Since replacing the executive director and head of school in 2023 this school has gone downhill and…read morehas lost the majority of their staff and student turnover is very high. There was zero teaching and principal experience with the replacement and would barely qualify as a kindergarten teacher in the public system. They openly talk about underpaying teachers which explains the lack of quality in how they teach. The executive director is extremely arrogant and rude and criticized our student in the most demeaning way via email that would cost any public school employee their job. I would research the qualifications of the new head of school before considering West Lake. I don't see the value in paying $18,000 for a school that is run by someone that is nowhere near qualified.

The future of this school is amazing. The new administration has a strong and achievable vision…read morethat they are working towards everyday. The positive changes are already visible within the school and I an not wait to see the vision unfold.

Riverbend Montessori is small but provides a very well-balanced curriculum that emphasizes math,…read morereading/grammar/literary analysis, cultural studies and fine arts. We left the public school system after the 4th grade and witnessed an immediate change in our son. I thought Montessori was a laissez-faire approach to learning but that is not the case at Riverbend. The curriculum is structured in terms of content but flexible with how each student learns. The classrooms are mixed grade levels but the students operate at their own pace. Some are more advanced in math whereas others are not. The teachers are very much in tune with the students' academic, emotional and social developments. Learning is very tactile, utilizing tools (beads, boards, etc.) to reinforce understanding, not just memorizing. Homework is assigned with a purpose; incorrect math problems must be corrected to ensure mastery of the topics. Books are read and literary analyses are performed to understand setting, plot, theme and characters. Laptops are used for research but very much controlled and monitored. Field trips are common in order to reinforce their curriculum. Creativity is another strong point of this school. An annual play is performed where all students have a role. Creative writing is a special event that involves students writing personalized short stories and presenting them to parents. Music and art are taught weekly and involve learning instruments such as ukeleles and kalimbas as well as recreation of famous masterpieces (Van Gogh, Vermeer, Warhol, etc.). The culmination of all the hard work is on display at their end-of-year Art Festival where students showcase their art and perform musical ensembles. The teachers are nothing short of incredible; they are vested and believe in their students. They spend extra time with students and manage all field trips, including overnight ones. They encourage natural curiosity; champion building responsibility and accountability through hard work and perseverance; allow students to learn from their mistakes; and encourage them to advocate for themselves. After two years with this amazing school, we see a much more confident and mature child who is ready to take on new challenges. My only regret with Riverbend is not enrolling sooner. If you are looking for a school that will develop your child your child's love of learning, critical thinking skills and sense of responsibility, this is the school. If you want a babysitter, please look elsewhere.

Riverbend Montessori has been a transformative experience for my children. The school has enriched…read more them academically, while also inspiring a deep love for learning. From the moment we walked through its doors, it was evident this wonderful school places an emphasis on nurturing the whole child. The individualized learning plans ensure that each child progresses at their own pace, fostering both confidence and curiosity. The educators at Riverbend Montessori are not merely teachers; they are passionate mentors who cultivate an environment where questions are welcomed, and exploration is encouraged. I am deeply grateful to Ms. Salima, and Ms. Ruby who inspired a sense of wonder in my children. Beyond academics, Riverbend Montessori has played a pivotal role in the personal growth and development of my children. My little girl blossomed from a shy transition class student into a confident reader, proudly delivering her lines at the Kindergarten school play. While there are newer, larger, more modern Montessori schools around Sugar Land, Riverbend Montessori remains a charming, and nurturing haven. It stands out as a place where children are truly empowered to become the best versions of themselves. We are profoundly grateful to the owner Ms. Marcia for running a school that promotes love, empathy and the pursuit of knowledge in a most exquisite way.

We absolutely love TLVS! The staff and leadership sincerely care about the holistic development of…read morethe students. My daughter has learned so much since joining TLVS a few months ago. She is excited about going to school and learning, and talks a lot about the fun things they do. I am consistently impressed by my daughter's development. They have also taken great precautions to ensure safety in the midst of COVID, which has given us peace of mind.

