Wonderful school. Caring teachers, consistent admin team, and great curriculum. We've been here for…read more2 years and our child is thriving. You can get as involved as you would like - plenty of opportunities to engage as a parent.

My child has attended 3 Montessori Schools in 2 different states. This was by far the least…read morehospitable and supportive environment of any school she has attended (Upper Elementary). A couple of things that I would call out. 1. The school itself is very cliquish and allows a "Mean Girls" environment to exist. This is very different than the kind and welcoming cultures we have experienced at other Montessori Schools. 2. Specialization between students is treated as a nuisance by the teachers. On multiple occasions we asked for our child to be challenged more academically after coming home every day in tears about being bored. In each instance the teachers made commitments but then failed to follow through. 3. For the last 4 weeks of Spanish class the teacher had them re watch the same Cinco De Mayo celebration again and again. 4. They used our emergency contact information to solicit money from friends and family. 5. Despite the items above and based in large part on assurances from teachers, we committed to another year at the school to avoid another transition for our child. Once we were locked into the pricey financial investment for the following year, the assurances fell through and the school refused to let use out of our contract despite a questionable ability to meet our child's needs. My advice to those who consider MSD would be to not let the tour fool you. If you are looking for education tailored to your child's needs in a warm environment, this is not the school for you. We are currently paying MSD tuition while sending our daughter to a public school. We get a specialized and tailored learning plan, a teacher that follows through on commitments and and a Spanish class that teaches Spanish. It is worth every penny.

St. John's is truly a remarkable school. From the moment you step onto campus, you can feel the…read morewarmth, intention, and joy that fill every corner of the community. The teachers are not only exceptional educators, deeply invested in academic excellence, but they also care for each child as an individual, nurturing both character and confidence. The small class sizes create a supportive environment where students are known, encouraged, and challenged to grow. What makes St. John's especially inspiring is its heart. Rooted in a strong mission and guided by faith, the school balances rigorous academics with compassion, service, and authentic connection. Families feel welcomed, supported, and truly part of something meaningful. Students thrive here; not just in their studies, but in who they become. St. John's is a gem: a place where children are loved, learning is celebrated, and community is genuinely lived out. It is a gift to see students flourish in such a positive, uplifting environment.

By far the best value in education in Denver. A great community, small classes, excellent teachers.read more

My son loved going to school here and developed attachments to his teachers, peers, and the…read moredirector, Neta. However, one staff person is why their review is lowered in my mind, and I have to do right by parents by adding my two cents. I'm not going to write out any details because you can see them on Colorado Shines. Parents: before you choose a daycare, look at Colorado Shines, get to know ALL teachers, and TRUST YOUR GUT about anyone who gives off red flags. I now feel like this is a good center and can certainly vouch for my son's other wonderful teachers. But this bad apple should have been fired LONG before things got so bad.

My two little ones go to LLC (one Toddler, one Preschool) and I have been very happy with their…read moreexperience. The staff are all friendly and helpful and the environment has a good balance of group activities, individual activities and outdoor play.

We're now entering our second year at DDES, and we continue to feel incredibly grateful to be part…read moreof this community. It's such an inspiring group of educators and families who truly believe in the school's mission. Our child feels supported, seen, and excited to come to school every day--she loves learning, creating, and being herself here. DDES doesn't just focus on academics; they're helping kids learn how to be good people and make the world a better place. The teachers foster curiosity, kindness, and confidence in a way that feels both intentional and joyful. It's a place that values character, collaboration, and real-world learning--and it shows in the way the kids talk about what they're doing. We couldn't be happier to be part of this community.

This school is amazing. The teachers and staff are so warm and caring. The school-to-parent…read morecommunication is phenomenal. The community is welcoming and supportive. The school has robust social-emotional learning and truly wants the best for all its kids, even (especially?) the quirky or hyper ones.

Denver Academy is an outstanding school. It evaluates the students strengths and weaknesses and…read moreprovides students with the academic tools to succeed. Its greatest attribute is that it provides students with self-esteem so they feel they can succeed and are not dumb.

