Our family loves Mariner! My son started at Mariner Montessori when he was about nine months old…read more Since his enrollment, he has flourished at this school. His most recent experience in the Toddler 1 class has been just as formative and special as his time in the previous Mariner classes. His teachers, Miss Sharon, Miss Nancy, and Miss Mariam were all very caring, kind, and patient with him. They always communicated with me on how his day went. I have no doubt that the time he spent in Toddler 1 and the guidance from his teachers have helped prepare him for more advanced and structured classroom settings. If you are looking for a safe, nurturing environment where your child can learn and grow, I would highly recommend Mariner Montessori school!

Shout out to the teachers in Toddler 1 ( Ms Sharon, Ms Nancy and Ms Mirian) and Primary (Ms Mona,…read moreMs Adel and Ms Jazmin)! Ms. Claudia, Ms, Maria, Ms Lupita Ms Jacqlyn, Ms. Ester, Ms Liz, Ms. Renee, Ms Mary, Ms LaRentis, Ms Michelle, Ms Raye, Ms Alla, Ms Imelda and Ms Bernadette. Thank you Mariner for everything - love, patience and dedication for our sons since July 2021.

We've had a wonderful experience at this daycare and are so grateful for the care our daughter has…read morereceived over the years. Ms. Mona and Ms. Cissy in the Infant class provided such loving and attentive care. In the Toddler class, Ms. Gabby and Ms. Grace were amazing in supporting her talking and communication development. Now in Pre-Primary, Ms. Saba has done a great job helping her transition smoothly into the new classroom while continuing to care for her so well. Thank you to all the teachers and staff for creating such a warm, supportive, and nurturing environment. We truly appreciate everything you do!

We've been at MRA for 4 years now and highly recommend it to anyone with you kids. The staff are…read moreall incredibly welcoming and friendly and truly have the kids best interest in mind. My youngest has had Ms. Gabby and Ms. Destinee - both wonderful teachers who genuinely love children. You can see the warmth radiate out of them. Their high energy paired with their patience and ability to teach young kids amaze me daily. My oldest recently came out of Ms. Peace (who is incredible!!) and is now in Ms. Lavanya's class, the care that both teachers provide my son have been immeasurable. Not only do they provide a safe space for all the kids, they take the time out to learn about each student. All while providing follows up to how my son is doing and informing me of his advancements. I know my kids are in good hands at MRA. Their curriculum is beyond what I could have imagined. They truly follow the Montessori and STEAM way.

My son has attended Mariner ever since he was 3 months old and he is now 2 years old. He is…read morecurrently with Ms.Cody, Ms.Jenny, And Ms.Annie. What can I say, these lovely teachers have always been a great part of making our lives a lot easier. They go above and beyond for children in there care. They make sure the children are learning and are engaged at all times. I love the interaction Ms.Cody, Ms.Jenny, and Ms.Annie have with my child. Each time my son is coming into class he always has a smile on his face. My son is always happy to come to school because of these three ladies. I appreciate them so much for making this experience with my son attending Mariner a great experience for me and my family. My other son who is currently 5 months old also attends Mariner and it was a hard transition for me. But Ms.Evelyn, Ms.Joy, Ms.Virgina, and Ms.Blanca have definitely made it a lot easier for me and my family to feel relieved that he is in the best of hands. My son is always happy when he attends school. He is always smiling and baby talking all the time he sees his teachers. I appreciate these ladies so much. They are very sweet and are always supportive. I would definitely recommend Mariner because the staff there is amazing. Ms.Nataly and Ms.Daniella have definitely made a difference in the school and they are always so supportive with my family.

Our daughter has attended Mariner Montessori in the Heights for over a year, since she started…read moredaycare at 5 months old. We have had the pleasure of being in 3 different classes, each with caring and attentive teachers. Our initial transition was difficult because she would not take a bottle at first. In Infant 1 class, Ms. Eudora was patient, creative and persistent until our daughter was a bottle drinking champ. In Infant 2, Ms. Cody and the team provided so many exciting activities and were so excited to share updates as our daughter's language, social, fine motor and gross motor skills progressed. In the Infant 3 class, we have seen her vocabulary and motor skills grow even more. Ms. Yaleni, Ms. Ana and Ms. Evelyn make sure all her needs are met and she is academically stimulated. We have always felt our daughter is safe and cared for as an individual and as a growing learner while at Mariner. The building is new and is kept clean and decorated for various seasons and holidays. The play area is expanding thanks to the school's acquisition of an adjacent lot. Parents are kept updated through a weekly email newsletter and daily through the ProCare app. Teachers update the app for naps, diaper changes and meals as well as posting pictures of activities once or twice a day. Parents can chat directly with teachers through the app as well. The school provides healthy, age appropriate meals included in the price of tuition.

