It breaks my heart to post this review.  However, people have a right to know the truth. Currently,…read moretwo of my three children attend The Montessori School of Winston-Salem.  We are not returning due to the actions of the Head of School. On the surface, the Head of School is kind and charming as long as you play by the rules he establishes instead of what is written in the Montessori Handbook and the Blueprint for Our Montessori School.  In the school parking lot on the morning of February 12, 2019, I had to defend myself in a verbal altercation with the Head of School that left me in shock. The Head of School, Jonathan Churn approached my vehicle after my children successfully walked into school.  He started a passive-aggressive conversation questioning how I dropped my children off to school that morning. I asked him why he was targeting me as my children walked into school safely on the sidewalk while I actively supervised them breaks no known school rules.  He stated, "I address everything I see," and then quickly escalated the conversation by leaning into my car window, clapped in my face, and in an elevated tone said, "I am frustrated with you. This is what you're gonna do. You are either going to walk your children into school, or use the car line."  In my seventeen years as a mother, I have never experienced anything like the level of disrespect that I endured from Mr. Churn. At best it was unprofessional behavior.  At worst it was racially motivated as an African-American mother who feels targeted by him.  I am one of a handful of African-American parents at the school. I have witnessed other parents blatantly disregard school handbook rules (i.e., not getting out of your vehicle during car line daily) while Mr. Churn watches and says nothing.  Yet, he has tried to micromanage and target certain families. Has anyone else been treated in such a manner at this school? If not, then why me? The Head of School thought so little of me that he clapped in my face like I was a dog and had the nerve to tell me he was "frustrated" with me for the reason that is still unclear. My husband filed a grievance regarding this event and attended an initial informal meeting. The Board of Trustees was asked to provide their leadership as the Blueprint tasks them to provide supervision for the Head of School. My husband has requested multiple times that I am contacted by someone and no one is willing to even call me despite the handbook stating, "Every effort will be made to address the issue through conferences involving Head of School and those concerns."  While there are many excellent teachers at TMS, I still do not recommend it. A school environment should feel robust. Unfortunately, this school has deficiencies. A major one being that it does not represent the city socioeconomically or ethnically. The central campus (located extremely close to a registered sex offender) climate feels incredibly stagnant. Yet, there was an entirely new school built that boasts a total of five students, two of which are the Head of School's children. Under this type of leadership, I highly encourage any parent considering this school to look elsewhere.

This place is alright. They keep to the Montessori theme for the most part. They are not accredited…read morebut they are working towards it. I think someone would be happy here, just don't think that it's going to be the whole Montessori experience. Certainly better than some schools for sure. I suppose I wouldn't tell people either way to go to Montessori School of Winston-Salem or not to. If you want something at least close to Montessori and for the most part is Montessori then go ahead and give it a try. After a couple of years investigating I wish I had gone with the other Montessori that is available downtown Winston Salem. If you have the chance and can go to the down town school even better. They have two Certified Montessori teachers per classroom at Salem Montessori.

Great preschool and elementary school programs that supplement core education with growing a…read morechild's self confidence and independence. Teachers genuinely care about each child's progress. The Montessori approach to education equips children to create, challenge and think on their own. I also like that elementary grade children seem to have a lot more movement throughout the day due to the programs design.

An amazing preschool that caters to children aged 16 months to six years old using a warm…read moreenvironment and teachers skilled in the Montessori method! Located in Home Moravian Church, this half-day program is divided into inside and outside activities that are child-led. They offer two, three or five day options. The classrooms are full of simple, intentional toys that provide opportunities for children to solve problems and collaborate with others! The outside space is a simple, natural playground with sand boxes, gardens and "mud kitchens" where kids can use their imaginations. All of this is covered with sunshades for the hotter part of the year. The proximity to Old Salem allows the older children to explore the many sights with the guidance of their teachers. From the perspective of a parent, the school is very intentional about providing resources to help in continuing the Montessori method at home. . I feel like I have learned as much as my children! I have two children in Salem Montessori (one in the younger toddler and one in the three to six class) and both have thrived! If a half-day program fits your schedule, this school is the best option for your children to grow and learn!

Love this school! We started August 2024 in the pine class M/W/F for 3&4 year olds. It was an easy…read moretransition as our son was practically jumping out of the car to go inside. We recently had another baby who will be starting her program once our son ages out into public school. Such a great surprise to receive during pickup today! Love this school, the teachers, the atmosphere and what this program stands for! If yall are on the hunt for a great Montessori reggio school, look no further. It's 12/10 worth it!

From the owner: Bright futures begin with solid foundations. At Ivybrook Academy, we take a progressive approach to…read morePreSchool that encourages critical thinking, highlights creativity, and fosters a love for learning. By recognizing the strengths and needs of each child, we allow their individual uniqueness to shine.

