This school is so great the teachers know what their doing and actually care about the kids and the…read morekids love it as well definitely check this place out

My son loves his school . Every child that goes there is happy to go to school and they are happy…read morewhen they are being dismissed. I can tell all of the kids are being properly taken care of.

Wish my son could've stayed here forever!! Teachers made him feel like family and made me feel…read morecomfortable with leaving him! Clean and organized!!! Great place.. :)

My daughter attends one of the Discovery schools. Some of the things that she loves are:…read more- Teachers faculty and staff. Some of them really do a great job of trying to inspire the kids to learn, teach them discipline, and show care at the same time. - Co-curricular classes such as computer, library, art, etc. Although my daughter does well academically, she has a very creative side and enjoys getting to express that through these classes. - Students. My daughter has a great group of friends that she has been with since starting school here. They hang out on weekends and support each other in/out of school. As a parent, I feel that the school is generally safe, the staff is communicative, and supportive of the students/ families they serve. I am a strong believer in good free schools (since we pay our tax dollars for them) in our communities, and Discovery schools are great examples of them.

Before I share my review of the Dr. John Ochsner Discovery School (DJOD), let me share my…read morequalifications as a reviewer. I am a lifelong, professional educator having taught 44 years ranging from middle school to graduate school. I have a Ph.D. in education and am currently a high school teacher who also teaches 3-4 graduate education courses each year for LSU; and I serve on the Board of Directors of an "A-rated," metro-New Orleans PK-8 charter school. So, my review comes from a professional perspective. When my child's admission lottery number finally got us into DJOD, I was ecstatic! I truly believed DJOD would be a superior educational environment than the neighborhood public middle school. I could not have been more wrong!! DJOD was a huge disappointment and I totally regret pursing this educational opportunity for my child. Why? Over several years, I found the teachers to be inferior to the neighborhood school in their classroom teaching. My child's learning atrophied as too many of the teachers don't teach, rather they pointed their students to the internet and let online teach. Prior to beginning at DJOD, my child tested at grade-level or higher. Sadly, at the end of our time at DJOD, my child tested below grade-level. Worst of all, the teachers don't challenge the gifted and don't challenge early finishers. Prior to DJOD, both were managed quite well at the neighborhood school and I believe contributed much to strong academic progress and LEAP2025 mastery and advanced scores. At DJOD, the teachers appeared clueless with the gifted and early finishers. On top of all this, I personally experienced the lack of ethics of the school's administrators. DJOD's value form the acronym HEART and you hear and see HEART all over the school and from teachers / administrators mouths. Yet, while DJOD talks the talk of having HEART, I can attest personally they unfortunately cannot walk their talk. Their actions toward parents and students are HEARTLESS and unethical. In fact, I have concluded students and parents rank well behind everything especially their public face and brand. That's number one! How DJOD looks to the public. The prevailing administration attitude (all the way to the top) is: "DJOD is a choice; choose elsewhere, if you're not happy." Of course, through their lottery and waitlist, this translates to: "we don't care about you because we have plenty to replace you." How's that for HEART? Next, DJOD is a feminine culture and boys struggle to find their place in this feminine culture. Even worst, DJOD has no male role models for the boys. (Check out the DJOD directory and you'll see the lead administrators are female and there's only ONE male teacher.) So, in the end, as a professional educator (and, yes, as a parent), I have a very poor review of DJOD and strongly recommend you enter the school with eyes wide open - or better, stay away! When you pull back the curtain, it's not the school their leaders want you to see. Don't fall for the facade and double-talk. Good luck!

Best child care services dekivered ever. If your looking for a positive atmosphere, warm…read moreenvironment Jazzie's Learning Academy will exceec your expectations.

This preschool has quality child care! It offers a nurturing environment & relationships with…read moretrusted certified teachers! My daughter has been attending since she was 9 months old, she is now 5 years old & graduating in a few days from the one and only JAZZIE'S LEARNING ACADEMY! I can assure you that your little one will leave with lots of knowledge. My kiddo can read & write! She is ready for Kindergarten! & All thanks to Jazzie's & the amazing teachers!

