Words are not enough to describe how grateful we are to this preschool…read more From the moment we walked in to tour the facility, Kim, the director made us feel welcomed and took her time to show us everything and go over every single question we had. She is always quick to answer you by phone or email and you never have to pray that she gets back to you. We enrolled our baby when she was barely 13 months old and this was her very first preschool ever, she was not walking yet. In just 5 short months with this school, she has learned to walk, sit and stay seated, do baby signs, say thank you and please, and, most importantly, go from very scared, sad and shy to a completely confident, happy, excited toddler and a social butterfly! The teachers are amazing and truly love what they do. They made her feel loved and safe and gave her room to fully blossom from day 1. We felt fully comfortable knowing our little girl was in good care. After a short transition, our girl looked forward to being in her favorite teacher's arms each morning and play with her new friends. From day one, everyone will know your baby's name, there is an efficient check-in system at the door that only authorized providers have the code for to pickup or drop off your child. You will get photo updates every day, and a daily report that tells you about their day, what they did, what they developed and eating. They also do monthly activities to foster a sense of community with the parents and children like hat parade, making, bird houses etc. They provide healthy, made fresh meals every day (for a fee) and you get to see the menu and know exactly what is served each day. There are 5 teachers in the toddler room and the teachers here have a very low turnover rate so you and your child will get to know them well. We drove 3 hours each day to go to this facility and will do it again in a heartbeat if the closer school to us is not a good fit. Thank you so much to Kathy, Daliza, Alexis, Estephania, Tamiesha, Janna, Christine, Tanesha and Kim for everything that they do and have done for us. If you are looking for a positive, nurturing and caring environment for your child to thrive, this is the place to be. Not only is the facility beautiful inside and outside but the quality of care is truly outstanding!

This school is a God send. From the principal, Miss Kim, to each and every one of the caring and…read moreloving teachers, this preschool is the perfect fit for YOUR CHILD! The curriculum is up to date with modern technology, the teachers make it a priority to treat your child with love and patience, and the atmosphere in the school is a dream. My family and I moved 45 min North, and we pulled our children out to be closer to our new home. Worst decision ever. The new preschool up north didn't give our children half the amount of respect and time when playing with them, teaching them and building such a beautiful relationship that Chesterbrook did. We pulled them out and transferred them back into Chesterbrook Academy the following week. There is no drive time that would stop us from coming here! Highly recommend! We love you

I've spend $$$ sending my daughter to Montessori before I found here.. Masters academy is GREAT n…read morethe price is great too :-) Teachers n staffs are all nice. It's a Christian school so the students learn about Jesus/god which I love about. Very welcoming n warm school.. On Monday morning they have chapel day which the parents can join.

My kids have been attending TMA (The Master's Academy) for the past 5 years and we absolutely love…read morethis school. I don't know of another school where the teachers and the staff work so hard to provide the safest, best, positive and Christ-centered environment for their students. The teachers love their students and pour so much into them in order to equip them the best they can. The environment at this school operates more like a family environment where everyone seems to know everyone, no matter what grade. The school is also very parent friendly, allowing you to walk your kids to class for drop-off in mornings and pickups in afternoons, even allowing you to drop by and have lunch with your kids at school if you have some free time. As a parent, these things are very important to me and I'm so thankful that my kids are thriving and loving TMA. I only wish they had a high school, as they currently only go through 8th grade. My oldest has 1 year left here and I'm already dreading him leaving this place.

Belle menti is such an amazing school! My kids have learned so much since starting here. The staff…read moreare so sweet and caring to the children, and they keep the entire place very clean and tidy. They keep the kids busy with different activities; my kids are always bringing home their art work and little projects. Best of all, my children are always happy when coming home from school :)

Where can I start? From the staff, teacher's, their safety…read more The way they are always setting up the cutest activities for the kids and parents! Not to mention how much my child has progressed academically! His teacher Mrs. Angelica is one of the sweetest teacher's and you can just tell teaching is her passion! Mrs.Catalina the director is always there to answer any questions and always with a smile! I really couldn't recommend a better place to send your child.

