Best Montessori School around!…read more Where do I begin? The staff here are some of the sweetest and friendliest people I have ever met. They go above and beyond to involve our children in everything and are so patient with them. My son was in Ms. Jerical's class last year with Ms. Gabi, Ms. Becca, and on e more assistant. He raved about them and spoke about them everyday when he came home. He had nothing but great stories to tell. His younger brother took his spot this year and was beyond thrilled to be a part of the Marimont Montessori family. Ms. Rachel the owner, and her husband, run an amazing, clean business and are also so friendly. They always return our calls and emails right away. They have chickens and other farm animals, the children learn to garden, and there is ample outdoor time, which they believe is so important and so do I. I have so many great things I can't fit them all. Stop looking around and have your children go here, you won't be disappointed and your children will THRIVE! We love everyone here. Thank you so much for helping my children grow and be the best they can be!

This may be the only Yelp review I write with tears in my eyes as I think of our wonderful memories…read moreover the past few years at Marimont. Between two children and a cross-country move, we have experienced more than our share of daycares -- easily a half-dozen over the past decade. This one stands out as being the best by a long shot. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but this facility is a hidden gem. My only regret is that we didn't find it sooner. I think the best way to sum up my feelings is that every time I dropped off my child here, I felt such joy -- joy at seeing the directors Rachel and James running a caring-centered facility, joy at seeing the teachers empathetically interacting with children, joy at seeing the kids working independently at lessons that ranged from feeding farm animals on site, working in the gardens or enjoying a variety of lessons inside the classroom. As opposed to stricter Montessori environments I had experienced, where parents were discouraged from participating, we were welcomed here for monthly poetry recitals, Bubbles & Books and more. I loved the random events that inspired creativity, such as Dress Like a Composer Day or Chordate Day. We also participated in extracurriculars such as cooking class. I knew my child was always cared for and would experience a love of learning at this facility. We couldn't have asked for a better start, and how much I miss it now that this chapter is behind us.

We have had our son here for the last few months since turning 18 months old. He is thriving here…read more All of the teachers there are super welcoming and great with our son. It is full Spanish immersion which is one of the main reasons we chose AV but the incredible outdoor space and the care the teachers put into the children is what made us choose and ultimately is the reason we will be choosing to keep our son here for foreseeable future!

Old establishment. When they mention that they provide snack, think of it as shaved ice or 3 Graham…read morecookies. They don't allow kids to drink water in the afternoon to avoid inside traffic to the restrooms. The place is gross and teachers never wash their hands. Wonder how children are sick most of the time? The poor hygiene says it all. The outside is very unsafe and when children fall or get hurt, the parents rarely get informed to avoid complaints. Visit the school during the lunch and nap time! It doesn't matter the weather conditions, they will eat outside. Everything is outside! Even diaper changing with the unsanitary conditions. Dirty dirty dirty

Apparently my review was removed, and now I'm sure others who have also had negative experiences…read morehad the same done to their reviews. We had our daughter attend the downtown campus this summer and first few weeks of fall. I felt that the communication between the teachers and parents was lacking and come to find out the teachers do not speak english. When we toured the school, we were told the teachers would only speak spanish, as it is a spanish immersion program. However, with preschoolers, it is essential they at least are able to understand what the children are saying and be able to attend to their needs (even if it's in spanish). We noticed our daughter was coming home upset and nothing was being said when I would pick her up from school, so I assumed it was nothing serious. Well, one day at pick up she was clearly being bullied by 2 kids, and although the teacher witnessed this behavior, she did nothing to intervene or use this as an educational opportunity to show inclusivity and kindness. We had a meeting with the teacher and director and we came to the conclusion that the language barrier was the cause. The owner was not understanding and blamed us for not bringing it up sooner. How could we, if the teachers are not communicating? With there being so many other great school/daycare options, I would not recommend this one. The value is not there, the curriculum is lacking for the preschool age group, and the way they handle business is unprofessional.

My granddaughter attended for several months, but unfortunately, I did not feel she was learning…read moreeffectively, and communication with the teachers was quite limited. Given the cost, I do not believe it was a worthwhile investment.

My son has been going here the past couple years and I can tell he really likes his teachers. It's…read morevery well run and a great welcoming environment.

Every morning when I drop my son off he goes up to the teacher and wants to get a hug and to be…read morepicked up. You know it's a quality place when you see your child do that.

