We absolutely love LSP! My husband was very hesitant about putting our child in daycare, but has…read morebeen blown away with the care she has received. Miss Lexie made the transition much easier as our daughter absolutely adores her! She loves going to daycare and seeing Miss Lexie everyday, which makes leaving her a lot easier. We also love getting the pictures and updates throughout the day about what our child is doing. We have had a wonderful experience at LSP!

Little Sunshine Playhouse is truly special. Could not be more impressed with the organization,…read morefacility, and teachers. All of our son's teachers are fantastic but his morning teacher, Ms. Gianni has been particularly impressive. Our son has cried for the past 3 months at daycare drops. After 2 weeks with Ms. Gianni he is excited to start the day here. She's been beyond patient, kind, loving, and absolutely masterful at managing his emotions with his transition to the school. Perfect blend of distraction, reassurance, high touch and positive reinforcement. Every bit of everything that happens through the rest of the day with outdoor and indoor teaching and play is amazing as well. Ms. Gianni and the school set that tone right from the drop and we could not be more grateful to her, the leadership, and all of his truly wonderful teachers.

Update - The Acorn is based on learning thru play. The ratio is awesome when it comes to student…read moreteacher ratio. They have a lot of hands on activities the kids get to do and expect lots of fun arts and crafts being sent home. My kid loves it, and always talks about how much fun she had with Terri and Katie and Lourdes each time she comes home from school. All the teachers and staff there are amazing and keep you up to informed. Katie is one of my favorites, and keep us "in the know" with out us even asking. Wendy and Jo do an amazing job behind the scenes. I love that I get weekly emails about everything that's going on at the school and her class. If you are looking for a great school to call home ACORN is the place! They do have a wait list and going on a tour is a must. I recommend going online and check dates for the open house or call.

My experience at the Acorn School is unique in many ways but let's face it, as a working dad, my…read morelens may be difference than others. Bottom line, this school is different, and you are impacted by that as soon as you pull into the driveway. From the playground to the entrance, children are encouraged to play with their hands and truly experience learning. I just had an opportunity to attend a day fully dedicated to father and child (this was one of the most special events)! Thanks to the school and it's leaders/teachers who are so passionate about our children.

I have two daughters that currently attend - 2 y/o and 9 m/o. All the teachers are extremely kind…read moreand I love that all the teachers know both of my girls' names. I will say, I have had to bring certain things to admin's attention like needing more frequent diaper changes to prevent diaper rash and although I wasn't pleased I had to say this I was extremely happy to see that my complaint and solutions were accepted with smiles and the situation was resolved quickly and I haven't had issues since. I can say Admin and teachers truly want your baby to be happy here and are willing to not only listen to your concerns and feedback but take action to correct things on their end. And yes, I'm a helicopter mom and it's very obvious and they don't judge (at least not to my face lol)

As a new parent having a COVID baby, I thought putting my little one in daycare would be beneficial…read morefor everyone. Hindsight is 20/20 and I wish I could take back all the time, patience and effort I put in to try and make it a good experience for her. This place not only has high turnover, high student to teacher ratio, it seems like it also sells you this false belief of superior education from the Montessori brand. So maybe you think that justifies a large monthly fee (nevermind their holidays and staff days), and well it's the best of the best it must be worth it. Wrong. Surely the staff must go through more than your typical cpr/first aid 24 hour training? No. Nothing special here. It's all branding. I tried being patient and understanding, but ultimately my reasons for pulling my child was her safety and well being. They don't have their furniture anchored on walls and so they have bookshelves in the middle of class. Well, you probably assumed some kid got hurt. Yep. Another kiddo pushed the bookcase on to my child, falling over on her fingers. Even after that they didn't want to prevent that from happening again because they technically didn't have to, is what they said, but it wasn't enough seeing a kid actually get hurt to make them think otherwise. I had to really complain to make them do something. Another incident was a child attacking my child outside and not responding to teachers telling them to stop. Did my kid's teacher see this incident? No. Another teacher did. They had the parents pick that kid up. Another time, I go to pick up my kid and once I buckle her in the car I notice she had a busted lip, and they didn't have me sign the usual incident report. Teacher didn't see it or even notice it. (You'll see this as a pattern.). The culmination was the same kid attacking my kid again, this time on her face, and did her teacher see it? No. Another teacher did. Let me mention that this incident would not have happened had they followed their own policy, (which is not having more than one classroom outside at a time) and had competent staff (there were 4 kids to 2 teachers in her class that day and it took a teacher from a different class to see it and stop it.) They had the parents come and cut the other kids nails but didn't separate them from my kid. All this goes without mentioning my kid constantly being sick and them doing a poor job cleaning and changing her diaper. I had spoken to the director and staff about my daughter's health condition, which requires frequent diaper changes or she is at risk of an infection that can affect her kidneys. One time I pick her up and she has a diaper full of poop. I complain. Within the same week, after picking her up, I get home to change her and notice particles of poop because they didn't clean her well. I send an email to all involved about it, but then my daughter had to be hospitalized because, you guessed it, she got an infection. Maybe you can take this knowledge and go to a daycare that's more affordable and will probably give you the same experience. At least your wallet will thank you. All I can say is now my daughter is thriving at home because she isn't getting hurt or sick. She is developing better because I actually interact with her, unlike a time when I saw on camera her teacher completely ignore her when an activity was set up, and no effort was made to bring my daughter over to learn. Do yourself, your sanity, and your wallet a favor and don't go here. Don't buy into all the influencer romanticizing Montessori aesthetics. All they do is say their script,"oh we apologize...we understand...", but there is no change. There is no striving to be better, to stay on the ball. Their words are empty of proactive action, or any action at all. The previous posts and pictures are dated, and those people aren't there anymore. So anything that was said before being nice is no longer applicable.

