Love this school! It really is as good as it gets, even though the facilities are not very…read moreimpressive, the teachers and staff are great. My son has learned so much and has grown so much at the school. When he started, he was very sad and hated to leave us, but after about a week he was happy to go to school, hugged the teachers, and didn't want to leave. The administration is also awesome! Unfortunately, we moved back to Virginia. We wish we could have brought the school with us. It is definitely our favorite thing about Dallas.

My wife & I and our two sons bounced around Dallas-Fort Worth quite a bit during our sons' earliest…read moreschooling years, leading us to 4 houses - and 6 (six!) schools - in just a few short years' time. Looking back on our experience, there is absolutely no question in my mind that the 2+ years we spent with St. Christopher's were the best for not only our boys (now 5- & 6-years old), but our whole family. From the smart, personable, and observant teachers, to the diverse (international!) feel of the community, to the bright & welcoming atmosphere created by Becky and the front desk staff, St. Christopher's truly raised the bar for our expectations of a school & faculty. Prior to finding St. Christopher's, our boys had attended both Montessori and non-Montessori schools in the White Rock Lake/Lake Highlands areas, and they've attended 3 other schools (1 Montessori, 1 public, and 1 private) in Dallas & Rowlett since. Being a part of so many different schools (not all of which were bad, by the way!) has taught us to appreciate the "small" things (hygiene!, front desk friendliness, student diversity, parental involvement) as well as the "big" things (safety/security, curriculum, communication, caring & nurturing atmosphere). St. Christopher's gave us all of those things and then some. As parents, we always felt welcome, and we rested assured knowing that our children were being exposed to cool neat things (languages, art, etc.) and ideas by people who cared about them & their respective development (our boys are pretty different from one another!). When my wife & I finally settled down in Rowlett (20 miles east of Dallas), our biggest regret was that we'd have to leave St. Christopher's - and even then, we made the daily 2-hour commute until we couldn't take it anymore. If you have the opportunity to send your kids here, I truly can't recommend it highly enough. It's the best, most nurturing and inspiring school we came across. Best wishes to you & your family, and I hope your experience is as good as ours was! :)

Springhill Montessori is the best choice for early childhood education throughout Dallas County,…read more but particularly in Bishop Arts/Oak Cliff. This family run facility understands and implements the Montessori method with focus on the whole child. Their educational progress is natural, never forced, and every classroom has experienced teachers who can help your child blossom. We have had three children under the tutelage of Ms. Levels and Company and appreciate her attention to details, child and family dynamics, and care for personal needs.

Our family has been so happy at WRM. Our son is currently in one of the primary classes and he…read moreloves it. He is so happy to go to school every day and so happy when I pick him up. He even LOVES it when he has before and after care! I have been so impressed with his amazing teachers. They truly have such a strong understanding of child development and are so positively supportive. I love seeing the pictures they add to the Montessori Compass site/app each week. I feel like it provides such a lovely window into what my child is doing and learning each day. He loves everything about his day -- his works, outside playtime, Spanish, art, music, gardening, and the animals (chickens, ducks, and goats)! He's started tennis this year, which they offer after school and he loves it! Our son has already learned so much in his time there. I'm amazed at what he comes home and "teaches" and shows me. I love seeing his work that's sent home every Thursday -- it is detailed and he's able to explain everything to me. He has become such good friends with his classmates and these friendships are so important and special to him. It's also lovely to see that he knows many of the older students in upper elementary and middle school because they have some special activities throughout the year together. After looking at numerous private schools all over the city, we finally chose WRM and I wish I had just started here and not spent so much time with "the search". The whole school has such a positive, comforting atmosphere/feel/vibe. Their focus on diversity, culture, and inclusivity is sincere and a huge part of their current goals. The lovely director, Connie Laufersky, is always warm and welcoming and so calm and helpful. Their mission, "... where every child discovers the highest version of themselves" is lived and practiced every day. You can see it in how the teachers interact with the children and how they truly act as their guides allowing each child to find who they are. We could not be happier to be a part of the WRM family!

We attended the open house in fall 2024 for our child who would have started WRM for third grade…read moreduring the 2025-2026 academic year. We were sufficiently impressed and the kid liked it, so we applied. The application fee was $500. There was supposed to be class visits for student applicants in February-March 2025 to see if they were a good fit and if the child liked the environment. We were never contacted for a visit. In fact, we were never contacted about anything at all. I am writing this review in May 2025 and we never received notification that she had been accepted or not. Clearly, she had not, and we have moved on so that is fine. But aren't we at least owed an answer for our $500? My wife wrote to inquire and was told that a post card acknowledging the application was sent in October 2024. Ok, fine. But what about after October 2024? My wife was told the file was incomplete. Ok, if that is the case, why were we not notified? We sent all required materials so we we were unaware that the file was incomplete. But that still raises the question why the admissions director at WRM did not follow up and notify us that certain materials were missing (apparently lost by their side)? I cannot speak to the pedagogy at WRM. It may be very good. But the admission process leaves much to be desired. The two stars are for an unwillingness to follow up or to notify us of their decision. I guess we were just to supposed to figure out that no news meant rejection. As I said, that is fine because we found an alternative school and accepted its offer. But WRM needs to get its admission process corrected. We don't think it is right to take money and then never respond with an answer.

