Merryhill Elementary on Calvine has been an incredible experience for our family. From the very…read morefirst day, we could see how much the teachers and staff genuinely care about each child's growth.. not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well. My child has thrived here. The progress we've seen is remarkable: confidence, curiosity, and a true love for learning have all blossomed. The teachers don't just "teach to the test"; they create an environment where children are encouraged to ask questions, think critically, and celebrate their unique strengths. What makes Merryhill stand out is the balance they strike between structure and creativity. The curriculum is challenging yet engaging, and the small class sizes allow for personalized attention. We've also noticed how well-rounded the program is character development, leadership, and kindness are emphasized just as much as academics. They put a lot of work in to afterschool programs and making it fun for children as well. The growth my child has shown since starting at Merryhill has been beyond our expectations. We are so grateful for the supportive community here and truly believe this school is giving our child the best possible foundation for the future.

Absolutely LOVE this campus and teachers! Everyone has been so wonderful and supportive. The staff…read moreknows each kid by name and the parents for each kid. Ms Cooksey has taken care of our child's education but also their emotional needs too. Ms Cooksey puts so much energy and care into her classroom which has helped settle my nervous child each morning. I am so grateful to all the teachers and the Merryhill Calvine campus for treating our family with respect and gentle hands.

This school sucks. Yard duties are always yelling at kids for no reason at all. One of the kids had…read moreto homeschool because of how shitty the yard duty treated him. Get better staff.

They actually have no respect they need all better staff. All they do is yell at kids for no right…read morereason but if they say anything back it's all their fault. They can't do a single thing without getting yelled at not for the kids safety because they don't wanna lose their job even a yard duty was caught saying she hates the kids and only works for the money? How are you gonna sign up for a job taking care of kids but can't show no respect for kids. They need to go therapy they cants even be nice to a kindergartner a yard duty and principal were yelling at a kindergartner to get off the grass? Instead of nicely helping them off they yell. That's why they can't get new employees and yard duties to stay once they see how it is they leave.

My grandchildren attend and I could not be happier. They are learning academically and about the…read moreBible. What a blessing to have this school.

We got on the yearlong waitlist when our son was 1yo so he could start at the preschool when he…read moreturned 2yo. Our sole purpose was so that he could build a strong foundation in morals and values rooted in Christianity. Once we got in, we were a bit surprised at many of the extra costs such as mandatory volunteer hours, which would become extra fees if not performed, extra costs for food, and even teachers' wishlists of what to buy them during Teacher Appreciation (who does that?). We paid it no mind because the purpose was for our son build a stronger relationship with God; so we went along with it. Throughout his approximate 6 months at Bradshaw Christian, he was essentially viewed and labeled as a problem child. By no means, do we believe our son is a perfect angel; however, he is a pretty typical, 2yo. If you're a parent, you know what I mean. We do what we can to get him to use gentle hands, keep his hands to himself, but at the same time, we want him to still be friendly and loving. The kid doesn't realize or believe he is doing anything wrong when he's hugging friends who may not want a hug. He's a 2yo and doesn't understand the concept of personal space. We've talked to the "teachers and admin" multiple times about several different things. One of the things was they seem to enjoy bringing 2yo to the office for punishment. Fine. No problem with that. Then they want us to pick him up from the office. I have told them that doesn't teach him anything. He immediately relates his actions as going to the office and getting picked up by us. They're simply reinforcing poor behavior and they don't get it. We've gotten numerous "incident reports" detailing what a horrible kid our son is. We can count on one hand how many reports we've gotten of him getting hurt by other friends. When we tell them and show them pictures of his bruises, scratches, etc., (one of them that looked like little circle bruises that looked like a kid's hand) they tell us because all of his other friends are defending themselves or others against him. Haha, are you kidding me?! Please tell me more about how our son is a sociopath! They've told us we need to shadow him or pick him up if he's acting out because they don't have proper staffing. Well, do we get a partial refund? No, of course not! So what am I paying you for? Fast forward to a day where they asked for us to leave work to shadow him or pick him up. I pull myself away to eventually go pick him up and I tell them not to take him to the office. They ignore that and so I hung up on them. I get there to pick him up and they want to talk about his behavior or whatever in front of him. I tell them no because that's an adult conversation. They just don't get it. Suffice it to say, they got their feelings hurt and kicked us out. Well, I hope they plan on giving us a refund for the rest of the month. Several of the teachers don't seem to be happy at all, and look like they hate their jobs. We've got plenty of examples of them trying to paint our son as some kind of a terror, but Yelp doesn't allow that much text. Long review but I can see why there have been several negative reviews. I was hoping that was a fluke or long gone. Doesn't appear to be. God is guiding us in a different direction and we pray they can figure it out. If they can't, hopefully they'll stop saying they're doing it for God's glory because that simply isn't true.