Ever since I enrolled my child (Oct 2022) I've had issues with the school being transparent. I have…read moreasked the director, assistant director, operations manager, front desk staff, and teachers to be transparent with me regardless if it's positive or negative. My child was 18 months when I enrolled her and My child loved going to school. Unfortunately that only lasted 2 months and the lead teacher had to leave due to personal reasons and was not planning on returning. The school was already training a new teacher to be lead but did not inform any of the parents about it. When I asked when the former teacher would return they told me she would be back in a couple of weeks even when they knew she was not returning. the teacher told me herself she was not coming back and she said the owner knew about it, but lied regardless. Once the new lead teacher started, she was taking many days off because of personal reasons. She later informed me she was not working physically at the school and was helping remotely. The school never informed me of this. In fact my child started behaving out of character. she said she did not want to go to school and would cry at the hand off in the front. When I inquired about this, They made me believe it was my child's fault when in reality they knew the issues they were having. When I had my parent teacher conference with the new lead, she disclosed many many things to me. She mentioned that she has been out of the classroom for sometime and that my child was not the only one crying during hand off. She mentioned that many parents complained about kids coming home with diaper rashes and not being fed properly. She told me it was so bad that she was going to call licensing herself. She Also gave me recommendations to another school because she told me I should take my child out. They were combining two classrooms together of children from 18-24+ months because they were understaffed. My child was sent home with a dirty diaper multiple times. When I asked for before and after pictures of my child's lunch I was told by the owner and director that I should just assume that she doesn't eat in school. I told her this is not helpful especially when my child is in the 6% in her weight. They said they provide chef prepared meals but I have shared pictures of the food that's provided. Their grilled cheese is just two pieces of cold bread with cold cheese, their fruit is canned and served multiple days in a row along with the canned green beans. Their chicken nuggets are frozen. I've even been told by an ex employee that they freeze the fruit and if they don't have enough time to thaw it out then the kids are eating frozen fruits. I was told by a different ex employee that they recycle the food too. I expressed the concern of not being able to speak to my childs teacher on a daily basis to get updates and that it's concerning how secretive they are about things. The teachers actually seem scared to tell parents anything. Yes they once had an amazing reputation which is why I chose TLVS, but that has all gone down hill once they moved locations. I know of many parents who have taken their children out of the school. They claim that all teachers are certified but not all of them are Montessori certified. They also have violations on the Texas Department of health and safety. Check them out. Today when I was dropping her off to class I saw one of her teachers being rough with a child and that child was crying. This is not the Montessori way of dealing with an upset child. You don't just squeeze their hand tightly and pull them across the room to sit by themselves. I could tell the teacher was overwhelmed and the teacher did not have an adequate assistant teacher in there to help. The person who was in there was a front desk employee who was in there just to have a body in there for ratio reasons but was not actually helping. So glad I'm sending her to another school and she is finally happy again!

Staff is certified and trained in Montessori teaching methods. They use authentic Montessori…read morematerial and curriculum. They also prepare fresh meals on site.

This Montessori is absolutely amazing!! We enrolled our son here two months ago. And we are so…read moreamazed and impressed on how the teachers were able to work well with our son's speech improvement!!! Seriously, Ms. Farhanda and Ms. Divya are the best teachers ever! And we highly recommend this school!!! All the staff are very helpful and very courteous too!! We trust this school and all their teachers!! Worth it!!!

My son has been enrolled at Park Point Montessori for a little over a year, and this review has…read morebeen a long time coming. Park Point is an excellent school with a wonderful curriculum. My son is learning things like manners, practical life skills, and academic skills in the Transitions class (with 2 and 3 year olds) and he is thriving at this school. His teachers have all been excellent. His teachers in the Toddler II class (Ms. Nancy and Ms. Salma) were fantastic teachers and were always so patient and kind with the kids. Ms. Satiya and Ms. Ishrath are his current teachers in the Transitions class and I adore them. Ms. Satiya is like the kid-whisperer!! She is the perfect combination of kind, gentle, and strict. Ms. Ishrath helps the kids with their lessons and academic work in the morning and every morning I see every child engaged in what they are doing! My son is always very excited to go to school and get his lesson mat. I can't say enough great things about this place. My family and I are SO fortunate to have found it last summer!

