My two children are thriving at Lakehill. They have been enrolled six years now. My junior in high…read moreschool son and ninth grade daughter have learned many valuable social, emotional, athletic, and certainly educational lessons. Moving them from Lamplighter was very timely as they were craving structured environments that had rigorous academics. I am thrilled that they have been able to pursue their passions - including theater, sports, volunteerism, so many clubs, and leadership opportunities. Don't let the small class size fool you, it is a blessing! There are tons of opportunities for growth and they encourage the students to shine based on their own merits. Contrary to that negative yelp post from way too many years ago (P.S. You can't blame a child's drug habit on the school. That's called observant & disciplined parenting), the administration keeps a close eye on the students and alerts the parents quickly to concerns or behavior shifts. I can confidently say that we have parented in partnership with the school to raise smart, respectful, creative, athletic, well-balanced students. And Lakehill's focus on college prep is indeed a strength. The college counselor Ms. Dondis is a highly acclaimed professional - even a sought after expert speaker in her field. We specifically looked at Lakehill because it offered nondenominational education with so many opportunities in a nurturing, structured environment with a solid academic track record. 5 Stars for great academics, sports, a great community of involved parents,and a caring administration!

My 7th grade nephew currently attends this school, and he has since he started kindergarten. He is…read morevery happy to go to school, participate in sports and service projects, and make and keep what are sure to be long time friendships, all of which are long term benefits of a smaller, private school education. I feel as though he is a mature, respectful, well-prepared middler who I expect to achieve a very sold, college readiness experience. In terms of technology, the school does use lots - iPads, laptops, labs..... fairly typical of what I expect from a school such as this. The most important part of my observation is that he is happy and likes to go to school. I'm impressed. When I lived and taught in Dallas, I had no idea what this school was until a colleague left my school to teach there. That was 1997 - and he is STILL THERE! Since then another friend left his school to teach there. At this point it got my attention. Then they hired a marketing director, and the school started appearing more and more in the paper - like a LOT. Service projects became popular and a mainstay, and it was clear there was a strategic plan executed that included some serious "play," which has paid off; all of these things, my nephew participated in. It's a best kept secret for sure. From a community member perspective, living in the Lakewood area was a good experience, and I was able to participate in their fund raisers (Trek For Tech, among others), even though I didn't have kids in the school. Overall, if you are looking for a private school, you may be immediately enamored with the "big 5 (St. Marks, Cistercian, ESD, Hockaday, and Ursuline), and there are HUGE merits to each of them, but Lakehill prep is not to be missed.

I have the unique perspective of being a parent of two children in different learning classroom…read moreenvironments. My children also have experienced transitioning from one environment to the next due to age and readiness of skills. Here's a few examples of what I love about my children attending Park Cities Montessori in their crucial early years of life. The skill set of building concentration on one activity and putting it away before moving on to the next is huge. It teaches a sense of order, helps build patience and perseverance within a task, as well as learning how to take turns and wait until the work becomes available. No matter what activity the children engage in, there is a focus on the process and the beauty of slowing down. There is also ample opportunities for the children to experience nature. There is the crucial benefit to circle time and singing with one another and building camaraderie with one another as a class family. Zero screen time is a huge piece of what makes PCM great because it encourages children to use their imagination and engage in exploration when boredom arises. The practical life skills that my children have developed is incredible. When out in public, the amount of strangers that compliment the table manners our children have at such a young age is a testament to the time they spend at PCM. We put the work in at home, but it is with the guidance and advice from PCM that has led us down such a successful path. Plus it's super cute to see our 20 month old walking everywhere he goes with his hands behind his back. Finally, one irreplaceable quality that PCM staff demonstrates is the love they have for each of their children. My son was enrolled in Nido from 9 months old- 18months old. His bond was so strong with his Nido teachers that after he transitioned to the toddler environment, he would constantly want to show them the new things he was learning and show off his new glasses. The staff always made time for him and made him feel seen, even at a young age. My daughter started in the toddler environment when she was 2.5 years old and transitioned to the Children's House environment a month before she turned 3. Changing environments was worrisome because she was going to be part of a larger class with new teachers and it's always hard to start anew. However, she was always filled with joy and looked forward to going to school. She would get sad when the week was coming to an end and I know that's because of the love she had from her teachers and the love of learning they instilled in her. I cannot thank these ladies enough for everything they have done for my children. I also have a unique perspective being a toddler teacher at PCM and have grown very attached to my class of children. We learn all kinds of skill sets together from putting on our shoes independently, to what it means to listen and create friendships with each other, to learning endless vocabulary, as well as learning how to navigate through big feelings with one another. The children have become a part of me and will forever hold a special place in my heart. Tears fill my eyes as I write this review because I'm so grateful for Park Cities Montessori. Do yourself a favor and get on the waiting list- fast. You do not want to miss the opportunity for your children and family to join an incredible community.

Both of my girls have attended PCM for the last two years. We made a leap of faith switching them…read moreinto a brand new school right after the pandemic. After meeting the director Carolyn and her teachers, we knew immediately we made the right choice. PCM has become a second home to our children and the teachers have become surrogate parents to our girls while we are working. They have both grown leaps and bounds over the two years they have been there. Reading, writing, vocabulary, independence, confidence, practical life skills - academically and emotionally I couldn't be more thrilled with their progress and I credit PCM with fostering all of these qualities in a loving and positive environment. Reinforcing kindness, independence, and friendship with classmates, I couldn't have asked for a better home away from home for them and will be very sad when we have to move on to kindergarten! Highly recommend this wonderful true Montessori school!

