As a certified teacher with a degree in Education and experience working with the ages of infants…read moreto 21 years of age, the educational experience of my children is my utmost priority. My husband and I thoroughly looked into the early education options available in Denton, and we knew we wanted something different that a daycare. The methods of Montessori education are exactly what we believe to have allowed our children to flourish so well in their young ages. These methods are not what one will see in the typical preschool. There is a priority placed on independence and self-sufficiency. Children are allowed to improve in many skills and abilities. It goes above and beyond letters and numbers and sitting in a classroom quietly, but allows a safe environment for children to grow in their daily skills, gain confidence, sustain a natural love of learning, and develop a sincere belonging in community. Countryside Montessori School has always made this possible for our children, and we keep great peace of mind in knowing our children are safely cared for as they explore. Communication is frequent. There is transparency and connectivity for parents. They prioritize each student and the students as a whole. They truly are an extension of our family experience as opposed to something completely separate. It is incredible to see my children suddenly be able to take off their diapers and actually throw them away starting at 1.5 years of age. It is overwhelming to see my son accomplish tasks like cleaning his room, putting away his toys, helping with laundry, because he spills with pride in himself. My 1.5 year old daughter cleans up spills she makes and demonstrates sincere kindness to others. There is also little better than feigning ignorance and allowing my son to proudly show me where his locker is and how to put away his possessions on his own. When I drop off and pick up my son, I am able to witness him put away his possessions, go to a task that suits his interests, but also educates and challenges him. He doesn't need an adult to hold his hand through this process, though many are also readily available should he need help. My son can hold meaningful conversations with adults in ways I have yet to see from most children older than him in my time as a teacher. This school is different from other schools, and I love this about Countryside. This is the purpose of Montessori education. It is the reason my husband and I picked this school. This ownership and pride is the most invaluable thing Countryside Montessori offers to my children. Mrs. Fuess and the faculty here are always positively involved with the kids. I have personally witness a patience and attention with these children that I am amazed at knowing how challenging it can be to work with kids(as a parent I want to study their Jedi ways!). This school may not be what every parents wants. But for those looking for something that can support their children in these ways, they are an incredible resource and school. I know they have great ideas and possibilities for the future of the school as well which I look forward to!

Countryside is an amazing day care center! I work with six different parents who have taken their…read morechildren there and it was highly recommended to me by all of them. My daughter has been going there since she was just 3 months old and I'm so happy with how they care for her. Everyone seems happy to see her each morning and she smiles the minute she sees her teachers. The school is clean, well-organized, safe, and they plan so many fun activities for the children.

We have been with Alden since 2022 and are so thankful for the school, its teachers and…read moreadministrators, the children, and the community we have found there. Both of our children love their time at Alden and have developed a strong love for learning. Their growth has been amazing to witness. The teachers demonstrate care and expertise on a daily basis. Their staff is responsive, supportive, and transparent. The questions, issues, and feedback we have had over the years have been met with openness and a sense of partnership. Our children are precious and the most important things in our life. The teachers and administrators at Alden understand this and embrace their responsibilities in a way that instills confidence and comfort. My only concern is that they only offer up through 3rd grade!

My child has attended Alden Montessori for 3 years and he is thriving socially, emotionally, and in…read morehis learning. I am so thankful I found such a great Montessori community where the owners care just as deeply about the students as the teachers do! I recommend this school to everyone I know and I am excited for our new addition to join once he is old enough.

My grandsons attend this wonderful school. Miss Brittany is so caring & patient with my grandson…read moreJack & always knows the right things to say to him. Mom loves it as well. They learn so much!

From the owner: Family oriented and child centered academics with a focus on the arts. We allow children to…read morediscover the world around them through artistic means of academics. We are a small, intentional, academic program based on research and will meet your child where they are academically and social emotionally.

My daughter has went to this daycare since she was around a year and 3 months, she now almost two…read more The teachers here have such a large care for the children they care for. I can speak personal that they've helped my daughter with lots of development that I wasn't seeing when she was at her other daycare!! Ive been alerted anytime there has been an issue and they have parent-teacher conferences to discuss your child's growth! The staff really brings this place all together and the daycare is always clean and sanitized! You can tell when you walk in that your child will be well taken care of and safe!

My daughters have been enrolled here for just over a year. They have learned so much. They are 3…read moreand have come home telling us about the body parts of insects, can name the planets, and know all 7 continents. They are entertained and learning constantly. But above all, I know they're safe. The teachers and director are great at communication and are committed to helping the children there feel safe and loved. The girls can't wait to get to class and tell their teachers what they did over the weekend or on vacation. We are so grateful for Adventureland.

Daycare review We've…read morehad such a wonderful experience at Xplor! Our son started here at just 12 weeks old, and we couldn't have asked for a more caring environment. Miss Marilynn,the principal, and Alice the VP are so compassionate and genuinely take the time to know every child and family, which really makes you feel like family. The infant room teachers--Dani, Danniette, Farzaneh, Yasmin, and Lexi--are all amazing. I 100% trust they are caring for our baby like one of their own! I am actually sad to be moving to the next room soon, however I am sure the new teachers will be just as great. We toured many schools before finally choosing Xplor, comparing different criteria ranging from safety, cost, staff..so far Xplor has not let us down looking forward to many more years here!

