I am happy to share our wonderful experience with Arcadia Montessori School (AMS). Our child…read moreattended the AMS from age 3.5 through the end of kindergarten. While we initially considered several kindergarten options, we are so glad we decided to stay to maximize the benefits of a Montessori education. Beyond academic advancement, the teachers at AMS were nurturing and incredibly supportive of his emotional development. We feel that the school curriculum is well-balanced between academics and the playtime children need to thrive. They have a wonderful backyard with playgrounds, and our son loved playing outside every day the weather permitted. Though we initially worried about his transition to a public first grade, he adjusted quickly and smoothly. We have seen his creativity and love for learning truly bloom over the past year. I fully believe in the Montessori method, and the foundation he built at AMS is an invaluable asset for his future. We are truly thankful to all the wonderful teachers and staff at AMS!

Update - over the last few months the school director, Cheryl Roberts and the lead teacher,…read moreFernanda Cuevas have gone so far and above what I could ever hope for from any school. Not only do they continue to help our daughter grow and give her the personalized attention she needs in class, on the playground, in daycare. But they have gone to the whole way to the mat for her to advocate for the essential services she will need to continue to learn and grow. Our daughter may well be stronger and even safer years after she graduates from AMS because of their limitless advocating for her. Separately, our daughter is now communicating at what an independent assessment has said is a level 1.5 years above her age group. And she's an increasingly confident and determined little person. Someplace else, she might be reciting more things by rote or I don't even know what skill someone might need a toddler to have. Instead, she can and will tackle anything. It just doesn't occur to her there's something she can't do. They are an enormous part of that. And just great partners in all aspects. I'm a better mom because I know them. Arcadia Montessori school is not just a school of magnificently talented, dedicated and kind people. They *love* their students. They advocate for and protect kids way beyond what one could reasonably expect from anyone other than immediate family. They just bring tears to my eyes - more than I'd like to admit! And just yesterday when I went to pick up our daughter who otherwise has deep separation anxiety said - mama, can you come back a little later?

My daughter has been attending this school for two years, and we couldn't be happier! The staff is…read moreincredibly kind and caring. Ms. Mai is the best. She truly makes the transition from Pre-K to Kindergarten so smooth. She helps the kids come out of their shell, improve their eating habits, and grow so much in their development overall. Ms. Eden is also amazing! She teaches Kinder through 3rd grade, and my daughter has learned so much from being exposed to different grade levels. Her reading has improved tremendously thanks to the supportive environment. The school also offers a fun summer camp program, where you can choose different activity packets and the kids go on trips Monday through Friday. My daughter loves it -- she's always excited to go and spend time with her friends. I've seen such a positive impact on all the kids here. Many who started out with separation anxiety or shyness now love coming to school every day. That says a lot about the teachers and how they connect with the students. One of the main reasons we went with this school was because of all the positive reviews and the smaller class sizes, which allow for more one-on-one attention between teachers and students. They also provide a yearly schedule so parents always know what's going on, and their early drop-off and late pick-up (until 5:30 PM) make it very convenient for working families. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a place where their child can learn, grow, and feel genuinely cared for.

Would not recommend this school at all a few years ago, I went to pick up my grandson, back then…read morethe weather must have been 45 degrees, he was barefooted, his pants were so wet. It broke my heart.

My family has had such a wonderful experience at Creekside Montessori Preschool! From the moment…read moreyou walk in, the school is clean, welcoming, and has such a warm, family-oriented atmosphere. It's clear that the staff truly cares about the children and takes pride in creating a safe and nurturing environment. Ms. Grace, the director, is amazing. She is professional, caring, and genuinely invested in every child's success. She is always available to answer questions, address concerns, and make parents feel heard and supported. Ms. Francesca has also been incredibly helpful throughout our time at Creekside. She is friendly, organized, and always willing to go above and beyond for both the children and their families. She truly cares about every child and always takes the time to make parents feel welcome, informed, and supported. My daughter started at Creekside when she was just 2 years old in Ms. Susan's class. Ms. Susan was absolutely wonderful and played a huge role in helping my daughter become potty trained much quicker than we expected. She was patient, encouraging, and made the process so much easier for both my daughter and our family. When my daughter turned 3, she moved into Room 5 with Ms. Lily. Like many parents, I was nervous about the transition, but Ms. Lily made it such a positive experience. She was kind, patient, and reassuring, helping my daughter adjust and feel comfortable in her new classroom. After Room 5, she moved into Room 1 with Ms. Sandra and Ms. Bri, and she absolutely loved it! They always planned fun, engaging, hands-on activities that kept the children excited to learn every day. It was wonderful to see how much my daughter grew in confidence, independence, and her love of learning while in their class. We couldn't be happier with our experience at Creekside Montessori Preschool. Watching our daughter grow in confidence, independence, and her love for learning has been such a gift. We are so grateful for every teacher who has been part of her journey and highly recommend Creekside to any family looking for a preschool that truly feels like home.

