I'm so sad that my daughter will be matriculating from Castle after this summer . My kids…read morethoroughly enjoyed their time at castle . My daughter loves her teacher , Ms. Nelly and Ms. Monica . Ms Mary is also very sweet . This school goes over and beyond at making sure the kids are exposed to various activities ( ex science day , ballet , Spanish class , tots day . For my daughter's graduation they put on a wonderful performance . All the teachers were involved and you can tell the teachers care . Ms. Nelly had a huge impact on my daughter's development . We will be so sad on our daughter's last day of school . Thank you to all the staff there for caring for my kids over the past few years !

Great teachers, strong curriculum, spacious rooms and facilities. Our daughter has been going here…read morefor 1.5 years and I couldn't ask for more. I was very anxious about sending her to school at first but got comfortable very quickly that she was being taken well care of and was learning lots.

I am very disappointed with my experience with this school. I do have a couple of other friends who…read morehave a total of four different children here, their experiences were much more pleasant than mine. As in any school or establishment individual experience is going to be different, depending upon the teacher in classroom in with your child is placed. I picked my child up today only to hear her screaming at him through the door. I arrived early to pick him up. As I approached the classroom door I heard her yelling at him to go to sleep calling him a baby and telling him he needs to go to the baby room since he won't sleep. My son was crying telling her he didn't want to go to the baby room saying "I'm a big boy". This was not a stern or firm teacher voice, this was screaming and berating my son in front of his classmates during their nap time. My son should not have had to go through that, the other children in the class should not have had to hear that. As a former teacher myself this is NO WAY in which to speak to a child, especially for not napping. This "teacher" does not deserve the title and should not be working with children. Once she came to the door, her tone completely changed, she became extremely soft spoken and sweet. The hypocrisy was ridiculous. I mentioned the experience to the front staff as the director of the school was not there. They apologized.

If you read the one-star reviews, you'll notice a common theme: poor treatment of children. As…read moreparents, we diligently research daycares and carefully place our children at a childcare facility where we think that they will be loved and cared for. As such, I decided to write about my child's experience because I would never want any parent to experience the pain and frustration that my husband and I experienced. Our child attended Pinnacle Montessori of Frisco from three months old until our child was 16 months. The month before we withdrew our child, we expressed our concerns to the director regarding whether they were communicating our child's medical information to every person who cared for our child, as well as our frustration regarding the fact that, for two days in a row, two different jackets were unable to be located when we picked up our child. After this complaint, our child started receiving negative behavior comments frequently. To put things into context, our child received their first negative report ever on the same day that we notified the teacher of the missing jacket (i.e., the day before our complaint). Thereafter, our child typically received several negative reports each WEEK. Our child was 15 months old at the time. We met with our child's primary teacher to discuss our concerns regarding the frequency and the nature of the negative reports. We were told that the reports weren't meant to suggest that our child was doing something bad, they were more so to let parents know how their child's day went. A few days after this meeting, the director stopped me on my way out the door after dropping my child off and informed me that if my 15-month-old child continued to receive negative reports for the next three months, then maybe my child is communicating that Montessori is not for them. I took this as a thinly-veiled threat to kick my 15-month-old child out based on frequent "negative" reports that coincidentally started occurring after my complaint. Of course, this direct contradiction regarding the intention behind the reports resulted in us having a meeting with the director and the teacher. At the meeting, the director informed my husband and me that we were "too sensitive" and that she had no reason to have a problem with our child because we pay on time each month, and the teachers have never had a problem with us. This was jarring to us because no childcare facility should differ the level of care and treatment that they provide to a child based upon the child's parents' ability to pay on time. After this meeting, things went from bad to worse. Our child came home with a diaper rash that was so severe that it required a medical prescription and for our child to stay home an entire week. We sent our child to this facility for only three more days after the diaper rash healed. On the third day, our child was sent home without a shirt on. When we asked the front desk why our child's shirt was not on our child's body, they informed us that our child spilled water on the shirt, and they didn't have a backup shirt. They did not even bother to notify us to let us know our child needed a shirt. Had they cared enough for our child to notify us, we could have immediately resolved the issue that day. Needless to say, that was our child's last day. I hope any parent of a prospective attendee finds my review helpful. For any parent whose child still attends this facility, you may want to pay close attention to how your child is being treated, especially if (i) you don't pay on time or (ii) you have ever complained to the staff/director.