We couldn't be happier with our experience with the Wesley Prep preschool; the teachers truly lead…read morewith heart and create such a warm, nurturing environment for the kids. It is a wonderful community that feels more like an extension of our family than just a school.

Admin does not seem to know good teachers they interview them. Team interviews. Turns into…read morepopularity contest.

My daughter was struggling with reading, becoming anxious when she needed to read and avoiding it…read moreif possible. After just one lesson, she couldn't wait to do her Kumon homework and enjoys going to her lessons. She brings me books to read to me. Her confidence has soared! She wants to do the math tutoring too, and I'm excited for what Kumon can do for her already excellent math skills!

If I could give Bethel Early Learning Center 10 stars I would…read more We've had a child at Bethel since 2017, and it has truly been such a great fit for our family. I've always felt confident in the care and support our child receives there. A few things we've really appreciated: * Care from 6 weeks through Pre-K (year-round) * Summer program for school-age kids * Hours from 7:30am-6pm * A safe, loving environment * Meals and snacks included in tuition * Minimal closure days, which is a huge help for working families * Wonderful community of educators and families. * Lots of space to learn including a playground, baseball fields, large gym, kitchen, and of course dedicated classrooms for each group. * Occasional kids night out. * Focus of play and social skills, while also learning the basics and preparing for Kindergarten and beyond. * Low tech, little to no screen time. * They take the lead and potty train the kids during the 2s year (which was worth its weight in gold for our family * Extras include Soccer Shots, Dance, and Gymnastics. * Tenured staff And so very affordable. If you are thinking about touring, definitely make a visit. I'm so glad we did

Update: When we found out I was pregnant with our second child, the Bethel director was the very…read morefirst person we told, because we wanted to get on the list for a spot in the infant room. That should tell you everything you need to know! Bethel is a great little school with wonderful, loving teachers.

We love Mathnasium Sunnyvale! Mr. George and Ms. Lisa have been wonderful partners in our son's…read moredevelopment in math. He looks forward to his time there. Thank you for all you do for him!

Mathnasium is great, my son is doing great and got into honors math. My son is very ahead.read more

I am very happy with my son's improvement in school and am very glad that I decided to commit to…read morethe process. My son went from being almost behind his grade level in math to being in honors math within a year. This is not an quick fix and honestly, it's not for lazy parents. You do have to commit to working with your child daily with their assignments and checking their work. If you want your child to master the fundamental of math and reading this is for you. Also, I am not sure why someone would rate this center a one-star when they admit that they did not have their child attend, thus having no idea if it works or not. How can you evaluate something you didn't do? Do you really think that your review is helpful when you have nothing factual to say?

I participated in the Kumon program from when I was 5 to 18 years old with great success. I…read moregraduated within the top 6% from a prestigious private school in the North Dallas area, awarded National Merit Finalist, and recently graduated magna cum laude from an Ivy League university. I largely attribute my academic efforts to my 13 years of Kumon and I hope my experience can shed light and understanding on the inner-workings and efficacy of the Kumon program. The brain is like any other muscle in the human body. It takes time, commitment, and discipline to develop skill and competency. Why do athletes insist on repetitive work-out routines and practice before competition? Why subject oneself to rigorous and basic training? Any good athlete understands repetition and practice lead to mastery of core skill-sets and are key to successful performance. The Kumon program carries out this same principle with rewarding results through the wonderful guidance of Mrs. Bernadette Lin, who serves as the director of the program. For over 13 years, Mrs. Lin was my academic coach. When I wrestled with quadratic equations and variables, she gave me helpful advice and knew when to spend extra time repeating concepts until I mastered the material. By guiding me through worksheets, Mrs. Lin helped me gain confidence in mathematics and reading comprehension over my peers at school. Admittedly, there were times when the 9 year-old me and 15 year-old me would struggle through Kumon worksheets. During these moments, I learned important life skills of perseverance and discipline through Mrs. Lin's encouragement as I continued forwards. It is easy to be frightened and overwhelmed by hard work. However, the Kumon program taught me to believe in my own ability to improve by breaking down academic learning into manageable chunks of practice. Not only has Kumon helped me master basic math and reading skills that continue to benefit me even now, but I gained life-long skills in discipline and perseverance. Looking back on my experience as a twenty-something year-old, I cannot thank my parents and Mrs. Lin enough for their guidance through the Kumon program.

I am extremely thankful for Mathnasium. Becky and her team do an incredible job of accommodating…read moremy son who struggles with ADHD and Dyslexia. I am very pleased with his progress. He genuinely looks forward to his sessions at Mathnasium and leaves happy.

The people at Mathnasium have made an incredible difference in our granddaughter's understanding of…read moremath. She was so far behind it was effecting more than that subject. Mrs. Becky came up with a customized plan and now our granddaughter is making huge strides! She feels more confident and self- assured that she can do it; and believe me that makes all the difference in the world! I highly recommend Mathnasium of Rockwall-Heath. Kenny