Great school!! I have my 2 kids in this school, ages 2 and 4. They both love the school. And I love…read morethe friendly environment of it. The school is very clean and the materials the kids work with is clean and in good condition. The facilities are kid friendly and the playground is very nice and well maintained. They have a very good curricula and a very structured method which help kids learn and be organized while having fun. The teachers are very nice, friendly and always willing to help the children improve. The owners are very friendly and very professional. They are the heart of the school, providing the best work so our children can get the best learning experience. I've seen such a big change on my kids in a positive way since I enrolled them to the school, they have become very independent and willing to do things by themselves, progressed rapidly in their learning and the mastering of new skills, and learned so much vocabulary and the recognition of letters. My older daughter by the time she entered pk4 she was writing her name already and could recognize some words. It's a great find that school. I consider it like a little hidden gem.

I have been struggling with the idea of writing this review but then I thought some parents could…read morebenefit from our experience so maybe this ordeal won't have been for nothing. We moved from our country in January 2018 as soon as we got to Aventura this school was the best option to us. We Know about the Montessori philosophy and we like it. On the day of the interview, we informed the principal of our situation, we just moved from another country, my son spoke no English and he had a 6 months old sibling. Our 5 years old son started on March because we believed he could benefit from being with other kids, learning how to share, practicing english and having a routine while we organized the family affairs. After 1 week, we got a call from the principal who let us know that they decided to reevaluate the admission because our son had a bad attitude. He didn't cooperate with activities or would not listen to the teacher (he didn't speak English at the time) We asked her to be patient because of the circumstances and the principal gave us another chance, but it sounded like an ultimatum. The following month, April, we had to travel to our country. We where there for two weeks and when we came back he wasn't better. I think being exposed again to his old life, friends and the family wasn't easy. One morning the principal called me again, she was screaming. She informed us that she put our son out of school! I was crying and felt really sad. My husband called to speak to her and tried to reason with her, this wasn't the ideal solution. She said that our son was not a good fit anymore and he was going to be given two weeks to adjust to the school or else he would be dismissed. Mind you this was also the end of the school year. My son was going through a lot, a new sister, a new country a new language. This school treated him as if he was a juvenile delinquent, as if his presence in the school was a problem. This principal prizes herself for having 23 years of experience in childhood education and that is the way she decided to handle a child who was going through a challenging time in his life? We were made feel as if there was something terribly wrong with him. My son was silly and exuberant experiencing an incredible amount of change all at once, that was his fault. Never did the teachers though help him navigate transitions (the most frequent times for behavioral outbursts), or never was he given time to familiarize himself with the Montessori rules which they claimed he was not following. He was defiant but like a 5 year old can be, a 5 year old who is going through so much change in his life. We were given an ultimatum in a very cold and unsympathetic way. After that call, my husband and I decided to get him out of this horrible school right away. Never in my life have I experienced such lack of compassion and understanding in an early childhood education setting. My son wasn't violent or aggressive or dangerous he was anxious and rambunctious. There must have been other ways to deal with this, some basic childhood psychology and more respectful interventions. You see I could have dealt with the idea that my son wasn't a good fit for this school if the principal had been communicating with us in a compassionate manner, but that never happened. Do yourself a favor, steer away from this place and their cold hearted management. These people should not be educating anyone since they lack basic human empathy. Now, a year later, we are so happy. He is in kindergarten, he is an excellent student, he loves his teacher and has made a lot of friends. He only needed TIME !!

Great place , always clean and i feel safe leaving my daughter here , the teachers are kind and…read moreattentive.