We wanted a small community feel for the classroom setting which is what TMA provides and our…read moredaughter has responded positively to the environment. Teachers are great and keep us in the loop with what's going on in the classroom. TMA also has good Covid protocols and overall transparency related illnesses in the classroom. Our daughter loves TMA!

Our 4 year old daughter has been attending almost a year now and it has been such a great…read moreexperience for her. She has become more active and independent. She's developed relationships and made friends and really benefitted from being at this school. I hope to be able to bring her sibling to this school in the future as well.

The Carlisle School was truly the foundation of everything I've achieved. It was there that I…read morelearned my letters, how to play chess, and--most importantly--how to think critically and believe in myself. One incredible teacher in particular didn't just teach me academics; she helped shape the person I am today. Carlisle gave me the confidence and curiosity to keep growing. After Carlisle, I continued my education at Christ the King, where I went on to receive three awards, then Ursuline, and now I'm proud to be at Fordham University. At every step, I've carried the lessons and values I learned at Carlisle with me. If you want your child to succeed--not just in school, but in life--The Carlisle School is where that journey should begin. It's more than a school. It's a place that builds futures. Thank you so much Mr. & Mrs. Carlisle for everything!

The Montessori-style private school is the of the best kept in the DFW, particular the Park Cities…read more Truly. My daughter began attending the Carlisle School at 3 1/2 years old. With Mrs. Carlisle's intrinsically sound education with detailed, intuitive guidance, my daughter entered Armstrong Elementary School prepared for all schooling experiences beyond preschool, kindergarten years! We have enjoyed returning for summer instruction between the regular school year as well. The individualized manner of instruction including traditional/classic education with outdoor play, and balanced routine is something I simply cannot fully express other than stating the growth and maturity that I witnessed in my daughter was profoundly positive. Just a beautiful gift. God bless the Carlisle School! May it continue to cherish, shelter, and foster our young brilliant children for another 45+ years!!

Amazing school! Best decision we have even made for our kids!…read more Personality wise, education wise my two kids keep improving and improving! We started one year ago snd couldn't be happier. Miss Vanita and Miss Roxana and Miss Snehal in P3 are amazing! P5 teachers as well Miss Canwell and Miss Pratiba, they always give so much love to my 3 years old son. During the pandemic they offered online classes for one month before they are open again on June! And it was an amazing experience! I am so thankful for them! Especially Miss Vanita P3 class that goes above and beyond her job and make sure she is providing the best quality of teaching ! Doing projects in her house to bring it to zoom to explain a lesson more clearly. My son hand written improve a lot within this month and that because of her fun way of teaching!

There is truly something special about The Montessori School at StarCreek! Every teacher is kind,…read morewelcoming, caring, and treats every student with love and respect. You can really tell that they want the best for their students, and I feel so comfortable!

Everything you need to know about the school: the school has ongoing difficulties hiring qualified…read moreteachers, which is a critical concern. The math teacher and the IB coordinator resigned last March, and as of December, no permanent replacements have been appointed. The teacher currently covering these responsibilities reportedly has no prior IB experience. Assigning teachers without confirmed IB background to senior-level classes raises serious concerns about the quality and continuity of instruction. The chemistry teacher taught online for half a year because the school was unable to secure a visa. Another teacher was hired in the middle of the year; however, the school has not provided any information regarding her IB experience or certification. This lack of transparency makes it difficult for parents to assess whether IB standards are being met. The school's salary and benefits package appears to be uncompetitive within the local market, which may explain the hiring challenges. At the same time, the school continues to allocate funds to cosmetic updates such as repainting facilities and redesigning the website through third-party contractors. This raises reasonable questions about budget priorities. Overall, student academic outcomes do not appear to be the school's primary focus. Additionally, it is publicly known that the director's wife works in UX design; beyond this, the rationale for the recent urgency to redesign the school's website remains unclear.