As a first time mom and mother taking their child to school for the first time it can be insanely…read morescary and anxiety provoking. Pride and joy came recommended by my neighbor whose kids went there until they aged out and had nothing but amazing things to say. Soon I came to find several people from my neighborhood went there. So we decided to tour it and meet the team. I felt comfortable immediately after meeting Miss Carrie and my daughters to be teacher miss Mickey. They are two of the warmest, most welcoming and loving people. The ideal people to work in this industry. My daughter was a little over one when she started in early 2023. She absolutely LOVED going to school. Would run inside and not look back at me once. What I loved most is how small the school is. All the teachers even for the other grades know all the children and they frequently help out each others classes. The class sizes are also super small which allows for a lot of direct attention which was something my high maintenance child needed. They quickly learn all the children by name and know exactly who everyone's parents are. It's a very close knit program and I loved that. I also loved that they cleaned their own facility and didn't hire outside companies so they are able to oversee that everything is held to a certain standard. This past year my daughter was only sick twice and as a 1-2 year old class I'd say that's REALLY good and I credit it to how well they upkeep their rooms. Communication with team and her teachers is very open and I am always able to get ahold of someone if I ever have a question or concern. It's tremendous to see how much my daughter learned being there. Often times she would randomly say or do something at home we had no idea she could do and we just assumed she learned at school, like the first time she pointed at a picture of an apple and said Apple. They have a great educational curriculum and they don't just sit your child in front of a TV. All in all I would absolutely recommend pride and joy. We loved everything about it there and are so sad to have to leave (we're moving out of state due to my husbands job). In fact it's one of the hardest parts about leaving because as a mom of now 2, finding a school you are whole heartedly comfortable with is a rare find. I can only hope we find somewhere even half as great as pride and joy. I will forever compare every school experience back to the expectations I learned here. Thank you Miss Mickey, Miss Edilima, the new assistants and Miss Carrie (as well as the teachers in the other classes) who have always treated my girl like your own. I truly believe she is such a happy, social, smart little girl because of your amazing team! We will miss you all!!

I will recommend this Christian academy to anyone. My both sons went there teachers are caring and…read moreknowledgeable. The place is clean, back yard is amazing and they make sure every day is filled with fun activities My son moved to public school after kindergarten and he was so advanced. They reached them to love reading, to praise God and respect family. They prepare them to be good citizens of the world. Some of the teachers are 10+years with the school it's great to know that same teachers here raised both of my kids. The prices are very reasonable compared to other daycares but the quality of their services is very high.

This school is truly exceptional, and the director is involved in every aspect of the program. As…read morethe parent of a child with severe allergies, sending my son to school was incredibly stressful. From the very beginning, however, the staff has gone above and beyond to ensure his safety. They are attentive, proactive, and consistently stay on top of his needs every single day, giving me peace of mind as a parent. The school also offers a wide variety of engaging activities, and they have always found ways to include my son despite the challenges his allergies can present. Their commitment to making every child feel welcomed, safe, and included is something I deeply appreciate. I highly recommend this school to any family looking for a caring, supportive, and well-managed learning environment. My only wish is that they would open a kindergarten program soon so more families could continue benefiting from everything this wonderful school has to offer!

Increíble teachers. My son has been attending since he was 1. Teachers are like family. Now that he…read moreis 4 and in vpk, my son has learned so much and ranking above average in the reading assessments. Recommend this school as one that will bring so much growth to your little ones but also one you feel you will be able to trust. Love their emphasis on security too to keep the kids safe

Our son Jack has been part of the Montessori Institute of Broward community since he was two years…read moreold, and it has been an incredible experience for our family. The school truly nurtures independence, curiosity, and confidence in its students. Over the years we've watched Jack grow not only academically but also personally, developing strong communication skills, responsibility, and a genuine love of learning. One of the most special opportunities recently was his participation in the MMUN (Montessori Model United Nations) conference in New York. Seeing students represent their schools and countries on an international stage at such a young age speaks volumes about the quality of education and encouragement they receive at Montessori Institute of Broward. The leadership at the school is exceptional. Ms. E, the principal, creates a warm, supportive environment where students feel valued and inspired. She truly leads with heart and vision. Jack's Grade 4 teacher, Ms. Kay, has also been outstanding--patient, dedicated, and deeply invested in her students' growth. She challenges them academically while also nurturing their confidence and character. We are incredibly grateful to be part of such a thoughtful and inspiring school community. Montessori Institute of Broward has played a huge role in shaping Jack into the curious, confident young person he is becoming. Luke aged 5 is also thriving at MIB and i cant wait to see how he progresses.