Amazing School the teachers and neighborhood are amazing. I highly recommend this school if you…read morelive close to the area.

I love this school. Staff and teachers really care about their students. Every morning the staff in…read morethe yard greet their students with smiles and welcome them respectively!!!

Not accurate??? Well we been in constant contact with Mary Hardin young. There was mold. And they…read moretried to cover there butts. You tell me why those classrooms aren't occupied then?? Call my lawyer?? Thanks to legal counsel I won't be reviewing or leaving yelp blah blah!!

I love this school! It has a great principal, great pta president and loving teachers. Not…read moreeverything is perfect but it's really a great school. I'm very happy to have my son there.

My daughter started at Merryhill Midtown when she was in kindergarten and she had the best teacher…read moreever, Ms. Ramirez. She went above and beyond! She made all the kids feel loved safe and encouraged them to always do their best. She made the first year of elementary school so special and when we look back on fondly. We are now in and absolutely loving Merryhill

My daughter attends Maryhill Midtown, and I honestly can't say enough good things about this…read moreschool. From the moment we first stepped on campus which is now 5 years ago, it just felt different -- warm, welcoming, and full of energy. The teachers are incredible -- caring, attentive, and truly invested in each child's growth. The curriculum strikes such a great balance between strong academics and creative, hands-on learning. My daughter has grown so much in both confidence and curiosity since starting here and even visits her favorite teacher Ms. Castro. The sports programs are another huge highlight! There's such a great community spirit, and it's clear that the staff..shout out to Mr. Kennedy...values teamwork, leadership, and fun just as much as skill. What I love most is how inviting the environment is. You can feel the pride and positivity in everything from the classrooms to the playground. It's a place where kids are genuinely excited to go to school every day. I love every year they have been introducing new electives from sewing to DnD to even a T Swift club that is engaging for everyone. If you're looking for a school that blends strong academics, great extracurriculars, and a warm community -- Maryhill Midtown is a gem. We couldn't be happier.

My son started out here in the beginner's classroom. I was worried because he has never been away…read morefrom me but he loves it here . Shout out to Miss Ez & Miss Destiny for all their hard work , it's obvious that my son is having fun here because he always asks to go to school even on the weekends! This age is definitely not an easy age so I appreciate the teachers that my son is safe and happy in the classroom. Shout out to Miss Alyssa the chef for preparing good food for my son and is also aware of his food allergies and makes accommodation . Also shout out to Miss Yeabu for being caring and kind towards my son . And of course shout out to the Admin Miss Karina & Miss Valencia for all their warm greetings every time we walk in, it makes all the difference & it makes me feel at ease trusting my kids at this school.

All three of my children had attended MerryHill Calvine Daycare program. My youngest is currently…read morein the toddler class and she loves it. I was worried about her because she is at the age where separation anxiety is at her peak but Ms. Kaitlynne and Ms.Marina has been a great help in her transition. They reassure me that my child is having fun meanwhile also learning. She comes home and will start singing the alphabet and medley songs she learns from daycare. All three of my children has been through the daycare and they all love it. You really get what you pay for here at MerryHill!

It's a good school but the bullying can get out of hand. There are fights but just stay out of the…read moredrama and u would be fine. The staff is ok but sometimes the front office lady's could be rude. The vice principal is amazing and is always trying his hardest to make the students happy. And the principal is great too. Overall I think this school is a 4 out of 5 because although it is a great school, it could be a little better!!!!

this is a good school, although the kids can be harsh. The principal hardly does anything for the…read morestudents. teachers know how to do theyre job.

