This center used to be wonderful when it was privately owned by the original couple who genuinely…read morecared about both the children and the staff. Since being sold to Premier (corporate), everything has gone downhill fast. The sense of community, respect, and care that once made this place special is completely gone. After our original director -- who was well-liked by families and at least stood up for staff -- left, things fell apart. The interim director has no backbone and seems terrified of corporate, so staff have zero protection or support. Teachers are leaving in droves, parents are pulling their children, and the quality of care has plummeted. The center is consistently short-staffed and out of ratio, leaving too many kids in one room. Potty breaks are delayed for over an hour, and children with fevers aren't sent home promptly, which led to constant illness spreading through classrooms. Staff are punished for calling out sick but also scolded for coming in sick -- it's lose-lose. Even more concerning, there have been multiple state investigations, and every time inspectors come, they leave with several new complaints or open cases. Teachers have even reported other teachers to the state. People are being fired over personal social media posts or unverified rumors, while genuinely unsafe conditions go unchecked. Violent children are not removed or separated, putting both teachers and other students at risk. It got so bad that the school had to send a letter to parents asking them to keep their kids home because there wasn't enough staff to cover classrooms. That says it all. This center is run poorly, managed worse, and absolutely not the safe, nurturing environment it used to be. I would never recommend it to any parent or teacher until there are serious changes in leadership and accountability.

Our son attended school here from age 3 months to 3.5 years. He started a few months after they…read moreopened. Great school! Not so much a day care, more of a school. If your serious about the early development of your child and are considering private over public school.... this is your best choice in the area. Nice facility, plenty of bells and whistles, very strong focus on learning. Weekly programs for music, spanish and athletics. We took advantage of onsite haircuts and drycleaning dropoff/pickup. We had issues with some of the teachers a few times and teacher turnover happens but your gonna find that everywhere. Another review mentioned the owners are focused on profit. I never saw that, they are there every day running the school and planning things. When you talk they normally listen. I will say that I do hope they are profitable. I mean this is your child's school... You want them to have the means to provide a good environment and stick around. Tuition is fair, I mean you get what you pay for. We moved from Denton County to Williamson County and the rates down here make GPA look like a bargain. We are paying an extra $45/week now. We will be moving back into the area early next year and we plan to buy a house near the school so our son and his soon to be born little brother can attend GPA. Take that for what its worth. We have also referred a few friends and they all like the school and their kids are still enrolled.

If you like a natural way to raise your child, this is your school…read more My daughter has been here for 4 months and I am still excited everyday when I drive her to school. She likes to count the 8 cows on the way and when she sees 1 donkey and 1 goat, here comes the school.

What a blessing MCDS has been for our son and family. The growth and development we have seen since…read moreattending is amazing. The teachers and staff feel like family. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a local Montessori in the area.

One of my favorite places to cycle ever! They truly have the best instructors who bring the best…read moreenergy to the classes. The staff here makes you feel so welcome and truly is a community of wonderful people. The classes themselves are so fun with choreography included and the best high energy music!

This place is such an amazing gym that my husband and I both enjoy going to! I am so lucky they…read morehave 5:30 am classes because I have to head to work early (yes they have a shower too)! I honestly didn't know it was possible for me to sweat so much in 45 minutes! Also, I don't even need my morning coffee anymore because Julio and Pam bring all the energy to the morning classes I attend! If you haven't been, I highly recommend you come check it out, they can accommodate all fitness levels!

