I should have written this review long ago! My wife and I enrolled our two boys (now 5 and 3) at…read moreTLE West U when they opened, after having them at TLE Bella Terra (see which I reviewed previously), and have nothing but good things to say about the director Ms Tara, her staff and the owners. They have been loving and compassionate with helping us raise and teach our sons and were very accommodating and supportive when we had to pull out our youngest son due to a medical issue he developed. Everyone is attentive to our concerns and questions and our boys have learned from a great curriculum in a caring environment and were certainly not just being kept alive and unharmed. We look forward putting our youngest son back at TLE West U when his condition allows!

I had a very bad experience with a blonde lady at the front in the lobby, she's a hot head and…read moredidn't communicate professionally with my daughter today. She ruined my daughter's day because she told her about her bad negative experiences in life and held her for 7 minutes telling her more and more of how hard and bad her life is while sitting at her desk, texting on her phone while at work and sipping from her coffee. My daughter was in a hurry to pick up my younger daughter who's enrolled here with the learning experience. She didn't make her feel comfortable at all and unwelcome. This is not the first time btw, this is nearly the fifth time and I finally decided to report that lady Karen. we're now late for our appointment. Hope this issue gets fixed, until then have a great weekend!

I started both of my boys here when they were 18 months old and they stayed until they started…read moreKinder which we moved to our local public school for. They loved the experience, their friends and the teachers at MLI! The school is a very small private school with 2 campuses - one for the infants and toddlers, second for the elementary and middle schools. They are not the fanciest school which means they are less expensive than most other private schools, but the quality of the education is very good. I still send my kids here during the summer and on some days when HISD is randomly closed, and the kids who regularly attend MLI are clearly ahead of my kids in the curriculum...by a lot. The teachers are well-balanced in a variety of academic topics, STEM, chess, etc.. They bring in outside vendors for things like soccer. Now I will say their parent communications could use improvement. There were multiple times when I was only given 1-2 days of notice to bring in some special supply, which is hard for a working parent. I also have trouble getting responses from the office staff, so I resort to emailing the owner/principal directly. Overall, the teachers are kind and clearly love the kids. The academic quality is superb. My kids still love going to MLI, so for those reasons, I give MLI 5 stars.

I'm writing this review with mixed feelings. From an…read moreacademic standpoint the school is very good. Teachers are very good and my family had experience with age group 3-5 (preK 3 and preK 4-5). Staff is generally kind, as long as you are completely cooperative. A parent cannot speak up against or question anything. We did encounter some behavior issues that took the school weeks to address and multiple meetings with the administrator as my child kept coming home crying he was being picked on. My family has supported the school throughout, and loved it. Then in fall 2021 The school took action removing my son after registration, involuntarily, due to the administrator (who is also the owner of the school) refusal to accommodate to my 5-year-old's special needs. My child who was accommodated the previous year was told he may not return unless he follows new school regulations, where elsewhere considered illegal, regarding wearing masks when my child is medically exempt. The administrator waited until 3 days before the new school year started which left me without any other options but homeschool as registration closed everywhere else for the school year. These actions portraited the administration as unprofessional, careless to the consequences of their actions and cruel to a child that only wanted to come back to his friends and teacher. Then when I called the school to ask to collect my son's items that were left for him to return, his teacher blocked my number and hung up the call in my face. I am questioning the administration's ability to teach the Montessori values when they cannot follow them themselves. They surely are unable to teach by example. I would say, that if your child doesn't require any accommodation, if you do not mind supporting a school that discriminates and refuses education to a young child that is medically unable to wear a face cover and are not worried about the values they teach by example; this would be a great choice.

Our year at The Mays School truly changed our family's life. My 5-year-old son was struggling in…read morepublic Pre-K--he had trouble following directions, often disrupted class, and found it difficult to make friends. We were worried and didn't know where to turn. From day one, Ms. Jessi and the entire staff were incredible. They worked patiently with him while also equipping us with valuable resources and guidance to support him at home. I especially appreciate that The Mays School brings excellent therapists directly onto campus, so my son received consistent help without the stress of driving to multiple appointments. Ms. Jessi's deep knowledge of neurodiversity has been invaluable. She not only helped my son thrive during his time at The Mays School, but also guided us in finding the right next school to continue his growth. Because of the care, patience, and expertise of The Mays School, my son has made tremendous progress both socially and emotionally. We are deeply grateful for this school and its dedicated staff who have made such a meaningful difference in his life.