I enrolled my daughter at this Montessori school and removed her approximately 3.5 hours into her…read morevery first day because I was extremely concerned by what I personally observed. While watching the classroom cameras, I observed teachers spending extended periods engaged in conversation with each other instead of actively engaging with and supervising the children. I observed staff members on their phones, a teacher leave the classroom while children remained inside, and a teacher sitting at the desk while there appeared to be very little engagement or instruction taking place. Most concerning to me was watching an older child repeatedly swing at a smaller child while I did not see appropriate intervention from staff. When I arrived to pick up my daughter, I also personally witnessed teachers sitting on the same table where the children were eating their lunch. I saved the video footage documenting what I observed and sent the videos directly to the director. Despite providing that documentation, I have not received any meaningful follow-up regarding the safety and supervision concerns I raised, nor have I received a resolution regarding the full refund I requested. When I requested my refund, I was referred to the school's policy requiring 30 days' notice in order to receive the deposit back and requiring the child to remain enrolled during that notice period. I understand having a 30-day policy for a normal withdrawal, but this was not a normal withdrawal or simply a change of mind. I removed my daughter approximately 3.5 hours into her first day because of what I personally observed. There is absolutely no way I would leave my child in an environment I no longer felt comfortable with for another 30 minutes simply to satisfy a policy, much less another 30 days. What is particularly concerning to me is that the school's own policies also state that staff members are not supposed to be on their phones, yet I have video footage of staff using their phones during the time my daughter was there. I find it difficult to understand how the 30-day policy can be strictly enforced against a parent while the concerns I documented regarding staff conduct and supervision have not been addressed. I believe the circumstances surrounding my daughter's immediate withdrawal should be taken into consideration when determining whether the standard 30-day withdrawal policy applies. My daughter's safety comes before a deposit or tuition payment. I am sharing this experience because other parents deserve to know what I personally observed and how my concerns were handled so they can make their own informed decision about where they leave their children.

Went for a tour with my daughter a couple of weeks back for my 2 grand kids. Amazing experience…read moreupon entering the facility. The office staff was pleasant, friendly and we were welcomed with great warmth and beautiful smiles. The building looks beautiful and well decorated. The infant room teachers were actually "playing " and interacting with the babies and the sweet noises of babies giggling made our day. For our 4 year old we were shown the preK room. Some language activity was going on and we could tell the children were involved and actually learning while having fun. The teachers at Goddard are amazing! The curriculum as we were told, looks great and covers all aspects of STEM. Important to mention that there was exotic smell of food being freshly prepared as they serve healthy meals. We are so happy to be a part of Goddard very soon. We are more than happy and satisfied after the tour.

One of the few hybrid day care Pre-K centers that have actual alignment to standards and data…read morebacking their educational program methods. Some staff over the years have come and gone but many do care about enabling the kids and having them become better. Much of the staff know kids by name. We've sent 2 children here over a 4 year period.

DO NOT RECOMMEND so much has happened with this year of my child attending this daycare. It started…read moreoff good and immediately shifted into a nightmare. My child was neglected by staff that sat on the floor on camera while another child pushed her into a book shelves after the incident happened she still say ok the floor very unbothered until another staff came running across the room to assist the situation. Addressed it with the front staff claimed they don't see it I stated it happened on camera apparently they have mock cameras because everytime you see something harmful happen to the child they will most definitely say they don't see so it's a figment of your imagination I guess. My child has contracted COVID, RSV and STRIP THROAT I addressed the sickness within her class after see the kid laying around teachers constantly wiping his nose and the OWNER and the then Director Sreeja lied to my face on several occasions saying the child was not sick just getting over a common cold but not contagious. Then lies on boo boo reports on what really happens to your child. The owner doesn't exhibit stable knowledge of how to professionally and safely to run her business she routes you to anyone in the front even to make a tuition payment that's the most knowledgeable thing you should know when running a business is how to get paid for your services. I've several meetings with her and the then director and not much changed. The turn over rate is very high there always having to get to know a new teacher. The now current director there Jamelly I don't feel is suitable for her role being that she's very spiteful and not truthful when speaking with same as the other director was I'm guessing this is a character trait to work within this facility that they will lie to your face and expect you to be ok will them learning to properly care for your child as the days go by. She covered for a teachers who miss kids I spoke with her about a teacher miss treating my child and of course the camera didn't catch it and the teacher denied it. I've spoken to the owner and the then curriculum coordinator now turn assistant director to about providing more learning assignments and progress on that was still coming along slowly. I strongly feel this location is and embarrassment to the Kids R Kids franchise which is why the child enrollment rating is low best advice move your child to surrounding schools that offer best education, accurate safety and trustworthy teachers and staff. High Don't Recommend this center of your wanting your child to elevate.

Ms houda and Ms Shyamoli are the best of best they are in suit 100 I will definitely recommend…read morethis daycare I love it

My kids have been enrolled at SLCS since pre-k and we couldn't be happier. The staff is wonderful…read moreand I feel my kids are learning so much, especially to be kind and smart individuals when they grow up. We are Catholic at home but we don't practice as much as we would like, so having SLCS to help teach our kids about faith and the love of God is pretty amazing. I am super happy with our experience at the school. I recommend it to all my friends, Catholics and non-Catholics alike!

Best choice I ever made choosing St. Laurence! I have two boys that love school, their teachers,…read morefriends, and are truly excelling in their academics.