We love MMS! The teachers and support staff are awesome, the building and classrooms are beautiful,…read moreand their philosophy/approach/curriculum builds our daughter's independence. She loves it and we love it too. And, during this last year of Covid, MMS has been our one constant saving grace.

The staff is amazing, they love the children. It is the administration that is going to be the fall…read moreof MacDonald Montessori. Staff that have been there for years, almost decades, are fleeting fast because of how they are treated by administration. Here they do not care for their staff and push their staff over the limit and turn around and say it is staff's fault for administration falling short. The turn-over rate is concerning to the point your child could have a new teacher every 1-2 weeks. When they are understaffed it is on administration to help in the classroom. When they do they are rough physically and verbally with the children. Snatch things from them, yell and ostracize the ones that "are too difficult." Which is concerning considering administration doesn't spend much time with the children as is. They only care about money and aesthetic and not feeding into the children. Do not send your child here, please.

Our daughter attends the toddler program here and we couldn't be happier. The school has been…read moreamazing for her developmentally; she is learning more than we ever expected her to at such a young age. From the administrators to the teachers to the custodial staff, everyone here is a gem. Incredibly kind, patient, and dedicated. We love attending the events the school holds, which are often for fun but also very often to service the community. We really align with the ethos of both the teaching practices and worldview of Sunny Hollow. A small but important fact: there's a surprising amount of diversity in my daughter's classroom, especially considering the neighborhood. It's been great seeing that and I hope that stays true as she grows into the older classrooms. Something to note: Sunny Hollow is very much a school and not a daycare, even for toddlers. There's a specific ten minute window for drop offs in the morning, and the after school program is from 3:30 to 4:30. They have a specific curriculum for the kids that they stick to. We personally love this, because it's definitely helped our daughter develop beyond what's expected of a two-year-old, and it's actually really nice that we see her as going to school, not going to daycare. A big thing that's been a massive plus: they spearhead toilet training from the get go. A couple months after our oldest daughter started at Sunny Hollow, our second daughter was born. We were (and are) so swamped in trying to take care of two very young kids, we barely did anything with toilet training. Our daughter, because of her guidance at school, started wanting to go on the potty at home all by herself. We're still in the midst of training, but it's been more or less painless. Our youngest daughter is only four months old but we already put in her application to go to Sunny Hollow. So happy to be a part of their community!

From the owner: Sunny Hollow Montessori serves children ages 16 months to 8th grade. Our broad range of educational…read moreexperiences supports and nurtures the intellectual, emotional, and social well being of the child. Sunny Hollow Montessori is a school where you and your child will thrive. We offer: -authentic Montessori education -beautiful and engaging classrooms -exceptional teachers and staff -a strong parent community -a lovely setting along the Mississippi River

When our son was an infant we started at a different daycare and it wasn't a good fit for us. We…read moretoured multiple daycares that promised a fancy curriculum and a polished facility. WTM was the only one that talked about helping to teach our son how to be a "good" person rather than only focusing on skills, e.g. playing chess by age 2. The teachers in the toddler room have been amazing, my husband calls the lead toddler teacher "the toddler whisperer" because of her natural ability to handle all toddler situations and challenges. Our son has really bonded with the teachers because they put a lot of effort into understanding his individual needs. We love the fact that toddlers spend so much time outside and engage in variety of activities, from doing different types of art work, planting a garden, to enjoying picnic lunch every Tuesday in the summer. It's always a pleasant surprise when our son offers to help or says "thank you" when it wasn't solicited. That reinforces the fact that the teachers at WTM are putting as much effort into conveying the social norms and values as they do into teaching the skills. We couldn't have asked for a better daycare than WTM.

Over the course of 6 months my child was bitten 3 times by the some child at Woodview Terrace…read moreMontessori. They refused to do anything about it. I had to remove my child and find other care. I do not recommend this place for child care.

Best school ever I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SCHOOL for any child starting Kindergarten-5thGrade!!! The…read moreprincipal is so awesome, kind, respectful, and always willing to hear ANY parents thoughts. The teachers are very good at their jobs and they teach the children in a way that's mind blowing, they teach in a way that EVERY student can understand, every kid is different some are visual learners some are more hands on learners, they learn what style of teaching each student is best at and they work with that. They don't teach just one way like in regular public schools (public schools only teach as a whole class which is sad and unfair to some that don't really understand that way of teaching and it causes students to fall behind because of the lack of communication between each child and their teacher as I said before NOT ALL kids LEARN by just that one way of teaching) but here at JJ Hill all the teachers have assistant teachers and they work with kids individually and find out the child's best way of understanding and what they're learning and they will teach them in a way the child best understands. 5/5 I'm telling you look into Montessori's and you TOO will want to send you children to this one or many other Montessori's!!!

