Great school. Administration and teachers have been changed. They've righted the operations and…read morequality.

This school is now deleting bad google reviews... what does that tell you? over 20 families have…read moreleft this year.. The administration is unprofessional, unresponsive, and does not practice what they preach. Administration has driven away many families and staff members. They consistently avoids parents, rarely returns phone calls or emails, and has created an environment where parents are shut out completely. You are not allowed to communicate with teachers directly, not even by email, unless you go through administration. Parents are not allowed into the building, and there are no classroom events or volunteer opportunities. It is clear they do not want parent involvement at all. At one point, it took more than two weeks and multiple attempts before anyone from administration responded to a simple email. Even teachers admitted that communication from leadership is severely lacking. What is most frustrating is the double standard. Students are held to impossibly high expectations and harshly punished for simple mistakes, yet staff and administration are not held accountable for their own failures. The hypocrisy is staggering. As paying customers, parents should be treated with respect and provided with timely, professional communication. Instead, families are ignored and dismissed. Over 20 families left this year alone, which should speak volumes. The owner chooses to look the other way rather than acknowledge these ongoing problems. It is truly unfortunate, because there are a few very sweet and caring teachers at this school, but they too are being driven away. This school is failing its students, families, and staff. Do not waste your time or money here. Now that we have left and experienced other private schools, I felt compelled to share just how unsettling our experience was in hopes of saving other parents from the same frustration.

This is such a beautiful high school. The faculty and staff that I have come into contact with have…read morealways been so friendly and professional. They are very accommodating to visitors. Each time I've come, I've spent most of my time in the gym area. They have two large gyms for athletics and class activities. The gyms are well lit and the lights are set to auto sensors so if you dont use one side of the gym, the lights on that side go out. This seems to be a really great school. If you have to come for an athletic event you're definitely coming to one of the better schools facility wise.

I attended an informational college event at this High School. Luckily I came in on the correct…read moreside of the school parking lot area for this. I was greeted by the presenter at the front set of doors nearby and directed to the classroom we were going to be in. The room accommodated a very good crowd as it was definitely packed. Very good head start to lots of good college information for my kiddos.

LELA has been a life-saver for me and my kids. I don't know how I would have got them through…read moreschool without LELA as they both had problems in public school. The teachers are patient but firm. LELA is relatively inexpensive compared to other private schools. This curriculum is flexible and tailored to each kid's needs.

Before earning my high school diploma, Mrs. Lilly, the owner and primary educator at LELA Academy,…read moretook me under her wing on my first day of 6th grade. She helped me succeed in any way she could over the years I was under her care. Mrs. Lilly has always been kind, reasonable, and helpful. She provides excellent guidance as both a teacher and mentor. She has a gift in helping others truly understand what they are learning. I highly recommend LELA Academy to anyone who doesn't do well in the public school system. Students can learn at their own pace at LELA which is helpful for the many people who struggle with the pacing in other environments. If for any reason your child is not happy or excelling in a traditional school system, LELA Academy is the way to go. I am still in touch with Mrs. Lilly today despite being 22 and on my own. I boundlessly respect her efforts to help me as both a student and a human being. I recommend her as well as LELA Academy to everyone.

I've had 2 children here since prek (now in 6th & 9th) and I can't imagine what life would be…read morewithout cda. The education is top notch. The teachers and staff genuinely love the students. We are so blessed to take part in this community.

The varsity coach of the girls volleyball team seams a bit shady.. she told the referee she had an…read more"important" dinner to go to so the referee made the game real quick with being bias and calling all penalties against the other team. In the rules of volleyball you cannot touch the net or go under the net. A player on CDA went under the net completely onto the other side of the court and this could have been a huge danger to the other team. She is lucky that she didn't hurt herself or anyone on the other team. This school is teaching UNSAFE sportsmanship and it needs to be shared.

It's sad that students write negative reviews because they choose not to believe in Christ's word…read more Their upset because PCA won't water down the message of the Bible. Has nothing to do with the performance and quality of the academy. I'm a single mom with very limited income. My son had an amazing experience at PCA. When I lost my job and couldn't afford tuition, PCA did everything possible to keep my son there. Everything down to lowering tuition SUBSTANTIALLY to asking me to apply there!!! In the end I decided to put him in public school based on my financial situation. They were amazing! Let us out of the contract, offered very low tuition and even multiple months tuition free to help me get on my feet! When my son entered public (Plano) he was literally bored, because everything he was being taught, he had learned a year ago at PCA!!! Great place for the whole family, great experience and yes, good people that care!

