The culture of the school is horrendous. Teachers aren't held accountable for things such as…read morepurposely recording erroneous attendance grievances for students they don't like. If they've had a dispute with the parent they retaliate on their kids. There's a heavy culture of inappropriate interactions between the school staff and minor students. If you speak out against it then the administration attacks you instead of the issues. There's a severe lack of communication between the school and parents. No parent has been notified about the recent felony sexual abuse towards students by the two brother Andre Richmond (South) and Aaron Richmond (North). No counseling has been offered to my kids who have been directly affecting and no one has asked if any other students were affected. Oh but they make sure to administer disciplinary actions to the students for not wanting to come upto school but fail to rea.kze the real issue is the lack of confidence the kids and parents have in the school system. I am still waiting for the administrator to offer some kind of support to the kids and families or TF South and North. They discipline the students like convicts and treat the teachers like children with only slaps on the wrist. TF South is going to crumble very soon, find a alternative for your students to quickly. I certainly am.

Decent school go there right now. A few fights here and there but everyone is nice. Teachers are…read morenice. Staff are nice.

My youngest son has been attending here since he was roughly 4 months, he's now 3 1/2. I literally…read morefell inlove with this Academy when I toured it & Ms.Ro was always so welcoming & friendly. Made the experience less stressful since I was enrolling a infant at the time. She would literally text me pictures of him every other hour to make me at ease! I've never had any issues with the staff, they've done a nice job reporting accidents as well. They use the ProCare app which is 10/10 to me. Ms. Reyna is also one of the teachers who has watched my big boy flourish, she's so warming & we love her!

my baby loves it here and they've done everything possible to make sure that she has the best…read moreexperience while also creating a great environment for the teachers and other children. I'm so thankful to have this space to send my child to. I trust them so much with her.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about the STEP-UP CAREER ACADEMY CENTER From the moment I…read morewalked through the doors, we felt a warm and welcoming atmosphere that immediately put us at ease. The staff is professional, nurturing, and genuinely cares about each child's well-being and development. The children have thrived in their care throughout the years--socially, emotionally, and academically. They also offer a great variety of activities like music, art, Storytime, and outdoor play that keep the kids engaged and excited to come each day. I absolutely love his company, thank you for all you do to help, grow, and prepare our children for their future. Review from Alisa D. Wimbley Chicago, IL.

I have nothing but positive things to say about this daycare/school. The staff and owners are very…read moreprofessional and are very nice people. The teachers are great. Ms. Shawny is a sweet person. She keeps this place going. If you want your child to attend a school where the staff and taechers care and actually teach your child and focus on development and social skills as well personal growth, this should be your choice . The extra activities is a plus.. always learning and stepping up on another level at A Step UP Career Academy.

I've been very impressed with Edison and the Hammond School System. The teachers are very…read moreaccesible and willing to help your child with whatever he or she needs to excel. I always look forward to the Open House and meeting the people that affect my child's life on a day to day basis. It brings back great memories of the great teachers I had growing up. I have yet to find someone there that reminds me of some of the not-so-great teachers I've had in my past. I love that they call when your child is late/tardy, or missed paying for a lunch. They don't get uptight about it, they just call and tell you to correct it with a note. I'm glad my child is going there and I hope to continue the excellent relationship we have with the school.

Wonderful teachers! My daughter has learned so much in just a few months. The teachers were so…read moreflexible during COVID and were amazing with ELearning.

Mrs. Rachel and Mrs. Jen are the absolute best. My daughter just graduated and I feel she is well…read moreprepared for Kindergarten. While there she learned her colors, numbers, alphabets, spelling and recognition of her name, fine and gross motor skills, how to socialize with children her age, and self confidence. As her mother I loved all the hands on activities, the free monthly field trips, and all the cute projects that showcased my daughter's creativity. My daughter loved the dramatic play area and carpet time where the children danced to go noodle. If you have a 3 or 4 year old this is the place for them. I highly recommend Tiny town of Lansing!

My stepdaughter goes here. She enjoys her classes and teachers, and they really get to do a lot of…read morethings. They have a choir and they do plays frequently.

I have had wonderful experience with this school. I have an 8 year old who came through this…read morepreschool. She is currently in the Gifted/Talented program at her elementary school. There is a high proportion of children in that GT program that were from this preschool. Coincidence? I wouldn't bet on that. My 5 year old is currently in his 3rd year there. This is a NAEYC certified preschool, I believe the only one in Highland/Munster/Merrillville area. The teachers are warm and educated. The staff turnover is extremely low. They take the time to get to know you and your children. They know your child through his entire spectrums of development: social, emotional, cognitive, motor, etc. They educate holistically. They have after school care a couple days/week until 230 as well as TumbleBears, Dance class, sports, and other enrichments. Leaving my children there, I have never felt "guilty" or doubted for a second that they were in very capable and loving hands. For some people, the only negative might be your child will learn Hebrew words, prayers, and about the Jewish holidays as this school is a Jewish preschool. I see this as an advantage in today's multicultural society. I have learned to make challah with my son, and enjoy that even at their young ages, they realize that our world view is not the only one. In fact, the class make-up is highly diverse with all ethnicities and religions represented. If you are looking for a quality preschool, look no further.

From the owner: Premiere preschool serving Northwest Indiana for more than 50 years. Contact us for more…read moreinformation about our half day programs, ages 2-5.