Parents be alert, this is the worst day care, I will never go back to this place…read more 1) My 15 months old, was placed in a class with the kids between 2 and something 3 years old . 2) The owner has no experience in running a daycare as business, she does not work with ethics or professionalism, she does not treat the staff in a proper way. 3) Normally when I took him out of school, the teachers always told me that I could go into the classroom and pick him up, so that was the routine, and one day I arrived and the owner took me out of the classroom as if I were a stranger, meanwhile she has people strange painting the classrooms while in the other classrooms there are children and teachers

After looking and going to several school I Know for a FACT that I Picked the BEST E.L.I.T.A. My…read morebig girl has learn so much, she is not just reading 2 an 3 letter words, adding, and spelling some words, but she speaks proper English. She has impress me in so many ways. Before E.L.I.T.A it was so hard for me to get my daughters attention and get her to listen to me. Now is, Yes mommy, Thank you, Please, May I, and etc. For sure my daughter is more then ready for Kindergarten. I never expected this much . But I am eternally grateful for the entire staff. They go the extra mile in child education.

I recommend this daycare to any working mother that only has 3 months maternity leave and needs an…read moreoption for her infant. There are only a couple of options for daycare of 3- 12 month old infants in the Sunny Isles Beach/Aventura/Hallandale Beach area -- this is the one I selected. Warning - From the outside it is NOT impressive at all. But inside, you will find caring staff who keep everything in order. My experience has been that the children are happy and well behaved and always seem to be engaged in a learning activity. The staff regularly takes all children to the outdoors play areas as well, which is very important. My pediatrician commented on how rarely she sees my daughter considering she is enrolled in daycare (they usually have some bug all the time) So that to me says a lot right there. My youngest daughter has been attending since she was 3 months old; she is now 19 months old and I will be transferring her to Nana's because she is ready for a pre-school environment as opposed to a daycare. Nana's will not accept children younger than 18 months - so if you need something before then, ELITA is the place to go. They have an open door policy; you can go anytime. They don't accept credit or debit cards, but this daycare is very affordable. A bonus: food and formula are included so all you need to bring are diapers and wipes. Hours are great for working moms too: 7 am - 6 pm. I didn't give it 5 stars because they definitely need a larger and renovated, more modern facility.

I can't say enough about Nob Hill Academy Pines. This is truly an exceptional school for anyone…read morelooking for a strong educational foundation for their child. My oldest graduated from here and is thriving in elementary school, now in the 4th grade, and my youngest is currently in the VPK program. We've seen firsthand how well this school prepares children for the next level. Both of our kids have been attending since they were months old, and every teacher they've had has been nurturing, kind, and dedicated. It's so rewarding to hear from other parents and family members how advanced our children are, and I always give credit to the strong foundation they received here, now keep in mind this is a two way street because it's still work that has to be done at home and not just at the school. I can honestly say that if we were to have another child, we wouldn't hesitate to enroll them at NHA Pines. This school has proven its worth time and time again. I hope this helps anyone who is considering this school. This is my experience and I will always encourage others to gain their own experiences and share it for others. If you're on the edge, take a leap of faith, you won't regret it. Thank you for reading.

The Admin/Director, Mrs. Merry, provides a highly educational environment for both the preschool &…read moreelementary school children. She displays samples of positive reenforcement such as "We learn from mistakes". Ms. Merry is prompt & extremely effective leader and involved in student educational activities/learning abilities. The children are instructed for excellence. The staff gear the children for their fullest potential In learning & what they can accomplish in life's long journey. No stones are left unturned. The walls are covered with learning skills & future opportunities which displays positive role models and encourage leadership. This school is highly recommended for your child educational opportunities. "Grandma"

