I attended this school from 6th to 12th grade. The majority of the time I experienced daily…read moreinappropriate remarks from some very ghetto kids from 2001 to 2007. The sexual vulgarity that came out of their mouths was so frequent I started walking from one class to another with headphones. Then I was told by security I was not allowed to wear headphones. At the time, we only had 2 security guards who regularly circulated. One was almost bed ridden due to physical ailments and had to roll around in an a special chair. The other was hearing impaired so he couldn't hear any of the sexual obscenities the boys were shouting. I would not recommend this school for that reason.

Very questionable school. Lots of very interesting faculty. I've had some very bad experiences with…read morethe faculty. Students are overall pretty nice. Some of the parents are also problematic.

Due to the extraordinary work of George and the tutor Jim, I would highly Recommend Ivy League…read moreTutoring for any of your tutoring needs. After every tutoring session George would make it his priority to ensure that me and my two girls made it to our car safely after their night time tutoring sessions. That was extremely kind and very much so appreciated! Additionally, Jim is a tutor that is highly valuable due to his vast knowledge in multiple subjects. He is always prepared and goes above and beyond to make sure his students understand the concept material. - Barb A

Our daughter was a regular at Ivy League from about fourth grade until she graduated from an elite…read morehigh school and went on to a top university (coincidentally or not, an "Ivy League" university). We brought her to Ivy League for tutoring in math initially, not because she was having problems but because we knew that she could excel in math as she already did in other areas. The tutoring at Ivy League helped her (and us) do extremely well in the most demanding math courses her school offered, as well as on every standardized test she took. Our daughter's tutors were always prepared and focused, with a genuine love of and expertise in mathematics and related areas. Some of the tutors are knowledgeable in multiple fields, and with their encouragement, our daughter discovered an interest in logic puzzles and became acquainted with math and logic games, puzzles, and concepts that were outside of the curriculum and expanded her general and specific knowledge. It has been quite a few years since her time at Ivy League; looking back, I recall the tutoring services provided as being top-notch. Parents and children are made to feel welcome, and tutors will work with specific matters (e.g. homework, test prep, standardized test practice) on request. Different children and parents have different tutoring needs. We would highly recommend Ivy League to a parent considering a tutor for their child. -- R & G C

I am teacher at this school and I'm writing this review from that perspective…read more I worked here part-time for a couple years (2011-13) when the school was still very young and in it's initial location. It was a positive and supportive place then. I returned in the fall of 2019 and I have never been happier and felt more supported in any work environment. I am so glad to have come back. With the time away, I can readily see how the school has grown and improved. I have never worked at an educational institution that is so deeply committed to equity and inclusion, where the entire faculty is actively, enthusiastically, and humbly engaged in discussions around that. My understanding and appreciation of the world is being nourished here. I have been supported with funding for many professional development workshops. I have been regularly supported by my colleagues, who really support each other with positive energy, ideas, discussions, brain storming, helping hands, and challenging each other to strive for better and better. At the heart of it all is a focus on the children and the understanding that we are the best teachers when we are supported day-to-day and in professional development, and when we are growing as human beings and striving as much as we ask the children to do.

what an amazing place to bring a child from the teacher to the students themselves...I love this…read moreschool and alw will

This school is amazing! My daughter has been attending since 1st grade. As a military veteran, not…read moreoriginally from Chicago, with little support in regards to my daughter, I was lucky enough to find her a school home that we both trust & love. The teachers, principal, and staff are personable, attentive, and caring. They really know the children and invest on not only their academic comprehension, but shaping them as leaders of tomorrow. My daughter loves that religion is incorporated into her curriculum, and she has been excelling ever since. The principal clearly loves children, and has a zest for parent interactions, and even the parents are engaging, and friendly. When my computer went on the fritz they opened up their teachers lounge to me without a second thought. When your child attends school here, you know you really are investing in their future, that they are safe, and that they are learning from individuals that really go that extra mile. So rare & so needed! Thank you St. Malachy, Principal Bridgette Miller, Ms. Nhou, and Ms. Strouder, to name a few. Honestly, everyone on the staff is appreciated, but I would be writing a term paper, instead of a YELP review if I listed all the amazing people there.

St. Malachy is a wonderful school. The school offers sports teams, choir, praise dance, spanish,…read moreetc. St. Malachy is like a giant family. The teachers are passionate and very committed to their students. It is a great environment for a child to learn in and I would not have my child go anywhere else!