The below review u in's my opinion and my personal experience. I am protected in Texas by the Slap…read moreLaw. This school bullies people to take down reviews. The owner is currently doing so to silence me at this very moment. That's why they have nothing but 5 stars. In my opinion, the owner is unstable and encourages a cult like toxic environment. What they don't want you to know is the school is not accredited and is not Montessori. They are not associated with Montessori in any shape or form. They claim to be inspired by Montessori. In my opinion, not a lot of learning happens here, let alone Montessori inspired teaching. To give you an example, my daughter was writing letters in sand at an age where she should have started learning phonetics and started reading. Once I figured out that she wasn't learning anything I quickly started looking for a new preschool. In the meantime my daughter was being spit on daily by another child. I addressed this with the teacher many times with no avail. I told the mother of the child and because of that my child was expelled. Yes, that was my offense. In the time it took me to go get my child (this was the middle of the day when they expelled my 4 year old) they treated her so horrifically that she developed panic attacks. It took months for her to recover mentally. I know of other people who have had similar experiences. The cult like environment is so intense that they bully anyone who leaves the school or writes anything negative about this school. I would not recommend anyone to attend this school.

Absolutely wonderful school. My son attended from age 3 months to 1.5 years and we could not have…read moreasked for a more supportive or caring staff! We still stay in touch with the teachers and highly recommend this school. If you're looking for some type of super fancy place this isn't it, but if you're looking for a safe, centrally-located environment where the kids are taught to be creative and kind by loving teachers, this is it.

DKA staff genuinely cares about every student that walks through their doors. My child birthday is…read morelate, so he was unable to begin public school. Dka taught my child the same curriculum as HISD.

My daughter was previously enrolled in two different daycares, both of which were difficult…read moreexperiences due to the lack of care from the caregivers. However, at Mariner Montessori at Galleria, she has had the happiest moments and a wonderful time. She is currently in the Infant 2 class, and her teachers are incredibly caring and loving. They always show genuine empathy for my baby's feelings, and I feel completely comfortable leaving her in their care. The growth and development I've seen in my daughter since she started with them has been remarkable - I'm amazed by her milestones every day. I'd like to extend a big thank you to Ms. Daniela, Ms. Ester, Ms. Moraima, Ms. Tania, and Ms. Alaguthayammal for all the love, care, and dedication they show my little one. I couldn't ask for a better environment for her!

As much as I wanted to like this school because of the initial tour (which is gonna be the only…read moretimes that you might ever see a director or the owners) and the proximity to us, the experience for us was disappointing on many levels. We left three years ago after several months of enrollment, yet I STILL have negative feelings about our time there and unfortunately, I continue to hear from others about some of the same issues. I was initially very enthusiastic about Mariner and even recommended it to two friends, both of whom stayed And were quite happy. In my case unfortunately, things did not work out and turned unpleasant quickly. In my son's class, one wonderful teacher left, followed shortly by the other. Within a short period of time, the class went from a teacher-to-child ratio of approximately 1:8 to 1:22 children. The replacement teachers who showed up over night were very young, no native English speakers and without credentials or experience I would expect from teachers responsible for so many young children. More concerning to me were the safety issues. On two occasions, my son came home with unexplained bruises. The second incident ultimately led me to withdraw. I received him back with a huge bruise, and no one at the school could explain how it happened! Two days later was then told that he 'had a habit of rubbing his head against the carpet'--something he had never seen before and I have never seen since. During my meeting with the director, it became obvious that someone was not watching my son and he got injured, but they were not clear about how it happened. Do not send your child here! We immediately withdrew and while Ms Jenny and Ms Pat handled the situation courteously and refunded tuition and deposit without delays, the experience left me deeply concerned. During the time my son was enrolled, there was also an extraordinary amount of staff turnover. Several teachers who had left stayed in touch with us and told us they had left because of poor working conditions and low pay ($13/hr). There was also a woman at the front door (Ms Jessica 2021-2023) who was consistently rude and made morning drop-off unpleasant for families. She was eventually replaced only after she moved to New York. Another thing that always bothered me was the overwhelming smell of cleaning chemicals. I understand and appreciate the importance of cleanliness, but my son would often come home smelling strongly of Fabuloso. It was so strong that I found myself wondering whether the school was relying too heavily on chemicals rather than using more thorough cleaning methods such as deep or steam cleaning. I genuinely dreaded that smell when I picked him up. To make a long story short, there are better options out there. After leaving Mariner Montessori, we enrolled our son at Children's Village in West University, and our experience there was absolutely wonderful year after year. Mariner Montessori was a very difficult experience for us, and unfortunately, even years later, I still have not forgotten it. I heard a similar concerns from another parent, and finally decided it was important to share my experience as well. I hope this helps other families make an informed decision. Each school has their pros and cons.