We love Xplor! My little has just started kindergarten a few weeks ago, and she couldn't have been…read morebetter prepared thanks to all of the work from Ms. Dani and Ms. Keyarra. She went in with confidence, and already ahead of some of the class in reading and math. As much as was dreading my little girl starting kindergarten and growing up too quickly, this transition has been pretty painless thanks to all of the work and preparation from her time at Xplor.

Primrose Highland Village is an amazing place for kids to begin their educational journey. It is…read morethe perfect blend of play and structured education. The owner and staff are all amazing. My kids absolutely love it here and so do I.

We have had such a good experience from this school since our little one started in January of…read more2024. You can see and feel how compassionate and loving Mrs. Ghattas, Ms. Chelsea, and many of the other teachers/staff are at this school. My daughter is a particular personality who is slowly but surely opening up and making progress little by little. I'm just so thankful to know that she is cared for in such a nurturing environment.

My son attended North Star Academy for PreK. I cannot say enough good things about this school! He…read moreloved attending. He is finishing his K year at Rayzor and they did an outstanding job preparing him for K. This past weekend, we attended their community festival and he was so excited to see all of the staff and his friends! The staff remembered him and welcomed him excitedly! It made his day. I would truly recommend North Star Academy to anyone who asks.

My toddler is in Senior Explorer. She absolutely love Mrs. Shobha and Mrs. Ruma. I have seen the…read moreteachers welcome new students with open arms and goes out of their ways to make them feel comfortable. They genuinely care about the student's curriculum and activities that needs to be followed throughout the day.

This center used to be wonderful when it was privately owned by the original couple who genuinely…read morecared about both the children and the staff. Since being sold to Premier (corporate), everything has gone downhill fast. The sense of community, respect, and care that once made this place special is completely gone. After our original director -- who was well-liked by families and at least stood up for staff -- left, things fell apart. The interim director has no backbone and seems terrified of corporate, so staff have zero protection or support. Teachers are leaving in droves, parents are pulling their children, and the quality of care has plummeted. The center is consistently short-staffed and out of ratio, leaving too many kids in one room. Potty breaks are delayed for over an hour, and children with fevers aren't sent home promptly, which led to constant illness spreading through classrooms. Staff are punished for calling out sick but also scolded for coming in sick -- it's lose-lose. Even more concerning, there have been multiple state investigations, and every time inspectors come, they leave with several new complaints or open cases. Teachers have even reported other teachers to the state. People are being fired over personal social media posts or unverified rumors, while genuinely unsafe conditions go unchecked. Violent children are not removed or separated, putting both teachers and other students at risk. It got so bad that the school had to send a letter to parents asking them to keep their kids home because there wasn't enough staff to cover classrooms. That says it all. This center is run poorly, managed worse, and absolutely not the safe, nurturing environment it used to be. I would never recommend it to any parent or teacher until there are serious changes in leadership and accountability.

Our son attended school here from age 3 months to 3.5 years. He started a few months after they…read moreopened. Great school! Not so much a day care, more of a school. If your serious about the early development of your child and are considering private over public school.... this is your best choice in the area. Nice facility, plenty of bells and whistles, very strong focus on learning. Weekly programs for music, spanish and athletics. We took advantage of onsite haircuts and drycleaning dropoff/pickup. We had issues with some of the teachers a few times and teacher turnover happens but your gonna find that everywhere. Another review mentioned the owners are focused on profit. I never saw that, they are there every day running the school and planning things. When you talk they normally listen. I will say that I do hope they are profitable. I mean this is your child's school... You want them to have the means to provide a good environment and stick around. Tuition is fair, I mean you get what you pay for. We moved from Denton County to Williamson County and the rates down here make GPA look like a bargain. We are paying an extra $45/week now. We will be moving back into the area early next year and we plan to buy a house near the school so our son and his soon to be born little brother can attend GPA. Take that for what its worth. We have also referred a few friends and they all like the school and their kids are still enrolled.

We love Castle Creek Christian Academy. All teachers have been so sweet, kind and patient with my…read morekiddos. We started end of Sept. 2024 and excited for the summertime and all the fun things to come. Ms. Karen has been great for my 4yo and Ms. Alyssa adores my daughter in toddlers! School is clean and welcoming. I love all the crafting and creative things for the kids. My kids are happy at school and we have no problems with drop offs.

I'm only giving two stars because of the good experience we had with preschool teachers . Last…read moreAugust 2017, we started PreK program , and my son teacher was Brenda . At the beginning for couple of first days she was ok. But after two weeks of PreK she became awful person. Not only she said that my son may needed hearing test ( wich wasn't the case , he just disliked her so much ) the way she talks to kids wow I'm speechless . She was complaining that he didn't know vowels what? At 4 year old? Every time we drop or pick up kids she just the most unhappy person . She always complains , never happy and the attitude oh goodness !!! I was so sick of it I pulled my son out of that "Christian " school. My son is very happy at his new school. Be careful folks .

I have had both my children attend Alpha Christian Academy in Denton. The Director Jennifer is…read morewonderful, Genie and Angel have always been a huge help anytime Ive needed anything. They keep the place clean and are always updating the décor. I love how they make learning and kinder prep a priority for the pre-k classes. My son will continue his preschool years here :)