The Carlisle School was truly the foundation of everything I've achieved. It was there that I…read morelearned my letters, how to play chess, and--most importantly--how to think critically and believe in myself. One incredible teacher in particular didn't just teach me academics; she helped shape the person I am today. Carlisle gave me the confidence and curiosity to keep growing. After Carlisle, I continued my education at Christ the King, where I went on to receive three awards, then Ursuline, and now I'm proud to be at Fordham University. At every step, I've carried the lessons and values I learned at Carlisle with me. If you want your child to succeed--not just in school, but in life--The Carlisle School is where that journey should begin. It's more than a school. It's a place that builds futures. Thank you so much Mr. & Mrs. Carlisle for everything!

The Montessori-style private school is the of the best kept in the DFW, particular the Park Cities…read more Truly. My daughter began attending the Carlisle School at 3 1/2 years old. With Mrs. Carlisle's intrinsically sound education with detailed, intuitive guidance, my daughter entered Armstrong Elementary School prepared for all schooling experiences beyond preschool, kindergarten years! We have enjoyed returning for summer instruction between the regular school year as well. The individualized manner of instruction including traditional/classic education with outdoor play, and balanced routine is something I simply cannot fully express other than stating the growth and maturity that I witnessed in my daughter was profoundly positive. Just a beautiful gift. God bless the Carlisle School! May it continue to cherish, shelter, and foster our young brilliant children for another 45+ years!!

Super friendly and nice staff. Great location. Really caring towards kids. Excellent preschool…read morecurriculum. Highly recommend.

The teachers, administrators, and Chef Perry are the best. Really glad to have our younger girls at…read moresuch a great school!

Since the management change two months ago, this facility has unfortunately gone downhill. My…read more2-year-old has come home with more unexplained injuries in the last few weeks than in our entire two years here. These wounds are often not treated properly, and there have been multiple times where no incident report was filed -- and neither my husband nor I were informed by staff. The assistant director, Vanessa Ortiz, has extremely poor communication skills. It often takes more than a full school day to get a response to emails about serious issues like injuries. When we've tried to address concerns in person, we're met with excuses, not answers -- and certainly no sense of urgency. Also, if you have an issue and ask for the teacher's names (since we don't know their names due to so much turn over), don't expect to get them without the director reaching higher above her and then telling you to reach out to the area or regional director :) Shockingly, some teachers have even stepped in during conversations with other staff and *yelled* at us while trying to defend one another. The stories we're told rarely add up, and it feels like there's a serious lack of transparency and accountability. Supervision in the classrooms is clearly lacking, and poor communication seems to be used as a cover-up rather than a fix. There has also been an alarming amount of turnover among staff and students in just the last two months alone. That said, I want to give a huge shoutout to Mrs. Margie, Mrs. Wanda, and Ms. Jasmine. These amazing ladies are the only reason we're waiting until summer to pull our son. We truly appreciate the love and care you show our baby -- thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

This place is very unprofessional and doesn't properly supervise the children in its care. It has…read moreworkers who are ineligible to work in childcare and improper documentation/training.

Terrible and unresponsive. Called several times to inquire about open house and was given the run…read morearound every time. Promised to call me back but didn't. The new phone system is completely broken. Every extention link is broken. They are terrible at communicating with prospective students and parents. Imagine having to ask them questions about your child and getting this responsiveness. I had high expectations about this place. What a let down. Home school it is.

Exceptional preschool. My son has been a student here for 3 years and loves his teachers, the…read morecurriculum and after school enrichment. Lots of positive discipline. My son just turned 5 and knows how to read, all the dwarf planets etc. The staff is very receptive to parents, organized and professional. Facilities are top notch. Clean well maintained and super environmentally friendly campus. They have great events involving parents throughout the year. We are I'll be so sad to leave.

Love this special little gem of a school tucked beneath the trees in a beautiful English inspired…read morecottage. Such a loving sweet environment and a feeder for the melt elite Dallas private schools after Kindergarten. Will miss Missy Green, who did a wonderful job keeping the school running so smoothly.

Northaven Cooperative Preschool is a loving nurturing community who has helped my children blossom…read morewith confidence in a play-based setting. I love the opportunity to be a part of the classroom on my designated co-op days, as it gives me insight into how to help my children grow and see what they are doing on a day to day bases. Our family couldn't be happier with Northaven Cooperative Preschool.