Imagine, just for a second, that you live in a different world…read more In this world, when you are traveling in France or Canadá, your child can have a conversation with adults or other kids in French with such a pure Parisian accent that no local would ever suspect that he/she did not grew up in France. Imagine a world where in highschool the honors class is the entire highschool, 9th graders present the College Board "AP French" exam and every single 9th grader gets a solid 5 (max AP grade). Imagine a place where AP courses and IB (International Baccalaureate) or FB (French Baccalaureate) diplomas are not mutually exclusive and, 1370 SAT and 30 ACT scores are the average. Sounds like a familiar place? If it does not then you should consider DIS for your kids.

I have the unique perspective of being a parent of two children in different learning classroom…read moreenvironments. My children also have experienced transitioning from one environment to the next due to age and readiness of skills. Here's a few examples of what I love about my children attending Park Cities Montessori in their crucial early years of life. The skill set of building concentration on one activity and putting it away before moving on to the next is huge. It teaches a sense of order, helps build patience and perseverance within a task, as well as learning how to take turns and wait until the work becomes available. No matter what activity the children engage in, there is a focus on the process and the beauty of slowing down. There is also ample opportunities for the children to experience nature. There is the crucial benefit to circle time and singing with one another and building camaraderie with one another as a class family. Zero screen time is a huge piece of what makes PCM great because it encourages children to use their imagination and engage in exploration when boredom arises. The practical life skills that my children have developed is incredible. When out in public, the amount of strangers that compliment the table manners our children have at such a young age is a testament to the time they spend at PCM. We put the work in at home, but it is with the guidance and advice from PCM that has led us down such a successful path. Plus it's super cute to see our 20 month old walking everywhere he goes with his hands behind his back. Finally, one irreplaceable quality that PCM staff demonstrates is the love they have for each of their children. My son was enrolled in Nido from 9 months old- 18months old. His bond was so strong with his Nido teachers that after he transitioned to the toddler environment, he would constantly want to show them the new things he was learning and show off his new glasses. The staff always made time for him and made him feel seen, even at a young age. My daughter started in the toddler environment when she was 2.5 years old and transitioned to the Children's House environment a month before she turned 3. Changing environments was worrisome because she was going to be part of a larger class with new teachers and it's always hard to start anew. However, she was always filled with joy and looked forward to going to school. She would get sad when the week was coming to an end and I know that's because of the love she had from her teachers and the love of learning they instilled in her. I cannot thank these ladies enough for everything they have done for my children. I also have a unique perspective being a toddler teacher at PCM and have grown very attached to my class of children. We learn all kinds of skill sets together from putting on our shoes independently, to what it means to listen and create friendships with each other, to learning endless vocabulary, as well as learning how to navigate through big feelings with one another. The children have become a part of me and will forever hold a special place in my heart. Tears fill my eyes as I write this review because I'm so grateful for Park Cities Montessori. Do yourself a favor and get on the waiting list- fast. You do not want to miss the opportunity for your children and family to join an incredible community.

Both of my girls have attended PCM for the last two years. We made a leap of faith switching them…read moreinto a brand new school right after the pandemic. After meeting the director Carolyn and her teachers, we knew immediately we made the right choice. PCM has become a second home to our children and the teachers have become surrogate parents to our girls while we are working. They have both grown leaps and bounds over the two years they have been there. Reading, writing, vocabulary, independence, confidence, practical life skills - academically and emotionally I couldn't be more thrilled with their progress and I credit PCM with fostering all of these qualities in a loving and positive environment. Reinforcing kindness, independence, and friendship with classmates, I couldn't have asked for a better home away from home for them and will be very sad when we have to move on to kindergarten! Highly recommend this wonderful true Montessori school!

This school has done wonders for my daughter! She didn't really talk much before attending the…read moreschool, within a month or two she was talking in full sentences. She is in her third year with them and I can only say good things about this school! My daughter loves her teachers and LOVES to learn because of this school! Every day I ask her what part of her day was her favorite and she says playing outside (they get 45mins to an hour every day!) I am so sad that she has to move on to a new school next year but look forward to when my son can start there! If you are a parent who is looking for a place for your child to flourish, look no further!

We have been attending country life for two and a half years and wouldn't go anywhere else! We love…read morecountry life and love the teachers and the atmosphere!!!

We love Waypoint! We almost didn't go here because I was looking at Google reviews to find a…read moredaycare but I ended up finding Waypoint through a fellow mom. The guides have taught my two year old more than I could even imagine and they do it with such patience. There is such community with the kids too. When we arrive at school, the kids are so excited to see each other. Since it's a school and not only a daycare, you have to plan around spring break, winter break, etc but what I have seen out of my son since going here is beyond worth it. I joke with my husband that we can't ever move out of this area because, if we have a second child, they can't go anywhere but Waypoint.

Outstanding…read more Outstanding! We love Waypoint both my children have flourished and have developed a deep love of learning. They have a huge campus and my elementary child loves how much time he gets to spend outside learning, gardening, and reading.