I transferred my 4yo son from another daycare in Marrero after the tuition increased for me by $45…read more His previous daycare was extremely unprofessional and the teacher to student ratio was way off. He absolutely loves Amigo Ames and looks forward to going to school everyday. The staff is very friendly, and they follow a curriculum so your child actually learns something. After the morning "class" they have lunch and get to play outside. Not only am I paying $100 less in tuition a month than what I would at his previous daycare, but I also paid $10 less for each of his uniform shirts. He's very happy w/ the change and the only thing I wish is that I would have enrolled him here from the beginning instead of making a switch so far into the "school" year.

From the owner: Welcome to Amigo Ames Preschool and Daycare. Established in 1971, Amigo Ames has been owned and…read moreoperated by Norma Fabre for over 40 years. It was one of the first schools to have a preschool program for children before Kindergarten. We have been lucky enough to not only have thousands of former graduates, but also multiple generations of families returning to bring their children and grandchildren. Former graduates of Amigo Ames have gone on to be Valedictorians of their high schools and successful members of the community.We are honored to be entrusted with your child in the beginning of their academic careers and our primary goal is to encourage our young students to learn not only intellectually, but also socially and emotionally. Our primary concern is making these beginning years of their school lives enjoyable and worry free. We work hard to build confidence in your children and work with each child to help them master the skills they need to be ready for Kindergarten.

My daughter started at Arden Cahill at 2 years old and she's almost in high school. I love the…read moreschool and the faculty.

Proud to be a member of the dedicated faculty and staff as well as have my daughter receive her…read moreeducation here. Students at ACA are more than just a score as academic excellence is merged with with the arts. It's hard to find a school with an advanced curriculum that also excels in the arts, and ACA is a phenomenal example of how it can be done and done well!

We just moved to New Orleans from Salt Lake City and I was immediately drawn to this school. The…read moregirls are happy, and the staff and parents are all so proud to be a part of the school. My daughter is THRIVING here and is so excited to come to school that she runs down the street, through the gates, down the hall, and immediately to her classroom. Joining this school was like joining a Hogwarts house - we didn't join a school, we joined a vibrant community. Many of my daughters classmates have had all their relatives go to school here, the ties run deep! They have so many ways to get involved, socialize, and fun events that it feels like I joined a club or sorority. I run into parents from my daughters class outside of school often and I no longer feel like a stranger to New Orleans, but a welcomed member of my new community. Being a part of this school has been my favorite thing about New Orleans so far. Also, I love the outfits, the logo, and the breathtakingly beautiful grounds. The best schools in Salt Lake City (and the competing schools in the area) can't hold a candle to this place. Worth every penny. P.S. Of the Hogwarts Houses, this school would be Gryffindor. ;)

From the owner: Our Girls Change The World…read more You see a girl. We see the future. Academy of the Sacred Heart, founded in 1867 in New Orleans, is a Catholic, independent, college-prep school for girls. We have an enrollment of more than 750 students ages 1 through grade 12. Our school curriculum includes fine arts, religious and Bible studies, english, mathematics, social science, computers, foreign languages, physical education, digital technologies and many Advanced Placement courses - even online. Extracurricular activities offered include visual and performing arts, drama/theater, digital photography, yearbook, National Honor Society, National Forensic League, quiz bowl and Spanish club. We offer a variety of sports for students from cross country, golf, volleyball, swimming, track and field, basketball, tennis and cheerleading.

I love this school!! My kid learned valuable principles that will stay with him forever. He…read morememorized a scripture every week at 4 years old and learned how to read. Ms. Kristina is a wonderful teacher and Ms. Stacey is a great director. You can tell that they genuinely care about the children.

Save the headaches and try a real Christian school for your little ones. It's not Christian like to…read moremake a child feel unwanted

This is the first "daycare" my child has ever been to in his life and he started at 2 and a half…read more I've been able to keep him home with me since he was a newborn since I work remotely and have had family help throughout my work days. But now that he's getting older, he needs more stimulation and more activities and more interaction than just being at home with family. So I decided to put him here, part-time. He goes here two days a week And this child development center has been a game changer for him. His speech is getting better, he's learning new words and phrases, and he loves all of the activities and playtime that is scheduled every day that he gets. This place is a little pricey, as it is almost $900 for two days a week, but I can walk there from my house, which is very convenient and he's not even a mile away from me while I'm working, which is important to me. So if there's an emergency, any flooding anything that would make me nervous about him being away from me, I can literally get to him very quickly and pick him up. This place is very much recommended as they are very secure, there is a code you must enter to open the door and they have armed police officers on the property for pick up and drop off. The teachers are very sweet and all of the administrative staff seem to know every child and parent by name. Highly recommended if you are willing to pay for the extra amenities. Oh, and I almost forgot, one of the best things that they have is an actual app where they send a push notifications when their diaper is changed, when they eat and what they eat, and when they take a nap. So you're able to see what your child is doing while you're away.!! And at the end of the day, they give you a detailed report of what activities they did and how they contribute to their developmental progress AND they add pictures of your child doing the activity!!