If You want Your Children Abused & Misused This is The Perfect Daycare.. I had a situation where my…read morechild was assaulted (she squeezed her face not once but twice) by a teacher that was not even "on staff" at the 558 E 63rd street facility NOV 5th 2020. Me and a teacher reviewed the cameras also the director we came to a verbal agreement that this teacher was in fact wrong for placing her hands on my child and that it was for unnecessary reasons.. and that the teacher will be removed from the daycare and not allowed back.... it has been a little bit over 30 days and this teacher has resurfaced.. I expressed to the facility how I felt like if she would do this to my child she would to another persons' child..They do not care they are strictly in business for MONEY!!! Be careful my children are now removed and I will be reporting to DCFS!!!

Owners are always on site and genuinely care about the kids. Facility is clean, & safety measures…read moreare in place due to COVID-19. Children are always engaged and active, and parent issues are always addressed and never ignored!

Kumon man! I think you should Kumon and check out the great services these people are providing for…read moreChicagoans who don't speak English as goodingly and gooder as you and eye do. Pretty awesome place in the heart of Chinatown in the cool upstairs part of the new Chinatown which teaches kids to reed and rite in Inglish. How oresome is that? It's not too expensive, and is a great tool for the local community, and perfectly situated as well because you're right in the middle of all the exciting parts of Asian Chicago, and close to where a lot of people that might use these services live.

We have two children, a 1st grader and 2nd grader who attend the Kumon South Loop site. I like the…read morediscipline Kumon teaches them as kids are taught to sit, be quiet and work hard to try to figure it out on their own. When they finish and take it up to one of the teachers, they will give guidance if answers and wrong and send them back to work alone. It builds a discipline to not get finished but to get it done right and for self ownership of study. I begin to implement these minor techniques for support at home and have seen big difference. I also like that the lessons are 15-30 each, so concepts are taught in meaty but small pieces. Most importantly, both of our children have progressed strongly in their reading levels since starting. Kimberlyn M

My kids have attended this school for several years. Teachers are caring and they are following…read moregreat safety protocols esp during covid. We are so happy to be part of this community

This hurts a bit to only give 3 stars, I was a 5-star thinker about this school initially. And…read morethat's the problem with this place in a nutshell - GREAT at making a first impression, but it didn't quiiiite hold up for us. The turnover had been a problem - our daughter had three directresses within a single year in her room. Only one of the four primary classroom teachers was the same when we left as when we started. Only one of four teachers stays for two years?! I think this kind of defeats the whole purpose of the multi-age, multi-year classrooms that are so central to Montessori education. Entry-level staff was constantly being sent to training, and people were moving up fast. It's a great opportunity for an entry-level child-care provider at this school, since you might be #2 in a room in two years if you don't make a huge mistake. But, the school maybe should be doing better at recruiting, hiring and training and addressing the underlying cultural problem that seemed to push teachers away. We were there for two years as our two kids were 3- and 4- years old and had a really solid experience. The kids were well-cared for, basically safe, had great materials and facilities and loving staff around them. Problem is, I don't think you can execute on some of the most basic ideas of a true Montessori education if you are always changing over kids and teachers in the classrooms. What's amazing is how well they handle it and maybe the kids are learning some valuable lessons by going through change. But it's not what we expected when we came in with such a brilliant first impression and when we paid such brilliant tuition and made a brilliant donation at the big brilliant fund-raising event. This seems to be a boldly for-profit school, and essentially still a fast-expanding start-up. That might be the core of the long-term challenge. I *love* the people, top-to-bottom, and I wish them well. Your kids will be safe and well-cared for here, and it is a convenient place to drop kids off on your way to the Loop every day. They've nailed parent convenience, safety and peace-of-mind. When they get the Montessori child's and teacher's experience a little better polished, this place might really be special.

my grandson attend this facility currently. The director Ms Tina is very attentive with questions…read moreor concerns you might have .She gives me great comfort knowing my concerns are addressed and my grandson is safe and well taken care of. Thank you that .

West Austin is the place to have your child/children. You would be amazed at all your child will…read morelearn and experience at this center. All the staff are very loving and supportive. Trust they will become like your family. Your children will be in good hands. We love West Austin staff.