Tutu School has intimate class sizes, enthusiastic instructors and Dom's Bagels next door for the…read moreparents! My daughter is 3 and at that age, they can follow instruction but get distracted easily. Our instructor is so positive and helps to redirect and include all students to that they participate and grow in their skills. The lobby has great views of your child's class and plenty of seating. Cubbies hold your child's belongings and the school sells gear as needed. I can't wait for my daughter's first recital in December!

This place is so adorable! Perfect for girlie girls and moms like me who love taking cute pictures…read moreof their babies . She has so much fun in every class! My kiddo just turned 2 and is in the tutu toddlers class (18m-3y). The teacher is great with the kids, and there's enough structure in the class for the kids to know what to do/expect next, but it's also very flexible for when toddlers inevitably don't follow directions. There's a warm up, ballet moves with lots of props (wands, feathers, ribbons, etc) to make it fun, a classical ballet story time, and a corresponding coloring page to end the class. Moms are welcome to be with kiddos at this age to help them through class. There's a play corner with a kids table, books, and blocks for before and after class, a kid (and baby) friendly restroom, and sitting area for parents too. There aren't as many mirrors as I would expect from a ballet studio (and no barre?) but my kiddo doesn't need either of those.

3 stars is maybe generous here, but I'd be not so honest to give anything higher. We've been here…read morefor going on a year and my daughter learned more in one day from the princesses at Disney than she has here. The location is great for us and my daughter just likes acting goofy so we let her stay for now. If she continues to be interested, I will put her in a more serious program. On the administrative side, it's been less than stellar given early troubles with costume ordering. We followed details to a T, and as a first time dance mom was a bit neurotic. Costumes arrived and you not only had to melt her I to it, but craftsmanship was poor as there were visible tears in the fabric in multiple spots. Uncertain of what to do, I naturally turned to the dance studio front staff who were rude and basically said I must not have paid attention to the instructions. Needless to say, I was clearly on my own to find a remedy which was not only irritating and confusing but costly. On a side note, and maybe by design but the front lobby is always packed and boiling degrees given it's small cramped size.

I was skeptical to start my daughter in dance lessons at 4 years old, but she expressed a love for…read moredance so we gave Starpath a try. Their teachers really understand and know how to work well with children. I'm amazed at the patience they have with the young age groups and how they can not only keep young ones engaged in a class, but also manage to have relative success in teaching them routines. When my daughter started at Starpath she had a hard time focusing and doing what the class was told to do, but after a few months she was focusing and following instructions better, memorizing steps and routines, showing off what she was learning to us at home, and having a blast with the music and activities incorporated in class. Students are awarded with stars and get a lot of encouragement. They performed their recital at the Carolina Theater. I thought my daughter would be shy on such a large stage, but the teachers gave them multiple opportunities to get a acclimated to it and had practiced with the students so much that they did great. I was so proud to see my daughter front and center in her group on stage performing her choreography and smiling brightly. She loved the experience and is now half way through her second year at Starpath. I love seeing her grow as a dancer and have a great time in class with her friends. The Starlight Tots and Starlight Kids classes have been a great foundation to develop her love of dance and music. Now when she dances, she performs the choreography confidently and really shines.

Ms. Catherine is an amazing art teacher. She is super patient with her students. My daughter has…read morebeen taking her art class for two years and learned so much. I can see the big improvement that she made in sketch, acrylic painting, and colored pencil drawing. She submitted one of her colored pencil drawings for an art contest for the first time this summer. Her art has been selected to be published. We are so lucky to have Ms. Catherine as the art teacher.

Love this dance community that cares so much for each and every dancer! Such an amazing and…read moretalented faculty that not only cultivates good dancers but amazing people.

OK so let me first say that I have called this company several times to find out information about…read morethe classes they offer. I feel it is important to check service levels not only by using the service, but "interviewing" the potential service provider. Each call resulted in ok service over the phone until this last one. I called CC & Company because I heard that they were one of the best in the area. I think the key here is "in the area". Does not mean best of the best. The classes are not actual dance classes for the little kids. Creative Movement is not something I am interested in. My children can get that at a day care. I want a dance company to provide REAL dance classes. They say that they are not able to teach kids so young. Well I could put well over a thousand youtube links that say that yes younger kids can be taught and be exceptional. Just disappointing that the daytime classes are not available and the variety is truly not there. When I asked the person on the phone for a referral of a studio in Raleigh that taught classes during the day for 4 year olds, she told me that she did not know of any other studios. This company has been open for how long and they don't know of any other companies. Just a tip. Customer service is not just about getting customers to buy from you, but being able to provide them what they need. That is what brings lifetime customers. I say CC & Company needs to really step it up and get with the market of younger children and the talent they have. Get on the same level as Disney, America's got Talent, youtube, and many others who recognize that there is talent before 5.

Peace Montessori is a wonderful school and, as a mother to three children in attendance there, I…read morecouldn't be more pleased! Unlike other Montessori schools in the area, Peace's teacher retention rate is extremely high. This is a testament to the owner, Sharon, who has given her teachers the creative freedom and resources to help the students thrive. My children have shown immense growth - both academically and socially - since their enrollment. From the Toddler Program to the Children's House, the teachers have embraced my children...helping them flourish in language, math, art, geography and more. I enjoy watching my children thrive and appreciate all that Peace Montessori does to ensure their growth. Overall, I couldn't be happier - thank you, Peace!