Our son joined CHMS in 2024 at the age of 3, and we couldn't be happier with our choice. Don't…read morejudge this daycare by its location! Once you step inside, you'll see the environment is beautiful, welcoming, and clearly designed with children in mind. One of its advantages is that children aren't confined to the same classroom all day. They have access to different spaces where they can explore, play, and learn, and they also spend time with children of different ages, which helps them develop socially. The teachers are exceptional (shout out to Miss Olga, Miss B, Mis Cha Cha, Miss Renee, Mis Naiely...). Every day they come up with thoughtful, creative activities that make learning fun and keep the children engaged. You can tell how much time, dedication, and love goes into everything they do. Our son started here without speaking a single word of English. Thanks to the patience, kindness, and encouragement of his teachers, he not only learned the language but also felt safe, happy, and at home from day one. He was genuinely excited to go to school every morning, and as parents, that's the greatest recommendation we can give. Now he is really sad to go. Thank you Miss Laura for everything you've done for our kid! Now its time to go to big kids school :)

I don't know if I can quite put into words how much we love CHMS! My daughter started going here…read morewhen she was 1 and stayed until it was time for her to head off to kindergarten, and now she's back there for the summer! CHMS feels like family. I know how much Ms. Laura and the teachers love my daughter, and my daughter loves them, too. They go above and beyond to make CHMS a special place to learn and have fun. I'm so grateful that I found CHMS, because my daughter absolutely thrived there and was more than prepared for entry into kinder. I love our CHMS family!

As a parent of a small child, we were looking for a school where our son would be part of a…read morewelcoming, diverse community; where his curiosity and independence would be nurtured; and where he would be beloved by his teachers and adults. St. Stephen's ticked all our boxes and then some. We love the Montessori curriculum and it has been a really wonderful place for us as a family.

Great school. Great people. Wonderful community. Worth considering for personalized learning for…read moretoddlers - 8th grade.

A Heartfelt Thank You to Ms. Elena Morales and Smaller Scholars Montessori Academy !…read more Our son has been at the school since he was just 18 months old, and this place has truly become a second home for our family. As he now prepares to start elementary here, we reflect with deep gratitude on the impact Ms. Elena has had on his journey. Ms. Elena's dedication, warmth, and the thoughtful application of Montessori principles have been transformational. Thanks to her care and guidance, our son is not only well-prepared to start Elementary but he has also grown into a more confident, independent, and kind-hearted little boy. She has nurtured his curiosity, encouraged his growth, and helped shape the values he will carry with him into this next chapter. Thank you Smaller Scholars for everything you've done for our son and to Ms Elena for all the children lucky enough to be in your classroom. -- The Iannone Family

Great school and great community! We love the school and our daughter has flourished here. Any…read morequestions or concerns are always addressed immediately. I love that all the teachers know all the students name in the school regardless if they are in that class or not. Couldn't be happier with our decision to send our toddler here!

We have had our daughter enrolled as a kindergartener for a year now and her light is ALWAYS…read moreshining! She is excited to go to school every single day and even begs to go on the weekend. She will be joining the emerging first grade program in the fall. From the moment you step into Blossom there's a sense of curiosity wonder and amazement at the endless possibilities of creativity one can imagine. Even as an adult I wanted to go to school here! This is a child led program and my daughter is blooming learning so much, right now she's very focused on sewing ! She designed her first dress this spring and loves cooking and learning with her peers in an intimate class setting. I really appreciate the teachers participation in her enrichment and I'm so glad my daughter is open to being taught by them. We are so fortune to have found this gem in Houston! If you are looking for the best !! come tour blossom!

