This review is a little long because I have a lot to say about this school. TL;DR -- lots of…read moreschools have great academics but not so great social environments. Saint Nicholas has top-ranking academics, sure, but, what my children learned about themselves and their peers, and how deeply their teachers cared about and fostered that, is what really made this school the very place for my 5 preschool through elementary children. To put this review in perspective: when I was a child, my family moved to Houston and surveyed top local private elementary schools to enroll me in. I attended one, then another top local private school. Both were academically quite excellent, completely in keeping with their reputations. Unfortunately they were also very cliquish, and because I was the new kid, it took quite a lot of time and effort to fit in, despite having experienced a very loving, inclusive, and thoroughly enjoyable social life at my previous schools. Looking back now, I can understand that the social environment was simply unhealthy at both these Houston private schools. In fact, though I loved learning, my ability to learn and thrive academically was severely compromised by the social situations at these schools. So here's my review of Saint Nicholas: when it came time for my own children to find a private preschool, kindergarten and elementary school to attend, I wasn't going to assume the social environment at a private school would be healthy, inclusive, loving, or provide a positive social foundation. And, though of course I wanted my children to have the very best educational foundation possible, to provide them with the greatest optionality for later educational and career choices, I also knew that the social and emotional environment at a school is equally important -- possibly even more important, because of the foundational nature of what a young child comes to learn about their own innate value as a human being by how others relate to them. I, and more importantly my children, found Saint Nicholas to be the same kind of positive, inclusive, encouraging environment that I had experienced myself at the private schools where I had thrived as a child. Classmates were friends. Positive and respectful interactions with classmates were expected, encouraged, and fostered. It's all about the teachers! The teachers at Saint Nicholas are actually aware of how the students interact, they actually care about this just as much as excellent teaching and excellent curriculum, and, they are very gifted at not only helping the students learn greater social skills, but inspiring them to want to. And these teachers have been at Saint Nicholas school for a long time. Saint Nicholas will probably show you their top-ranking academic test scores and student accomplishments, or maybe you'll hear anecdotal stories from other parents about how their child went from being behind academically, to being ahead academically in just one year. But that's not what mattered to me, and I don't think it happens just because of academic excellence. I certainly don't think high national test scores tell the whole or even the most important part of the story. I think what matters most about a school is what the child learns about themselves, and the value of every human being. At Saint Nicholas, my children learned that they were smart, capable, and valuable. They learned that they could thrive in both inter-dependent and independent endeavors. They learned that they were worthy of both respect for who they were, and being called into the greater self they were growing into. Again - it's all about the teachers. The school administration is capable enough, but I don't believe a school can administrate this. Saint Nicholas has somehow gathered and kept some truly phenomenal and caring teachers.

I just wanted to share that my daughter, thanks to the excellent instruction and personalized…read moreattention that she received at SNS, had absolutely no problem acing HISD's G&T testing this year in Kindergarten. She consistently gets top grades in her class, and we thank SNS for preparing her so well, academically and socially, in their pre-K programs. SNS transformed my shy little girl - who had spent the first years of her life at home during the pandemic - into a confident, smart little social butterfly. My son, attending SNS for summer camps, has also benefitted from SNS academically and socially. Being with slightly older classmates over the summers pushed him ahead of the curve, and he was popular among the younger kid crowd, as the older brother to my daughter. P.S. I believe first responders and BCM employees receive a discount on registration, and the school offers a sibling discount on tuition, as well. Cannot recommend this school enough!

Ms. Ester, Ms. Soraya and Ms. Liz in Infant 2 and Ms. Mona, Ms. Adele and Ms. Miriam in Primary are…read moreamazing! From the moment we enrolled our first son, the teachers have demonstrated exceptional warmth. They truly care about the students and take the time to understand each child's individual needs. My babies love their teachers.

Words cannot express how grateful I am for Mariners. My 3 kids graduated from Mariners and we had a…read morevery positive experience during our time there. The teachers are fantastic and provide a very caring and nurturing environment. They make learning fun and I was constantly surprised at how much they were absorbing at school. Also, I felt that my kids were well prepared for kindergarten as Mariners has given them the foundation to succeed and thrive in elementary school. The administration is a pleasure to work with. I appreciate their flexibility and understanding. They are willing to work with parents if they can on their end. Thank you Mariners!

Our year at The Mays School truly changed our family's life. My 5-year-old son was struggling in…read morepublic Pre-K--he had trouble following directions, often disrupted class, and found it difficult to make friends. We were worried and didn't know where to turn. From day one, Ms. Jessi and the entire staff were incredible. They worked patiently with him while also equipping us with valuable resources and guidance to support him at home. I especially appreciate that The Mays School brings excellent therapists directly onto campus, so my son received consistent help without the stress of driving to multiple appointments. Ms. Jessi's deep knowledge of neurodiversity has been invaluable. She not only helped my son thrive during his time at The Mays School, but also guided us in finding the right next school to continue his growth. Because of the care, patience, and expertise of The Mays School, my son has made tremendous progress both socially and emotionally. We are deeply grateful for this school and its dedicated staff who have made such a meaningful difference in his life.

