so that there is consistency whether they are at home or at school. And at the end of the day, my children are happy, and that's all I really wanted.

We enrolled our children at this Montessori school hoping for an authentic, engaging, and…read moresupportive educational environment. Our experience over the last two months has been deeply disappointing, raising serious concerns regarding educational delivery, student safety, and basic service provision.We observed no measurable educational progress in our children over a two-month period. Beyond the stagnation, we found a fundamental disconnect in the philosophy. While the school heavily promotes "independence" and self-directed learning, this was highly limited. The expectation was that students perform activities in a highly structured manner dictated strictly on the school's terms, which undermined the very concept of following the child's independent interest.The school is wholly unequipped to support children with special needs. We found a significant absence of necessary resources, formal accommodations, or even a basic understanding of inclusive education practices. Staff demonstrated a concerning lack of patience and specialized care required for children needing extra support.The combined primary and pre-primary class features a large number of children. This heavy ratio means that any child requiring extra individual attention or one who is prone to overstimulation will struggle significantly in this environment. The school demonstrated a critical failure in communication regarding student safety. We were not immediately informed of an incident where our daughter was bitten. We only found out after she told us, and the staff then confirmed the incident after the fact. Timely and transparent communication on safety is non-negotiable and was absent here.It is apparent that not all teachers are certified in the Montessori curriculum. We observed that at least one long-term staff member could not articulate the foundational "why" behind core Montessori practices, indicating a lack of basic pedagogical understanding.Cleaning was an observable issue within the classroom bathroom.Despite the tuition, the school frequently engaged in additional fundraising efforts specifically to purchase basic Montessori educational materials for the classroom. It is unreasonable to charge a premium price and then require parents to fund the core equipment necessary for the school's claimed educational model. No breakfast or lunch was provided as part of the program also. We strongly urge parents--especially those with children who require additional attention, have special needs, or who expect professional standards of communication and staffing--to seek alternative educational settings. Our decision to withdraw was based on the lack of teaching, insufficient resources, and serious operational deficiencies. I wish you could leave a review on Google but they have it disabled for a reason

Stella West and her family/staff are great. They take care of the kids just as if they were their…read moreown. Very friendly environment. The one year old room is very big with soft toys and books. A TV that plays musical and educational videos. They have healthy food everyday! Cubbies are kept neat and they have never lost anything of my child's. Everything comes home and Ms.Karen is a blessing. She is so good with all of the kids. she gives lots of love and makes a real connection with each child. We just enrolled our 5 year old for summer camp!!

Only daycare that took me in when most of the others seemed to have been in alliance against…read moreconcerned moms! I am a mother who doesn't tolerate neglect in any form and my child coming home with urine soaked clothes twice in 5 days was too much. This daycare has been awesome so far. They actually teach and have parties for he children. I can tell my 2 year old child learning there. Prices are great. They run super efficiently and have cameras in each room.

Loving my adult dance classes with Allison! I started with Hip Hop and Contemporary about 6 weeks…read moreago and loved that class so much I added Ballet. I love that it's a real dance class with real skill development and see myself getting better each week. There are people of all ages and the instructor does a great job of teaching to all of our skill levels. My son used to take bugle lessons from here years ago so I knew when I wanted to take classes that would be the first place I looked!

My daughter has been taking piano and voice lessons with Angie since late summer and our whole…read morefamily has enjoyed the experience. The entire staff here is very friendly and the front desk staff were very thorough when we initially requested information. They have adapted well to our new world of Covid making sure all students and teachers wear masks and/or face shields and limiting the number of people in the waiting room. When our family had Covid, our daughter was still able to attend her lessons virtually. They have also offered both virtual and on-site recitals for the students to showcase what they have learned. We really loved the on-site recital as well as the adjustments made to ensure Covid regulations were followed. We drive from Slidell weekly for our daughter to attend her lessons and feel it is well worth it.

Highly qualified staff! Tier 1 curriculum. 0 deficiencies during health/state/fire Marshall audits…read morein the last several years. Very low staff turnover! Most importantly, the staff is very loving! If you want your babies to learn and he loved on in the process, kids world is the place to go!

This is such a great place with amazing staff. My teenage son loves it & I can tell they genuinely…read morecare about teaching him music but having fun as well. I highly recommend!!! 5 stars isn't enough!!!!

Wonderful school filled with a loving and caring staff who really enjoy what they do. When I pick…read moremy daughter up each day she actuallys is smiling and having fun. The staff is always happy and willing to help or assist me with any need. The teacher really know what they are doing and they have many years in the educational field. No uniform so that was a plus. Overall, a great school. My daughter turned 7 so she was no longer able to attend. My only issue with this school was the lack of parking.

I can't say enough good things about this company. I recently took the concealed carry permit class…read moreand it was my first time shooting a gun. I was extremely nervous to say the least. The instructor was more than patient with me, he was extremely calm and went out of his way to make sure I was completely comfortable while at the shooting range. He is very knowledgeable on the concealed carry laws and did a great job of explaining everything to the class while making it interesting also. I highly recommend this organization to anyone with any levels of experience.

So far just in communication, I like this company alredy! More to come. The owner/instructor is…read morevery personable. He seems very knowledgeable and focused. I like his attention to detail.

Informative class. Mr Francois delivery is easy to follow yet he makes sure you are ready for cpr…read morewhen needed. Recommended