We absolutely love Creekside Montessori. From the moment you walk in, you can feel how warm and…read morewelcoming everyone is. The environment is open, airy, and inviting, creating a nice and comfortable space for the children. One of the things we appreciate most is how flexible, understanding, and accommodating the staff are. They care about each child and family, and it shows in every small interaction. Ms. Ariel is especially wonderful--she is incredibly sweet, caring, and has such a natural way with the children. She made my toddler feel safe and at home right away! The entire team is delightful and they create a positive atmosphere that makes everything feel pleasant and easy. We are grateful to be part of the Creekside Montessori community and highly recommend it to any family looking for a preschool!

My almost 3 years old daughter has been here for almost 2 months. I feel truly blessed that I found…read moreAgape Montessori school for her. All Staffs are super friendly and helpful. Ms. Amy and Ms Grace are amazing. My daughter loves them. The school's environment is nice and clean. In short, I feel safe and happy dropping off my daughter here everyday

My children attend this preschool, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. The teachers are…read moreincredibly caring, patient, and friendly. They take the time to connect with each child, making the environment warm and welcoming. My kids look forward to going to school every day, and it's clear they feel happy and comfortable there. I love that they offer Chinese class twice a week. My children can now converse with some of their friends in Mandarin! They also offer music class once a week. My kids are learning a lot more compared to others their age and I believe it's because all the teachers here are Montessori certified. It's truly a wonderful place for early childhood learning!

Discovery Montessori Preschool is truly AMAZING! My son has been attending since he was only 2…read moreyears old. When he first started, he was really shy, hardly spoke, and would prefer playing and being alone, which was concerning me. However, my son soon began to excel. He's become more social and verbal, constantly learning new things and continuously showing improvement. When I pick him up from school, I love seeing how happy and comfortable he is playing with the other children. He now tells me about his friends and what he did that day, and sometimes, out of nowhere, he'll sing songs he learned at school. The teachers are incredibly kind, caring, and patient with all the children. They genuinely show how much they care for every child's development, well-being, and education. They are always willing to discuss any questions, recommendations, and concerns I or they may have. I appreciate it when the teacher not only informs me of his progress but also points out areas that he needs improvement in. The staff also helped me with potty training and were always understanding and accommodating to schedule changes. I have peace of mind every day when I drop him off, knowing he will be safe, well cared for, and in good hands. I completely trust my child in their care. I 100% highly recommend Discovery Montessori Preschool to any family searching for a high-quality, reliable preschool where children are encouraged to learn and develop. Thank you so much Ms. Nilani, Ms. Dishani and Ms. Ayanti! You are all greatly appreciated!

Discovery Montessori Preschool is truly amazing! My son has…read morebeen attending this school since he was just 2 years old, and he has learned so much. His speaking skills have improved tremendously, he's very good at math, and he has developed great behavior. A big thank you to Ms. Nilani, Dishani, and Anyati -- they are all wonderful teachers! With my son starting kindergarten this August, I know he will miss this school very much.

My daughter just graduated from TK at AIP, and we're so grateful this was where her school journey…read morebegan. She grew from a shy little girl into a confident, caring child who loves to share kindness wherever she goes. AIP goes beyond academics, nurturing both character and friendships, and has given her a strong foundation for the next stage. Our only wish is that AIP had an elementary school--we would love to stay longer!

Our daughter was enrolled in Mini-Todd's (2-3yo) and K1 (3-4yo) at Academicise. It's been a year…read more(delayed review) but I cannot say enough how much my husband and I appreciate the care that our daughter received there. She started Academicise at age 2.5 in diapers not speaking a word of English. When she finished K1 she had been fully potty trained for more than a year, speaks English in addition to Mandarin and a little Spanish. She knows her abc's, some sight words and can write her first and last name (15 letters long), count and do simple addition. The school is very clean as well. The in house chef makes delicious food that my daughter ate 2-3 servings of each day. We would definitely recommend Academicise to anyone looking for a quality preschool. I only wish she could go back to Academicise when her private school is out for summer!

