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!

I started both of my boys here when they were 18 months old and they stayed until they started…read moreKinder which we moved to our local public school for. They loved the experience, their friends and the teachers at MLI! The school is a very small private school with 2 campuses - one for the infants and toddlers, second for the elementary and middle schools. They are not the fanciest school which means they are less expensive than most other private schools, but the quality of the education is very good. I still send my kids here during the summer and on some days when HISD is randomly closed, and the kids who regularly attend MLI are clearly ahead of my kids in the curriculum...by a lot. The teachers are well-balanced in a variety of academic topics, STEM, chess, etc.. They bring in outside vendors for things like soccer. Now I will say their parent communications could use improvement. There were multiple times when I was only given 1-2 days of notice to bring in some special supply, which is hard for a working parent. I also have trouble getting responses from the office staff, so I resort to emailing the owner/principal directly. Overall, the teachers are kind and clearly love the kids. The academic quality is superb. My kids still love going to MLI, so for those reasons, I give MLI 5 stars.

I'm writing this review with mixed feelings. From an…read moreacademic standpoint the school is very good. Teachers are very good and my family had experience with age group 3-5 (preK 3 and preK 4-5). Staff is generally kind, as long as you are completely cooperative. A parent cannot speak up against or question anything. We did encounter some behavior issues that took the school weeks to address and multiple meetings with the administrator as my child kept coming home crying he was being picked on. My family has supported the school throughout, and loved it. Then in fall 2021 The school took action removing my son after registration, involuntarily, due to the administrator (who is also the owner of the school) refusal to accommodate to my 5-year-old's special needs. My child who was accommodated the previous year was told he may not return unless he follows new school regulations, where elsewhere considered illegal, regarding wearing masks when my child is medically exempt. The administrator waited until 3 days before the new school year started which left me without any other options but homeschool as registration closed everywhere else for the school year. These actions portraited the administration as unprofessional, careless to the consequences of their actions and cruel to a child that only wanted to come back to his friends and teacher. Then when I called the school to ask to collect my son's items that were left for him to return, his teacher blocked my number and hung up the call in my face. I am questioning the administration's ability to teach the Montessori values when they cannot follow them themselves. They surely are unable to teach by example. I would say, that if your child doesn't require any accommodation, if you do not mind supporting a school that discriminates and refuses education to a young child that is medically unable to wear a face cover and are not worried about the values they teach by example; this would be a great choice.

Our daughter Linh has been attending Mariner Montessori at the Galleria campus for almost a year,…read moreand we have had a very positive experience. She is happy to go to school, and it gives us a lot of peace of mind knowing that she is in a caring and supportive environment. We especially want to thank Ms. Renee, Ms. Mary, Ms. Ashae, and Ms. Mallory. They have all been kind, patient, attentive, and caring with Linh. We truly appreciate the way they interact with her and make her feel comfortable, safe, and happy at school. It is clear that these teachers genuinely care about the children, and we are very grateful for everything they have done for Linh. We highly recommend the Mariner Montessori Galleria campus, especially Ms. Renee, Ms. Mary, Ms. Ashae, and Ms. Mallory.