I started bringing my 8 month daughter to Sheridan Montessori at the end of 2018, after trying out…read moreseveral different "daycares." When first searching for a daycare, I was looking for care centers that would send me updates on when my daughter pooped, ate, and peed. I was quickly shown that these elite daycares are not full of love or care, and even worse had no real instruction other than songs and maybe colors. Well, I was very concerned. I have my Masters in Education, one of three degrees. My expectations for my daughter, and the care she receives do and does not require perfection- but moreso, a high standard of love and academia. We speak three languages at home, play instruments, and are hands on parents. When I toured the school, three and four year olds were reading. Two year olds and younger knew their letters, numbers, colors. They all ranged in different ages and worked so well together. With the pandemic, their schedule continues to teach children and they have a great protocol to protecting students, families, and themselves. My daughter is now two and a half and is recognizing words, knows many of her letters, all of her colors, months of the year, days of the week, and speaks in full sentences. Also, they teach children Spanish! If you want your child to receive a wonderful education, learn how to build relationships with other children and adults, and receive proper care and love during the time they are away from you- bring them here!

Worst day-care period. Can't stress enough that the staff are rude and only care about money. They…read morerefused to provide care for my baby in the middle of the month then refused to reimburse the partial tuition which the themself offered and prepared a new price chart overnight without any prior notification. Would never recommend it to anyone.

Bonne Vie is a nurturing place and my son has thrived there. The teachers are loving and…read moreattentive. The only reviewer who says otherwise clearly has some things to work through. As you can see from her other one-star reviews of great local places. The one exception to her one-star review policy is her fake review of her own business, Vision and Hammer. Anyway, I have no idea who would read a yelp review to pick a school, but if you are that person, please don't be scared away from this amazing place by that review.

Bonne Vie School has been an incredible experience for my two daughters age 5 and 3. My older one…read morestarted in the primary class at age 2.5 and my younger one in the toddler class at age 20 months. The teachers are incredibly nurturing and attentive. My older daughter started reading at 3.5 years old and it was all because of the school - but this is not done through tons of worksheets. The school truly fosters a love of learning. Everything that is implemented in the school is done so with intention and care for the children. My girls LOVE to go to school and they cry if they can't go! They are happy, they are learning, and they are thriving. I cannot express how much gratitude I have for Ms. Nadine and how much she loves the children.

My grandson attended Kaleidoscope Kids in 2016 and 2017 and now he's about to finish Kindergarden…read more The staff is very professional and great with teaching the children and advising parents of issues that may come up. They also have great field trips for the older children and interactive activities with parents and grandparents. Love Kaleidoscope kids.

We signed up with Ms Fran for the summer and everything was fine. She explained the program for the…read moresummer and all the things that would happen to help my little guy get ready for kindergarten. Dropped off some paperwork and she told me I needed one more medical form. I dropped it off the following week and was told that Ms Fran had retired and was no longer there.??...I was never given a phone call by anyone to tell me of the change. There was a new director.Thats a huge change. Mrs Fran was part of the reason we chose this place. I figured to give it a chance anyways. Nothing was as we were explained it would be. There seemed like there was no plan for the summer, they made my five year old take long naps even though he doesn't take naps and we were originally told that he would be able to play while the younger kids did. Every time I went in there there were different teachers. The internet viewing was down. I just had a bad feeling about it starting from the fact that no one gave me a call to even let me know what was going on. I decided to take him out. I called and left two messages on two different days and they couldn't even give me the courtesy of a phone call back. Apparently thats how they do business now. That confirmed I was right in taking him out of there. I would suggest people look else where.