Denver Academy is not the solution you are looking for…read more There were many situations that happened at my expense including a teacher announcing in front of the whole class that I had to be in therapy, in order to embarrass me. Another time my parents tried to write an email to the school about how it was hard for me to do a "working lunch" (where you sit in the classroom instead of going outside to complete work) because of issues with eating in the past. They completely disregarded my parents' worries until they escalated it to the principal who finally and indignantly accepted that I could sit in another room to do my work. At that point I hadn't been able to eat lunch at school for around a month. At one point during the year I finally felt comfortable eating in class and the teacher made a comment along the lines of "well looks like your parents were just being dramatic because now you can eat just fine, huh?" The same teacher later allegedly "mistook" my name in an email for someone else, (whose name sounds nor looks like mine in any way so he took me out of class during my final exam, yelled at me in his office until I was crying, threatened to expel me and told me I couldn't get into any college if I had that on my record. When my parents emailed him about it, he completely denied it and lied about it. This was what ultimately led me to have to leave the school halfway through the year and now I am completing the rest of my sophomore year online in a different program. This school takes advantage of desperate parents who want what is best for their child who has most likely been struggling in school. Their signature quote "We teach students the way they learn best" should be changed to "We teach students the way that is easiest for us". Where parents and kids think they have finally found a safe space for their kid to grow and thrive it is actually the opposite. The sheer amount of bullying from teachers and students alike that I witnessed at my time there is more than any public school I have ever been to in my life. Please do not send your child here.

My son has been at MAC since he was 6 months old, starting off in their baby area called Nido and…read morecurrently in the Toddler environment. We've had a great experience at MAC. The staff is very contentious and dedicated to each individual child's development. The Montessori work is age-appropriate, engaging and instructive. There are also ample opportunities for gross motor development and free play. As a working mother, the highest praise I can give is that I never worry about my son at MAC. I know he's in good hands, well cared for, challenged to be independent and to learn, and is a happy camper when I pick him up.

If your child is a sweet, lovey-dovey daughter, this is the place for you. If you have a spirited…read moreor emotional boy, keep looking. Also, I have two witnessed instances where my child was jerked/yanked/twisted by his arm by two different primary teachers for minutes at a time, so we quickly felt that we were lucky we departed when we did. When I brought the issue to admin's attention, they seemed appalled and talked of having a "body safety course" offered to their staff. Nothing ever came of it. Total Mom fail for spending $60k over the course of 2.5 years all for a program that promised us the world but delivered to us a sad, distrusting little boy who lacked any self confidence. I am very happy to report that 8 months later, we have rebuilt trust with our son, and he is thriving without being swallowed by constant negativity and abuse.

The director treats her newest staff that were hired this year absolutely horrendously. I am trying…read moreto talk to my child's new teacher, but because she, and the other teachers too, continually interrupt her I don't know how to help her help my child. I hear one thing from the director and another from the previous teacher, but I can't get a word in with this new one because they will not let her speak to me. Also, ignoring her is a big turn-off. I'm hoping this I'll treatment of my child's teacher stops as the school year progresses since it is the first week of school, but I sincerely doubt it will given the personalities of the director and her cohorts and their attitude towards the newest employees. So much for teamwork, am I right?

5 stars aren't enough! My daughter has been going to BECC since she was two and a half, she's now…read morein junior kindergarten and absolutely loves the teachers and all the new friends she meets. Having your child go to daycare is a nerve racking experience now a days and I completely have no worries with my child here. She comes home everyday saying she learned something new with so much excitement. Super sad they don't have classes for older children because I would keep her here forever! Thank you to all of the AMAZING staff for being such wonderful human beings and providing a safe place for our children to learn.

My kids are going to ISD for their third year now, and we all absolutely love the school. The…read moreleadership is amazing--they are very responsive and do a great job communicating with parents about all aspects of the children's educational and behavioral journey. We also haven't experienced any serious bullying issues, which gives us great peace of mind. The teachers are wonderful and put a lot of effort into supporting the kids and helping them grow academically, socially, and personally. We truly appreciate everything the school and its staff do for our children.

I wish I could give zero stars. The bullying problem at ISD is out of control, and the school does…read morenext to nothing to truly address it. Their approach is to "talk" to the kids and have them fill out a "Reflection Form", which clearly accomplishes nothing--because the same kids repeat the same bullying behavior the very next week. To make matters worse, the tuition at ISD is incredibly expensive, and for that price, you'd expect a safe and supportive environment. Instead, the teachers' only response is to send emails to the parents, as if that will solve the issue. It feels like a performative, "Nutella Culture" approach: soft on the surface but lacking any real action or accountability. As a parent, it's heartbreaking to see children being mistreated while the administration turns a blind eye to the root of the problem. More and more families are pulling their kids out of ISD, and I'm beginning to understand why. If you care about your child's well-being and a safe school environment, I would look elsewhere.