I'm a huge fan of the Raleigh School. When I first heard of it, I heard about the heavy parent…read moreinvolvement and I was a little skeptical... but once my little guy started in 2s class I realized I knew all his school mates, I knew their parents, and became part of an amazing community. We're all in! Both kids went to preschool, and now we're in the elementary school and so impressed with the teachers and staff. If you like project-based learning, group-learning, child-directed learning, outdoor learning... it's the best place around.

We love TRS. Our experience with pre-school and elementary school were amazing. Our youngest…read morechild is now in 5th grade and we are sad to end our time as part of TRS. My children have been at TRS since 2 and 4 years old. The pre-school is so sweet. The children learn through play. The elementary school curriculum challenged my children and created a love of learning in them. The environment is loving and inclusive. I highly recommend TRS.

The BEST school we have found since moving to Raleigh. The teachers (not just the ones assigned to…read moreyour child) truly love and care about the children and helping them remain and enjoy these precious years of childhood. Unfortunately Covid hit, however the school remained dedicated to staying open for the children. No fault of the school, but for our son, he was struggling outdoors due to a medical condition. My husband, the year ended was worried over a permanent location being established in time and missing other deadlines. The hardest decision I ever made was to leave this lovely school and community, for an "indoor school" I wanted to hear my child's request, yet I knew in my heart what they had built is one of a kind. He and our family have since regretted this decision. Well, the school did it as i knew they would. They found a permanent building. They are also growing continuously year after year as I knew they would. But we could not get out of our contract. If you want your child truly loved, educated, and cared for: mind, body and spirit THIS is your school. The teachers are VERY well educated with post bachelor degrees. , most importantly, dedicated to your child individually. The school is ran by one of the most caring, highly educated and compassionate individuals as well. Love, education, individuality, and family are so important to this school. It has taken my husband 3 years and 2 Different schools of watching our son suffer immensely through bullying, cruelty from teachers, and schoolwork not being developmentally appropriate from so called other top private schools. He now has "seen the light" so to speak and knows he allowed his lack of understanding Waldorf education and the growing of the school. It was during a major life crisis in our family and admittedly I should have fought harder for our son to stay. . And we left the most perfect school there is around this city. Was my husband educated on the Waldorf way? No and it worried him. Now he understands that our child was loved and happy while receiving an amazing, one of a kind, Waldorf education. His conservative views of what "school" should be like, was crushed as we were enrolled in one of the "typical" sought after private schools. Then came one of highly recommended private Christian schools. Neither of which can compare at ALL to enriching and educating..most of all, truly loving our son. We were undeserving of the love and support extended to our family from the head of this school and teachers. Although we were no longer enrolled, they still extended love to our family! Parents..PLEASE trust you're gut! And come with an open mind If new to the Waldorf experience. Partners, support the parent of your child please if they know this is the right school. It is! This is by far the most well rounded private school there is in and around Raleigh where you can rest assured your child is being educated in a loving way and protected. As a mother I am forever grateful for our time here and now that hearts and minds have opened I hope there will one day be space there again for our children! Don't make the mistake of the different experience a Waldorf school has to other private schools. For this is the gift that make this school the most valuable treasures to entrust your most beloved children in

We couldn't be happier with our choice of school for our daughter. She is thriving in the warm,…read moreenriching environment the school offers. Her teacher is absolutely wonderful. We receive a recap of the week with pictures at the end of the week, which is so nice. The kids get plenty of outdoor time and opportunities to move. My first grader comes home excited about what she's learned and eager to return. As a parent of a child with food allergies the school has been great with that as well.

We've been at Raleigh Oak Charter for a while now and honestly, the community is what keeps us…read morehere. It's a Waldorf school, so there's this rhythm to everything, music and movement in the lessons, art all over the classrooms, festivals throughout the year that the whole school gets involved in. The amount of time they spend outside has made a real difference too. Between the naturalist class and the outdoor time built into every day, my kid gets to move their body and really settle into themselves, like there's something grounding about being outside that a regular classroom just can't offer. The teachers really get to know your child. Ours has stayed with the same class for two years now, and it shows, they pay close attention to my kid as a person, not just academically. There's a real effort toward inclusion here too, every kid feels like they belong. And the other families make it feel like a real community, everyone pitches in with festivals, school events, and volunteering, and it genuinely feels like we're raising these kids together. My kid has grown so much here, more confident, more creative, just happier. If you're looking for a school with a lot of heart, this is it.

