My, and more importantly, my child's experience at Lakewood Montessori could not have been better…read more First off, I was introduced to Montessori as a skeptic of the method. As an outsider, I initially did not see the difference between Montessori and standard pre-kindergarten childcare. My first revelation came about 6 weeks after being there. Our daughter was 19 months old and suddenly came home and was ready to start wearing big girl panties. This was a revelation to my wife and I as it isn't something we had really even discussed. We found that our daughter continually hit checkbox's that we had set forth in our mind and her social development was excellent. All of the teachers that she had through her time at Lakewood were excellent in our opinion. Whenever my wife and I volunteered at the school, staff was friendly and I would always rave about how well children were behaved and classrooms were very orderly. The transition from pre-primary to primary Montessori was really quite seamless and most importantly the transition from Montessori to first grade was excellent. We couldn't be happier with our experience at Lakewood Montessori.

I write this review in response to Megan, because I find her review to be unfair and with little…read moreauthority. Lakewood is a wonderful school. I worked there for over a year and had such a fantastic experience. I went to college to be a teacher, but this was my first experience with the Montessori curriculum. After years of studying and working in academia, Lakewood made me fall in love with this program. The children are taught more than academics, and more often than not, they were at levels higher than those academically required at their age. As for Meg, I am unsure where her credibility to write such review comes from. I worked with her for 2.5 months of the maybe 3 months she was there. On several occasions she confided in me, and I can say with fair certainty that this was a job taken in disparity rather than for the desire to do it.  Unfortunately, yes she came in during a time when we were shorter on staff due to several pregnancies, the summer season, and staff transitions. However, the directors always made sure no one missed their break, worked too much, or was left alone. And you, Meg, I write this here because I have no other means to communicate with you. I find it absurd that you talk about too much chaos/stress and lack if warmth, when you are about as tough as a twig and as warm as an ice pack. You became stressed just by having to take ONE upset child on a walk. And it was basically protocol to offer a hug to any child that was troubled, and yet you looked scared just to hold their hand. Also, this "I am experienced in early childhood education" nonsense? You are 21 years old and haven't gotten a degree, or even gone to college. In all our conversations about students, class, and technique did you ever mention this expansive knowledge. Often you came to me for help and advise.  Do not put yourself in the same place as those of us who actually poured our time, energy, and heart into this subject. I am truly disappointed by how ungrateful you were about the opportunity you were given. You were put in a class with one lead teacher who has 10+ years of Montessori experience and another lead teacher with a heart of gold, both of which took on several "assistant tasks" to ease your stress. Not to mention accommodations done for the sake of your "health and well being" by the administration. And don't say "I was told I was not a fit" when the director found out you were looking for another job (after just 1.5 months) and was still told you were welcome to stay until you found a new position. Which was more than generous considering how negative you were throughout the whole experience.

We enrolled our son in Eagle Wings this year and couldn't be happier. He LOVES his teacher and…read morefriends and he has learned SO much. The staff is kind and nurturing while teaching him the things he needs to know prior to kindergarten. The director and his teacher has been amazing for us! We will be sending our youngest there as well when he is old enough.

We are so excited about the changes in our preschool this year! The new director, Miss Shelli, has…read morecertainly made changes which are promoting an extremely positive learning environment for our children. This preschool has extremely talented teachers who exhibit compassion and dedication, and this is easily observable in their interactions not only with the children, but also with the parents and each other. It is a true blessing to have a preschool of this caliber in our small town of Eagle -in which the moment we walk in, we can feel that our child is cared for, safe and that he is receiving a top notch education which is fostering his love of learning. We appreciate every member of this preschool staff and feel extremely fortunate to be part of this preschool!

Our family loves Eagle Christian! We have sent all three of our kids there and our kids loved going…read moreas much as we loved sending them. The teachers are all wonderful and you can be confident that your kids will be loved and nurtured and have loads of fun every day but still be learning and growing each day as well. My kids were all very well prepared for kindergarten and were each at the top of their classes in Kindergarten because of the education that got at Eagle Christian. Two thumbs up and 5 Stars!

