Memminger Elementary or Memminger School Of Global Studies on Beaufain Street in Charleston is a…read moregreat school with caring teachers and really good students. I have been impressed every time I have visited here to volunteer or participate in events. This school is well maintained and has a lot to offer their students.

We have had our boys at St Luke's for the past 5 years now and have been so so happy. The teachers…read moreand admin are incredible, the boys are happy and safe and learn so much.

Please be cautious before trusting St Luke's Children's Center w/ your kids…read more My daughter attended St Luke's CC. She had behavior issues. One morning, after a long, difficult struggle, we decided to spank her. Because I stupidly believed their whole "working together" pitch, I mentioned to her St Luke's teacher that I had spanked our daughter. WITHOUT A SINGLE WORD, they waited til I left, photographed my daughter's back side (no marks), and called the cops! DSS got involved and - that same day - told me I'd done nothing wrong. A DSS management-level person asked to meet with me and told me DSS had similar "over-reactions" from St Luke's Childrens Center. She asked me to keep her statement between me and her, then she suggested I switch preschools. DSS closed the incident that same day. Several teachers at St. Luke's also suggested I change pre-schools - requesting anonymity bc they feared losing their jobs. I went to the preschool director and politely asked what in the world she was thinking when she called the cops. She bobbed and weaved, but essentially admitted her motivation was that she disagreed with corporeal punishment, even though it's legal in this state. I had to request my meeting with the Children's Center director. None of the church leaders reached out to me during any of part of this. I got my daughter out of St. Luke's as quietly as possible, not wanting to make waves that would scar her further. But this incident hurt her at the time and hurt our family, our trust in church, our trust in God... I have waited a considerable time to post this review because I don't want anyone who spoke to me on condition of privacy to get any blow-back. I looked at their website, it appears the St. Lukes CC director at the time this happened is gone, as are sonof the teachers. In retrospect, I think the director at the time and a cliche of teachers put their desire to be social engineers ahead of the best interest of my daughter. I don't even like to drive past St. Luke's. I would never recommend St. Luke's Childrens Center to anyone. ******* Seven months since I posted this review. Notice there has been ZERO response from anyone at St. Luke's. Not surprising. They can't openly say who they are or what they stand for. When called out on their actual motivations, they can only hunker down in silence. Not people you want shaping your child's character.

I am certainly biased, as I work here, but this school is wonderful…read more The classrooms & hallways are clean, and all staff welcome you with smiles. The administration is AMAZING, and truly have the best hearts. They work HARD. The school is in an awesome & safe location, and is truly such a wonderful place to work. I am thankful for River Oaks, & very satisfied for all that the school does for its community, students, and staff. What an awesome place!

Awesome school that is very well kept and maintained. The staff is incredibly kind and involved.read more

During my time at this school, I experienced severe and ongoing physical and verbal bullying. When…read moreit was reported, the response from staff was minimal and did not lead to meaningful change. The school was publicly recognized as a "bully-free school," but my lived experience did not reflect that label. My parents were at the school at least once a week attempting to address and resolve these issues, but despite repeated reports, the bullying never meaningfully improved. I often felt that maintaining the school's reputation mattered more than addressing what was happening to me as a student. This experience had a lasting impact on my mental health and ultimately led to my removal from the school on the advice of medical professionals. I'm sharing this so parents and students understand that official labels don't always reflect individual experiences, and I do not want anyone to go through the same experience I did.

no matter how much these teachers wanted me in trouble , i am the best kid that attended this…read moreschool , amen .

My oldest son has been a student here for about 4 months, and I cannot say enough good things about…read morethis preschool! What's so great about it, you may be wondering.... Constant contact with the school. I receive weekly emails from the director, updating me on lesson plans and any special events (think field trips and fundraisers). The teachers call parents monthly to address any concerns or questions we may have. Each month, photos of my child are uploaded to a private Snapfish account. They're cloth diaper friendly! Your child brings their own lunch each day, or you can opt to order lunch (menus and order forms are available from the school). Right now, my sons options for ordering lunch are Mac and Cheese from McAlisters Deli one on day, or Grilled Chicken from Applebee's on another day. Refrigerators and microwaves are available in the classroom, so my son generally takes leftovers for lunch. Also, the school is completely nut free! Okay...but what about academics?? Each week has a theme. Let's take the week they learned about dental health as an example. It included making tooth artwork, reading books about teeth, a visit from a dentist and learning the Spanish word for teeth (diente). In the short time my son has been in attendance, he's made so much progress. Their program truly is Kindergarten Prep. I can't wait until my younger son begins school here in the fall.

This was my daughter's first experience in a structured school environment. She was a Bookworm in…read morethe 4K class. I wish I had moved here and enrolled her earlier. It has been such a FANTASTIC experience. The director knew every kid by name. The teachers were superb and absolute saints! They taught her so much this past year. My kid never wanted to miss school, not even for fun stuff. She knows her alphabet, numbers, some blends, colors, shapes, how to behave in a structured environment, and more. I felt she was safe and very well cared for. Absolute five stars and will recommend to anyone else who lives in the area.

We've been incredibly impressed with this growing, project-based school. Instead of just memorizing…read morefacts, students are encouraged to problem-solve, build, design, and collaborate, skills that will serve them far beyond the classroom. The smaller class sizes let each student get a more individualized education that meets their curriculum needs. This was our daughter's first year at LOA and it has been a wonderful experience. Can't wait to see the what the next school year brings!

What a great neighborhood school. Great vibe here. I go about twice a month to read to the…read morekindergarten kids and love it. The teachers are so invested here as is apparently the entire staff. Very safe and secure for sure. I have to go through 1 or two doors that have to be open from elsewhere which makes me think this is a place I would feel safe with my kids there. And the fact that they work with my Kiwanis Club to get the children read to is a sign that they reach out to the community to get what is necessary to educate the kids!

This is a great little gem in Hanahan. The school offers classes for K-3 - 8th and is heavy on…read moreacademics. The community is very close and dedicated to providing a solid education. In addition, they really emphasize respect, Catholic doctrine, and personal responsibility. Tuition is reasonable - below average when compared to other private schools. Families are expected to actively participate in their children's education and to volunteer at least 25 hours during the school year. Our children have been at the school for 3 years now and really love it!

Excellent school with great academic credentials. Small class sizes facilitate personal…read moreinteractions between students and teachers. There is a strong parent involvement which resonates within the school.