It's almost a year out since my child was enrolled in this school but after having time to reflect…read moreI want to make sure parents are aware of our experience. My child was around 2.5 when starting his first "school" experience here. He was part time (3 hours in the morning) and attended maybe a total of 5 or 6 school days before they told me they needed to unenroll him. The reasoning was regarding his emotional regulation. I could definitely see that he was having a hard time with emotional regulation - even at home. They also advised me to get him evaluated. I have no issues with getting my son help that he needs, but it did shock me to have such a strong response after barely knowing him and without giving him a chance to acclimate to a new environment. I asked for specific things that happened to understand what he was doing exactly that would result in him being unenrolled and the examples they gave were like "running around" and "struggling with the routine". I thought they were going to tell me he physically hurt someone or himself or that he was destructive to the classroom. I took time to reflect on their comments and spoke to his doctor. He did not have concerns and said that at 2.5 we cannot expect toddlers to have a grasp on their emotional regulation yet. Since this experience, he has now been in different schools where he is thriving. It's not due to smaller class ratios - the school he is in now has the same ratio and he is so happy to go to every day. I'm not sure what was going on at North Shore that made him so distressed. I believe if they gave him the opportunity to adjust he could have done well there too. Unfortunately, I think they only accept specific types of children that can follow very rigid routines. I chose a Montessori school because I thought the philosophy was to follow a child's lead as opposed to rigidity. I definitely acknowledge that my child was having a harder time managing his emotions (especially at that age), but parents of toddlers who are still learning how to regulate emotions and need more fluidity to just be a kid should be aware of this before enrolling. I also want to note that I find it extremely odd that you can't find reviews on this school. Google reviews are turned off, and there are only 2 posts on Facebook.

If you're looking for a high quality nurturing environment for your child North Shore Montessori is…read morethe place. I'm not known for long reviews here but I could write well not a book, but quite a brochure. EVERYONE at this school is amazing. I've had 4 children go through excellent high performing public schools in high income suburbs but North Shore exceeds them by a substantial margin. Do yourselves and your children the favor of visiting.

My drop off dates where approved for the beginning of March. Originally email was sent at the end…read moreof February. I get an email today (Tuesday) that they are not able to accommodate my child for Thursday and the following week. This is unacceptable since it was approved. Now my children have no daycare and I will be forced to take off of work!

We moved to Milwaukee last year and really love how our toddler has grown while attending…read moreMilestones at the Indian Hill location. The school has access to a prairie and she LOVES being outdoors! The teachers are attentive and really seem to know my toddler's little quirks and learning style. I am happy to have her here and would recommend the school to everyone.

Our son and daughter attend Casa de Corazon in Shorewood; our son has been in the program for 2.5…read moreyears and our daughter just shy of one year. We have nothing but wonderful things to say about the curriculum, the staff, and the care given to our kiddos. It is one of the hardest things as a parent to let your child in the care of someone else, but we feel so trusting and confident in Casa. Our kids are excited to see teachers and friends every day! Casa is so much more than a daycare--it is exceptional and we cannot imagine a better option!

As a member for over 20 years, recently I have been treated to condescending and unreasonable staff…read moremembers. When I contacted staff, regarding the matter I was subjected to inconsiderate and unreasonable manager. The staff member listened to my problem but, quickly struck me down and stuck up for her junior staff members behavior. Great place to enjoy but, when problems arise you are on you own. Too bad.

I attended the Monday morning Zumba class at the Jewish Community Center, and it was a huge…read moreletdown. The instructor was dressed completely inappropriately for a fitness class -- not something you'd expect at a respected community space. It made the environment feel uncomfortable and unwelcoming.On top of that, she looked like she was dancing for herself, not actually leading or engaging with the class. There was no guidance, no energy, and definitely no connection with the students.As someone new to the Whitefish Bay area, I was hoping to find a great community and possibly join as a member. But after this experience, I'll definitely be looking elsewhere. This class did not reflect the values or professionalism I expected from the JCC.I will not recommend this class to anyone

Our little guy is close to 2 yrs old and has been going to SFCC since he was about 8 weeks old. The…read morestaff so far have been GREAT -- everyone asked me when I first started taking my baby ..."Oh isn't that so hard, it must be awful for you..." but the truth was, it didn't bother me one bit! I think the safety, cleanliness, and staff's genuine interest and care made me feel right at ease -- and it hasn't stopped. The only downfall is that you will pay more here than other daycares along the North Shore area-- but to me, it has been worth it to date.

From the owner: We believe that all children can learn if we can learn how to teach them. Welcome to St. Francis…read moreChildren's Center. We are pleased you have chosen to look at us more closely and are confident you will like what you find. Since 1968 we have been a leader in providing services to children with special needs. We also provide unparalleled education and care to children without disabilities, thus creating an environment rich in the joys of learning for all young children. Our staff is highly educated and trained to work specifically with young children, and our spacious building and playgrounds are a child's dream come true.

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about CPS! My son is four years old and has been in the…read morepreschool class here since fall. He absolutely loves it, and has been thriving. His teachers, Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Babcock are so sweet, always planning fun activities and supporting kids' learning at the stage their in. Over all it's play-based preschool program helping littles learn independence, social skills, and cooperation. Oh and it's' a co-op, meaning there is always one additional 'adult' in the room. They rotate between kids in class for their own 'special person days,' and on that day they bring along a parent/adult. I've really enjoyed my time participating in that and seeing first hand how the classroom flows. It really just gives parents the opportunity to be involved in their child's first school experience! They have great resources, like the parent portal and monthly newsletter, great fundraisers you can participate in, and off-site gatherings where families can get to know each other more. We started our son at the preschool level, but they do offer toddler classes as well. 10/10 recommend!

We've had an amazing experience at Community Preschool. The biggest thing that drew us to the…read moreschool was the teachers. The teachers at Community have been there for years and come from strong teaching backgrounds, which was really important to us when choosing a preschool. We've had such a wonderful experience with my daughter's teachers, and she genuinely loves going to school each day. I also really value the opportunity for parents to be involved in the classroom because it has given me a clear window into what her experience is like each day. We truly couldn't feel more positive about our experience at Community Preschool.