I cannot in good faith recommend this school to any child or family. My child went to this school…read morefor about 1.5 years, starting at about 2.5. I have PTSD from the judgement my child received, lack of support, poor communication, and overall unprofessionalism of leadership. The teachers were very kind, but unfortunately, not fully equipped to support a variety of children's needs. My child has thrived since leaving this school and had zero issues with classmates and teachers. I believe if you're child is quite docile and loves to work alone that this could be a fine enough option for you, but if that's not the case, I'd encourage you to look elsewhere. And my best advice is just to talk to a handful of parents at the school. It can seem really nice on the surface, but the best way to know what it's really like is to talk to the community of parents that currently have children enrolled. Many felt the same way, but as you know, it's hard to find good childcare so it was the lesser of the evils for a lot of families. I fully expect the school to try to retaliate this review (as defense was often the communication I was met with for any concerns), but I hope that some of the professionalism has come back to the school and they will just receive the feedback and learn from it.

My children have attended Autana for the last two years and we have had a great experience! It's…read moreimportant to remember when dealing with toddlers they will always be unpredictable. But the one thing that you can count on at Autana is them addressing and mediating any issues that may be happening. The women are sweet and nurturing. They teach structure and peace and love our kids. I love that they eat healthy snacks and do community activities with the families of the school so we can all get to know each other. If you are looking for women who really invest in their job this is the school for you.

The bad ratings are so old! This school is awesome. 9 months in and our kid even talks about school…read moreon weekends he loves it. Highly recommended.

Caring and attentive teachers, great facilities. I feel like the teachers care for my child as if…read morehe's their own. He goes in every morning excited for the day.

We LOVE Forest Park so much. Our two girls are now in their second year here and it has exceeded…read moreour expectations. It is a tight knit community and the teachers are amazing. It has been great to watch the girls thrive and come home talking about all the new things they learned that day and proudly showing us their school "works" at the end of the week. It is clear they enjoy the school and are finding learning fun even when it is a difficult subject. Big thanks to the FP teachers for pulling that off and making school a place they are eager to go to everyday.

This school is truly a local gem! Authentic Montessori, beautiful setting, nurturing staff - it…read morehas it all. My child can't wait to go to school each day and has developed a love of learning that is amazing! Reading, geography, math, nature, Spanish, the staff makes sure all the children are engaged and thriving. I would give this school 10 stars if I could!

We looked nearly a dozen schools / daycare facilities in the area can honestly say this place is a…read moregem. Our daughter has been in the "Nido" (infant) room for about two months and has had an outstanding experience. Her teachers are experienced, warm, and caring, and she breaks out into big smiles when she sees them. From art projects to summer "splash" days to wagon rides, there are always thoughtful activities for the little ones. Best of all, the school is on the smaller side and truly has a family feel. We feel lucky to have found H&H!

I toured many daycare facilities in the area and Heart & Hands stood out to me the second I walked…read morein the door. The staff is competent and caring and the facility is a wonderful place for little ones to learn. I love how much time they spend outside and the positive relationships my son has built with his teachers and classmates. We are grateful to Susan and the rest of the staff!

we couldn't be more happier to find this a gem of daycare close to our home , we visited a few…read moredaycares before this and seriously was worried about our options . this daycare we found very clean , bigger area inside and also a large backyard and found an owner which seems genuinely passionate for providing good care for the kids. Now it has been few months , and our kid loves going to this daycare and also has learnt a lot of new things in very short time . kido overall seems very happy which is satisfactory and important to us.

There are just so many great things I can say about Sara and the Nest family. My son started at 9…read moremonths and recently completed one year here. The care he has received is phenomenal as there are so many activities, dedicated story-time, lots of toys, and ways to interact among the kids and with the caregivers. Sara is very respectful of how you'd like to parent and offers alternatives if certain methods weren't working out (for example, my son would not sleep during the day and I wasn't ready to let him cry it out - so there was a period where Sara or the other caregivers would tote him around in a baby carrier to get him to sleep). Most importantly, Sara genuinely cares for each of her kids!

Our two-year-old has been going to Children's World over the past six months. Mona and Sam are very…read morethoughtful, patient, knowledgable and caring, and we can see how much effort they put into their relationship with each of the kids, as well as the parents. They have created a great environment for kids to grow, learn and play.

Ms. Mona is the best. I am so thankful I was able to get my daughter in this school. The amount she…read morehas grown academically, emotionally and socially in just one year is truly amazing. I have never had to worry once since my girl has started here.. I know she's in good hands.