Well after three interviews and supposed interest in me working for this school. They decided to…read moredeny me through text day before thanksgiving. After THEY kept contacting me for the position. Anyways just wanted to point out the gossip culture in this school all employees just acting like high school students. Then when they sent me to camp bullis, they all paraded around the ONLY man in the school. Another little high school party. In the end thank god I didn't get the position I honestly didn't even want it. I'm just annoyed of the time they made me waist and since yelp is open for opinions I decided to leave mine. On top of the SAD hourly pay $13 an hour haha I would never want to be apart of this grown adult high school culture. Good luck to all the parents I will say they do smile at you if your a parent :) AT LEAST and they made me wait almost an hour for the interview

Excellent educational environment for kids, while learning a second language. Great cultural…read moreexposure to Spanish/mexican countries!

We have had our son at CHS since he was in the third grade, and he has thrived over the years. We…read morewere so fortunate to have Lisa Jacobs as his principal, and she was a godsend! Lisa has since retired, but still pops in and remembers our son fondly! Mr. Pinkston, the teachers and support staff are amazing!! We have never seen such kind, caring and knowledgeable professionals! Their attentive approach to students and passion for education has made such an impact! Fast forward 5 years, he continues to thrive in 8th grade with excellent grades and a great group of friends! When we were looking at schools, CHS offered SOARS support which really stood out to us and has been such an amazing tool for our son. I highly recommend an education with CHS, schedule a tour and shadow day, you will be thoroughly impressed

And the time you walk into the school until the time you leave, you'll be surrounded by smiling…read morefaces and happy children. I'm always impressed with the respect and manners that are instilled in the students administration is hands-down, unlike any other. Their care and dedication to providing the best educational experience is of top priority

This will be our 3rd year at Discovery. Everyone from the teachers, teachers aids, office staff,…read moredirector, parents, and students are fully invested in the school and in education. They truly care and are passionate about letting kids play as they learn and learn as they play. They love the students and families as their own! This school is pure magic. My oldest is Kinder ready and reading books because of how incredibly well they prepared him and taught him. They bring out the best in every child and it's evidenced in every opportunity parents are provided to be a part of the school and its success. I feel truly valued and treasured, almost like I was the only parent at the school. I love this school and it's truly special and one of a kind, second to none! If you're thinking about going, you would not regret it! It is the best thing you could do for your children:)

12 children with two teachers? Yes please! Play based learning. NAEYC accredited. Both of my…read morechildren went to school here 3years through first grade. Come visit and give your preschooler a gift that will last a lifetime!

This is our son's third year at St. Paul's. He started at the earliest age. He has grown so much in…read morethis community through the caring of his various Toddler and Primary Guides and Assistant Guides. The Montessori Education is the best and he has so much confidence and independent skills. We can't wait to send our second child to St. Paul's once age-eligible!

My child is treated with *love at St. Paul's Episcopal Montessori School. Each school day, I…read moreentrust my child in the hands of a team of skilled and caring teachers to whom my child positively responds, and an environment in the classroom and on the playground where my child feels at home. I'm on a first-name basis with school staff who I consistently experience to be proactively communicative, easily accessible, genuinely receptive and to administer a well-run school organization. And, staff stand at the school door each morning to greet all children by name, which motivates me to get my child to school on time! My child is growing beautifully--intellectually, socially and spiritually-- thanks to the lived mission at St. Paul's Episcopal Montessori School, and our family has been embraced by a true community among fellow families. I wholeheartedly recommend St. Paul's!