It's taken me a couple of weeks to write this review but I feel its important to share my…read moreexperience with other parents. I reached out to Irene (owner) about registering my child in her daycare because my child's previous school was pretty far from my house and I wanted to free up my driving time. She was agreeable and the daycare felt like a small family so overall I left with a good impression. The first day that my child ( 2 years old , almost three) was there , I get a call at 12 pm because he refused to nap, was "hyper" and was "jumping on the sleeping bags" they set out. Mind you , this is his first day in a new environment. She asked if I could pick him up. I complied and grabbed him because I didnt know what else to do .. I had never had a daycare request this. The second day , I get a call at 11 am that my child was "going up the slide wrong way" and that he got on top of a child chair and tried to jump from it and got hurt.. could I pick him up ? By this point , I started to think that this daycare wasnt equipped to deal with toddler behavior. They weren't willing to assist him in acclimating to the school in anyway and were quick to disrupt my workday for situations they should have been able to resolve with a little patience. By the third day , they told me that they had to hire extra help to have my child in the class and that they didnt feel it was the right place for him (only five kids in the class). When i asked why , they said he was too hyper. They gave me two weeks to find a new daycare. Simultaneously, they kept telling me daily that "he was doing so much better" and no incident was ever recorded ( he wasnt biting , hitting, being aggressive, breaking things etc). Everytime I went to pick him up he was playing with a puzzle ( quietly) or playing normally in the playground. Obviously I became distraught over this experience because I work and needed reliable child care and also because she was insinuating my child had some sort of condition for which he needed extra assistance. I took him to the pediatrician , who evaluated him and confirmed that there was absolutely nothing I needed to worry about and that it was all normal toddler behavior. I then noticed that there was a clear shortage of teachers in the schools and that the teacher in my school app was not the same one in my child's classroom ( honestly I am almost positive she was an aid and not a teacher). Overall , if you are considering this daycare , I suggest you do a trial run to see if your kid meets the owners expectations of the owner and I encourage you to reconsider if reliable child care is needed.

Amazing doesn't begin to cover it. Our little one loved her 3 years at the Meadows. She learned so…read moremuch and made lifelong friends. The staff is caring, loving, supportive, and extremely involved and knowledgeable. I will be forever grateful to this school for the peace of mind they provided us as parents and the genuine love and caring they provided for our daughter.

my grandson goes there for daycare and I and his parents are very happy with the care he gets…read morethere . is a great learning environment and they always have great activities for the kids. and the cost is reasonable

My niece loved this place. She learned so much and even now 2 years after graduating and entering…read moreregular school she is in advance classes as a 1st grader. With a strong foundation from this school and from home!

Recently enrolled my daughter here for daycare. Of course I was nervous but they quickly calmed by…read morenerves. It's safe, clean, great quality care for the kids and the staff so far have all been great and professional. They also provide lunch and breakfast for the kids. This is my first daycare experience but so far so good.

My son has been attending this daycare for 2 months now and we have had an amazing experience! He…read morehas learned so much! His teacher, Mz. Sharnette is so kind and caring. All the staff has been amazing! They have welcomed us with open arms since day one! Mz.Fatima and Mr. Bruno have been very accommodating to all my requests. I am so happy I made the switch to this daycare. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a loving and caring place for their child. It's also very clean and organized. This place is literally a God send as far as I am concerned.

This is what happened to my 4 month old grandson at KLA in Normandy Bay Village. 2 out of the 3…read moreadults that were supposed to be taking care of him left him unattended while 2 toddlers savagely bit him, we trusted him to their care, having cameras and so many activities that would ensure his safety. After this incident Andrea the director,had the audacity to tell us he was only left unattended on a boppy on the floor for 29 seconds... imagine? The cameras that we thought would show us exactly what proceeded to happen, mysteriously only had one angle.. parents please be more careful, ask questions, don't let the glitz and the glamour fool you! DO NOT TAKE THIS LIGHTLY!

Overall good experience. Teachers were very friendly. We felt like our child was safe and well…read moretaken care of. School is clean and appears new. Our child enjoyed going. Ownership burned a lot of bridges with how they handled COVID. At the end of the day, this is a for-profit business that pressured parents to pay full-tuition despite being closed and sent unprofessional emails in response to our concerns/inquiries. Ultimately, they came to their senses after parents rallied together, but it was a disappointing experience that I think left a lot of parents looking elsewhere.