As much as I wanted to like this school because of the initial tour (which is gonna be the only…read moretimes that you might ever see a director or the owners) and the proximity to us, the experience for us was disappointing on many levels. We left three years ago after several months of enrollment, yet I STILL have negative feelings about our time there and unfortunately, I continue to hear from others about some of the same issues. I was initially very enthusiastic about Mariner and even recommended it to two friends, both of whom stayed And were quite happy. In my case unfortunately, things did not work out and turned unpleasant quickly. In my son's class, one wonderful teacher left, followed shortly by the other. Within a short period of time, the class went from a teacher-to-child ratio of approximately 1:8 to 1:22 children. The replacement teachers who showed up over night were very young, no native English speakers and without credentials or experience I would expect from teachers responsible for so many young children. More concerning to me were the safety issues. On two occasions, my son came home with unexplained bruises. The second incident ultimately led me to withdraw. I received him back with a huge bruise, and no one at the school could explain how it happened! Two days later was then told that he 'had a habit of rubbing his head against the carpet'--something he had never seen before and I have never seen since. During my meeting with the director, it became obvious that someone was not watching my son and he got injured, but they were not clear about how it happened. Do not send your child here! We immediately withdrew and while Ms Jenny and Ms Pat handled the situation courteously and refunded tuition and deposit without delays, the experience left me deeply concerned. During the time my son was enrolled, there was also an extraordinary amount of staff turnover. Several teachers who had left stayed in touch with us and told us they had left because of poor working conditions and low pay ($13/hr). There was also a woman at the front door (Ms Jessica 2021-2023) who was consistently rude and made morning drop-off unpleasant for families. She was eventually replaced only after she moved to New York. Another thing that always bothered me was the overwhelming smell of cleaning chemicals. I understand and appreciate the importance of cleanliness, but my son would often come home smelling strongly of Fabuloso. It was so strong that I found myself wondering whether the school was relying too heavily on chemicals rather than using more thorough cleaning methods such as deep or steam cleaning. I genuinely dreaded that smell when I picked him up. To make a long story short, there are better options out there. After leaving Mariner Montessori, we enrolled our son at Children's Village in West University, and our experience there was absolutely wonderful year after year. Mariner Montessori was a very difficult experience for us, and unfortunately, even years later, I still have not forgotten it. I heard a similar concerns from another parent, and finally decided it was important to share my experience as well. I hope this helps other families make an informed decision. Each school has their pros and cons.

Overall, a very, very good charter school with lots of programs after school activities and a…read morededicated staff to the development of our children. The administration and teachers are very dedicated, putting in lots of additional hours and tutoring to ensure students receive a full education.

My daughter graduated from the Gateway Academy last year and I am so pleased with all the help they…read moregave me. She could have never done it without Michele, Scott and the entire faculty! By the way, I think the new building is fantastic!

I grew up in a smallish town with a handful of schools so living in a school district with over…read more86,000 students kind of blows my mind. Initially, I was not in favor of public school and put my daughter in a charter school for kindergarten. There, I learned that smaller classes don't mean a better education. After a rough start there, I did a little more work on finding the positive attributes of public school. Cy-Fair really changed my outlook. While the elementary schools hover at around 1000 students each, I've learned that the teachers and staff can make that seem less overwhelming. Plus, an active PTO throughout makes up in the areas where the school needs help. My daughter is entering her third year at public school and loves it. I am so pleased Cy-Fair proved to me that public school is still a viable option even in a huge metropolitan area.

Just here for a training. I'll review the cafeteria which is nice so you don't have to leave the…read morebuilding. fresh and changing menu- very good very reasonable.

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 :)

We had two children at CHMS, starting at ~18 months until about 4 years old. We were admittedly…read morehesitant to send our kids to daycare altogether, but could not have been happier with the care our kids received at this school. The staff is communicative, caring, and fun. They strike a great balance between fun and learning, and our kids always came home having learned a new fact or life skill along with a story about a fun game or dance they did. We have been so surprised at how independent and outgoing our kids have become since starting at CHMS. We had to relocate from Houston, and of all the things we'll miss, CHMS tops the list. The folks there are so dependable and truly felt like family. It was truly a privilege to send our kids there, and we cannot recommend them highly enough.

Modern yet play based fun and education. They put a lot of effort into real lesson planning and…read moreconnecting to the kids on their level, and being present with each. Love these teachers!

We so appreciate the staff at One Hope Preschool for the loving, safe, and academic environment…read morecultivated for our child and all other students. One Hope is exceptional when it comes to education, structured (fun!) activities, classroom organization/decor, and communication with parents. We have been with the school since the beginning, and I personally feel like I am leaving my child with family every day. If you find these qualities appealing as a parent, please come by the school for a visit!