I have nothing but amazing things to say about Eagle Christian PreSchool. We were new to the area…read moreand I was slightly nervous about how my daughter would adjust to the new environment. Mrs. Sue and Miss Megan made the transition for Jacklynn such a positive experience! She started in the summer program, and now we are enrolled currently in their 2021-2022 school year. I couldn't ask for a better environment for the foundation of my daughter's school years and learning. The Christian environment is important to our family, and I love that is a main focus at the school too. There are plenty of other preschools to choose from in Meridian and closer to where we live... but I will gladly make the drive to Eagle Christian preschool knowing my daughter is thriving and in such good care!!

Our family has had such a wonderful experience at Advantage! All three of our kids attend…read moreAdvantage, and there is rarely ever a fight to get them to go. The care, nurture, and kindness from the staff are truly exceptional, and the preschool-level classes are full of fun, learning, and opportunities to grow; not just academically, but into kind, thoughtful, good little humans. One of the things that truly sets Advantage apart is the rapport they build with the kids and families. The teachers are fun, approachable, experienced, and you can tell they genuinely love our children. Advantage gives us so much peace of mind knowing our kids are in such capable and caring hands. We wouldn't trust anyone else with our precious babies and couldn't recommend Advantage more!

My daughter loves going to Advantage Early Learning Center and never wants to leave when I pick her…read moreup. The staff is so kind and helpful and helped my daughter settle in quickly. I trust them completely to take care of my child!

Both my daughters and my nephew have gone here for years. All the kids in my house are highly…read moreintelligent and very polite. I owe their positive demeanor to this institution. Any issues I have had with the staff have been addressed immediately and with urgency. This Montessori school is doing a great job, and I hope they continue to educate our youth in the manner they have been.

I see my review was taken down. My 5 year old granddaughter was abused by owners son in the…read morebathroom. Finally got a settlement with lawsuit. She is now 9 and still traumatized.

A wonderful home away from home center. My 2 older grandchildren loved their time with Active Minds…read moreand my youngest grandchild currently attends. This center offers low ratios and has very low turnover. All the staff are wonderful and loving. They provide quality care and love each and every child.

We couldn't be more grateful for Cedar Valley Christian Academy and the incredible leadership…read morebehind it through NCSA. The directors and leaders are truly second to none--they have created a school culture that is welcoming, intentional, and deeply rooted in strong values. What stands out most is their genuine commitment to partnering with families. It's clear they pour their hearts into not just educating students, but caring for them as whole individuals--spiritually, emotionally, physically, and academically. That kind of balance is rare. As a parent, I have complete peace knowing my young daughters are in a safe, secure environment where they are known, supported, and encouraged to grow in every area of life. Cedar Valley recognizes that students are more than just learners--they are children with families, passions, and unique gifts. No Homework is a plus for me when my kids are still young... and I love that I will have 2 days at home with them knowing what they are learning and what kind of content is being taught in the classroom since the teacher will partner with me on those home days of learning. Highly recommend to any family looking for a school that truly invests in both students and parents!

If your child has any kind of learning disability do not take them here... They do not have…read morepatients with them the front desk was never around and the log in computer was always broken so pretty much anyone could walk into the daycare without signing in or even being noticed. It smelled like dirty diapers all the time and the rooms were very very small. Also the play area was old and unclean. The only person I found to be worth taking my son there for because he had a great time with him was the preschool teacher for the advanced kids. Over all I found the school crowded unorganized and inpatient.

Caring staff. Consistent and welcoming faces in all of the staff. A great daycare with structure…read moreand learning, yet lots of play. I would highly recommend this daycare and learning center. They truly care about the children, their development, and growth. Thankful for the opportunity we had to bring our kiddos to this place of learning.