Very nice set up in historic hikkcresf neighborhood. It is very convenient to work for UMAS and ACH…read moreemployees. Excellent hours. Very good approach to early childhood education with diverse group of students and teachers. Both of our children go here.

Overall, I give this school 4/5 stars at this time because, for me, the most important aspects of…read morechildcare are quite strong, and there is some room for improvement. We've been there 1.5 years. The strengths start with the staff--almost all staff are engaged (read: not on their phones, willing to conference and work with parents), and pleasant. Another strength is their policies -- the ratios they require are better than DHS, they implement and advertise policies for safety (eg, parents don't be on cell phone at pick up). Plus, the Montessori curriculum is actually implemented in classrooms--it's not just a daycare holding place. We moved from another daycare and my child's physical and cognitive development skyrocketed when we Changed schools. Now, the school is in a huge old house, so it's not fancy in material but they regularly repair and have an excellent playground the kids visit 1-2 times daily. I find it perfectly quaint. The limits right now are on communication about big changes. They have a monthly newsletter that's brief and helpful. They lack other infrastructure for communicating with parents that really works--some have a Facebook page, some rely on texting parents...but it's not consistent or multifaceted enough to catch everybody (eg some people email, some need flyers). I've learned about big changes by noticing something and asking, Like a new teacher joining or combining two classrooms. My other issue is with nutrition, which plays a big role in child behavior, mood, and development . "Snack" is often processed food with few nutrients (eg Cheez its, graham crackers), and hot lunch is better but not great. Now, we compensate by bringing our child's lunch, but she eats most or more of her allotted sugar each day at school snacks and doesn't get many important nutrients from the food provided.

Our daughter attended CVMS for 5 years, beginning when she was 17 months old. She continued at CVMS…read morethrough her kindergarten year. This school is simply amazing. She entered only speaking a few words, and left prepared to skip a grade in school. The staff at CVMS saw her through many stages - they were able to get her talking, get her potty trained, deal with discipline issues with compassion and kindness, and they made her LOVE learning. As a small school, CVMS is able to give children the love and attention they need to flourish and thrive. The community is close-knit, and the kids make enduring friends and connections. I highly recommend this school.

Avoid this school at ALL costs- especially the elementary school. The administration is so…read moreunprofessional and dishonest, that I would be very hesitant to send ANY aged child here. There was no communication, the place is completely overpriced and hurting for money, and the academics are absolutely nonexistent. My child wasted almost an entire year at this pitiful excuse for a school. Yes, they take the Succeed Scholarship, but they need to just be shut down; don't do your child the disservice of sending them here- avoid at all costs.

I would not recommend this school. It is essentially run by a husband-and-wife team, and they do…read morenot seem equipped to operate the school at the level they are trying to expand it. They often appeared biased and misguided, and there was a high rate of staff turnover. I initially thought it would be a suitable school for our family because they are believers; however, there were many red flags from the beginning. As soon as the school opened in 2024, they had plumbing issues and repeatedly delayed the start date--twice--without considering parents' work situations. That same fall, a new teacher called Child Protective Services on us during the second week our children attended, due to profiling. That teacher then quit shortly afterward. We tried to give the school the benefit of the doubt, but additional concerns arose regarding honesty and transparency. Shortly before the school ended its infant class in spring 2025, a parent left a Google review expressing concerns about the head of school, Stephen Nuckols, who had been alone in his office with a toddler. The parent's review was deleted; when she reposted it, the school marked itself as "temporarily closed" to prevent further Google reviews. Stephen also has a track record of lacking transparency, as there is public record of him serving as a superintendent of a Montessori charter school without the appropriate credentials. He again attributed the situation to his military service, stating that he had just returned from deployment and stepped into the role without fully understanding what was required. Ultimately, the school was shut down due to mismanagement. Another incident involved my own family. I reported that a little boy had been verbally bullying and hitting my son. Stephen Nuckols later denied that I provided details and became unexpectedly defensive. During a meeting, he attributed the misunderstanding to hearing issues from his military service, then dismissed my children's account of the incident and created his own version in front of us. He stated that the boy had autism and suggested he was merely "flapping his arms and accidentally slapped" my son in the eye. I became frustrated with his continued dishonesty and his priority to protect himself and his wife rather than address the situation. We also raised concerns about the earlier CPS situation. He insisted that he and his wife had nothing to do with the report and became increasingly defensive. Despite the issues, we decided to let our children finish the semester because they wanted to stay. We explained that, going forward, because of communication difficulties, we would need to document and record all interactions with him. He agreed. However, over the weekend, he and his wife, Shannon Nuckols, abruptly terminated our contract because we questioned their involvement in the CPS case that originated at their school. This felt like another attempt to protect themselves and their business rather than the children. Ultimately, we are relieved our children are no longer enrolled. I realized there are major gaps in their learning methods. Although the school advertises itself as using the Montessori method, the children often repeated tasks without truly understanding the underlying concepts. My daughter had significant gaps in reading, math, and science, and for social studies they used basic Abeka books. There is not enough staff for the elementary grades to ensure children are at the appropriate academic level. While the school promotes a "Montessori" curriculum to give parents the impression of a strong program, beneath the surface it is not a quality educational environment.

From the owner: Cornerstone Montessori Christian Academy is licensed by the State of Arkansas as a home-based…read morepreschool offering authentic, Montessori Education in a nurturing environment. The preschool is currently enrolling 3-5 year old children. Serving Benton, Bryant and the Little Rock Area.

I have 3 children who are all in or have gone to CMS. I feel like my oldest was very well prepared…read morefor kindergarten. And my youngest, who are still enrolled are always well cared for by the staff. They communicate issues promptly and professionally, and the curriculum is engaging for my children. They were also able to get my two youngest enrolled when my family lost our previous childcare, for which I'm very grateful. I would recommend CMS to any parent

Not a clean environment for the children, there are mice in the building. The owner Vicki knows…read morethis, and still has not reported the issue. I know this firsthand, also the "teachers" love to take a nap with the children. I'm sorry, but when is it ever ok to nap when the kids are? Who is responsible when they get up and there is not an adult to watch them? I would not recommend the school to anyone.

Ms. Williams kept our newborn from 9 weeks until 21 weeks. We appreciate the time and help.read more

From the owner: Charlotte's Webb Montessori Childcare LLC offers a safe…read morefamily home environ- ment. Teachers meet all State regula- tions and extensive educational credits to help better meet your childs develop- mental needs. 'Your child is always at home'