Love love love this place! Super organized, excellent teachers and admin for all ages. My kidLOVED…read moregoing to school every single day. And, that was not the case one semester at a different school. I also love the fact that masks were optional for the kiddos during 2020/2021. Teachers & faculty kept their masks on & the # of people entering the school was kept to a minimum. Temperatures were taken every single day & parents were required to wear masks at an outdoor drop off location. It was really impressive to see how well the Principal & Vice Principal handled everything during COVID. It was definitely not an easy time for schools to navigate & Skillman CDC took it in stride. They utilized extra space, deep cleaned each room after school, and my daughter told me her Pre-k 4s (Varsity) teacher was always keeping their little hands sanitized. The school managed to maintain a loving environment while practicing extra caution. They followed CDC guidelines. Ruth Ann (head of school) was very practical, yet caring and aware of the children's needs, IMHO. Sad to say bye to this sweet school, but it's time for Kindergarten!

From the owner: Skillman Child Development Center strives to provide young children opportunities to grow and…read moredevelop physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually and to develop their senses of self-worth and identity. We believe that the Lord is the center of our lives, and we include Christian nurture and prayer in our curriculum. Because we believe that God created all people, we enjoy units on different cultures and welcome children of any race, color, religion, or national origin.

The best! We have been here since they opened with our two sons. Best teachers, consistent care and…read morea very loving community. Like a 2nd family!

Our experience with Primrose White Rock has been nothing but great. Everyone is friendly,…read morefacilities is clean, front desk is personable, and our daughter enjoys her teacher. We got on the waiting list a while back and needed to flex our availability and they accommodated to our needs as much as possible. In addition, we are two dads and had no issues here.

My baby has been here since she was three months old and she loves it! The teachers love her so…read morewell and help me understand how/when to transition to next stages. So thankful!

I loved munger when I initially sent my daughter in mid-2021. It started to all go downhill around…read moremid-2023. Constant staff turnover, poor communication,etc. Towards the end my daughter was begging to not have to go to school-she also was afraid to go into her classroom each morning. I really hope they get their act together since there were a few standing staff I really liked, but it wasn't enough for me to stay- I pulled both my children.

Love this school! It really is as good as it gets, even though the facilities are not very…read moreimpressive, the teachers and staff are great. My son has learned so much and has grown so much at the school. When he started, he was very sad and hated to leave us, but after about a week he was happy to go to school, hugged the teachers, and didn't want to leave. The administration is also awesome! Unfortunately, we moved back to Virginia. We wish we could have brought the school with us. It is definitely our favorite thing about Dallas.

My wife & I and our two sons bounced around Dallas-Fort Worth quite a bit during our sons' earliest…read moreschooling years, leading us to 4 houses - and 6 (six!) schools - in just a few short years' time. Looking back on our experience, there is absolutely no question in my mind that the 2+ years we spent with St. Christopher's were the best for not only our boys (now 5- & 6-years old), but our whole family. From the smart, personable, and observant teachers, to the diverse (international!) feel of the community, to the bright & welcoming atmosphere created by Becky and the front desk staff, St. Christopher's truly raised the bar for our expectations of a school & faculty. Prior to finding St. Christopher's, our boys had attended both Montessori and non-Montessori schools in the White Rock Lake/Lake Highlands areas, and they've attended 3 other schools (1 Montessori, 1 public, and 1 private) in Dallas & Rowlett since. Being a part of so many different schools (not all of which were bad, by the way!) has taught us to appreciate the "small" things (hygiene!, front desk friendliness, student diversity, parental involvement) as well as the "big" things (safety/security, curriculum, communication, caring & nurturing atmosphere). St. Christopher's gave us all of those things and then some. As parents, we always felt welcome, and we rested assured knowing that our children were being exposed to cool neat things (languages, art, etc.) and ideas by people who cared about them & their respective development (our boys are pretty different from one another!). When my wife & I finally settled down in Rowlett (20 miles east of Dallas), our biggest regret was that we'd have to leave St. Christopher's - and even then, we made the daily 2-hour commute until we couldn't take it anymore. If you have the opportunity to send your kids here, I truly can't recommend it highly enough. It's the best, most nurturing and inspiring school we came across. Best wishes to you & your family, and I hope your experience is as good as ours was! :)

It is the 12th of August and the pool is closed. Many families have preschool children…read more More importantly the front desk does not have a manager on staff to address concerns or a phone number Last I looked around every one has a cell and most defiantly a manager of a department should have number they can be reached at.

It is a standard YMCA. Lowest tier gym and equipment, but you know that going in. The issue is the…read morestaff. I tried going in to see the gym and make sure it at least had the basics, I live a block away so I can make it work. Dude has me stand there waiting while he does some other stuff, about eight minutes. Then says before he will allow me to look at the equipment I have to let them take a picture of me. Of course I say no because that has nothing to do with safety or anything that wouldn't be illegal. So the guy just tells me I can't look. Now, in a similar situation I once heard of from a buddy in law enforcement, people were using pictures and IDs to make fake passports and IDs for some trafficking. Doubt that is what the kid was doing, but it still creeped me out that this young man was collecting pictures of people. I ended up going to Lifetime and it felt safer.

I love the teachers the best one there is Miisah Mitchell she teaches the Threes. I love how she…read moreworks with kids and is nice times her daughter will help her name is A'anya, and she is going to turn 12 real soon

Loved our experience! Older kiddo went through EDDC and younger is still there. Teachers are…read moreloving, caring, and truly understand each developmental milestone. The parents are all-in as well, cultivating a community that lasts well beyond the Pre-K days. We can't say enough great things about EDDC! Also, during COVID, they have been a godsend. Truly caring, careful, respectful of the protocols. Just an amazing place.

If you're looking for a diverse, knowledgeable and competent childcare center, Cuddly Kids is the…read moreplace for you! It was evident to me that Mrs. Mersi (Director) and her staff cared a great deal about the children each day. As a parent, (who needed childcare for a few weeks), I felt confident leaving my child at Cuddly Kids after speaking to Mersi on the phone and seeing her facility the following day. I can't express how grateful I am for their patients and understanding while caring for my son during our transition. If you need weekly or hourly childcare, I would encourage you to give Cuddly Kids a try! I'm glad I did!

Merci, the owner is amazing along with the staff. My son has been there since he was 6 weeks. He is…read morenow 4 yrs old and still goes there for aftercare. would highly recommend it.

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.