My 3yr old son has been attending Blossom Heights for a year now. I cannot imagine my child…read moreattending any other childcare center. Their approach is play and nature based with emphasis on the Reggio Emilia approach to learning. My child comes home each day happy and with stories to tell! He comes home with evidence of a day well-spent in PLAY and FUN! He has grown so much since attending this school. When he began at Blossom Heights he was barely talking- he now speaks in full lengthy sentences with vocabulary that amazes me. He can problem solve and make plans for what he wants to achieve. Emotionally, he is more pulled together than I am! All of his emotional, social, and academic needs are met! His teachers LOVE him and SHOW him love consistently throughout each day. Pictures are worth a thousand words, as his teachers will frequently document his adventures and send daily photos through their Bright Wheel app for parents. Teachers take part in multiple professional development trainings and quality improvement programs throughout the year to ensure children are receiving the BEST care possible. We love Blossom Heights and know that you will to!

This review is a little long because I have a lot to say about this school. TL;DR -- lots of…read moreschools have great academics but not so great social environments. Saint Nicholas has top-ranking academics, sure, but, what my children learned about themselves and their peers, and how deeply their teachers cared about and fostered that, is what really made this school the very place for my 5 preschool through elementary children. To put this review in perspective: when I was a child, my family moved to Houston and surveyed top local private elementary schools to enroll me in. I attended one, then another top local private school. Both were academically quite excellent, completely in keeping with their reputations. Unfortunately they were also very cliquish, and because I was the new kid, it took quite a lot of time and effort to fit in, despite having experienced a very loving, inclusive, and thoroughly enjoyable social life at my previous schools. Looking back now, I can understand that the social environment was simply unhealthy at both these Houston private schools. In fact, though I loved learning, my ability to learn and thrive academically was severely compromised by the social situations at these schools. So here's my review of Saint Nicholas: when it came time for my own children to find a private preschool, kindergarten and elementary school to attend, I wasn't going to assume the social environment at a private school would be healthy, inclusive, loving, or provide a positive social foundation. And, though of course I wanted my children to have the very best educational foundation possible, to provide them with the greatest optionality for later educational and career choices, I also knew that the social and emotional environment at a school is equally important -- possibly even more important, because of the foundational nature of what a young child comes to learn about their own innate value as a human being by how others relate to them. I, and more importantly my children, found Saint Nicholas to be the same kind of positive, inclusive, encouraging environment that I had experienced myself at the private schools where I had thrived as a child. Classmates were friends. Positive and respectful interactions with classmates were expected, encouraged, and fostered. It's all about the teachers! The teachers at Saint Nicholas are actually aware of how the students interact, they actually care about this just as much as excellent teaching and excellent curriculum, and, they are very gifted at not only helping the students learn greater social skills, but inspiring them to want to. And these teachers have been at Saint Nicholas school for a long time. Saint Nicholas will probably show you their top-ranking academic test scores and student accomplishments, or maybe you'll hear anecdotal stories from other parents about how their child went from being behind academically, to being ahead academically in just one year. But that's not what mattered to me, and I don't think it happens just because of academic excellence. I certainly don't think high national test scores tell the whole or even the most important part of the story. I think what matters most about a school is what the child learns about themselves, and the value of every human being. At Saint Nicholas, my children learned that they were smart, capable, and valuable. They learned that they could thrive in both inter-dependent and independent endeavors. They learned that they were worthy of both respect for who they were, and being called into the greater self they were growing into. Again - it's all about the teachers. The school administration is capable enough, but I don't believe a school can administrate this. Saint Nicholas has somehow gathered and kept some truly phenomenal and caring teachers.

I just wanted to share that my daughter, thanks to the excellent instruction and personalized…read moreattention that she received at SNS, had absolutely no problem acing HISD's G&T testing this year in Kindergarten. She consistently gets top grades in her class, and we thank SNS for preparing her so well, academically and socially, in their pre-K programs. SNS transformed my shy little girl - who had spent the first years of her life at home during the pandemic - into a confident, smart little social butterfly. My son, attending SNS for summer camps, has also benefitted from SNS academically and socially. Being with slightly older classmates over the summers pushed him ahead of the curve, and he was popular among the younger kid crowd, as the older brother to my daughter. P.S. I believe first responders and BCM employees receive a discount on registration, and the school offers a sibling discount on tuition, as well. Cannot recommend this school enough!