This place was fun 1.the principal was nice…read more2.it has a field 3.my teacher was nice 4.THE BEST PLACE EVER

Excellent school my kids love it keep up the amazing job guys teachers are amazing!read more

The community at AM Winn is kind, welcoming, and open-minded. Every teacher is dedicated and…read morefantastic. This is the underdog of the area Waldorf schools - we are scrappy, diverse, and creative. We have been growing every year. I moved my children here from another Waldorf school, first feeling like it was a risk, but my children and I are so happy we made the move. The low reviews seem to be from people who don't understand what waldorf education is, and are upset their children aren't getting drilled and rigorously tested. Your children will get a good education here, not only academically, but socially and emotionally as well. And the work may sometimes be disguised in song or helping the earth. Raising kind humans takes all those things.

This is a great school and a real community. It gets back to the heart of teaching and not just…read moretesting, and truly allows kids to be kids while reaching them where they are. Before switching my daughter from a college prep to AM WINN I scheduled a visit, did my research on the curriculum, and checked with some coworkers who grew up in a Waldorf education and found that there were so many beneficial aspects. The curriculum is based on what's appropriate for the age and fully submerges them in a subject. The kids learn actual life skills (think in the sense that most middle/high schools lost home economics, cooking, gardening, sewing, cursive, etc - these kids are learning it from K-8). All of the kids play an instrument each year. They transition through various handwork - finger knitting, knitting, crocheting, sewing, etc. And after meeting several kids in the neighborhood I noticed they have such amazing temperaments and spirits and are so welcoming and joyful. I am truly glad that we found AM Winn as my daughter is blossoming in the Waldorf community and education approach. At first glance I believed Waldorf was something only "white, hippie people put their kids in" as I read some reviews on Waldorf education, but I was so wrong for going along with that belief, even if only for a moment. Consider that as adults we all learn differently and receive information differently - so why do we expect our kids to learn one way in school? AM Winn and the Waldorf approach reaches kids by incorporating every learning style. It's a holistic approach with a concern for the mind body and spirit of the child. They will not only learn about a culture/era, but they will build shelters, take a field trip to an exhibit, sing about it, write about it, draw it out, etc. Math is taught in a way for the kids to think through it in various methods, not just regurgitate information. It's age appropriate not where the district says they should be for their funding purposes. And I love that the school is VERY culturally diverse. Had I gone based on some of the school rating websites or testing sites I might have steered from the school, But I toured the school and fell in love. Some of the reports show that it's not diverse, the kids are far behind in subject matter, and it received some negative reviews - that I will say from my experience here that info is false. My daughter is multiracial, and she has a diverse group of friends that don't see color, she is just as knowledgeable in subjects as my step kids who attend another public school, thinks on a deeper level than they do, has developed a strong sense of empathy and justice for others, and we love it here. I've watched my daughter recover from some of the damage that her previous school did to her She previously attended a college prep school that I won't name but literally broke her spirit, and I've known many people who reported the same thing. The kids were expected to "slant" and sit perfectly still while others finished their work, she would get in trouble for READING in class or drawing because she wasn't slanting, and wasn't actually taught to work through a math problem only to memorize answers for timed lessons. There wasn't much play involved with only a tiny jungle gym in the parking lot - she didn't even have the coordination to do the monkey bars. Math was drilled in and time tested, without the proper attention for those that didn't understand. I had to make a change because my daughter who once loved school cried every evening and had anxiety with math. The college prep/common core was not actually taught in a way to solve the problem but merely to memorize and test well for funding. After making the change to AM Winn it was a drastic change in her. It took a moment for her to adjust but she loved it. She gets to be creative. She gets to be free. And most importantly she gets to be a kid- something that many children are missing out on in today's society as we push them to grow up quickly and test well. My daughter has become quite the artist, loves playing the guitar and singing, she's a great story teller and writer, an avid reader and reads 3 grades above her level. I say all of that to say this - just as everyone has their own taste in food, so too our children will have their own taste in learning. As a parent you have to allow them to satisfy that taste and not just force the norm on them. AM Winn might not be the best school for everyone, but for many of these kids a traditional public school that drills in information but doesn't address the heart of the child isn't the best for them. AM Winn reaches for their heart when material is presented and these kids WANT to learn because of it. So if you've made it through reading all of this it's because you're interested in the school and wanted a real opinion on it. I would say your next step is to visit and see if it's right for you and your child.