We moved from FL and were looking for a Montessori school that both my kids (4 and 6) could go for…read morethe whole day 8:30-3:00. This is the only Montessori that offers such a program in the cary/morrisville/apex area and we are delighted by it. My kids were in montessori in FL so we knew what to expect but the teachers here are extremely patient and welcoming and both my shy kids have adjusted very well. I wish the play ground was a bit bigger but the kids don't seem to mind and find creative ways of spending time outside. The 2nd half of the day for the children's house is Art camp. It is a so much fun and my daughter absolutely LOVES it. Being a small school you get the personal attention you miss in a bigger school. GREAT PLACE FOR KIDS TO LEARN N GROW

Goodard School at Apex caused a huge stress in our lives. One day, child protection service officer…read morecalled me that there is a complaint against me. As you can imagine, this was quite unsettling. I went through the interview patiently. I was told that the complaint was done by the Goddard School. The complaint was that I take walks with my younger child, without taking my elder child with me, and this was suspicious. I had been doing this for more than a year. So what had happened? What had happened a few days before that was that I had a disagreement with the director. The CPS officer, after satisfying herself by asking me all kind of questions, told me that they have received complaints like this in the past. Based on their feedbacks, they have realized that Goddard is very nice to the parents at the time of enrollment. A year or two after that, on any disagreement, they use one parent against the other. Or if they don't like something about you, they complain to the social service, on some pretext. By this time , the parents cannnot make the children go through a disruptive change, by changing the school. The school is obviously expert in human behavior, and has calculated this in its "art" of keeping the parents in check. The parents then start "working with" the school. She finally told me that the CPS service check is routine, and she will get back. The service was called off in about a month and a half. It was not actually called off. Only when I checked back with them, I received a mail stating "no services required". Needless to say, that month and a half, I was fighting with my own worst fears. I just prayed this to go away. I do not wish that this school happens to you.

We enrolled our daughter at The Goddard School and after 3 months, we pulled her from the program…read more The school is very secure and seems to be clean. The owners (husband & wife team) are on-site. He is friendly, outgoing and makes it a point to know all of the kids and parents by name- the wife, not so much. The old Director & Assistant Director were both very nice - not sure if they've left or have both been on vacation, but the new person that has been there has been really rude, to the point that I have dreaded having to call or go in to the school. The tuition was ridiculously expensive ($986 for part time, M-F 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM), but there didn't seem to be anything more or better than what a "regular" preschool would be doing. They also don't provide lunch, which seems a little unreasonable at that price point. Bottom line - it's just okay. It's overpriced for what it actually is. I'm pretty confident that we can find something just as good, if not better (nicer staff, more welcoming environment) at a more appealing price.

I had a great time at AR Workshop. I went with a friend, and we ended up being the only people in…read morethe class that evening. Our instructor Michelle was so nice and helpful. I made a small box and my friend made a larger one. It was great being able to choose everything from the project itself to the wood stain to the paint color(s). My box is now displayed proudly in my home, and there's lots of other projects I'd love to make whenever I get a chance to go back! I feel like these folks really have this down to a science. We walked in and our boards were waiting for us. We sanded them and stained them. Then Michelle helped us putting our pre-made stencils onto the wood, and we primed and painted. Very simple, yet so brilliant because I don't have to deal with paint and sawdust in my home. :)

Awesome experience at the AR Workshop Durham. A friend and I each brought our moms to a Christmas…read moreworkshop, and we had so much fun. Projects were set up and ready to go as soon as we walked in the door and the staff was phenomenal. Really appreciated all the extra care and attention our table assistant, Allie, gave to our group and projects. Highly recommend this place!

My son absolutely loves school. He has moved to the pre-school class and the teachers are very…read morestrong. I went to a party and another parent said "You guys are at Lightbridge?! That curriculum is amazing." My son loves his teachers and was so happy to see them again after vacation. He often says "I will tell my teachers about this." He is eager to please them. The Quality: the teachers know what they are doing. The kids jump around in the morning and sit quietly during lunch. It doesn't feel chaotic but under control, safe and calm. There are free and paid specials - free music and gym are free. There are also paid dance classes (Little People's Creative Workshop) and Soccer (Soccer shots). My son loves all of these and it's certainly convenient for us. My son has started really looking at books on his own, recognizing letters, writing letters etc. We are very happy with his progress and his teachers. They have a big screen in his class which they use for yoga, music, lessons etc. Value: It's not cheap, for sure. But many people don't know that religious-sponsored schools do not have to adhere to safety/quality standards which is one of the reasons why they are cheaper. My son is safe, happy and healthy in school. They provide meals but you can opt out if you'd like. They provide generally healthy options for kids and my son likes to eat there. It's a great school.

They no longer offer part time care unfortunately but if you're looking for a full time place this…read moreis a good fit. We were lucky enough to get part time care before they switched. We had to pull our kid out unfortunately, but for personal reasons nothing to do with the daycare. We're very sad because we loved Ms Felicia in the infant room. There's an app to communicate with the teachers and to watch the video feed if you want to which came in handy when I wanted to see when I could get him if he was sleeping or not. I'm sad that when we are able to go back to daycare we won't be able to do it since they won't accept part time kids anymore. I can't vouch for the other rooms just the infant room but honestly the whole staff is really nice and welcoming.