So my wife and I stopped in without an appointment which the manager and staff were very polite and…read moreaccommodating to give us a tour. The place itself was very cute and it seemed very fun for children. They had a pretty cool facility with a nice playground area and the classrooms looked fun and clean. The programs they had seemed really good and it was surprising to me that they even had daycare for infants. The pricing also seemed fair which they had several options. The only thing that was displeasing was some of the staffs appearances was off. I understand not everyone can dress the part but there was staff that looked like they just rolled out of bed, one guy in a classroom who was the obvious teacher/staff was sitting there rolling and twiddling his hair with the children just looking for his attention. I also noticed a lady who instructed the dance portion of the day had grabbed a little girl by her arm and displayed somewhat of aggression and frustration. Look I get it it's hard watching kids and many at that but it just didn't sit right with me. I don't doubt this place is great I was just turned off and couldn't see myself being secure in dropping my 1 year old here.

My four year old son started attending LSP back in January and he joined the PreK class with Ms…read more Sumi. In this class he was able to learn actual curriculum compared other centers he attended. What I appreciate the most about Ms. Sumi's class is that she is able to recognize the talents and abilities in each child then provides lessons to help them thrive as well challenge them. She took extra care of my son and he has shown so much growth in all areas. He was able to achieve even more than we expected. We are forever thankful for LSP and the wonderful staff.

We have been at this school for over 3 years and have had such a wonderful experience. From the…read moreowner, to management to all the incredible teachers! My son has experienced the best of both worlds by having tons outside time in the garden and with the farm animals coupled with a solid academic foundation. The teachers he's experienced are truly amazing and caring. This had been an excellent start to his school career. I highly recommend this school and daycare.

My son has been enrolled at The Lilypad for two years. As a first-time mom, I was extremely nervous…read moreto have anyone but myself, care for my baby. The staff at the Lilypad have become my village at this point. The way they love and care for my boy is incredible. His language, social and emotional skills are ahead for his age and while some of that may just be his nature, I am positive that The Lilypad has a huge part in nurturing that as well. My child is always excited for school in the morning, and he has definitely bonded with more than one of his teachers during his time there. I feel incredibly lucky to have found a place like The Lilypad for my kids.

It's a school that honors curiosity over rote learning. That honors emotions over the subjugation…read moreof feelings. That honors the soul over the system. The kids learn through play...how human beings were designed to learn. When people see how WELL their kids learn and how HAPPY they are learning, it's not uncommon for people to get a strange sensation of both happiness and sadness. I believe that's because we intuitively understand that was the educational experience WE were supposed to have as kids but never did. Oh, and the kids are actually sad when they can't go to school and learn new things. That's exactly the kind of education system our nation so desperately needs.

Felt our child was not safe…read more Our child attenteded the Farmhouse program (3-5 years old) in January 2022 and we withdrew him about 4 weeks into the program. The issue that made us withdraw our child had to do with an inclement weather situation. At the time, the farmhouse program was very fluid between indoor and outdoor activities, with the child being able to decide what he/she wanted to do. The problem arose when inclement weather struck combined with a minor COVID outbreak. 1. COVID Policy: If there was a COVID case, the policy was to close the indoor spaces and have the kids be outside only due to not having enough space to safely accommodate all 37 students - this was perfectly acceptable 2. The Inclement Weather: When inclement weather struck (high of 34 degrees), the Farmhouse program remained open and we were given instructions to bundle our kids so they could handle being outdoors for the entire duration of the classtime. We did not feel comfortable leaving our child out in near freezing weather for three hours straight 3. What Puzzled Us The most: our understanding was that all the other programs (Kinder-8th) - which had enough space to safely accommodate the children indoors - were going to be entirely indoors due to the inclement weather. It was only the Farmhouse Program which would be outdoors, and to reiterate, it would be outdoors for the entire three hours of the program We  felt that it would be inhumane of us to send our child out in the cold when we ourselves wouldn't be out there, so we kept our child home during those days of inclement weather. However, as we thought about it more, we realized it would have been perfectly acceptable of the school to ask parents to keep their children those days due to the unfortunate timing of events with the indoor space issues they had and the COVID outbreak. But to make the decision to keep the school open and feel comfortable having pre-school age children in near freezing weather for three hours straight raised an immediate red flag as to other decisions that might be made in the future. There were other smaller red flags with decisions like these, but this one made it very clear we needed to withdraw our child. There were absolutely good things about the program itself that we liked and it is hard to write a review like this given that the program itself seemed to have merit over a traditional school setting. We also intentionally waited 6 months after the incident to write the review so as not to write out of emotion. We hope this review helps others and also would be ecstatic to find out that those policies/decisions have changed.