Our daughter has attended Hilliard Montessori since she was 18 months old and cannot speak highly…read moreenough of the school and all of the teachers. We feel such great comfort in knowing that our daughter will be treated like one of their own and will be safe at all times. We transferred from another daycare due to not feeling this same sense of comfort there. We have also seen such tremendous growth in all areas of development and I really think this is a testament to the Montessori style of learning and the school overall. The class ratios are also small, meaning more attention and personalization for each student. As a self proclaimed helicopter parent, I was surprised at how much ease I felt with her starting a new school. I also feel heard every time I bring something up to a teacher or Sadhana that we have been trying at home or with occupational therapy. There is nothing like it in the area, in my opinion- Sadhana and the teachers create opportunities to build community with other parents and not only a casual wave in a hall. If you'd like to chat with me directly about our experience, I have given authorization for Sadhana to share my contact information and would be happy to answer questions you may have about our personal experience.

Our daughter was a student at Hilliard Montessori for more than three years, and we were thrilled…read morewith our experience. The school is small, with three preschool/kindergarten rooms and a toddler room. The wonderful staff is led by the Director, Ms. Sadhana Arun, who is a smart, loving woman who really understands and implements the Montessori philosophy beautifully. My first clue that this was a supportive and welcoming place was watching all the children race up and hug Ms. Sadhana as each one left for home in the afternoon. The teachers know all the children's names and because all the rooms are mixed age, there is an amazing sense of community among all the children who attend, that I haven't seen at any other pre-school/daycare. Our daughter blossomed at Hilliard Montessori. She gained amazing self-confidence, as well as math, science, and reading skills. She also developed a strong sense of her own ability to affect positive change in the world around her. I also appreciated the diversity of both the teaching staff and the families who attend the school. There are so many cultures, languages, and backgrounds represented. The family potlucks and celebrations were like world travel, without leaving home. My only regret is that my daughter has now aged out of their program and she can't continue to be a daily member of this loving community and learn from such amazing teachers. We highly recommend that you contact Hilliard Montessori to set up a visit if you are looking for daycare or a preschool experience for a child between 18 months and 6 years. Yes, they offer kindergarten too!

We chose Primrose Schools for mainly 2 reasons the accessibility to my work also downtown and the…read morecurriculum for its students. But we quickly realized there were so many other reasons to love Primrose schools, especially including its staff. The teachers are so personable, professional, and confident. They can command a classroom and respect the kids at the same time. My kid has been going to primrose for about 2 years and in that time, he has learned to walk, talk, and express opinions. The teachers have commented on how much he's grown and how fun it has been to watch. I have to give a special shoutout to Ms. Morris, Ms. Patrick, and Mr. Blake for always being above and beyond teachers during this time. I have been impressed with the programs and curriculum Primrose has provided. My kid comes home telling me about electricity and recycling, or how plants grow or about a story they read in class every day. He thrives in their academic environment. Primrose has been such a support in my parenthood journey and I would recommend it to anyone who needs an elevated daycare experience.

The turnover isn't great. We made the difficult decision to leave and we're very happy that we did…read more The care for the cost wasn't worth it.

We've sent all 3 of our children to the JCC Preschool in New Albany. Jill (Director) and Carey &…read moreElizabeth in the office are all warm and inviting! Our teachers are wonderful - so kind, friendly, and truly love our children. There's a great balance of education and fun! My children have learned so much at the JCC and socially they have also thrived. I truly could not say enough wonderful things about JCC New Albany and would recommend this school to anyone! Absolutely contact the office and book a tour!

We've sent both of our children to JCC. Had a great experience, the staff are all very warm and…read morefriendly. Having lived in a couple different states, we've had quite a bit of experience at various daycares. By far Jewish Community Center is the best-of-the-best.

We were so happy that we chose Primrose and we have been overwhelmed with their service for the…read morelast 5 years. The staff is welcoming, caring and accommodating every single day. They always look for ways to appreciate the parents and help us whenever we need it. We know the teachers and staff truly care about the kids and families because they do things when they don't have to. Our son has learned so much from the teachers and has made amazing friends. He was more than prepared to start Kindergarten this year and he continues to go to Primrose on the days he does not go to the elementary school. Sherri and her staff have been exceptional and our family cannot be happier.

My son attended Primrose for 4 years. The staff is professional, kind, caring and well educated. I…read morewas blessed to be able to have him attend this school as spots are limited due to being a great school and low to no turnover. My son asks about everyday to visit (he is now in first grade) as he misses his teachers and friends. My son has learned so much here and I am so thankful to say he attended. Thank you to all the Primrose directors and staff! Highly recommend!