We have been here for six years and cannot say enough about the teachers and staff. Both of my…read morechildren are independent, confident, well adjusted and have excelled academically. We have been fortunate to have experienced many great teachers throughout the years in both Parrot and Otter rooms and will continue with the school until sixth grade (or more if they open a middle school). Would highly recommend!

With much hesitation, I write this to warn other parents, who like me, we fooled by the beautiful…read moreschool, Montessori/Reggio Emilia style toys and approach, and great advertising. This is a KLA franchise location, and if you have heard about the wonderful KLA corporate locations in Miami - This. Is. Not. It. Within the first 5 months of school, 4 children were withdrawn from a class of approximately 10/12 because of issues with the school and staff, and I know many others wanted to but simply had no alternative childcare. I write this because I wish I was warned before enrolling my child. Big issues first: this school lacks security. We were assured someone would always be at the front desk, monitoring who came in and out, though consistently when I picked up my child, the door was locked but no one was at the front. This is an issue because anyone coming out can hold the door open for a "parent" waiting outside. I withdrew my son after grandma went to pick him up, was let in by a cleaning lady, and was not stopped or asked for her ID or who she was until she was almost out the door with my child. There's no communication with parents. We were promised weekly reports with pictures, and daily reports with diaper changes, etc, but I can count on one hand the times I received this in 6 months. The teachers and staff are not properly trained. My child choked and threw up as a result while eating his lunch and the assistant "director" did not deem this "important" enough to call me. Further, at the beginning of the school year, the Nido class only had one permanent teacher. The parents were assured that an assistant teacher would be hired "soon" but that did not happen until late December. Even though there was only one teacher, new students continued to be enrolled to the classroom every week, and depending on the number of students present that day, a substitute teacher from an agency would be called in to help. The parents never knew who was going to be watching their children - and very often when the permanent teacher called out sick, they were left at the care of substitutes that were not trained in the KLA method or knew anything about the school or the children. This is just a glimpse into the many problems we've had at KLA Fort Lauderdale. I hope something changes - the school does have great potential. But I was not willing to risk my child's well being until they got it together. Please take this for what it is: our experience in one classroom. But be cautious of overarching issues like security and training that need to be fixed ASAP.

I cannot say enough great things about this school. Every teacher is a pleasure to deal with. This…read moreschool treats my daughter like gold. She is always clean and happy as ever when I pick her up. They are always doing creative activities and every kid looks happy. The place is clean, the staff is super professional. I am so sad that we are moving and I will have to withdraw my daughter. We truly enjoyed having her at KLA Fort Lauderdale. Pricey, but worth every penny.

4 stars because of 2 things explained below…read more Overall we love it here!! Our 15 month old has been just going here for less than two months and smiles at drop off and pickup time. She has made friends and the teachers Mrs. Tab, Angie and Delyte really care for all the toddlers with all their heart. It took a little getting used to but they have the toddlers on a great schedule and for $15 more you can get video access, which is worth it in my opinion. Especially with toddlers. Two complaints: 1) Parents who hold the doors open for other parents. There is a code in order to avoid anyone coming in. I think they should have each parents be more vigilant and send out regular reminders. We are talking about our kids here!! . 2) Snacks are not indicated in the rooms like I was told in my original agreement. I as a parent want to know what my child eats. Also, I thought snacks were included but if I don't know what you will be giving them I will ALWAYS sent her snacks. Please post snacks in room!! Thanks! As for tuition: its not cheap for 3 full days for toddlers you will pay about 820$ a month

The worst school my daughter has ever been to and will ever go to. They let someone without ID…read morepickup my child. They are more concerned about getting tuition than educating. She was bullied and no one cared. She is behind academically and no one cared. The classroom had way too many students for the one teacher and the attitude of her and her part time assistant was very disappointing and overall disgusting. They keep asking me for a review or reason why I pulled my daughter out of their school. HELLO. Review my complaints lady.