My son attended Grow Smart for 2 years. We loved the experience there. The facilities were well…read moremaintained and clean. The teachers are great and they have very fun activities for the kids - especially for holidays like Halloween and Valentine's day. My son was reluctant to leave when it was time to start TK. One other thing I appreciated was that there was a lot of care and consideration for both kids and parents from the director - there was clear communication on expectations, upcoming events and changes so that things didn't come as a surprise. I would highly recommend!

Our daughter has attended Grow Smart Academy at the Jackson location for two years. She is about to…read morestart Kindergarten, and while excited for her next step, we are truly going to miss Grow Smart. She had an incredible experience there and loves going everyday. When we go on vacation she always says how she misses school, her teachers, and friends, and is genuinely excited to go back, which is so reassuring as a parent. We originally chose Grow Smart after touring many places because the facility feels very secure and private. They have an amazing outdoor play area but it's completely private and cannot be seen from the street at all, which I love. All of the teachers and staff have been great and they really go above and beyond with things like their summer program with themed weeks, water days and special guests, a preschool graduation that was better than many kindergarten graduations I've been to, and my daughters favorite, Pizza Fridays! We can't say thank you enough to Grow Smart for their loving care of our daughter for the past 2 years.

I came here to attend my child's graduation. I am not sure how much money this school raises with…read moreeach year's "jog-a-thon." However, you'd think that the school could provide shade or seating for the families in attendance. Whoever planned the 2024 5th grade promotion should be terminated and never be tasked with a project that requires basic thinking or logic! I attended this school as a child and 2 of my other children attended and I have never experienced something so uneventful and lacking in basic necessities. I would advise you to enroll your child in a school other than Dailard.

Less than desirable... Good luck if your just starting out…read morehere! My child had only 1 quality teacher the entire 6 years! Four teachers left 6 months into the year, went out on medical leave, or just quit. Not a stable environment for your kid. Bullying from teachers (Beatrice Bernal) happens here, and gets swept under the rug. Start school shopping now: Hearst, Green & Benchley, are better.

We feel incredibly grateful to be part of such a warm, welcoming, and enriching school community…read more From the very beginning, our family has felt supported not just academically, but personally as well. The teachers and staff truly go above and beyond to create an environment where each child feels seen, valued, and encouraged to grow. We currently have three children at the school, and each of them has had such a positive and unique experience. The balance between strong academics and character development is something we deeply appreciate. It's clear that the school is focused on nurturing the whole child, building confidence, kindness, and a genuine love for learning. One of the highlights for our family has been the musical program. Our daughters have been involved in the school musical, and it has been such a meaningful experience for them. Not only have they grown in confidence and creativity, but they've also formed friendships across different grade levels, which has been so special to see. The sense of community that comes from these programs is truly something unique. We couldn't be happier with our experience and feel lucky every day to be part of this amazing school. It's a place where children are encouraged to thrive, friendships flourish, and families feel genuinely connected.

I have only GREAT things to say about Mt. Helix Academy!!…read more My little 3rd grader has THRIVED at this school. Known to be very shy and often wouldn't participate in class, we were desperate. There wasn't ever any trouble, just no willingness to be part of school functions, class projects, and we were about to succumb to the idea that was just the way it was. No joy for school or even extra-curricular activities. Well... these teachers did amazing things!! My child is like a whole new kid. The small class sizes helped them focus on my child's needs, and the care the teachers showed made such a difference. Now my child loves school, can't wait to "try" math (it can still be hard) and is in the school play! I would have never thought this could happen. I was just looking for a place where a child could feel welcome and loved, and, oh yeah - learn. I am so very thankful that we took a chance on Mt. Helix Academy. I can't recommend them enough!

SCUMP Preschool is truly the best. Exceptional staff, an amazing community, and incredible…read moreclassroom teaching. We can't say enough good things. My boys are now 8 and 6, and they still point it out when we drive by and say, "That was my preschool." We loved it there.

We moved to the neighborhood last year and were able to secure a spot for our daughter in their…read morepreschool. We absolutely love SCUMP. The teachers and administrators are passionate and kind and amazing communicators. Our daughter is now in her second year and we adore all of the teachers she has had. She really thrives in this school. The teachers have given us great feedback and help. We've also made the most incredible community of parents of our daughter's classmates. We absolutely love this school!!!

Fantastic elementary school! I went a decade ago and have fond memories of the teachers and school…read more The teachers allowed me to report and read engineering books because even as a little kid, I wanted to be a construction worker. Mrs. Kang was the best second grade teacher ever! She was incredibly funny and welcoming. It's unfortunate that she retired. Mrs. Johnson was also a great teacher and and made the class an enjoyable place. Definitely recommend this elementary school!

Only complaint I have is parking / pick up / drop off is horrible…read more The school has been great for my son. I'm planning on placing my other 2 daughters there when they're old enough.

My two daughters have been at sparrow since 2021. It was such a relief to find a school that has…read morecommunity and meets criteria for education. Our teachers thus far have been caring, knowledgeable, and dependable. While the school has gone through a few changes over the years, the sparrow community continues to hold together for the kids with help of parents and staff alike. The most important thing is my children are HAPPY at sparrow. They have made true friendships, they know all the staff on a first name basis, and are learning to love learning. Waldorf education is a different kind of educational pathway, however at sparrow all concepts that are seen in public school are still met at sparrow bcuz they are a charter and state funded. They just teach it in a different way. They are not perfect and it's an uphill battle to keep this charter school functioning as a Waldorf since we still have to meet state testing, but the village it provides makes it worth while. Those looking into Waldorf education private or charter, should really work to understand what, how and why, waldorf curriculum is taught.

DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILDREN HERE. The school is falling apart. They are losing teachers and faculty…read more They don't have a math teacher, hand work teacher and the Spanish teacher is horrible. I regret sending my children here. My son had to repeat 4th grade ("because it follows Waldorf development" but then they changed it a year later to conform to LMSV School District so my son got screwed and now he's a year behind all his friends.) This was the worst decision I have EVER made. The community is great. The families and friends we have met have been great. Thats it. Period.

This is a smaller school, nestled off of Lake Murray Blvd. My son has been enrolled here for seven…read moreyears. There have been many changes over the years, but it has still managed to keep its community spirit. Due to budget cuts class sizes have gone up since he started here. They do a pretty good job though. I think it helps that it's a smaller campus. One thing I think they've done really well with is the Learning Center. Joe Malek does a tremendous job running it. He is so energetic and positive. Every school would be lucky to have a teacher like him. Maryland Ave has some really great support staff on campus. I think a lot of times people remember the teachers and might forget about all these other wonderful folks who make a huge difference in our children's lives everyday. I know early on I realized this because they ALL knew who my son was within the first few days of school. And it wasn't because he was a problem child, it was because they cared and made a point to get to know him even though he was very shy.

Love the school it's such a great place for your children to go learn and make friends.read more

My son went there from about 4 months to 2.5 years old. We really enjoyed the time spent and thank…read moreall the ladies who took great care of him. Open early and late. Easy check in and check out (and felt safe). And a great app with plenty of photos and updates. Thanks, Charley Brown!

We love Charley brown children's center! They are so friendly and all the staff members treat the…read morekids as their own!