This is an amazing place for a child to go to school. We have been co-op parents for 2 years, and…read moremy son has loved it. I have also been fortunate to watch, while working as the teacher's aide on my co-op days, my son's teachers interact with him. I've learned how to be a better parent just by seeing how I could communicate differently with my son -- they are excellent.

I have the unique perspective of being a parent of two children in different learning classroom…read moreenvironments. My children also have experienced transitioning from one environment to the next due to age and readiness of skills. Here's a few examples of what I love about my children attending Park Cities Montessori in their crucial early years of life. The skill set of building concentration on one activity and putting it away before moving on to the next is huge. It teaches a sense of order, helps build patience and perseverance within a task, as well as learning how to take turns and wait until the work becomes available. No matter what activity the children engage in, there is a focus on the process and the beauty of slowing down. There is also ample opportunities for the children to experience nature. There is the crucial benefit to circle time and singing with one another and building camaraderie with one another as a class family. Zero screen time is a huge piece of what makes PCM great because it encourages children to use their imagination and engage in exploration when boredom arises. The practical life skills that my children have developed is incredible. When out in public, the amount of strangers that compliment the table manners our children have at such a young age is a testament to the time they spend at PCM. We put the work in at home, but it is with the guidance and advice from PCM that has led us down such a successful path. Plus it's super cute to see our 20 month old walking everywhere he goes with his hands behind his back. Finally, one irreplaceable quality that PCM staff demonstrates is the love they have for each of their children. My son was enrolled in Nido from 9 months old- 18months old. His bond was so strong with his Nido teachers that after he transitioned to the toddler environment, he would constantly want to show them the new things he was learning and show off his new glasses. The staff always made time for him and made him feel seen, even at a young age. My daughter started in the toddler environment when she was 2.5 years old and transitioned to the Children's House environment a month before she turned 3. Changing environments was worrisome because she was going to be part of a larger class with new teachers and it's always hard to start anew. However, she was always filled with joy and looked forward to going to school. She would get sad when the week was coming to an end and I know that's because of the love she had from her teachers and the love of learning they instilled in her. I cannot thank these ladies enough for everything they have done for my children. I also have a unique perspective being a toddler teacher at PCM and have grown very attached to my class of children. We learn all kinds of skill sets together from putting on our shoes independently, to what it means to listen and create friendships with each other, to learning endless vocabulary, as well as learning how to navigate through big feelings with one another. The children have become a part of me and will forever hold a special place in my heart. Tears fill my eyes as I write this review because I'm so grateful for Park Cities Montessori. Do yourself a favor and get on the waiting list- fast. You do not want to miss the opportunity for your children and family to join an incredible community.

I was surprised to see children from this school using a playground that looked like this…read more From what I observed, the outdoor area appeared poorly maintained and far below what I would expect from a private Montessori school. There is very little play equipment, large areas of bare dirt, worn-out artificial turf, dirty picnic tables, and the overall space looks neglected rather than welcoming for young children. I am not a parent at this school, but as someone who happened to see the children here, I was honestly shocked. Families paying private-school tuition would reasonably expect a clean, well-maintained, and engaging outdoor environment. I hope the school considers improving the playground or finding a better location for outdoor activities.

We really love this school. Our oldest daughter attended for 2.5 years and easily transitioned to…read moreher all girls' private school. Our twins currently attend and will continue here for another year before it is their time to transition. The small, welcoming feel is what really sets this school apart. All of the staff are so loving and supportive. They still remember our oldest daughter and greet her by name whenever she comes with us to pick up the twins. We are so lucky we found such a special place.​

This school does a VERY poor job communicating with parents of potential new students. After being…read moretold that we would not be charged until we chose a start date, administration went ahead and charged our credit card before we even told them to do so. Seems like this school only cares about stealing your money before actually offering their services. I've seen other places do the registration process A LOT better. ***Warning to parents of infants, the room that they have your children in is very tiny and looks like a dungeon rather than a care facility for your precious child. Don't take my word for it. Ask for a tour of this facility and then compare it other places that offer infant care.*** I DO NOT recommend this institution for infant care at all but if it is your only option, do not sign anything until the very first day you take your child.