Sharing my experience as a parent…read more My child was sent home in a diaper that appeared unchanged for an extended period of time, despite staff stating she was being changed. I later discovered that my child had been placed in a bathroom area behind a gate and separated from other children for a significant portion of the day without my knowledge. Since these incidents, my child has shown fear, crying, and reluctance to return to daycare. During a later meeting, I was informed that a teacher had recorded a video of my child on a personal phone, which had not been disclosed to us beforehand. When I raised these concerns with management, I felt dismissed and the interaction came across as unprofessional. I was told that my child "doesn't sit down," which raised additional concerns about how her needs were being handled. Based on my experience, I am concerned about supervision, communication with parents, and how my child was managed when she appeared to need additional support. I encourage parents to ask detailed questions about supervision, safety, and how situations are handled throughout the day.

My family and I love Little Me. My four children have been in Mrs. Aura class at Little Me. She…read morealways has been there for them and treats them as her own children. She keeps me informed and her love and dedication to her job always shines through! My children always come back with a smile on their face. I was sad when they moved on from her class but her impact on them was nothing short of positive. The staff are professional and are very helpful to making accommodations or assisting when possible. I would recommend this daycare for any friend or family.

BEST kept secret in Hollywood Hills. My daughter's experience here was nothing short of magical…read more Their program has a great balance of academic and imagination/ play. As for the families, I've personally made lifelong friends which is amazing considering we don't have family near by. Highly recommend.

My son did VPK here (one year) 2 years after he left the school we still visit and they still…read moreremember him. Wonderful school and staff . Treated us like family . Beautiful graduation and memory book they gave us his last week . I highly recommend HHUMS .

my grandson goes there for daycare and I and his parents are very happy with the care he gets…read morethere . is a great learning environment and they always have great activities for the kids. and the cost is reasonable

My niece loved this place. She learned so much and even now 2 years after graduating and entering…read moreregular school she is in advance classes as a 1st grader. With a strong foundation from this school and from home!

My daughter goes here and it is the best school ever. From the sweetest teachers to the amazing…read moreadministration this school has it all. There is also cameras where you can watch your children live. 10/10 couldn't see my daughter going anywhere else.

My little school is the perfect place for any kids to learn ,to play and to be safe .I love this…read moreschool from day one.My oldest son was in my little school an he still remember his experiences as the best .His teachers Mrs Lillian and Mrs Aniurys they were the best .when he graduated he already knew how to read .Because of my previous experience I enrolled Alex in the same school ,since day one he was happy. I requested the same teacher Mrs Lillian she is fabulous and also Mrs Annylie she is great they both make the best team. They were amazing , Today was the last day it was hard to said good bye to them. I'm sure my sons will keep them of their heart forever .My son Alex is leaving the school and he is ready for kindergarten he already know how to read .Thank youuu my little school .thank to all the people who work there always smiling Jenny,Sady ,Mrs Lillian, Mrs,Annylie .and the rest of the staff who work there. Thank youuu .I will recommend this school to all parents. if I will have another kid my little school will always be my first choice

I will start off by saying I truly love Small World Montessori...Ms. Christina and Mr. Vayani are…read moretruly the best ...I have been with this private school for the last 5 years and will be there for the next two years for my youngest .. my oldest started when she was 1 and a half and now she is 6 and my youngest since she has been 11 months and now she is 3... I am very big on education.. looks ..environment... smells ... cleanliness...SAFETY...I love the environment its very calm and clean it smells good looks amazing.. You can not just walk in you can not just pick up a child if you are not a regular ... they will make sure and check you have permission to be picking the kids up.. the staff at the front desk are very pleasant they always greet you by name.... they are willing to help you with anything....they do not care how many times you call to check up on your babies they will assist you with anything....If you have any incidents in the classroom they will run the cameras back to make sure everything happened the way they said it happen.... they have always made me feel comfortable about asking any questions that needed to be ask..as far as education goes AMAZINGGGG....as soon as both of my girls can talk they knew their ABC's...shapes ...colours..numbers....and way more...they teach them everything from a young age...you will definitely tell the difference in your child if they attend....the educators and staff stays on top of everything when it comes to your child...especially their development ... they offer speech screenings also for your kids a lot parents do not know its okay for your kids to go to speech it actually helps with their education... they will help you with that also.... A lot of people will complain about the covid screening but I don't see why wouldn't you rather be safe than sorry....them testing every two weeks believe it or not saved a lot kids and families from getting super sick ...plus you do not know how your kid's body will react once that virus enters their little bodies...so I think it was an amazing thing...now that covid is a little under control they will lighten up on it ....I love the fact they make sure your babies are safe health wise....knowing how easy babies get sick in daycare it is and was a great thing....they will help your toddler through their potty training phase also ..they are super patient with that and have amazing ideas on how to get through the process.... you know I can go on probably for hours with this review ...I just really appreciate the SWM staff....and you know like anything else nothing is perfect but they will try their best to accommodate you and make you feel comfortable and make it perfect...if you ever did have a situation with staff or administration its never leaked out to the kids ...its always handled just by the parents and staff...its never ever taken out on kids...as far as tuition goes its reasonable AND WORTH EVERY DIME... my peace of mind and my kids safety is priceless...so I'm willing to pay whatever for it...im willing to pay for whatever they ask me for ...im willing to donate....volunteer or help in anyway that will make my kid's school the BEST....They have great payment plans also...just all around a great school...good location ....great kids ...great families ... we all support each other when its birthdays...just a great community....