Our kids attend this preschool and I can't say enough great things about it!…read more First off, Countryside is incredibly wholesome. The snacks and meals are genuinely healthy, the classrooms have enough developmental toys to engage the kids but not enough to be overwhelming, and there are acres of space outside for them to run around (of course there are separate fenced playground areas within to prevent runaways ;) The teachers are genuine, trained and certified teachers--not babysitters who are out of a real job. The lessons taught are real-world lessons of responsibility and grace: like putting your things away, letting a child use a toy until they're finished with it, and mechanical skills like (at the toddler level) learning to arrange their lunches, pouring their own water and taking care of their things. If you've had your children at a "preparatory school" or daycare like we have, you've probably observed them feeding your kids things you wouldn't eat like cheetos, "fruit" snacks, lots of juice, cookies, etc. We felt like we couldn't escape this system of the daycare feeding out kids junk food--even when we asked them to feed the kids an alternative, the preschools would feed it to them anyway! This would never be accepted at Countryside. Another great thing is that the family population is diverse--lots of different colors, socioeconomic representation, and a few languages spoken--which we wanted and appreciate. Unlike the church daycares (and "preparatory school"), they won't try to force any religion on your kid but rather teach respect for all people. I could go on and on, but the last thing I'll say is the teachers are REAL teachers. If you've had your children in even the best daycares in Charlotte, you'll know that the teachers are actually babysitters (although some have a degree, *maybe* in early childhood ed if you're lucky) who graduated and can't find a job in their field and are working at a preschool just because it's a j-o-b. Countryside's teachers have tenures at the school of generally 5-25 years and are clearly both experienced and committed to the children. Turnover is NOT an issue here, unlike at the schools we've been to. No one else seemed to mention this in their review, but since child care is expensive, I'll mention it: Countryside is about 40% less expensive than our previous daycare situations (providence preparatory and a chain daycare)!!! We feel like we've struck gold--a way better child care situation that's much more affordable. Highly recommend!

The guides we worked with were all excellent. The administration and corporate people are liars and…read morethieves. We left the school in August 2025 and have yet to receive our deposit refund in April 2026. We have had several people promise us that the accounting team is "working hard to process all refunds" & have yet to get anything more than empty promises & the runaround. We have resorted to hiring an attorney to sue them for breach of contract since they have far exceeded the time stated for processing our refund. If you care about your money, take your child somewhere else.

"If you have to put someone on a pedestal, put teachers. They are society's heroes."…read moreMiss Carolina, Miss Elizabeth, Miss Heather and Miss Lourdes has truly been a Blessing to my son Shamad'. He has learned so much from them all and has become such a strong and independent toddler. They are all my heroes and Shamad's favorite. "Students don't care how much you know until they know how much you care." That is truly all of these incredible Teachers

My child attended this school for many years. I have a very low opinion of this school for the…read morefollowing reasons: 1) a male child exposed himself to my child and another child at this school. The school did not notify me of this issue - my child had to disclose it to me. When I told the school director about it she effectively did nothing about. Additionally, she did even notify the parents of the other effected child of the situation. 2) My child was vicitimed by a bully in her class for years. This situation resolved itself when they child left. The school's director tried many times to get me to understand that things like this happen with children and that I was blowing it out of portion. 3) My ex-spouse and I were involved in a very nasty custody battle for many years. The school and its adminstration constantly took sides. At one point when I lost custody the school's director effectively told me that the contract was with the other parent and that as such I would not receive any communication about my child and that I would be removed from the email update list and that they would not provide any updates on my child's progress. 4) Very high teacher turnover. The school only has 3 full time teachers and within a couple of years the school fired 3 teachers. 5) many parents fall into social tribes - the child see this behavoir and copy it. I found that child tended to function in groups that excluded other children. Even a teacher at the school who had children at the school were victimized by this type of ingroup/outgroup abuse by other students.

Our son has been attending Anami for the past three years and we could not be happier with the…read moreschool and our experience with the team of teachers and staff. Everyone is happy, warm and welcoming and most importantly passionate about  their work and bringing out the best in each child. Our son has been thriving in the small family type environment and he enjoys the focused attention he receives. He enjoys school so much that he even requested to stay for after-school-care. I would describe myself as a very protective parent, but knowing that my son is at Anami gives me a tremendous peace of mind. Aside from the warm and caring environment, the curriculum is excellent and his learning and growth has been tremendous. It is a tight knit community were parents make new friends among themselves. The school hosts many community evenings and events to get the families together and keep everyone informed about developments. I highly recommend Anami!

Charlotte Prep has been the best choice for our family. Academic excellence, personalized…read moreinstruction, diversity, and a strong emphasis on integrity are only the beginning... Prep fosters a strong sense of community and sense of belonging. Given the close-knit environment, students learn accountability and relationship-building from the very beginning. These core skills well prepare students for high school applications, that will support their success into adulthood. It has been a joy watching our child thrive in the Montessori environment, with expert teaching, autonomy, constructive feedback and uninhibited creativity. Prep is a top school in Charlotte and a great fit for anyone seeking exemplary tuition, engaging extracurricular, and diverse community!

Awful school with horrible staff. The afterschool teachers are vulgar and inappropriate…read more Unprofessional around children.