Our daughter was a founding student at Modern Schoolhouse in Eagle Rock. She attended TMS from when…read moreshe was 18 months until she graduated as a 4-year-old (when our family moved from LA to Denver). It's difficult to capture the gratitude and appreciation we have for Sue and her team in words. Modern Schoolhouse was an integral, joyful part of our family's life for several years. The teachers expertly crafted a safe, nurturing, and rigorous environment that provided a strong foundation for our daughter to blossom and grow. I feel like we will always look back on our enrollment at Modern Schoolhouse as one of the best parenting decisions we've ever made. A few things stand out about TMS: CURRICULUM - Our daughter was enrolled in full-time childcare for a year prior to Modern Schoolhouse. However, it was unclear whether her previous caregivers were working toward any kind of goal (e.g., Kindergarten readiness) or if she was learning anything. That changed the instant we enrolled at TMS. I remember feeling skeptical when Sue asked us to purchase a special pack of flashcards. However, a few months later our 1.5 year-old daughter was recognizing the alphabet and making letter sounds at home. We were legitimately shocked! Preschool years are so important for kids to develop foundational skills and get broad exposure to different topics. Modern Schoolhouse delivers a learning experience that feels ambitious, but not forced. Our daughter was always engaged with the current unit (e.g., marine life, camping, etc.) and excited to go to school. That is the best feeling as a parent! The regular assessments and parent/teacher conferences helped us understand her progress and make a smooth transition to our new school in Colorado. CARE - At the same time that preschool aged children are exploring new academic concepts, they're also learning how to interact and play with other children. Modern Schoolhouse does such an excellent job helping their students communicate, manage their emotions, and engage with their classmates. At TMS our daughter learned things like how to ask for space and differentiate between good vs. bad choices. Teacher/staff transitions are inevitable and unavoidable in early childhood learning. What stood out to us about TMS was the quality and consistency of the team over the years and across classrooms. The teachers at Modern Schoolhouse helped us through the various ups and downs of life with a toddler and major transitions like potty training. Now that we're no longer enrolled at TMS, we're realizing that we took for granted how proactive and responsive the teachers were with their communication. The "ouch reports" from the playground, the quick responses to questions, it's all so important for parents - especially if this is your first childcare experience. COMMUNITY - Lastly, I want to highlight the broader Modern Schoolhouse community. Our daughter became very close with several other girls in her classroom and over time we became friends with their parents as well. TMS families are diverse, kind, and welcoming. I appreciated the music day potluck, annual art show, graduation, and the various other ways that Modern Schoolhouse brought everyone together to celebrate the students. Thank you Modern Schoolhouse! We will forever be grateful to you for the positive impact you had on our family.

We learned early on how incredibly important and foundational the learning ages of 2-5 were going…read moreto be for our son's growth. Until the age of two, we were able to nurture his love of creativity through art, get him engaged in reading and music, and keep him active and independent while learning at home, but his social-emotional growth needed a community like Modern Schoolhouse to truly develop. We met another family at his favorite playground that had an AMAZING experience at Modern Schoolhouse and their daughter, who was academically gifted and raised with similar philosophies, was thriving under their care. We enrolled and discovered for ourselves that Modern Schoolhouse was indeed an absolute gem for child development. Our son entered after turning two, and he was very shy/reserved at the time. The talking, dancing, singing, bilingual artist that blew us away with his funny ideas and love of learning at home, needed help expressing himself in the larger group. Over the next several years, Leonardo was able to grow and thrive his ability to emotionally self-regulate, from having a 'safe space' at home to being able to identify what he was feeling and how to 'calm his body,' to listening to others and respecting common space. What we didn't anticipate was not just the top quality of the school, the clean aesthetic spaces, and the exceptional teachers (Teacher Alicia from class 3 was truly amazing!!), but also the like minded and kind community that became a key part of our son's social life. During our son's first years at home, we studied Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio Emilia- instituting some principles of each in our approach at home. It wasn't until we met Sue and her philosophies at Modern Schoolhouse did we see some of these same philosophies embodied in an American child care setting; and we must have interviewed or toured at 5 or more local schools before finding Modern Schoolhouse. The core beliefs consist of the idea that children are competent, capable, curious individuals with hundreds of ways of self expression. The role of the school and family should be creating a structured, clean, and aesthetic environment that is conducive stimulating exploration and discovery. Teachers in this sense guide and foster collaboration rather than just 'delivering information.' Giving our son a new challenge was hard at first, but Sue and her staff were quick to offer suggestions and outside resources so we could reinforce some lessons at home, especially around his development of social/emotional skills like managing anger, dealing with disappointment, and learning to communicate when he needed space. He also was given the chance to learn how to build relationships and have positive interactions with new friends. Each 'season' and month had different themes that would be clearly delivered in monthly/quarterly emails along with chances to meet with teachers on child progress in key development areas of language, tracing, use of scissors, how to put on shoes/jackets, counting, class participation/listening, and emotional self expression. By class 3 (3 years old and above), our son was giving 'show and tell' presentations, using the 'sharing bee' to discuss their weekend, and playing inventive games to stimulate imagination and curiosity. Through the use of brightwheel, we were always shown photos and videos of our son having fun with friends and doing some fun activity. The school also offered many events at the school such as the "annual art show," "parent and me" day, and music sessions from Teacher Gaia culminating in a student led music performance (the cutest!). This year all the 4 classes made their own animal costumes and acted out various Disney themes. It was extraordinary to see him flourish and thrive under Teacher Alicia in class 3, who is truly remarkable for her ability to connect to kids and meet them where they are on the journey. By the end he was more confident in his presentations and even singing his favorite Disney songs Karaoke style to the class! Everything ended on a wonderful note with his graduation and small speech to parents and the graduating class. We were given an opportunity for a graduation photoshoot and his 'family book' with messages from all of the teachers as a keepsake that he created during his time there. As he graduated before many of the others in class 3, everyone created a special hand painted art for him with with the handprints of all his friends. It is bittersweet to go onto the next chapter, but he graduated school scoring high in every single metric of development, and he easily was interviewed and accepted into an international private school. Thanks you for being such a key part of his childhood journey and we hope to stay in touch with Leonardo and our growing family!