The below review u in's my opinion and my personal experience. I am protected in Texas by the Slap…read moreLaw. This school bullies people to take down reviews. The owner is currently doing so to silence me at this very moment. That's why they have nothing but 5 stars. In my opinion, the owner is unstable and encourages a cult like toxic environment. What they don't want you to know is the school is not accredited and is not Montessori. They are not associated with Montessori in any shape or form. They claim to be inspired by Montessori. In my opinion, not a lot of learning happens here, let alone Montessori inspired teaching. To give you an example, my daughter was writing letters in sand at an age where she should have started learning phonetics and started reading. Once I figured out that she wasn't learning anything I quickly started looking for a new preschool. In the meantime my daughter was being spit on daily by another child. I addressed this with the teacher many times with no avail. I told the mother of the child and because of that my child was expelled. Yes, that was my offense. In the time it took me to go get my child (this was the middle of the day when they expelled my 4 year old) they treated her so horrifically that she developed panic attacks. It took months for her to recover mentally. I know of other people who have had similar experiences. The cult like environment is so intense that they bully anyone who leaves the school or writes anything negative about this school. I would not recommend anyone to attend this school.

I cannot say enough about how great this place is! My son thrived and we enjoyed the whole journey…read moretogether as a family with his teachers. They are professional and compationate. Ms.Laura goes to the moon and back to make things special. If you live next to this daycare, enroll your kids asap, they will be in very good hands

We join CHMS in August 2020 when my son was 7 months old and now have 2 kids that go there. We have…read morefound so much to be thankful for with the team here, the kids are well cared for and loved, my son learns so much and demonstrates it at home and while hes playing with others regularly. The teachers and staff go out of their way to ensure the kids have a great time and to keep the parents informed. We have great peace of mind knowing the care and educational foundation our kids are receiving here and can't wait to see how they grow and develop further over the years.

St.Vincent de Paul is an amazing church. I am so disappointed in the tacky review written before…read moremine. If you don't find Christ at church or anywhere else....then you just aren't looking. Don't trash a church because you are an angry bitter person. And "no one paid me" to write this.... God Bless You.... And open your heart...

We cannot say enough about about this day school. We started the with our older son in 2013 and…read morewith our twins in 2015. The teachers are the absolute BEST. My boys loved every single one of their teachers and they always wanted to stay longer when I went to pick them up, which says a lot. The director, Ms. Edolia, is the sweetest and you can tell she genuinely loves the kids. Now my boys are in a Vanguard magnet and are thriving and I can truly thank the teachers at Grace for establishing a fantastic foundation of learning.

From the owner: Grace Episcopal School was founded in 1983. We care for children from 6 weeks old through 4 years…read more The school is governed by a Board of Directors, which is comprised of active church members and parents enrolled at the school. Grace is a nonprofit organization that works to improve the quality of early care and education in the Houston area, and licensed by the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services.

I feel the need to write this because I've heard some FB mommy groups have said not great things…read moreabout this childcare facility. To address the issue: there was a director (who was there about 2 years), and has since been let go (late 2024). She wasn't great. The new director, Kaylen, is fantastic - professional, strives for parental involvement, brings structure. My child attended four years. I can't say enough about the teachers; they give so much of themselves to the students. They work so hard on their curriculum. They love the children. We've found such a sweet little community in this school. I always tell friends that it's a hidden gem, but it shouldn't be! It's centrally located, right by the med center and incredibly convenient for parents who work there. The building has large classrooms, two playgrounds, a gym, a library, a sanctuary, and a large communal area for events. So consider this a review to address the haters. But also one of praise for such a special little place that I would hate to see suffer because people never gave it a chance.

We loved this daycare and only left it after we moved across town! My daughter was there from 8mo…read moreto 2years, so we got to see both the baby room and the 1-2yr old room. All the teachers were wonderful and supportive. They loved my daughter, and you could really tell were as excited about her growth and learning as we were. The campus is great, and they take full advantage of it. They have two playgrounds, one for big kids and one for younger kids. If it's raining, the kids still get to move around by either going on buggy rides through the building or playing in the big gym. They did tons of arts and crafts, and I cherish all the handprint art. After we moved across town we still drove all the way to FCS for 10 months, that's how you know it's good! I recommend the school to my friends.

My older son attended St. Mark's Episcopal School from 5th-8th grades; my younger son started there…read morein 1st grade and just finished 8th grade. We couldn't have been more pleased with the school. Strong academics, caring teachers, administrators that take time to know each and every child, motivating coaches for every sport, and a wonderfully supportive family community. It is truly a gem.

From the owner: St. Mark's Episcopal School (STMES) is a private primary and secondary school teaching girls and…read moreboys age 2 through grade 8. We are a day school celebrating the importance of faith while encouraging a spirit of inclusion and inquiry.