We discovered The Learning Cottage in 2022 after it was recommended to us by a colleague. After…read moredoing our best to care for our daughter at home during the pandemic, we realized we were unable to meet her educational and developmental needs. Our initial tour of The Learning Cottage left us feeling completely confident that this was the best place for our family (a feeling we had yet to experience at many other centers). We were thrilled when a part time spot opened in the JPI classroom and were able to quickly transition into a full time role. Within just a few weeks our daughter's speech and excitement to learn blossomed and she has continued to excel at The Learning Cottage. She was speaking incessantly, making friends, and having fun! She (and we) absolutely adore her teachers and their commitment to each child's academic and socioemotional development is obvious. We are so grateful to have been afforded the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful community and don't want to think about what we'll do when it's time to move on!

We recently made the decision to withdraw our child from this daycare after raising concerns about…read morethe quality of care and overall experience. What followed was extremely concerning. Shortly after communicating our decision, a report was made regarding alleged issues involving our household. The matter was reviewed and dismissed immediately with no findings. While we understand that childcare providers are mandated reporters, the timing and handling of this situation were deeply troubling and raised serious concerns about judgment and professionalism. It is also worth noting that the staff member we had raised concerns about was no longer employed at the center within a few weeks of those concerns being brought forward. This experience completely undermined our trust in the center and its leadership. Families should feel confident that concerns will be handled constructively and responsibly unfortunately, that was not our experience here. We strongly encourage other parents to ask detailed questions about how concerns are addressed and escalated before enrolling

Our family has been part of Center's Lakewood Ranch campus since my daughter started in the Primary…read moreclassroom at 3 years old, and now she's beginning her kindergarten year there. We couldn't be happier with our experience. Ms. Betty has been an incredible teacher. She creates such a warm, nurturing, and supportive environment where every child is encouraged to learn, explore, and grow at their own pace. It's amazing to see how much confidence, independence, and curiosity our daughter has developed under her guidance. The classroom truly feels like a second home. The Montessori approach has fostered a genuine love of learning, and we've always appreciated the caring staff, welcoming atmosphere, and strong sense of community at the LWR campus. We are so grateful for the positive impact this school has had on our daughter and our family. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a place where children are truly seen, supported, and inspired to thrive.

We love Center Montessori. Our two children have attended this school since age 2. I, myself, is…read morean alum of the school and love the hands on Montessori approach to learning. Center Montessori fosters my children's independence and nurtures their growth academically and socially. We have also benefitted from the free and paid seminars about parenting, which has helped in our household immensely! We cannot sing enough praise for the school, we feel so lucky to have them help raise and educate our children.

This learning center is just that, not a day care. The attention to detail in the curriculum is on…read morepoint. The very kind and patient teachers help the children learn audibly, visually, and kinetically. They figure out which way your child learns best and help emphasize and encourage the kids' desire to learn. My first two children both graduated from the Shining Stars VPK program and entered kindergarten reading at a 1st grade level! They are both flourishing in grade school and have highest remarks from their teachers.

Discover Montessori Academy has been a wonderful place for our son Luca, and we couldn't be happier…read morewith the experience. From the moment we first visited, we felt a genuine sense of warmth and professionalism from the staff. The teachers are not only kind and attentive, but also incredibly knowledgeable about early childhood development and the Montessori approach. They take the time to understand each child's unique personality and learning style, and it really shows in how Luca is growing. Since starting at Discover Montessori, we've seen so much progress in Luca's language skills, independence, and confidence. He comes home excited to share what he's learned and is always eager to go back the next day--which says a lot! We love how the environment encourages hands-on learning, problem-solving, and collaboration, all while allowing the children to explore at their own pace. The school communicates well with parents and creates a strong sense of community. They send daily pictures and updates and we always feel informed and involved in Luca's day-to-day learning. It gives us so much peace of mind knowing he is in such a nurturing and stimulating environment. We are truly grateful for Discover Montessori and all the teachers (especially teacher Alma) who are helping shape our son's early education in such a positive and meaningful way!

The best preschool both a parent and child could ask for! The children do so many fun things all…read moreyear, and still come out more than prepared to enter kindergarten. It's a wonderful, safe learning environment where they truly care about each child. I can't recommend this preschool enough, they're just the best!

My 8 month old goes to this school, she has been there since 8 weeks old. I am extremely happy…read morewith the quality of care she receives. The teachers and administration are warm and friendly. They keep me informed as to how her day goes, and make me feel as if they are truly "caregivers" not just someone watching my baby. I will continue to keep her enrolled in this preschool until she is able to move to elementary.

Their curriculum is very good. Hands on Montessori and Abeka combined. They do individualized…read morelearning vs a big class. My two children attend here, and we absolutely love it. We were a little hesitant about separating them at first, but for now they're in the same class and both adore their teachers. They come home singing Christian songs and are currently learning Bible poems. The facility is clean and well cared for, and they've recently purchased the building, so they're in the process of updating and upgrading everything,which is amazing to see. It's also part of a biblical, gospel-centered church, which gives us confidence that our children are being taught the true Word.

Excellent preschool! I am a teacher here at Circle of Friends Preschool and love coming to work…read moreeveryday. We have the best families and amazing teachers. We have an outstanding ptogram that nurtures the development of the children in our care. Our campus is beautiful and it just feels so homey. I love working with such kind and caring women. If you are looking for a good quality and nurturing preschool, you've found it here.

Several of my friends kids have attended this wonderful daycare Center. Staff is very caring and…read morecompassionate with the children. I highly recommend all parents to consider this daycare center!! Marcia P.