Love it! An excellent Montessori institution in Creve Coeur, MO. There are numerous options in…read morethe St. Louis but if you are looking for a safe, clean and caring environment definitely pay HOPE Montessori in Creve Coeur a visit. The facilities are excellent and Susie Shelton-Dodge is the Headmistress and is wonderful and very approachable. They do have before and after school care which is included in tuition. They participate in numerous field trips. The menu in the cafeteria also has very healthy items. The summer camp is also wonderful with numerous fun activities but my favorite part of summer camp is the swimming lessons. They do have a very nice swimming pool on campus (fenced) and teach swimming every day during the summer. Lessons are dependent on ability and age. There is even parent observation day at the end of the summer. No this place isn't cheap but well worth the money. Overall my favorite aspects: 1) Before and after school care 2) Summer camp swimming lessons 3) Small class sizes 4) Safe, diverse and comfortable environment

Our experience started ok. Our son did pretty well but eventually started sharing how some kids…read morepicked on him. These kids tended to be from affluent families and made fun of his clothes or shoes. There became more concerning issues when one child was being threatening towards the children in the class. When we expressed concern the teacher became defensive of the other child and it became very uncomfortable after we had built what I thought was a good report. I found out later that the teacher was close with the other family and even went on a ski trip with them. The director also showed little concern for these more serious issues. I also had to address the fact that my daughters class never washed with soap and water but used hand sanitizer instead. Both of my kids would express that the wrong kids were often disciplined and others got away with whatever they wanted. Every day I asked them how school was and they had nothing good to report sadly. It was hugely disappointing for the amount of money spent there.

I had the opportunity to attend a Grandparents Day event for my grandson, Micah, and had such a…read morewonderful experience! Jade and Gina made the day feel so welcoming and special. You could tell how much thought and care went into making it a memorable event for the children and their families. I'm so grateful I got to be part of such a sweet day with my grandson!

We can't say enough good things about Little Sunshine's. Our daughter has attended since she was a…read morenewborn and is now almost 3 and we have seen tremendous growth in her thanks to the wonderful staff. We want to give a special shoutout to her current teacher Ms. Enyale, who our daughter says is one of her friends. Every transition to a new classroom is hard, because it means she leaves a great teacher. We always worry that there is no way that the next classroom can be as good as her last, but Ms. Enyale has blown us away. It is the expectation that she is in a safe and friendly environment, but Ms. Enyale has been an extension of our parenting that has developed responsibility, vocabulary, and now even potty training. We are amazed at how much she has learned in a relatively short period of time and it would not be possible without Ms. Enyale and all of the great teachers there.

Experienced, high quality and family-centered; Ms. Ocasio has been an exceptional addition to O2B…read morekids and our child's learning. She creates a calm, functional, and fun learning environment. She understands how children operate and speak/teach to their level while also providing challenges to help them develop problem-solving, respect, and how to be a good friend to their peers. We cannot say enough good things about Ms. O and her clear and intentional approach to student learning. Ms. Aydin is a fantastic addition to the room and is always providing and enhancing the learning and play environment. Experienced, high quality and family-centered; Ms. Sara and Ms. Linda have provided us with comfort knowing our infant is well loved, taken care of, and helped through developmental milestones. They provide clear communication and an environment for our infant to explore through play. It's so fun to receive crafts that they have the babies do, it's a lasting memory. It's truly a blessing to know that our child is well loved and taken care of.

Have to say that the staff is amazing. Start the morning…read morewith a great welcoming of a caring Director Mrs. Tiffany that always has a vibrant smile to welcome every kid and parent in the center. My son has had so much progress since he started attending.

teachers are funny but respected and relate and talk with the kids everyone is nice other than some…read moregroups of bratty kids but otherwise it's pretty good!

I have two kids with the experience of Mason Ridge with another to start this fall and I couldn't…read morebe more happy with the staff, the PTO and everyone involved in shaping the children's education. My son left for middle school and is still talking about how much he misses Mason Ridge.

This school's secretary has serious problems when dealing with minorities. I truly believe that…read moreschool secretary, Ms.Mary Marston need training with diversity and inclusion. Other families also have the same issue with this secretary. Ms.Mary need to let go of hatred. we all are humans and have similar needs. At this point, we are so hopeless, buying home in other district is not easy. we just pray that either Ms.Mary gets retired (honorably with all the perks, so she gets good retirement life) or somehow Lord changes her heart. we want to let her Know that we love her as fellow human. She treats minorities like trash. I can only hope that Dr.D or Ms.Gerberding will talk to her and teach her some love. We don't want bad for her but the way she treats parents and student of color - is very painful. On positive note, Ms.Mary Marston did teach me a lesson on how NOT to treat other people. I pray to my lord to change her heart and help her let go of her hatred towards minorities.

My family and I highly recommend the Christian Academy to everyone! This is a loving school with…read moreBIG family values. Transferring our son here mid preschool season was the BEST decision we ever made. His character as a friend to classmates improved, including his math skills and the basics of site words for reading. He can read now and he is only in Kindergarten.

CAC Montessori was a truly wonderful place for our son away from home. He loved going every day,…read moremade friends, and grew into a confident and curious little learner. The teachers were warm, caring, and deeply invested in the children's growth and well-being. We're incredibly grateful for the love, care, and guidance they provided, which gave him such a strong foundation as he transitioned into kindergarten.

Both of my children attended CAC from ages 2-5 years old. The staff is professional, kind, and…read moretruly cared about the development of each child. My kids loved going to school every day, and I saw such growth in their social, emotional, and cognitive skills. I was very happy with where they were at the time they had to start kindergarten. The curriculum is well-rounded (includes music and spanish), engaging, and fun, offering a great balance of playtime, Montessori style learning, and creative activities, they have lots of fun events throughout the year like Splash Days, Bounce House, Bubble Bus, etc. In addition they also offer extra programs like gymnastics and dance. Highly recommend if you are needing care for your kids.

We really wanted to love the Lab School but unfortunately it was not a good experience for us…read more - Very rude, condescending, and cold Preschool Director whom comes off as micromanaging to her staff - Small classrooms but large class sizes. 16-18 students with 2 teachers. - I would not recommend this school for any child that does not meet the basic, ideal mold of a child. - Very little diversity overall -Preschool should be fun and this is a stuffy environment I never write these reviews but I want to save the next parent from the tears and stress that our family went through.

If you are looking for a preschool, you must put Lab School on your list…read more I am blessed to teach music at this amazing school that is so supportive of the music program. We get to sing and move and groove to the music as we explore the beat with streamers, scarves, bells, drums, etc. We even use some early orff instruments. We offer and believe in the benefits and many gifts of music. Educationally, the Lab School provides a wonderful learning environment. There is an atmosphere of caring love and energy. They believe in the unique worth of each child while also teaching respect for others and encouraging social development. The children are happy. It is play-based learning -constructivism. No worksheets or rote learning or color-by-number. I'm always impressed by the wonderful staff and the families who care enough to choose to come to this school. The longevity of the teachers and the fact that some families are 3rd generation Lab School attendees speaks volumes.