As a father, it brings me a lot of peace knowing that our daughter is in such a caring and…read moresupportive environment every day at SWM. The teachers and staff have created a place where children feel safe, happy, and encouraged to learn and grow. Since our daughter started here, we've seen amazing development in her communication, confidence, and social skills. She talks about her teachers and classmates with so much joy, and it's clear she feels loved and understood at school. I also really appreciate the way the school keeps parents involved. Whether it's updates, events, or just a simple check-in, we always feel connected to what's happening in her classroom. We're truly thankful for the positive impact this school has had on our daughter's early education. We couldn't have chosen a better place for her to begin her learning journey.

Great school!! I have my 2 kids in this school, ages 2 and 4. They both love the school. And I love…read morethe friendly environment of it. The school is very clean and the materials the kids work with is clean and in good condition. The facilities are kid friendly and the playground is very nice and well maintained. They have a very good curricula and a very structured method which help kids learn and be organized while having fun. The teachers are very nice, friendly and always willing to help the children improve. The owners are very friendly and very professional. They are the heart of the school, providing the best work so our children can get the best learning experience. I've seen such a big change on my kids in a positive way since I enrolled them to the school, they have become very independent and willing to do things by themselves, progressed rapidly in their learning and the mastering of new skills, and learned so much vocabulary and the recognition of letters. My older daughter by the time she entered pk4 she was writing her name already and could recognize some words. It's a great find that school. I consider it like a little hidden gem.

I have been struggling with the idea of writing this review but then I thought some parents could…read morebenefit from our experience so maybe this ordeal won't have been for nothing. We moved from our country in January 2018 as soon as we got to Aventura this school was the best option to us. We Know about the Montessori philosophy and we like it. On the day of the interview, we informed the principal of our situation, we just moved from another country, my son spoke no English and he had a 6 months old sibling. Our 5 years old son started on March because we believed he could benefit from being with other kids, learning how to share, practicing english and having a routine while we organized the family affairs. After 1 week, we got a call from the principal who let us know that they decided to reevaluate the admission because our son had a bad attitude. He didn't cooperate with activities or would not listen to the teacher (he didn't speak English at the time) We asked her to be patient because of the circumstances and the principal gave us another chance, but it sounded like an ultimatum. The following month, April, we had to travel to our country. We where there for two weeks and when we came back he wasn't better. I think being exposed again to his old life, friends and the family wasn't easy. One morning the principal called me again, she was screaming. She informed us that she put our son out of school! I was crying and felt really sad. My husband called to speak to her and tried to reason with her, this wasn't the ideal solution. She said that our son was not a good fit anymore and he was going to be given two weeks to adjust to the school or else he would be dismissed. Mind you this was also the end of the school year. My son was going through a lot, a new sister, a new country a new language. This school treated him as if he was a juvenile delinquent, as if his presence in the school was a problem. This principal prizes herself for having 23 years of experience in childhood education and that is the way she decided to handle a child who was going through a challenging time in his life? We were made feel as if there was something terribly wrong with him. My son was silly and exuberant experiencing an incredible amount of change all at once, that was his fault. Never did the teachers though help him navigate transitions (the most frequent times for behavioral outbursts), or never was he given time to familiarize himself with the Montessori rules which they claimed he was not following. He was defiant but like a 5 year old can be, a 5 year old who is going through so much change in his life. We were given an ultimatum in a very cold and unsympathetic way. After that call, my husband and I decided to get him out of this horrible school right away. Never in my life have I experienced such lack of compassion and understanding in an early childhood education setting. My son wasn't violent or aggressive or dangerous he was anxious and rambunctious. There must have been other ways to deal with this, some basic childhood psychology and more respectful interventions. You see I could have dealt with the idea that my son wasn't a good fit for this school if the principal had been communicating with us in a compassionate manner, but that never happened. Do yourself a favor, steer away from this place and their cold hearted management. These people should not be educating anyone since they lack basic human empathy. Now, a year later, we are so happy. He is in kindergarten, he is an excellent student, he loves his teacher and has made a lot of friends. He only needed TIME !!

Great school and they care about their students. They are gentle and take time with the kids to…read morereassure the child is learning and comprehending. Small classroom and caring staff.

This is a great school. All three of my children have attended and is attending this school. My two…read moreolder children graduated kindergarten and now my 2 year is attending. My kids came home every day wanting to go back that was enough for me.

SHAME on this school. WARNING to parents seeking to enroll their kids at this school. My child went…read moreto this school for 2 years and I thought I had a good relationship with the teachers and staff, I was shocked to see how they had zero compassion toward my family when it came to money. I made the huge mistake of paying in advance for the year, and then about halfway through the year my kid got accepted at another school that goes up to 8th grade. The teachers and staff all recommended that i take the opportunity as it would be a good move for the future. When i asked about being refunded, i was told i would have to wait 8 months for a refund, and then a week later i was told, "nevermind, there are no refunds." I was out more than $5,780 and zero sympathy and everyone stopped answering my emails. I would recommend to parents to simply find another school, one that has an ounce of compassion and heart. It breaks my heart because the teacher was so great, but those business practices are terrible. I guess it's all in the fine print that you sign when you enroll, but never in a million years did I think it would come to this. I think the ownership/management should learn a few of the Montessori principals like kindness, compassion and empathy.