Not even a star. My son attended classes at PCA from second grade to almost end of high school…read more During that time, he was bullied by the teacher and staff to the point he decided that attending public school was a better fit. He was very deep into football and the football coach ran his offense as if the children were in college, meanwhile all the classes are accelerated. My son felt frustrated and alone with out support. There are no real christian values taught to show in his practical life. For as much as these folks wave the bible, they ridicule and bully their student body. The worst decision I made ever made, dont make this decision to take your kid there without knowing that these folks are mean, they are not forgiving and they dont have one christian bone in their judgemental bodies. Its run like a cult where everyone has to drink the water and their message with out question. No one is given compassion. If you call and decide to have a conference with the upper management or teachers, you will learn that your having a conference with the whole team, which makes you feel like their on the offensive before you even discuss your grievance. Speaking and talking to people as an adult about your grievances' isnt really permitted either. If you were really speaking outside of the school on the interaction and support about the school and the parents were not being recorded, they would tell you everything is horrible and its really not a good place but for fear of losing their son or daughters favor in the school, everyone remains quiet. The teachers and principles are all nepo babies and each person has been a track coach, a principal, a guidance counselor....then their husband or wife gets dragged in and becomes a part of the "team" where your not really learning from the best people but just who is avaliable and will subscribe to their "way of doing things" Its not a nice place for my son to grow up and I am glad I got out before he lost his sense of freedom and his self esteem. He left his junior year, and he worked harder to achieve because public school doesnt accept religious classes as history but I dont regret his decision to move on. In the end he made it to college just fine. Were fine but felt a need to speak my families truth. If you wanna waste your families money and time, send them to this school, point blank. My family makes good money and we are educated so this isnt an assessment from someone reckless, just someone that doesnt like to be bullied. Thank you

We started our daughter at Starwood in the Toddler Program right when she turned 18 months and we…read morecouldn't be happier about our decision. The teachers and staff are amazing. So caring, kind and invested in our daughter and her well being. I can't say enough about the two guides in her classroom as well and how nurturing they are and dedicated to her development. I couldn't trust them more! We get regular updates via the story park app on her progress and they are quick to respond if I ever reach out with a question. We are so impressed with her development over the past 3 months. Her vocabulary has skyrocketed as well as her independence at home. The school has so many events parents can participate in and really feel a part of the Montessori journey alongside the student. We immediately felt welcomed and a part of this amazing Starwood Community!

My son was in the toddler program and is now in the Primary program. As far as we're concerned,…read morehe'll go here through 8th grade. It's a second home for him, where the adults are warm but highly professional and reliable. My son has learned how to care for his environment, for his peers, he's learned how to bake, set a table, share a meal. The faculty is communicative and our son feels so loved by not just his peers and teacher, but everyone there. The school events are always enjoyable and educational. The campus is beautiful and adheres to Montessori above and beyond the 4 other Montessori schools in the area I toured, interviewed, and considered. We trust Starwood wholeheartedly with our son's safety, well-being and education because after 4 years, we absolutely know we can.

We have been with Archgate for two years spanning a summer with toddler to kindergarten and we plan…read moreon continuing into elementary. That gives us experience with 3 classrooms (2,4&7) and we have thoroughly enjoyed them all. Each room has a unique style and personality which seems to have matched with our children's personalities quite well. The school as a whole has been very supportive in every situation that has risen be it with potty training, pandemic response, separation anxiety, social concerns etc...The teachers we have love what they do and it shows. I'd say the same for the office manager and head of school. They are quick to respond and very helpful. The only thing we miss from our previous preschool is the private photo groups so we had a little more insight into the day. On the other hand at our previous school I saw teachers scrolling their phones multiple times with a class full of kids so I appreciate why that's not a priority here. Last year I felt a bit intimidated with the communication style but I think it has improved immensely since then. Academic wise we see a love of learning growing in our kids as well as increased confidence, independence, and pride in their accomplishments. I think it's safe to say everyone wants those things for their kids and I feel like their growth is really fostered here. It's great to see my kids to really hone in and focus on what interests them. All in all we are really excited to continue here, the kids love it and so do we.

