Awesome school well worth it! I couldn't watch my nephew for a day so I called SpringStone and I…read moregot everything I needed for acceptance and they watched him this is a great school

In 2023, it was time to go back to work after having my daughter. I decided to enroll my daughter…read moreat this location. She was 6 months old, in the infant room. She did really well in there with Ms. Trista. When it came time to transition to the toddler classroom 12-18m it went well except her main teacher ended up leaving after a few months. Ms. Amber ended up being the lead teacher. My daughter the older she got was then in a classroom next door for 18-24m. This teacher also ended up transferring to a different location. Once my daughter was in the 2 year classroom (willow) I believe she was finally stable with two teachers and did well. Sadly the location and a few things my husband and I noticed with the school have led us to move our daughter to a school nearby our home. Out of all the staff, I have personally noticed these teachers go above and beyond for my daughter. Ms. Trista, Ms. Rosa & her 2 year old teacher in Willow. I can't remember her name. I felt they genuinely took care of my daughter like she was their own. There were a few teachers I didn't care for. Sadly due to events that happened to my child. When she was in the infant room. My daughter would sometimes be dropped off in the classroom across from her actual class. Around Christmas time a few years ago my mother in law picked up my daughter and had sent me photos of her. Earlier that day, I received a call from the school saying that my 8/9 month old had a bloody nose when she was in this other classroom. From the photos my mother in law took my baby had a gash in her cheek from what it looks like a deep scratch! It was so deep in her skin, she currently is almost 3 years old and it's a scar on her face. I think maybe the teacher scratched her on accident with her long nails. Yet they wrote on the report it was a "bloody nose". Yet my baby had a deep scratch on her cheek. You work with children and babies for gods sake. Some of the girls and teachers here had talons for nails. I forgot the teachers name in charge of her at that time but the front office staff said she was basically here for over 20 years so she knows what she's doing. Which is ridiculous! There were other incidents too where my daughter got bit twice in two weeks in the first toddler classroom. Clearly someone may not have been paying attention to my daughter if she was getting bit. Once my daughter got to the 2 year old classroom her teacher had very old school traditions with the kids and taught them to be independent. My husband and I enjoyed her being in there. She was starting to thrive again and enjoy being dropped off at school. Overall once I noticed the front admin changes. Things started to go downhill which was when my daughter was in the first toddler classroom with Ms. Amber. The front staff was less and less approachable and I felt speaking to them or addressing an issue to them I was walking on eggshells at times or they would be having personal conversations and I'd be interrupting. There were issues I've noticed that a few teachers would be on their phones. One time I dropped off my daughter in Ms. Trista's class and I look across at the babies on the other side and I seen through the window the same lady who was there over 20+ years, was on her phone while an infant baby was hysterically crying in the crib in the room across from Elm. Mind it was the same teacher that I believe scratched my child with her long nails. I had addressed this issue to the front staff and just by her lengthy time at Montessori nothing was done and they said teachers can be on their phones updating procare. Ok, I get that. But this baby was in need of her attention at the moment and as a mother that was sad to see. Tending to that child was more important than being on her phone. Another instance I've noticed was Ms. Amber was always on her phone as well for drop off but over time she actually got better not always being on it. I get they need to send updates on Procare but they mostly do that if the kids are on their nap time. Overall, the staff has a very high turnover with the admin, front staff and teachers. I am not sure why the dynamic in the front admin changed but it feels very different now. Also, just because someone has been a teacher for over 20+ years doesn't always mean they enjoy their job. This day and age, the longer the people are working in a job they get invincible and think discipline wouldn't / shouldn't be given to them. Positive changes need to happen here at Springstone with the staff! Attached are photos of before and after of my daughter with the scratch.

I have three very different kids all of whom are thriving here. My oldest, 13, had previously been…read morein four different school structures from private Christian to public to classical academy charter to home school. He needed a challenge and to rise to a sense of ownership which he is doing. My girls are both different (one task oriented, one super creative) and both are fully themselves and engaged and love their community.