We love Richmond Hill Montessori! Before our child started there, I was home with them full-time…read more It was a big transition for our whole family, and the school -- especially Ms. Shaheda, Ms. Karima, and Ms. Kavita -- really helped us through it. We are so grateful that we found them. We did a lot of research and toured many other schools before choosing Richmond Hill, and we are glad that we did. It is truly one of a kind. We cannot recommend them enough.

My son had gone to Preston Park Montessori Academy and was bitten more than 8 times. Then I learned…read morefrom Richmond Hill that it's because these teachers are on their phones and not watching your child. The true Montessori way is not to have technology that will inhibit or loose focus. Richmond Hill does not allow their teachers to mess around with cell phones so they can give the attention to your children. My son has improved significantly since coming over here. He is a lot of work, but the teachers know how to work together so not one teacher should burden a heavy load. It does take a village to raise a child properly. The teachers are calm, well controlled, they find ways to help your child have emotional control. If they have issues, they will tell you. It is important to listen to them. Because they have insight of what to do to help your child progress. Your partnership with the teachers is vital. You must continue the Montessori style in your daily living at home. I can not say enough good things about this place. So this why I am stressing the fact you need to work with the teachers in order for your child to progress. Take the teachers advices to heart.

We absolutely love this preschool! It's clear from the moment you walk in that it's an incredibly…read morewell-run and caring environment. The school director, Mrs. Jessica does an outstanding job keeping everything organized, welcoming, and running smoothly. You can tell she truly cares about the children and the families who attend. The teachers are amazing -- We had the pleasure of having Mrs. Emily, Mrs. Sudah, annd Mrs.Emma. All are so warm, patient, and dedicated to the kids. Our girl absolutely loves them! The new Director of Education, Mrs. Ranjana, has also been a wonderful addition -- she brings such great energy and creativity to the program. Another thing we really love is the app the school uses -- it keeps us updated throughout the day with pictures and notes about what's going on in our child's classroom. You can also communicate with the teachers/director through it. The facility itself is always clean, bright, and cheerful. All the kids seem genuinely happy and excited to be there every day. Every teacher and staff member I've interacted with has been friendly, professional, and caring. It's such a great feeling knowing our child is in such capable and loving hands. We couldn't be happier with our experience and highly recommend this preschool to anyone looking for a safe, nurturing, and high-quality daycare for their kiddos!

Buyer beware, my wife and I had a horrible experience. Ms. Paula was extremely rude and…read moreunprofessional. I wouldn't trust my kids in this school. I truly question there integrity and ethics, God Bless

My child started at age 4 at Frisco Trails montessori in 2023 (then called Frisco Trails…read moremontessori, then briefly changed to LIttle Leaders, now renamed to Visionary Montessori Academy at Teel), and is to start Kindergarten this year in Frisco ISD. We moved to Frisco from NY. We went through 2 daycares in NY before we started here. We checked out several montessoris before we signed up for Frisco Trails. There are fancier, more expensive options in Frisco. I wanted my daughter to be in a comfortable, safe environment that's also down-to-earth and not a five-star hotel. We were very happy overall with the montessori. There was some teacher turnover, but not a lot. They dont have too many more closed days than the federal holidays. Teachers paid individual attention to the kids. They have parent-teacher meetings few times a year to update parents on the child's strengths and areas of improvement. There would be time for study but also play, frequent fun activities. My kids bring home amazing crafts. Every week the toddles have a new learning theme, like continents, plants, oceans. They email us every weekend about a summary of the last week, and teaching lined up for the next week. My daughter has learned to read and write fairly well before she goes to KG. They don't have a fancy app to message parents, but in my past experience, updating apps takes up teachers' time and concentration away from their main focus on children. Emails have worked just fine. The teachers and administration are easy-going and generally accommodating. I put my younger kid here as well. She had frequent viral infections her 6 months or so, after that its been pretty smooth. This past winter was not bad at all.