As a certified teacher with a degree in Education and experience working with the ages of infants…read moreto 21 years of age, the educational experience of my children is my utmost priority. My husband and I thoroughly looked into the early education options available in Denton, and we knew we wanted something different that a daycare. The methods of Montessori education are exactly what we believe to have allowed our children to flourish so well in their young ages. These methods are not what one will see in the typical preschool. There is a priority placed on independence and self-sufficiency. Children are allowed to improve in many skills and abilities. It goes above and beyond letters and numbers and sitting in a classroom quietly, but allows a safe environment for children to grow in their daily skills, gain confidence, sustain a natural love of learning, and develop a sincere belonging in community. Countryside Montessori School has always made this possible for our children, and we keep great peace of mind in knowing our children are safely cared for as they explore. Communication is frequent. There is transparency and connectivity for parents. They prioritize each student and the students as a whole. They truly are an extension of our family experience as opposed to something completely separate. It is incredible to see my children suddenly be able to take off their diapers and actually throw them away starting at 1.5 years of age. It is overwhelming to see my son accomplish tasks like cleaning his room, putting away his toys, helping with laundry, because he spills with pride in himself. My 1.5 year old daughter cleans up spills she makes and demonstrates sincere kindness to others. There is also little better than feigning ignorance and allowing my son to proudly show me where his locker is and how to put away his possessions on his own. When I drop off and pick up my son, I am able to witness him put away his possessions, go to a task that suits his interests, but also educates and challenges him. He doesn't need an adult to hold his hand through this process, though many are also readily available should he need help. My son can hold meaningful conversations with adults in ways I have yet to see from most children older than him in my time as a teacher. This school is different from other schools, and I love this about Countryside. This is the purpose of Montessori education. It is the reason my husband and I picked this school. This ownership and pride is the most invaluable thing Countryside Montessori offers to my children. Mrs. Fuess and the faculty here are always positively involved with the kids. I have personally witness a patience and attention with these children that I am amazed at knowing how challenging it can be to work with kids(as a parent I want to study their Jedi ways!). This school may not be what every parents wants. But for those looking for something that can support their children in these ways, they are an incredible resource and school. I know they have great ideas and possibilities for the future of the school as well which I look forward to!

Countryside is an amazing day care center! I work with six different parents who have taken their…read morechildren there and it was highly recommended to me by all of them. My daughter has been going there since she was just 3 months old and I'm so happy with how they care for her. Everyone seems happy to see her each morning and she smiles the minute she sees her teachers. The school is clean, well-organized, safe, and they plan so many fun activities for the children.

I was visiting family in the area and needed a place to train. From the moment I walked in I was…read morewelcomed by Prof. Reding and his students. It's a great school with lots of students to train with. Everyone is very chill, knowledgeable and technical. I will definitely be back.

Parents beware of the auto-draft payment requirements mandated by the owner. If you ever decide to…read morecancel or "quit" the studio will continue to draft monies for a minimum of 2 months and as long as they can after that. In my case, Mark has drawn $100 a month for well over a year after my son quit the classes. Mark was smug about his contract language when i first approached him and would not return my phone calls when I continued to call and complain.

I have been training at TIKK in Denton for over 2 years. I am 65 and truly appreciate the way they…read moreaddress students based on their abilities. The students work in a positive, but disciplined, environment. It has provided a purpose for my retirement years that I value very much. Highly recommend checking them out.

Amazing instructors. Very welcoming for my son and kind. I really appreciate how they run their…read morebusiness.

Kacy was amazing a delight to work with as a parent. She is warm and professional. She values…read moresafety and that comes through in her instruction with her students. A great English lesson instructor with very reasonable fee for private lessons. The only reason we decided not continue with lessons here was the fact that our daughter greatly prefers the western style of ridding and their focus is English. For anyone in the area looking to introduce their children to English Ridding I couldn't recommend them more.

My 9 year old beginner rider had her first lesson with Kacy today. She had a great time and can't…read morewait to keep riding. Kacy is very nice and hands-on, even helping with grooming and tacking instructions. The horse my daughter rode was well suited for her experience level. There is large covered arena and nice stall/tack room/grooming-washing area. The setting is overall very peaceful. I would definitely recommend.

The staff at the school are AMAZING, as my kiddo navigates…read moreschool life, they have been nothing but supportive and kind to not only him but me as well. I love how together the school is community wise, always doing something fun for the kids!

North Texas Collegiate Academy is a free, public charter school district that has 3 campuses in…read moreDenton County. NTxCA serves students in Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade at no cost. But it's so much more than a school. Not only do students receive a top-quality educational experience, but they also serve the whole family. They will assist with housing needs, shelter, clothing, food, immunizations, health screenings, or any other need a family may have. This is truly a community-minded organization that loves the families of Denton County and has served them well since 2001.