We transferred here with a 2nd grader and a kindergatedener in 2019. Everyone was incredibly…read morewelcoming - kids, parents, teachers, and staff - our oldest is about to finish 8th grade and the class is full of amazing, sweet, caring, lovely kids. They are welcoming and respectful. We are lucky to have landed in this class. My daughter has life long friends. Some since 2nd grade and some as new as 6th grade. I have a 6th grader who has learning g needs and the school works tirelessly to help him and meet him where he's at. We would recommend this school 100% to all families. I know both of my kids will leave prepared for high school. We found the previous principal fair, caring, and understanding but also realistic. We are thankful to have had her as long as we did. The current principal, while new, seems approachable, knowledgeable, and caring. The middle school staff is fantastic! The resource teacher is also amazing. Kids can struggle and as a parent that's hard but I know my kids are better for everything they have overcome and accomplished. As parents we have tried to be as welcoming as possible to all new families because we know being new can be hard and because we were welcomed. Love our school and we are sad to know we have just a little over 2 years left.

We started our kids at SJE as pre-schoolers. I immediately fell in love with the environment, the…read moreteachers and the wonderful principal. My kids are now going into Kindergarten and 2nd grade. They are so excited and can't wait to get back. As a parent, knowing my kids are loved and safe at school means everything to me. They are also both thriving academically and I am so proud to call SJE our school. My daughter even told me that SJE feels like home to her! I could not ask for anything more as a parent. Thank you SJE!!!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this school. The school is under amazing leadership and…read morecare with the current Director that has been there for our tenure. It is also worth mentioning that everyone that works there has a kind heart and truly cares about the growth and the development of the children under their care. The school is safe and clean. Once a year at open house all the kiddos' hard work is showcased, demonstrating the academic and artistic strength of the school and children. We just attended graduation where the children sang in three languages. As a parent, I could ask for nothing more; I could feel the community, celebration of the children's accomplishments, and support of the staff. I am truly grateful and honored to have sent my child here.

This review is a long time coming and the praise I intend to share is well earned. Our daughter is…read morea typical COVID baby: over sheltered her and indulged. When looking for a day care we asked friends AND also looked for a place where we wouldn't feel judged (do all parent's feel they might be screwing up?) When we started her at Country Hill Montessori her language skills were mediocre, she wasn't very social, and both my wife and I were quite worried. Our worries were ultimately unfounded as from the first day the teachers and staff were extremely patient (both with us and our daughter). She was understandably upset but everyone went out of their way to reassure us AND console her. Over the next week or two she started feeling more and more comfortable and over a year later she actually enjoys going to "school". She has multiple teachers and teacher aides that she adores - and our experience is that ALL of the staff and teachers are wonderful and insanely patient. I'd mention them all but I figure they'll know who they are without mentioning them one by one. At present our daughters language skills have improved exponentially, she has "friends" that she asks about, and we couldn't be happier. While my wife looks forward to when our daughter will move on some day, I find myself wishing we'd never have to :)

I'm happy with the summer camp. This is my daughters first experience with school. She's been…read morehomeschooled and will go in to second grade in the fall. She's made friends and hasn't had a troubles she's had some learning curves but they have helped her and me be more comfortable with the school setting.

My step-daughter is in fifth grade here and has been since kindergarten. My wife has two older…read morechildren who attended here and she raves about the school, I am not impressed however. My step-son is brilliant but undisciplined and he was allowed to "graduate" sixth grade without doing any work at all and only getting "1's" and "2's" his whole career there. My oldest step-child would've succeeded anywhere anyhow and still does..... My fifth grade daughter has had much the same experience as my son until this year. This year I've been heavily involved and her teacher is very communicative and the difference has been huge. The school goes on wonderful field trips in every grade. The music program is awesome, my daughter has class for 30min 3x's/week and is learning quickly. The office staff are typically rude. The parking lot ( pickup / drop off ) is well managed and there is a great focus on child safety and using crosswalks. There's also a crossing guard and a " lighted?" Crosswalk just for school goers. P.E. is not a large focus but I believe funding is gone for health at most elementry schools. The children do have a large field, two playgrounds, ball courts, basketball courts and a basebal / kickball backstop. The surrounding area is typical for the city except that there is an outpatient psychiatric facility about 1 mile up mission avenue. There are people often in the area that " act weird " but I've heard of nothing harmful from them. I would rather my daughter been in a different school for all previous years but I am happy with her, her teacher and myself right. I wouldn't choose to enroll another child in this school but I'm alright with my daughter finishing out this year there.

