I can't say enough amazing things about The Journey School. Words that come to mind when I think of…read moreTJS are: professional, personal, caring, community, and experienced. The staff are exceptionally caring and thoughtful in their guidance of my children. We love the Montessori environment because my children have thrived here for the last two years. Beyond the classroom, The Journey School had cultivated a nurturing community that brings the staff, students and families together. With community events, parent education nights, and so much more, we feel like we are a part of supportive family. If you're looking for a school home for your children with a Montessori education, I highly recommend The Journey School. 10 out of 10!

The Journey School is magical. We spent many happy years here as my son thrived during the pandemic…read moreand learned. The teachers are kind, curious and always meeting chicken where they are while encouraging them. The foundation placed by all in the school meant that my son could transition to public high school seamlessly. It was tremendous value and the lessons were excellent. I'd recommend this school to everyone!

Unprofessional teachers who are unwilling to work with children that do not meet their unreasonable…read moreexpectations. At the tender age of two years old, i expect the teachers to be open to working with the children as they adjust from a daycare to a structured school. Instead the curriculum was forced and I was told my child was not a good fit. It was a blessing because we were able to find a school that allowed my child to flourish but it's disheartening when you believe your child was not given a fair opportunity. I would say to any parents follow your gut. If it doesn't feel right move on. There are other schools that may work. But still sad.

My 3.5 yr old daughter is enrolled in CMS since last fall. She had some issues with participating…read morewith the class at first but now she's thriving. I don't expect much from a toddler to learn letters and numbers but she's showing interests and improving her communication skills. Overall, my husband and I are very much happy with CMS and plan to send her there next fall as well.

My child is at the Hickory Ridge location and I cannot speak highly enough about the staff. My…read morechild, 8 months old, comes home each day happy and tired, which to me indicates a great and stimulating day.

Warning to parents about school's Hickory Ridge campus: On several occasions when our child was in…read morethe care of a classroom aide, particularly when the lead teacher was absent, our child came home visibly upset--this was unusual given how typically happy and loving our child is. Our child would often share concerning incidents involving the aide, such as being unfairly singled out, including having food taken away. The most alarming moment came when the aide told our child, "don't tell mommy and daddy" about something that happened, which caused fear and hesitation in sharing further. When we reported these issues to the administration, they dismissed our concerns and defended the aide's actions. After consulting both a pediatrician and a childhood psychologist, they both flagged the aide's behavior as a serious concern and advised us to remove our child from the school. Despite this, the school has yet to address the incident and continues to support and employ the aide. While there are wonderful teachers at this school, the administration's defense of harmful practices leads us to advise against enrolling your child here.

I couldn't even get past the initial interaction with 'customer service.' I was asked for my name,…read moreprovided it and was told 'that's not the name I have.' Whoa, scary. Come to find out, The Young School keeps your info on file indefinitely even if you never tour or enroll your child. I inquired years ago when my middle child who is now 9 was one. They had no openings then. This means that they have had my info lying dormant for 8 years which I signed nothing agreeing to. I've gotten married, changed my name and had another baby since. None of this would have been an issue if the rep didn't respond in a suspicious tone when I provided my name. Instead of saying, "hey, I see you may have inquired about our center in the past, have you had a name change or gotten married?' It was more of a tone that conveyed suspicion. Just a weird interaction altogether. When I brought it to the attention of the rep she began to raise her voice and ask for even MORE personally identifying information. Lady I just want to know if you have any openings to start! May be a nice center maybe not, I would never know thanks to this initial interaction.

THIS IS NOT A REVIEW ABOUT THEIR CHILDCARE. I know that they're rated well for the childcare they…read moreprovide. However, trying to get information and a tour has been unreasonably difficult. They canceled a virtual tour of their facility twice. Also, Jessica Trail - the head of the school - takes too long to respond to emails. I figure they're not going to miss our business since they seem to have a long waitlist (this is just conjecture since I can't really get any solid information). Be that as it may, I still think it's reasonable as a prospective patron to expect follow-through and timely responsiveness (meaning no more than two business days). In the interest of fairness, I must add that Jamie Sultz (admissions?) has been quite lovely to speak with.

Echelon Academy has provided a great education and social environment for students and families.read more

If you need a setting with actually low ratios, focus on skills deficits, and therapeutic supports,…read morethis is NOT it. Most of their problems are rooted in administration, which tries to teach students at the same time and expend minimal effort. Basic best practices were refused i.e. Assignment Books and parents were treated with hostility when requesting basic 504 / IEP supports such as Signing Assignment Books. There was next to no cooperation when attempting to coordinate with external support / medical services. They had minimal Google Classrooms proficiency so my child lost significant, uncompensated instruction time. Staff could not be reached much of the time. I could continue, but this is a pretty clear image of the school: a special education school without any special education.

St joseph's regional catholic school is a great school , My daughter has been here for 3 years and…read moreshe loves it

My son has been a student at Saint Joseph's for two years. He is currently in kindergarten From…read moreday one I have been impress with the teaching staff . My son is also in the after care program which runs till 6pm and every day I see teachers who have worked a long full day still at school working on new lessons and projects for the students! To see my son have teachers who care so much about him and work hard to make him the best student he can be makes me so proud of my son and this school. Once word gets out on this school it will become very hard for new students to attend. Yes the school is that good.

This is such an amazing school! Diverse with a small setting that focuses on the children. We love…read morethat there is no screen time and the loving staff. My son went into elementary school so much more prepared than I could have asked for because he attended this school.

We've sent both our boys to this Montessori school, and we really like it! The teachers are very…read morekind and gentle and serious about making sure the children are well-prepared for elementary school. But what really sets the school apart is a sense of community - it's a 50+ year old, single-classroom non-profit school which makes for a great environment for the kids to become friends, and the parents too. The school does a great job of providing opportunities for parents who want to be involved in their children's education, from light tasks like helping supervise special crafts sessions to larger commitments like serving as a board member. My older son really did not like the idea of school at the beginning of the school year, but as his academic and social skills improved, now every day is "the best day" and he loves showing us what he learned. It's been great seeing my kiddos blossom in their independence and also enjoy a sense of belonging at this preschool.

Nurturing Nest is a magical place. You can feel how much the children are loved and valued. Every…read moreelement of the environment is well thought out. The MONTESSORI mission imbues every decision. My three little guys have benefited immeasurably from their time here both academically and in terms of emotional/social development. They have a respect and kindness toward their peers that is almost part of the air they breathe here. Handshakes and hugs and "using words" are second nature. I'm also grateful for all the parent education activities and excellent teacher communication. Teachers respond to emails within a day with tailored suggestions for individual children. Best of all, Nurturing Nest is more than a daycare - it's a community of families and educators. This is a very small school, so the waitlist is real. Get on early! Absolutely worth the wait!

Nurturing Nest is a wonderful school and community. Our daughter has been there for over a year…read moreand has grown leaps and bounds in her confidence, language and life skills. We are amazed and so incredibly thankful for her wonderful teachers. Their communication is wonderful and you can really tell they care about each child.