We had a great experience with Frisco Trails Montessori. Our daughters attended this school for a…read morefew years and we were very happy with the teachers, Director and were sad to leave. They learned a lot, met great friends, teachers and have many memories to look back on. If we had an issue they addressed it immediately and communicated information out. We liked all of the teachers we had there and will definitely keep in touch with everyone as it felt like a family at FTM.

UPDATE: They've listened to our feedback and addressed any concerns we had in a timely manner. Big…read moreshout out to Jessica, Vanessa and admin team for this wonderful experience. They serve meals and snacks, provide updates with pictures, and live-stream when your child is in class. Thank you to teachers: Djamilia, Suparna, and Noelia for showing genuine care towards the children. Thanks to Soujanya, Behice and Shweta for kindness!

Our granddaughter has been at this daycare for nearly a year, and we couldn't be more grateful for…read morethe care she's received--especially from Ms. Djamila. At just 17 months old, we have truly watched her blossom in Ms. Djamila's classroom. She is patient, nurturing, and so thoughtful in how she supports each child's development. She also takes the time to share meaningful feedback with us, which has helped us continue that growth at home. Simply put, she is the reason we've chosen to keep our granddaughter here. The administration team is also fabulous--always kind, responsive, and clearly committed to creating a positive environment for both children and families. The facility is consistently clean, warm, and welcoming, which gives us great peace of mind every day. We feel very lucky to have found this place and would highly recommend it to any family.

My son enrolled at 2.5 months and will be at the school until 10 months due to us moving for work…read more This school was the best value for the quality, class size (4 babies 1 teacher), and multilingual offerings (English, Spanish, Chinese). Ms Edina has been teaching the infant class for 25 years and has the care to teach him to hold his bottle, read books, stand, eat / sleep on a regular schedule, etc. The other teachers are friendly and love baby; we see them often for the extended care pickup. Email, calls, and messages are always clear and the school replies promptly. We wish we could stay because the teachers love him and teach him language skills crucial to accumulate early. They use child pilot app so you can tell when your baby gets fed, reads, sleeps, etc.

This is absolutely by far one of the most exceptional places to interest your child. Our toddler…read morehas really started to blossom in her learning and in her social skills. Most of the staff has been there for years and years which is always a great sign of a happy work environment. Classes are not too large and they take very good measures during Covid. Just a real stellar crew!

A School That Has Become Family…read more I just want to take a moment to share how incredibly grateful I am for this beautiful school. My family has been part of this wonderful Montessori community for over 17 years. It all started with my oldest daughter, who was just a little one when she began here, and she was the first of my children to graduate from this amazing school and go on to kindergarten. The legacy continued with my other two children. My son, who is now almost 16, also graduated from this school before starting kindergarten, and now my youngest, who is one and a half, is continuing that same beautiful journey. I truly cannot recommend this school enough. I have been so incredibly satisfied with the care, love, and education my children have received throughout the years. The teachers are absolutely amazing, and the environment is such a healthy, positive, nurturing place for children to grow and learn. I also want to give a special thank you to Mrs.Effie , the owner, who has been so wonderful to me and my family throughout all these years. She has truly become such an important part of our family's journey. After 17+ years, this school is so much more than just a school to us -- it feels like family. I am so thankful that my children have had the opportunity to grow up in such a loving and beautiful environment.

We tried one of the mainstream day schools for our three year old and within a few months realized…read moreshe was not benefiting much from that environment. Our child wasn't very interested in the play time that seemed to dominate most of their day, and the little education that was provided was far below what she already learned at home. We heard about the Montessori method and were curious. An extensive online search for good Montessori schools in Plano and Allen lead us to Montessori Children's House. Upon walking into each class during our tour, the difference was immediately clear. The children were each fully engaged in their own individual activity, it was quiet and the manners and behavior observed was very pleasing. We knew our child would fit in, and she's been very happy over the past couple months now. Besides the environment, the staff and Effie are excellent in addressing our needs and concerns. It is clear they each truly care about the development and advancement of each of their students.