Can't recommend Kidopolis enough! Our daughter attended from 18 months - 2 years and the only…read morereason we left is that we were able to get into a daycare much, much closer to our house. The staff here was great - they are very up to date in the technology they use. Check-in is quick and easy via computer at the front door, security is tight - there are security officers at the entrance to the parking lot and entering the facility required a code entered into a keypad. The classrooms are well kept up, clean and picked up at the end of each day. I found the teachers to be warm, excited to see the children, and willing to give extra attention when needed. One of the things I really liked was the app they used to post updates throughout the day - meals, diapers, naps and pictures were posted to keep you updated on what your child was doing every day as well as provide drop-off and pick up alerts. In her 6 months there her vocabulary grew immensely, she started learning letters, counting, colors and animals. I felt they were teaching her and not just watching her while I worked.

JCC Aqua Fit program has been declining for months. Suggestions by members to increase classes,…read moreupgrade equipment and replace instructors are ignored. Since the hiring of a new CEO a couple of months ago, several aqua fit classes have been canceled so the pool can be used for swim lessons for the child care center and summer camps. This has especially impacted the seniors who joined the JCC specifically for the low impact benefits of water aerobics. Since summer camps, swim lessons and pool parties generate significant income, It seems that the financial bottom line is more important than addressing membership in the "community center." Too bad, the aqua fit program affects at least 50 members who are the active adults who use the facility daily. Do not join for the aqua program right now. Hopefully we will be heard in the future and classes will be restored.

Re: COVID-19 operations and safety practices…read more I gotta slow clap for y'all because I am loving the new implementation of the appointments online and how serious the JCC is taking COVID-19. Members of JCC Uptown are able to book appointments up to three days in advance for one hour block sessions. Everyone has to wear a mask upon entry and get your temperature checked. Per their constant email communications all members must arrive ready to workout (lockers are only available for bathrooms so no showers or storage purposes) and bring in your own towel and water bottle. They allow no more than 7 people at a time in the cardio room and around 8/9 in the weights room. Within the cardio room every other machine is shut down to practice social distancing. You'll also find plenty of marked disinfected and used cleaning sprays so you can wipe your machine before and after. Their team also cleans the machines CONSTANTLY. Like I seriously would get off the cardio machine wipe it down, just to then see them wipe it down again themselves. I feel safe coming here and appreciate there isn't a crazy occupancy capacity happening right now. TAKE MY MONIES. *Just know you will have to sign a waiver the first time you initially go during COVID-19, because liability and lawsuits ya know...

After Hurricane Katrina, in spite of the fact that we were wiped out financially and forced to move…read moreto another state, this school kept our tuition money. "Tough Luck" They replied. No, What goes round comes round.

This is now our 3rd year with a child at this school. It's amazing! The family like atmosphere,…read morethe friendly staff and teachers, not to mention the absolutely great education your kids receive make this everything we could have dreamed of in a school. When we did our tour several years back we were amazed by the friendly teachers and how well the students responded to them. It was like the students didn't want to disappoint their teacher. They respected their teachers and that was what really sold us on the school. If you are on the fence I invite you to call and setup a tour of the school. Give them 30 minutes of your time and you'll walk away impressed!

So far My son and I are loving this school. I'm going to start off with the Cons because I honestly…read moredon't have many. The neighborhood that the school is in has terrible roads. Most of the houses in the immediate area are French Style New Orleans homes so it's really cute. Just be aware that if you drive a couple blocks down in the wrong direction the roads will start tearing apart and scenery will change. I've told a few people my son will be attending this school and most ppl applaud the news. I hear great feedback from other parents of a mix of different races and I've only heard good things about them. During orientation they stressed about how they are a school who welcomes families of different cultures and students who have differences. And I feel like they mean it. During orientation one of the teachers was giving a story about how much they care about their students and how racism is around us so much and the students who attend this school will learn how to accept one another and learn and understand the different cultures of different races and learn to love one another. The lady was in tears at the end of her speech and I just knew she meant every word of it. We did apply for a scholarship to attend the school, we applied rather early and we got in. They have an online system to pay for lunch, field trips, donations etc.. which I think is very organized. They do have a bus service for New Orleans parish residence, for Jefferson Parish, parents have to pay for bus service. Inside the school is very clean, everything looks fairly new, colorful, bright, and organized. I'm really picky so yes I looked around. The equipment in the cafeteria also looked fairly new and clean. They stress the importance of music, art, and physical education. Which most schools do not. Also they have a speech therapist at the school. Some people tried to discourage me from bringing my son to a language school when he has some catching up to do with his speech. It's amazing to see that he's not the only child who struggles with speech and they have professionals there to help regardless if he's learning one language or two. They also have after school programs like home work help if they stay in after school care, science club, and Soccer Shots. My son just started attending, we find out who our teacher is on Monday but I'm really excited, some say it may be challenging but we are ready for it.

A new Orleans school that can have classes, federal and local voting and open house day - all on…read moreNovember 4th is a rarity that deserves all the praise!