We open enrolled for Del Dayo three years ago because of the school's rankings on Great Schools and…read moreafter initially being wait listed, got in. I thank our lucky stars every day. Beyond the outstanding academics, my daughter has thrived socially and emotionally under the guidance of amazing, caring teachers and school staff who always go the extra mile. The school community (teachers, administrators, and families) pour so much time and resources into making the school an amazing place to be, through fun events, educational field trips, and engaging curriculum. I was so nervous when we first started because we had been at the same daycare downtown since my daughter was 4 months old and to have to start at a brand new school where we knew nobody felt daunting. I was so relieved and surprised to find that by the end of her kindergarten year, my daughter had friends and I had found a great group of parents who I felt at home with. Del Dayo got a new principal in 2025 and the transformation has been amazing. The teaching staff are thriving, she makes it her goal at the start of every school year to know every student by name and they are always excited to see her, and the lines of communication with parents are always open. You can tell she really loves the job and the school and that makes a world of difference. Students can test for the Rapid Learner program at the end of 1st grade and honestly, we didn't even bother testing for it because we love the school so much and wouldn't want to leave.

We have been at Del Dayo for seven years, and I truly could not imagine a better school or…read morecommunity for our family. The academics are excellent, and our kids have been supported and encouraged throughout their time here. The teachers and staff genuinely care about the kids. We have had teachers reach out in the evenings and even on weekends simply because they sensed something might be off and wanted to check in. That kind of care means so much as a parent. We are also incredibly fortunate to have an involved PTO that works closely with the school to provide additional opportunities and support where it is needed. There is a real partnership between the school and families that makes Del Dayo special. More than anything, Del Dayo feels like a community. Our kids have grown up here, and we have made friendships and memories that will stay with us long after elementary school. We truly could not have asked for a better school, community, or neighborhood for our kids.

Incredible staff. Finally a school that feels like home. On my first call, the teacher even prayed…read morewith me on the phone. Incredible.

A good school would be one that my kid enjoys, and learns at…read more However, my kids comes home hating school and constantly asks me for help. Why pay a school that makes you be the teacher? The role of a teacher is to teach, yet my child struggles with things constantly. The teacher isn't doing the teaching. A total waste of money. They also make your kids memorize scripture, which is a worst way to instill biblical values. This makes them hate the Bible. Rather than actual teaching of the Bible, they make kids memorize verses without even knowing their context. Do we need to define the word "teacher" to this school?

Wonderful school! Amazing amazing parents, teachers, and staff!…read moreIf I could change one thing, I'd make it Kindergarten-12th grade so my son didn't have to leave for middle and high school.

What an incredible preschool! The staff has an infinite amount of patience with the children and…read morereally tend to them individually. I've had three of my kids go to the preschool and we would do it all over again. Mrs Gina is amazing as school director and really puts her heart and soul into the school. Highly recommended!

Excellent preschool! Parents feel safe and children feel loved. Miss Gina (Director) takes the time…read moreto get to know each child and family. All staff are patient, careful and kind. Children spend a large amount of time outside which benefits them greatly. Curriculum is hands on and well thought through. We sent both our boys here and couldn't be happier or more grateful!

I cannot say enough good things of this school, particularly of their newborn to 3 yr building…read more We discovered Claire's Montessori when my daughter was 10 months old. Back then, I developed serious safety concerns about the care my daughter was getting at her first daycare provider, enough to want to move her and a coworker recommended Claire's. I had toured a few facilities while pregnant, and this time, my focus was on the Montessori day cares. After visiting two or three facilities offering Montessori type curricula, I was convinced that Claire's was the best available for my daughter and went for it. The transition was difficult for my 10 month old, but her caregivers were patient, understanding and attentive to my daughter's needs even at full capacity. Within a month, my daughter settled in and I never looked back. Fast forward 1.5 years, my daughter has moved through their 0 - 18 month room, 18 - 24 month room, 24 to 30 month room and are now in the 30 - 36 month room. Each day, she comes home and surprises me with the new things she learned, how polite she is becoming, how she is learning to be neat and orderly, and how independent she is becoming, which helps me appreciate the value of a Montessori education. Her teachers at each room are all wonderful, supportive ladies who are easy-to-talk to and have been partners with a good sense of humor in my daughter's growing journey as she navigates time-outs, one biting classmate, sharing toys, potty-training, vocabulary-building, friendships and all the fun stuffs a toddler gets to enjoy. Claire has been very accessible throughout, and makes an effort to keep the grounds and facilities safe and in good working condition. Switching to Claire's was the best thing i could do for my daughter and my family. I returned to work with the confidence that my daughter is in good hands, and has been able to work more effectively without unwarranted worries and distractions.

Amazing! my 1year old loves Ms. Annette and her teachers! We've been hear since covid and they do a…read morereally good job protecting kids and parents from the spread of it. They are very attentive to each child