My main criticism of Acton Academy is that my kids are the happiest they have been at school. Since…read morewhen was school supposed to be fun? More and more they seem to have adopted the the idea that they can do things for themselves. Acton focuses on the "hero's journey." It's an idea whose time has come - that the purpose of education is ultimately to find your calling and become a messenger of positive change. Instead of a cookie cutter set of curriculum, kids work at identifying their passions and incorporating them into their objectives. The staff is truly dedicated to understanding each student's strengths and weaknesses so that the students are growing towards self direction and self motivation. Why settle for just book smart? Acton instills a love of knowledge-a love that creates momentum for a richer life.

While stationed in Albuquerque, my daughter attended the St. John's United Methodist Church…read morePreschool Plus program for a year. She was three years old at the time. The school is located past the Coronado Mall in a beautifully kept church. The church is clean and the classrooms are medium-large and welcoming with cubbies and wonderful activity centers as well as toys. The bulletin boards and walls are kept neat with projects posted and daily and weekly activity records listed. School starts promptly and ends promptly; the school does offer before and after care, and if a child needs either care once in a while and there is room, the school allows it and the care is rather inexpensive. School starts at 9:30 p.m. and ends at 1:00 p.m. It is a nut-free school and lunches must be packed. Snacks are brought in by the parents and rotated depending on the teacher. Our teacher had us rotate by week and I enjoyed trying out new healthy recipes on the kids who, for the most part, seemed to enjoy them. The curriculum for the three year old class was outstanding. Although my daughter did not come home with papers everyday, thankfully, she always told me about what she learned and how much she loved school. At this age, a lot of the teaching involves play, but St. John's also included the whole alphabet in the curriculum and thoroughly went through it. I was also impressed that they involved the kids in the 2008 presidential election process. My daughter's teacher was very experienced and I felt that she gave my daughter great attention. The teacher-to-student ratio is also quite low which helps as well. As a Christian institution, it also supplied the Christian values we wanted our daughter to learn about even though I and some other families who attended were not Christian. Keep in mind when factoring in price into education that St. John's has ASCI accreditation and although it may at first seem costly, it is well worth it. The current preschool in Ohio, where my youngest daughter is attending and my eldest attended, costs about the same and is on par with educational value.

Amazing school!!!!! Amazing staff!!!!! My son loves it here. I'm sad this is his last year there…read more Some of the staff has become like family to us. Another plus is that it's a smaller school, and they are Nationally Accredited. They go above and beyond to make their families at home.

I've read some reviews about Menaul that were negative. While I can't speak about the school now, I…read morecan only speak about how it was when I attended from 82-86. I found my voice here. Class sizes were small. We didn't have iPads or computers given to students. I had great teachers. Appreciated dedication of teachers, some I am friends with today. I learned strong work ethic. Appreciated all the kids that left home and lived in the dorms. I didn't. We had mini weeks that were educational. Choir took us to AZ where we sang in Presbyterian churches and stayed with host families. We were the school cleaning crew. Back when I first started going to school there, I worked on campus in the summer to earn money for my tuition to help my parents. Because classes were small, many of my friends are from when I attended there. Many return for homecoming. Many are still involved on the board or alumni committees. We're a family. I'm so grateful for everything I experienced and learned there.

I did not attend Menaul School; nor have any of my children. But, having said that, I still believe…read morethat I have an outsiders' perspective of the school's history and a general educational outlook for students attending Menaul School. What makes me even slightly knowledgeable about Menaul School? My viewpoint comes from working in the Menaul Historical Library of the Southwest, which is housed on the Menaul School campus. In that capacity i have met a number of very successful adults who have attended and graduated from Menaul School. I have read the extensive history of the school (opened in 1896). I have watched the students - both local and international, both day students and boarding students. I have read the school's written history and what this educational institution has accomplished in presenting well-educated, interesting and capable adults to communities around the world. We need more schools that are capable of educating well-rounded contributors to our world. Menaul School is a school that does. Menaul School is a co-educational, college preparatory day and boarding school for grades 6-12. If you are looking for a small, but excellent educational opportunity for your children, don't hesitate to put Menaul School on your research list. (www.MenaulSchool.com) Come visit the campus; meet the staff and instructors; walk this beautiful campus in the heart of the Land of Enchantment. The best future opportunities for your children lie in a great education - they will get that at Menaul School.

I Cannot rave enough about ELP! My oldest started the school shy and nervous. At the end of her…read moretime there she was beyond prepared for Kindergarten. My daughter left ELP ready, confident and loving school. The teachers are so kind and caring. We couldn't be luckier!