We absolutely love Newcomb! My son started here as a 1 year old. It's much more than just watching…read moreyour child. They teach the kids songs, science, social skills, arts and crafts, counting, alphabet, potty training, communication, gardening, etc. Child development students from the University also help put on a Mardi Gras party and a Halloween party each year. This is a Tulane University daycare but there are spots available to the community. Get on the waitlist early, like in pregnancy if possible! Newcomb has been open since 1926 and their commitment to your kids has quite a history. It's a "Class A" daycare. Parents are very hand's on. Teachers are sweet and caring. Ms. Deidre rode with my son to Children's Hospital in an ambulance when he had a febrile seizure at school. I rushed to the ER to find them being rolled in, Deidre sitting on the gurney holding my poor sick baby. Will never forget that act of kindness! It really is a second family/home for your kid. Buggy rides, water play, Ms. Karen's cooking....! The list goes on and on! Highly recommend!

I don't know why somebody would give this place one star. That person probably wasn't at other…read moreplaces around town and haven't seen how bad it can be. Newcomb Children's Center is not even in the category of bad. I am so happy my daughter got a chance for a spot at NCC when she turned 2 years old and had issues at another place we went to before NCC. People who work here are selfless and hard working people keeping this place running and doing so with so much love and professionalism. Since day one they made my baby and (what is very important) me feel secure and safe. They have activities scheduled for kids for every hour of the day. They learn so much while they play! Ms. Debbie is amazing as well as ms. Julie and all other teachers and staff. Ms. Debbie knows all the kids by name, very attentive to each and every person who step into the building. My baby's development went up as soon as she started going to NcC. She loves going there and doesn't want to leave...if you would know the situation we were with our old daycare you would understand how big of a difference it makes. I can go work without feeling scared for her well being or guilty for leaving at place she doesn't like. My daughter adores her new school and we couldn't be happier she is there. I wish she could stay there until she is 7 yo! They always clean the spaces, beds, sheets and toys, especially when there has been virus going around. Communication between teachers, staff and parents are excellent as well. Lots of projects and events during school year. I wish to find similar place when we have to leave NCC.

I have an ongoing relationship with this daycare center. My children attended this school over 5…read moreyears ago and I was pleased then, although I had concerns about the required fundraisers that each child was responsible for. At that time, I thought was unfair, and unnecessary, but complied. Nevertheless, I enrolled my smaller children recently and I can see where the fundraisers have benefitted the school. Their academic program goes to the 5th grade, when I took my children out of the center, they were beginning the kindergarten program, so each year since, they have increased a grade. This is a family owned business and operates like a well-oiled machine. The daycare center is clean, my children are learning and have been there for 3 months now. My 3 year old has learned to recognize mostly all of his alphabet, write his name as well as recognize several sight words. My 2 year old knows all of her alphabet and counts to 20, and can sing several classic lullabies. The owners are on the facility daily and parents are able to speak with them randomly. They have an open door policy and are rated 5 star with the state. They recently expanded classrooms to implement a new program and construction was done over a weekend to 6 classrooms. Impressive! For the upcoming new school year they freshly painted and updated all classrooms. I love Mcmillan and am happy my children are in attendance here. The main thing that I am impressed with is that over 6 of the teachers that were employed there 5 years ago, when my older kids were there, are still there. I think that says a lot about management, especially since we live in a society where good work ethic is hard to find. I know that they will continue to expand and set a fine example within our community to offer excellent quality care and education for our youth. Thank you McMillian.

Best learning environment in the metro area!!! Excellent…read moreservice, skilled teacher, clean and warm environment.....

Bright Beginnings is the place you want to leave your child. He/she will be safe, loved and will…read morelearn! Our family has been attending this center for years years!!!

We have had nothing but a great experience at Bright Beginnings! My son loves going to school and…read morehas learned so much. They also started potty training him and weaning him of his pacifier. Highly recommend! Mrs Tamari, Ms Michele, Ms Kate-Lynn, Mrs Sha Sha, and Ms Jalea have been instrumental in my sons development!

My 2-year old has been attending this daycare for about a year now. We absolutely love it, staff is…read moregreat & loving! The daycare is super clean. They do full-time & part-time. My son & I are in love with this place

My son went to this school he loved it. He was ready for school and was always happy to go to…read moreballoons and Lollypops. Very clean and organized.