We are blessed to be able to send our children to Goddard School at the bottom of Worthington…read moreHills. Ms. Sam and Ms. Shelly are very warm and inviting to our children and open with he parents about what is going on in the school. Our children especially love the summer program put on by the entire staff which is in a word 'Epic'. The school it's self is decorated in a way that our children are constantly finding something new on the wall paintings. Our children are sure challenged and the use of the Tadpoles system keeps up in constant contact with the teachers at the school and our children's progress. This is definitely a "school" as opposed to a daycare, when we moved our children here we saw and almost immediate difference in their vocabulary and skills. The parents are also very involved at the school which is a huge plus for us as it show a more community effect for which we are thankful for. If you so choose to enroll your children at the Worthington Goddard I believe that you will be happy that you did. The cost is only slightly more than we paid before but is well worth the value that you get when it comes to your child's education. At Worthington Goddard our children are definitely getting off on the right foot.

My son has been attending the Goddard school of Worthington since he was 3 months old. He is now 4…read moreand we are thrilled with our experience. We have always felt that he has been provided with a safe and educational environment. The quality of his preschool experience has exceeded our expectations. Our son will often break out a fun fact or a sign language at a family event and ends up teaching us all. Overall, we have nothing but great things to say about the school and it's faculty.

The best! Hands down the only place in the area I would want to send a child. My daughter went here…read morefor 5 years and I never had any concerns! The staff are great and I never left worrying that my daughter wouldn't be well cared for. She was more than ready for kindergarten and her social skills are above average thanks to her pre k education at Montessori! You'll become family and even after the child is no longer attending, you will have made life long friends here.

Please trust me when I say, do not put your children in this school!!! I wanted so badly to believe…read moreit wasn't as bad I thought, but the people who attempt to run this place are awful. They absolutely do not care about your kids in any way, shape or form- they want your money. Period. They are cold, impersonal and deceitful, and lack any kind of integrity or respect for the families who shell out a mortgage each month and those of us entrusting them to care for our Children for half the day. I have caught them in multiple lies regarding the monthly tuition, fees, among other more serious things, and they are hands down the fakest individuals I have ever met. Their curriculum is below the standard of most preschools in the area, and quite frankly I'm not sure what the kids do do all day. They do have an app where you can see what your kids have been doing all day, which would be great, but they write the same things for every kid throughout the day. Most days my kid took 2 hour naps... nope, my child never took one. Also never ate the food they said my child ate, and when my kid would bring home worksheets, I came to find out those were not completed by my child either, but by the teacher. They carry on sensitive and private conversations about children amongst themselves in the middle of the lobby/ entryway and would tell me how "bad" my child was each day at pickup right in front of my child, not to mention the other parents and children I noticed a decline in my child's confidence and self esteem in the time he attended this school, and it makes me sick that I didn't associate the 2 sooner. My child was constantly told he was bad, and towards the end of our time there, he would cry on the way to school because he hated going. He would beg me to let him stay home. And the organic cuisine they brag so much about? it's nothing more than generic packaged food that they try to make sound better than what it really is. You'd be better off buying it yourself for half the price. There are so many wonderful daycares in the area, do not choose this one, you will be very disappointed. They may look good on paper, (arguable), but they truly do not care about your children at all, it's solely 100% about how much money they can get out of you. (As long as your child is an easy and never poses any type of challenge for them.)

I've been waiting for a while to write this review but wanted to make sure I had my child removed…read morefrom here before hand out of fear of reprisal from the staff. So lets start with the facility. The building is very odd and was clearly not designed to be a day care center. You have to walk through classrooms to get to some of the other, and the office is just a desk at the entrance of the building. One of the biggest red flags to me while my child was enrolled here was the constant turn over. Just looking back through my emails in the short window of 6 months that my child was enrolled I received around a dozen emails regarding staffing changes. Sometimes it was the hiring of 1 individual or an email letting us know that 2, 3, or 4 teachers had left at a time. The turn over was so bad it made retail and fast food look like they have good staff retention. Next up, inconsistent communication or just flat out lies. There were several times where one teacher would say something, another something else, and the director would completely contradict everyone. This happened on multiple occasions. One of the more disappointing ones was and issue being able to get my child on a bus for preschool. We had to jump through several hoops and work very hard to get our child into the preschool program that we were very excited about through Olentangy Schools regarding speech delays. The months, weeks, and days leading up to him beginning this program we were assured by almost everyone on staff that there would be no issue getting him on or off the bus. Suddenly after about a week of him being in the program Barrington suddenly didn't have enough staff to be able to get him on the bus in the morning, even though we were given countless assurances. This is just one of many instances. TLDR: They seem to struggle keeping adequate staffing, they can't communicate properly, and they will go back on their word and act like it's your fault.

Both our kids went there. And they have done very well at high school and college since finishing…read moreat CMEC. I cannot say enough, how amazing the program, the teachers and the staff are. I am a fan for life.

Both of my girls attended Columbus Montessori and my experience was wonderful. I believe my girls…read moreare independent critical thinkers and strong students because of the start they received at CMEC. The school is a 5-star Step Up to Quality care center run by experts in Montessori education who commit to diverse identities and honoring our differences. 40% of spaces are held for socially and economically disadvantaged students. I believe in the school so much, I am on the Board even though my youngest daughter starts college in the fall. Visit CMEC and give it a chance. I guarantee you will be impressed.