ELP is an amazing school! Both my daughters have now attended ELP for preschool. Both times were a…read morefantastic experience. My daughters truly enjoyed their time.

Safety is definitely a issue with this school. My student slipped & hit his head & was sent back to…read moreclass. We were not notified of this accident until my son started throwing up & when I got the call the secretary told me he had a stomach ache & was throwing up. They were trying to hide the fact that he had a concussion. Head injuries are very serious! When we spoke to the principal about this her response was "he's an athlete. So we didn't think twice about". Another injury happened, where he sliced his palm open with a pencil & again no call was made! I found out when I picked up from school & was told they couldn't touch the wound & had him rinse his hand with water. If there would've been a call (like any other school does when there is a injury) I would've left work to bring him supplies to properly clean the wound. The staff there is super rude, there is maybe 5 teachers that are friendly. The secretary/athletic director has no sense in how to run the athletic program & safety again is a issue when she let's first graders play in sports with 4th graders. She will just glare at you & won't speak & that's how majority of the staff is. The second grade teacher Ms Hamby is awful! She has no control over her class, she will not communicate with parents & if your child isn't a staff members child she will definitely have it out for your child. They continue to raise tuition every year but nothing changes, the lunch program continues to get more expensive but the servings are smaller, the one thing I have noticed is parents become "teachers" & they will either get free tuition or drastically reduced so that to me explains why they continue to raise tuition. Who knows if these parents have teachers degrees/certifications, my son's computer "teacher" had them watch videos on how to make PB&J sandwiches, that's not computer class to me. You pay alot to send your child to a private school & to have the staff not care about safety & also just the straight up rudeness from them especially since they preach about Christianity & kindness it's not ok. I would not recommend this school, one star given simply because he was learning about God

My children have attended the school for several years and I am very happy with the academics and…read moreChristian Values that the school offers. It is not a large school with a maximum of 12 students per class, which I find to be amazing. The teachers are able to give students more attention which helps establish positive relationships and build trust in the classroom. There is also a lot of parental involvement and lots of fun activities that the school offers through PTFC. If you want a small Christian school that has sports, fellowship with families and high academic standards I highly recommend this school.

Everything there amazing teachers and leaders wow!! Both my granddaughters have been going there…read moresince they were 3 and they're so smart, caring and loving children. The staff is beyond outstanding. I recommend this school who is looking for a well rounded educational experience for their child.

LEAP has been a great school for our kids. The teacher to student ratio is low, my kids get one on…read moreone attention and I receive regular parent guides on where my kids excel and where they need attention. I am a product of New Mexico public education and wanted my children to have something more. The cost is on point and really helps my daughters to thrive in a way they wouldn't be able to in public schools. Thank you Sheila Griffin and Betty Osoff for treating my family like we matter.

My daughter started at Christina Kent in 2023. She was in their busy bee pre-k class. Today she…read morecontinues to go there in the Lion class as she continues onto kindergarten, which are times her APS school is closed but Christina Kent is open. She has thrived since attending Christina Kent and is a whole different child. All the staff and teachers at Christina Kent are amazing. I am so thankful to Theresa, Andrea and Gabby who are some of the best humans I have met. They are so patient, kind and treat our children as their own. Sandra, Allison and Andrew are part of the staff and are also so amazing. It's a great community and their approach to help raising our young children is nothing short of exceptional. I have nothing but great things to say about the school and if anything wish they continued onto elementary.

My daughter began attending Christina Kent in the fall of 2022, she was in their Teddy classroom…read moreand then their Busy Bee room for PreK. I cannot say enough good things about this school. The office staff was very helpful in showing me the facility, helping me to fill out the paperwork, and navigate the enrollment process. The building is easily missed from the outside, however once inside, you feel the warmth and love for the children from everyone from the cooks to the teachers. They truly love these kids. The teachers are kind, empathetic, patient, and treat each child with respect. My daughter loves her class and her teachers. They teach farm to table and family style dining, which is reflected at home. My daughter has tried a large variety of foods and enjoys almost anything I make now. They are intentional with their fieldtrips and their classroom activities. She is beyond ready for kindergarten, and I am very sad to leave the Christina Keny Community. I highly recommend this school!!