My daughter attended Archgate for 6 years. Primary was good. However, during her three years of…read moreLower Elementary, there was a bully in the classroom. Things went from good to worse depending on the behavior of the girl that would bully her and bully other students. The last time I talked about this to the school principal, she said that we needed to have "grace" for the girl that was a bully. After three years of this going on, that was the expectation. So my daughter could be bullied but the expectation for her was to have "grace" give the bully the "opportunity to learn from it". This knowing that other parents had complained about the same kid for several times. Now, she's at a school that holds the students accountable and has an actual policy against bullying and does not tolerate it.

When I was in high school my girlfriend was a student here and I was always kind of jealous of her…read morehigh school versus the rivalry high school I attended. They layout of the campus is beautiful. It is a 96 acre 5 building facility that looks much more like a junior college than a high school. It has duck ponds with fountains and walkways throughout the campus. At the time, I had never seen a high school quite like that. Today, there are some others with similar designs, but mostly it is still cutting edge for high school layouts. Most recently I was here for a fund raiser holiday bazaar they hold every year. The campus is still as beautiful as it ever was!

Fantastic public school with advanced academics and excellent extracurricular activities of all…read morekinds. This school is ranked as one of the best school systems in Texas - not to mention the nation!

We are so grateful for our time at this school. The only reason we're leaving is because my oldest…read moreis starting kindergarten and the drive will be too difficult for us. The teachers and staff have been the absolute best, and I always felt completely comfortable and confident leaving my children in their care. My boys were enrolled in the Mandarin Immersion program, which I cannot praise enough. Beyond the wonderful education, this school gave us an incredible community of parents and friends that we will truly miss. Thank you for loving and supporting my boys over the years. We will always look back on our time here with so much appreciation and highly recommend this school to any family looking for a caring, trustworthy Montessori environment! :)

Our daughter's Nido Lead Guide Alana is beyond phenomenal and we couldn't praise her more. She is…read moreincredible and everything you could hope for in Montessori. We LOVE Alana!! However, my husband and I's experience has deteriorated rapidly as we've been held to different standards than other parents (we bring our child to class with all appropriate diapers and wipes jackets for cold weather etc but other parents rely inappropriately on us prepared parents and don't bring their child prepared to school so they can "borrow" from us for months; NOT our guide's fault). Alana is our reason for our daughter thriving so well and our sole reason for keeping her in Guidepost. Aside from that, we are looking forward to withdrawing and will be heartbroken to leave Alana.

THE BEST PRESCHOOL IN PLANO! My son started at Parker-Chase just about a year ago and I could not…read morebe happier with the level of attention, love and support he has received since day one. We began in the Toddler One class with Ms. Sara and knew instantly that this was the school for us. We have since moved to the Toddler Two class with Ms. Kaylan and Ms. Emily and our experience has been absolutely fantastic. Here are just a few things I like about Parker-Chase: 1. It is a NAEYC accredited preschool with a strong focus on education. 2. The Director, Ms. Sherry is a wonderful person with great integrity who truly cares for her students and their families. 3. THE TEACHERS! They are energetic, educated and loving. They know what they are doing and are not afraid to crawl around on the floor with their students if it means inspiring their natural creativity and curiosity. 4. They have an in-house chef that prepares daily nutritious meals for the kids (no chicken fingers and french fries). 5. I am constantly running out of room on my fridge because my son works on an art project just about every day. *Plus, every Friday the whole school gets together to sing songs and discuss what they have learned for the week. I'd like to take a second to address the three other reviews posted on this site. I can honestly say that I wholeheartedly disagree with what they posted and would venture to say that every single other parent I have ever met at Parker-Chase would disagree as well. In fact, many of the other parents I've talked to at Parker-Chase have been there for years and would never consider sending their children anywhere else. Just this month, a Parker-Chase mom who was featured in this month's edition of Dallas Child Magazine stated she also considers Parker-Chase to be "the best preschool in Plano". As a mother, I would like to challenge any other mother who is looking for a GREAT preschool in the area to come and visit Parker-Chase. I am confident that once you walk through those doors that you too will discover what we all at Parker-Chase have discovered: THE BEST PRESCHOOL IN PLANO!

Beautiful school, creative teachers and strong leadership!…read more The children are engaged in playful learning and exploring. Highly recommend!