We couldn't be happier with our choice to send our girls to the Ivy School. The teachers are so…read morecaring, the director is communicative and kind, and the school is so clean. They are highly organized and loving. If you are looking for a super high quality Spanish immersion school for your little one, this is it!!

This review is long overdue! The Ivy International School is the only place I feel 100% comfortable…read moreleaving my children for care. Class sizes are small and every teacher there knows my children, even if they were not their specific teacher, which makes me feel like we are a part of a family. Facility is always clean, bright and comfortable. The staff are always smiling and genuinely happy to see the kids. They are open and willing to accommodate to my children's dietary needs and allow cloth diapering. My daughter attended for 4 years and loved every minute. She wanted to get there early and stay late every day. She is currently 9 years old and going into 4th grade. She is a TAG student and does well in all her classes. My son is 4 and is a current student. He loves his teachers and comes home everyday with proud stories of what he learned and the fun time he had with his teachers and friends. He comes home saying new Spanish words every week and seems to be understanding more and more since he first started 2 years ago. All of the achievements and happiness that my children have experienced while at the Ivy International School is because of the knowledgable and warm hearts of the staff which pours down from the top. Esmeralda, the director, always has a smile on her face to greet the children when they arrive. She clearly communicates upcoming deadlines and events. And is in the classrooms daily to help out wherever needed whether that means to clean a spill, assist a teacher or wipe a butt. When times were hard for us as a family, she was understanding, flexible and a great support for both myself and my daughter. I recently moved to Round Rock and the drive takes me 30-45 mins on some days but I wouldn't have it any other way because I know it is what is best for my child.

Star Montessori has been fantastic for both my daughters. My older one attended for daycare when…read moreshe was 2 years old. She's now 6 and enjoys going back to their summer camp. It is special to see her maintain close relationships with her old teachers, who knew and cared for her when she was a baby. My younger daughter (2.5 years old) is currently attending their full time program, and loves going to school. She is learning so much! Teachers are nurturing, loving, and compassionate. They truly care about the kids and build close bonds with them, which is wonderful to see. Highly recommend this daycare + school.

Our daughter has gone to Star Montessori for the past 3.5 years and we highly recommend it to…read moreanyone looking for a place where their child will feel comfortable and learn a ton. Our daughter has learned so much and is beyond prepared for kindergarten. Each child gets individual attention at their learning level plus group instruction. She's a little shy but feels very comfortable and loves all of the teachers there and so do we as parents. Can't recommend enough.

Top class daycare . very experienced and well planned organization , highly recommended…read more Founders are very friendly, caring and well educated . love to see my kid coming home with happy mood and his improvements in activities over the time .

Highly recommend. Our kid went to little minds for 2 years and she loved it! curriculum is…read moreexcellent and Ashitha and the teachers are very good with kids.

We have been at Little Hands for only a couple of months, but I have really been impressed. I…read morereceive more pictures and videos of my child than any of the other schools that we have attended. There are scheduled parent teacher conferences throughout the year, and a newsletter is sent out reviewing what the class is covering every week. I love the 4 and 5 year old teacher, Ms Liu. She is attentive and caring. My son's Chinese has improved with his daily lessons. He even recognizes several Chinese characters now. Ms. Xu and Ms. Zhao are always smiling in the morning when we drop off our child. The director, Terri, is very patient and responsible. The school is open many of the holidays that other schools are closed, which helps working parents. Overall, I would highly recommend this school.

We couldn't be happier with our decision to enroll our daughter at Little Hands. Before joining,…read moreshe was reluctant to attend her previous daycare, but everything changed after we found Little Hands. She was so excited to go to school every day, and it is truly one of the best decisions we have ever made for her. Little Hands is a wonderful place for children. It is always very clean, the teachers are incredibly caring, and the curriculum is very well-designed. They cover so many subjects, including science, arts, math, Chinese, Spanish, English, sports, and the kids are constantly encouraged to be creative. We also love how they celebrate various cultural festivals and teach the children to respect and appreciate cultural differences. Our daughter graduated from Little Hands in the summer of 2023. Although we moved out of state after her graduation, we had the chance to visit Austin in the summer of 2024 due to my work. Ms. Terri welcomed us back and took wonderful care of our daughter for two weeks, just like before. Ms. Terri and her team of teachers are truly the best. They are deeply committed to the development and growth of the children and work hard to prepare them for the future. Little Hands is by far our best daycare and preschool center, and we will always come back to visit when we get the chance.