Our family has been at ROCS for five years, with our child in elementary grades, and it remains the…read moreright choice for us. What's kept us here isn't just the public Waldorf curriculum, it's the community. This is a school full of families who genuinely show up for each other and their kids. Like any school, ROCS has had real challenges, and I won't pretend otherwise. You'll likely come across strong, emotionally charged opinions from a small number of former families online, amplified well beyond what a handful of voices would normally carry. Weigh that against the fact that the overwhelming majority of us, current families here day to day, have had a completely different experience. Don't take my word for it either. Visit, ask direct questions, talk to current families yourselves before letting anyone else's unresolved feelings make the decision for you. Our five years here have been real community, genuine teacher care, and a school worth staying invested in.

Run from this place! Any review prior to 2025 should be disregarded…read more New ownership has taken over and run this place into the ground within a couple months. The owner is not Montessori certified and has no clue on how to run a school. All the original teachers have left. Most all parents pulled their kids. It's a total mess. Run as fast as you can from this place, even if it's your last resort.

We're new to Apex and had a hard time finding care that felt right. This school came recommended by…read morea neighbor and has been everything we hoped for -- nurturing, structured, and actually affordable. So happy we found it.

It's hard to put into words how grateful we are for Falls Lake Academy. Our daughter started at FLA…read morein 3rd grade, and now she's a junior. Looking back over the years, we couldn't be happier with the education, experiences, and support she's received. What has meant the most to us is how genuinely cared for she has been by the teachers, coaches, and staff. FLA has never felt like a place where students are just a number. The adults there truly invest in their students, celebrate their successes, encourage them through challenges, and help them grow into confident young adults. We've watched our daughter flourish academically, socially, and personally. She has been given countless opportunities to challenge herself, explore her interests, develop leadership skills, and participate in sports and extracurricular activities. The school does an incredible job of creating an environment where students can discover their passions while being supported every step of the way. The sense of community at Falls Lake Academy is something special. Over the years, we've built relationships with teachers and staff who have become an important part of our daughter's journey. Their dedication, kindness, and commitment to student success are evident every single day. As parents, there is no greater gift than knowing your child is in a place where they are safe, encouraged, challenged, and truly known. Falls Lake Academy has been that place for our family. We are so thankful for the impact this school has had on our daughter and can't wait to see her finish out her high school years surrounded by such an amazing group of educators and mentors. We wholeheartedly recommend Falls Lake Academy to any family looking for a school that feels like a community and genuinely cares about helping students learn, grow, and succeed. We are proud to be part of the FLA family.

Various problems with Nazis/racists, derogatory slurs used often by students. Gender…read morediscrimination--prohibited all male high-school students from going to the bathroom during class time (one hour and thirty minutes,) because of a select few students messing up the bathrooms, a few by carving swastikas into the bathroom! The school rating per standardized testing has recently gone down from a B to a C, which I can assume is due to the lack of repercussions for kids using chatgpt to do their assignments, therefore they're not learning anything.

My son has been attending Creme since it opened and we have been loving it. We have experienced…read moremultiple daycares/preschools and there are several things that sets this one apart. Firstly, the teachers are all very friendly, and you can tell that they truly care about what they do and about your child. Secondly, I love that the kids move around to different classrooms throughout the day and have structured learning activities with different subjects. The teachers are good about adding photos and videos in the app so you can see what fun things your child is doing during the day. And lastly, just wanted to mention that I love that there is an indoor gymnasium so even if the weather isn't conducive to playing outside, the kids still get exercise and time to release some energy!

My child went here for four years, and we had a great experience. The teachers here really cared…read moreabout our son's development and helped him navigate through the goods times and the bad. We are going to miss the staff and teachers.

Our experience at Goddard Cary has been great so far. Even though my son only went for a while…read morebefore the COVID crises hit, he loved his teachers, they are caring, loving and very dedicated. Lea, the owner is on-site at all times, and her and the whole staff do an amazing job communicating and keeping in touch about anything that may be going on. You can feel there is individual attention to every student. They have been very understanding and generous during the Covid-19 crises and have done a terrific job taking care of the children of essential workers. They have put in place many protocols and measures to ensure the safety of children and staff. I would definitely recommend!

Our family looked at a lot of preschools, some recommended by friends, but you really have to see…read moreany school in person; it kind-of comes down to a "vibe." But after visiting St. Philip's Preschool, we really were impressed with the balance between joy and professionalism. You'd be surprised how many schools are on one extreme or the other. St. Philip's is a little on the small side, so kids get a lot of one-on-one attention, and most importantly, kids get to socialize and have fun. Communication from the staff at St. Philip's Preschool was efficient and helpful, the actual messages focused on the well-being, health, and safety of the children. The staff are open to questions and conversation, and most of all, they really seem to care about the kids. We especially love the emphasis on free-form play and art, as well as the use of alphabet lessons you might see in most Raleigh kindergartens. I would recommend St. Philip's highly to anyone with a young child.