We feel incredibly blessed to have found Kinderhaus Montessori through some internet research a few…read moremonths ago and perhaps I can shorten your path to a great school with an endorsement as a parent. If you are reading this review you may be wondering (just like we were) about the best place for your child to begin their education. What do you look for? Will your child feel comfortable and welcome ? What can you expect from a Montessori education? This school had everything we were looking for and more. They offer morning and afternoon sessions and they offer both 3-day and 5-day programs. The class sizes are small and social and you likely won't find more caring and passionate educators than Miss Nora and Miss Susan. Plus, the tuition is affordable and some assistance is available. We are almost done with our son's first year and we are planning to enroll him for a second year in the fall. Our daughter will be going there, too - no doubt in my mind. You should know that this is a small school with a close-knit connection between children, teachers and parents and they ask for parents to play an active role in the school if you can spare the time. This isn't the "drop your kid off in the parking lot" kind of place and we love how our son has blossomed in the quiet and challenging environment under the Montessori philosophy practiced at Kinderhaus Montessori. I urge you to take a tour and see for yourself.

From the owner: Kinderhaus Montessori is a private, non-profit, parent-administered preschool. We believe that…read moreparental involvement teaches children that learning is both important and valuable. We are now enrolling for Fall! Call today for a tour. We are a part-day program. We currently offer morning sessions (8:45AM to 11:30AM) MON-FRI and afternoon sessions (12:45PM to 3:30PM) M/T/TH.

My oldest graduated from here, and my youngest is going there now. Its a wonderful environment with…read morewonderful teachers. The community of families there is incredible and supportive. We've made wonderful friends there with the other parents.

We have had two of our children go through Green Earth with the remarkable Miss Renee. It's…read morepriceless to find someone to trust your children's development with. When my son entered at age 3 he was throwing tantrums left and right. Within a month they taught him to identify and name his feelings and he's been tantrum free ever since. They are so loving and caring and it has been a joy to be a part of the magical world they provide. I HIGHLY recommend Green Earth Academy!!! Provided an invaluable foundation that changed the lives of our children for the better.

Our five year started preschool, and we couldn't love it much more. The staff are so dedicated, and…read morewe've seen huge improvements in our son. Highly recommended! Great environment and great staff!

From the owner: Mississippi Valley Montessori has been educating children since 1967. All of our programs have…read moremixed age groups which provides a family-like setting in which your child will grow and mature. Older children act as mentors and guides for younger children - who in turn - are motivated to gain greater understanding and knowledge through their interactions with older children. A life cycle of growth, new possibilities, and experiences awaits your child at Mississippi Valley.

This is our 4th year at LCS and it is such an incredible school, staff, and community! While the…read moreacademics are at the core, they are in a place where learning is seen as fun and exciting and keeping a growth mindset is important. Plus, minimal tech, computers, and screens is worth a lot!

We have a child in Children's House (pre-K) and a child in Elementary (1st grade) at Lake Country…read more We love the individualized attention and support each of our children receive from their guides, the assistants and the rest of the staff. Both children are excited to go to school and are proud of the work that they do and what they are able to accomplish. We also love the sense of community the school fosters, including that younger students are paired with an older student mentor. One of the biggest differentiators is access to the land school in Wisconsin -- what a treat for city children to get to explore, work with animals and gardens, and have overnight opportunities with their peers. Every time my children bring up equity or social justice issues or demonstrate a deep understanding of a topic that seems beyond their years, I am reminded of why we choose Lake Country and am thankful for the opportunity.

Our son has been at this location for 9 months and it has been a joy! He loved his infant teachers…read moreso much and is really enjoying his older infant/young toddler class. He is always smiling at pick up and I am always excited to witness what he's learning. The team from drop off to pick up seems to truly care about him and every student.

We started sending my three-year-old son to Step-by-Step in October, against my husband's horror at…read morethe cost. It soon became apparent, however, that you get what you pay for, and I would gladly sell various internal organs (either my own or those of others) to keep him here. Bottom line, they teach kids to be independent and to love to learn, and as a teacher myself, this is THE most important lesson.