Our family had a very negative experience with Hope Monastery Academy…read more Our daughter was treated with a lack of respect and professionalism during her time there. Based on what she reported to us, the environment felt unwelcoming and hostile. One staff member became visibly emotional when our daughter was hired, which created an uncomfortable and inappropriate situation. There were also serious concerns about unequal treatment and behavior that appeared discriminatory. Additionally, our daughter shared troubling reports about how some children--particularly students from veteran families--were treated, which raised further concerns about the school's culture and leadership. As parents, we expect any school to uphold basic standards of respect, fairness, and professionalism. Unfortunately, that was not our experience here. We cannot recommend this school to other families.

My 3 year old transferred to hope Montessori academy Westminster 4 months ago. We were nervous to…read moreleave a daycare we knew for something new. But we couldn't be happier! My daughter loves going to school, she talks about all the things they're learning. It's obvious they take pride in the service they provide. Everyone is kind, helpful, friendly. Would definitely recommend!

An amazing educational experience for both of my kids!!! I love the Montessori method, and the…read moreteachers here truly care about the children and are encouraging and supportive! The environment feels like family. I wish they went beyond kindergarten! The interior and exterior spaces are purposeful! Kids have the opportunity to use different size strider bikes on the outdoor track...bringing home More than just academic skills!!

If you are a parent who likes to be involved in your child's education, this is not the place for…read moreyou. When asked for feedback -- any feedback -- on my child's school activities, I was told, "no news is good news". When I requested once again for a two-minute stand-up conversation once a week when picking up my child, I was told that if they did it for me, they had to do it for every parent. Is that such a bad thing? As a parent paying a significant amount to send a child to a private montessori, I didn't feel it an unreasonable request for a teacher to talk to me and tell me about my child's day. When dropping my child off or picking her up, I was rarely acknowledged by the staff (not even a, "Hi"). The month that I volunteered to read with the children one day a week, the two owners never greeted me, acknowledged me, or thanked me at the end for my time. Thankfully another teacher at the school recognized that I had no idea what my volunteer duties were, and showed me what I was to do. At the end of the year, I couldn't wait for school to be over. Needless to say, we won't be returning.This was by far the worst scholastic experience...ever! I would never, ever recommend Blue Mountain.

We recently enrolled our toddler into the Bright Horizons Montessori at Interlocken and are super…read morehappy with everything about the care: the facility is bright and clean; the staff is friendly and helpful; and the teachers are caring. They are super communicative via the Bright Day app, email and in person. If I could change a couple things, I wish they were open just 30 minutes longer in the evening. And I would love if they provided meals (no Bright Horizons seem to do this, but other similar care centers do). Will update this post should anything change along the way, as we're just a couple of weeks in.

I had a terrible experience, and was promised a refund by the Director Kathleen Winters after she…read moretold me to find other care. As for specifics, this center is the most disorganized and rude place of business I have ever encountered. I was so excited to have my son start there and tried to be proactive every step of the way. They didn't send me a bill until June 4th to pay, even though I was told that all payments are due on the 1st and he may lose his spot if not paid on time. Despite me stopping by and personally trying to make a payment on the 1st, no one was able to help me and the director did not call me back after I left a message. When I went to drop off my 2 year old son on June 4th for the first time, neither the front desk, nor the teacher in the classroom knew of him nor expected him. The teacher told me to "just leave him", despite not knowing anything about him, his medical history, allergies, or even introducing herself for that matter. I filled out and submitted everything but the shot records/physical (which I had with me at drop off), so how is it possible that the teachers are not even aware of a new child starting? I let the teacher know of my son's reflux issues, including instructions not to provide juice or similar acidic foods, and to please pass the information onto the afternoon teachers. I informed them that I've filled out a list of foods NOT to give him. Later in the afternoon, they fed my son apple sauce, which was specifically on the list that I provided and no one bothered to read. That day they took my son with no shot records, not signed in, and I wasn't even given a code for pick up. I left another message for the director to please call me. As you can guess, I did not receive a call. Instead, I received a message AT WORK, from another parent. The director had given out my personal and employment information for other parents to contact me. Then she emailed me the code for the door without calling to check on my concerns. When I went by to pick up my son in the afternoon, I again asked her if she could spare a minute to talk. She walked past me and said "I don't have time, if you want to talk to me in the afternoon you need to schedule an appointment". The following morning I finally got to talk to the director, who was extremely rude and unsympathetic. Apparently 20 other children started recently, so that's why the teachers had no information on my son. She works 11 hour days, so she's just too busy to address parent's concerns. And after I complained about her giving out my personal and employment information, she simply stood up, told me she's issuing a refund and to find other care. I have found other care, and would be perfectly happy to never deal with Kathleen again. However, the promised refund is nowhere to be found.