We loved little steps! The teachers were so nice and treated our son well. We only left since I…read morebecame a stay at home mom but we would definitely go back in the future if needed.

My son loves it here. The teachers and staff are so caring. Its a great facility and they have lots…read moreof programs. It's conveniently located near major roadways for a fast drop-off and pick-ups.

Today, as we're packing our son off to college, we started reminiscing about this ridiculous…read moreexperience at the Montessori school here, one that stayed for a while, like sour milk. Lol. After several interviews and serious commitment conversations, our son was admitted to the school's pre-K. He was always a sweet boy and a bit bright, but no Einstein. The teachers here micro-managed my son's lunch, not allowing him to eat what he wanted in the lunchbox I packed until he finished his sandwich or whatever she decided was "first." My son was miserable at lunch. So I packed very small portions so he could eat a bit of everything. The teacher ended up writing me a nasty note and a warning about reporting me for malnutrition. Lol. We're a French family and eat VERY well. My son has alway has a small stomach and can only eat a bit, so needs to eat every few hours. Food is sacred to us, so yeah, that bone of contention was weird. After they sent home homemade toys that he accidentally locked with a key inside (something common to this "keyhole" toy) and making us buy a hex key and telling us HE was responsible for using said hex key to unlock and fix the toy (y'all, he was 4 years old), we were like, yep, they're crazy folks. Seemed like their go-to method was shame heaped on the child disguised as self-affirming autonomy (which it definitely wasn't). It was such a strange experience and totally opposite of what we thought the Montessori pedagogy was supposed to be like. Fortunately, it's been 13 years, so you might have a better, more educationally enlightened staff there. At the time, even though my husband and I both had PhDs, I still felt awful that they were so condescending; now, I'm just...screw that. We're fine. Son is an amazing musician and humanist with a full scholarship. Good luck to all who enter this school's doors! Hope their experience is better than ours!

This is my first review but after reading the food allergy warning below, I felt compelled to…read morecomment. Flamingo island could not be more committed to children suffering from food allergies. My child suffered from a debilitating disease that made him allergic to almost every single food, and Mrs. K and her staff could not have been more accommodating. To say they went "above and beyond" would be an understatement. They provided my child with a "special" table that was just his and made a big deal about his "special" food to make him feel important and not like an outcast. They've been not only accommodating, but instrumental to his his health and well being as the level of care and compassion they've shown my son has been unparalleled. Not only that, but he has improved significantly in his education since the daycare he was in previously. He came home singing ZYX instead of ABC at three! The campus is clean, SO cute and fun, welcoming and warm. They have fantastic events involving friends and family. I feel so lucky that we found FI when we moved to richardson. It really is a gem. I could not say enough good things.

Flamingo School Is a local family run preschool, since 2012…read more Owner is a medical staff and she is there teaching children as well, I feeling safe to put my daughter there. I found this school has been rated best school in Dallas and Richardson for times. My daughter enjoyed learning and playing there, so I'm able to go to my job and don't feel any hassle. Teachers are so amazing with kids, my daughter loved the school. One thing I hear from owner, this school building is Richardson City assigned as tornado shelter. This is so amazing to me, I can't find any other school have this quality building, as I said I feel safe to have my daughter in Flamingo School, for many reasons. I'm very thankful that my friend introduced me Flamingo School for my daughter. We all loved Flamingo School, I'm strong recommend Flamingo School for all parents. Thanks Flamingo School, we love you

Our daughter Ishanvi has been going to Primrose School at Deerfield since November 2022 when she…read morejust turned 4. It was a lengthy process in choosing her first school and we are very pleased to have chosen Primrose. The school and the staff have been playing a significant role in the development and growth of our daughter. Over time since she joined, Isha loved going to school. Apart from the outstanding curriculum, numerous other activities like Christmas celebrations, Easter Egg Hunt, the annual graduation ceremony, etc., have piqued Isha's interest and made her appreciate the time she is spending in school. It is to be noted that the staff put in a lot of time, effort and energy into the execution of the aforementioned events that they end up being really grand, rich and thoroughly memorable experiences for students and parents alike. The school has also ensured that they strictly meet the dietary requirements of each child. The staff also do a commendable job in communicating with us about the child's daily activities, upcoming events, payment reminders and accommodating many other requests we've made. It has been a breeze communicating with Ms. Corrine, especially, and she has always been prompt, quick and always helpful in her response. Our special mention goes to Ms. Alissa. Ever since Ms. Alissa became the class teacher for Pre-K-2, Isha wasn't just happy but was excited to go to school. We, as parents, could clearly see that Ms. Alissa genuinely cared about the kids in the class, made them all feel inclusive, provided individual care to each one of them and actually wanted them to be happy & comfortable. The very manner she greets the kids in the morning not only brightens their days but ours as well. As we drop off our daughter and drive away in the morning, we feel relieved and at peace knowing that Ms. Alissa is there to take care of our daughter. We also want to thank Ms. Margie (who in Isha's words is a very sweet teacher), Ms. Shilpi, Mr. Alan (whose high-fives instantly cheer up Isha in the morning), Ms. Suzanne and Ms. Heather.

We initially loved this Primrose and started our daycare journey here. With the high staff…read moreturnover, the location quickly went downhill. The new staff began going off protocols and doing whatever they wanted to do. I witnessed an employee changing one of the infants on the playmat where the kids play when there was an available changing table, she would undress all of the kids while eating lunch instead of simply using a bib, and admittedly lied about daily documentation (specifically when and how much my child was eating). The outside play equipment was filthy and my kid would have clothes covered in dirt. We ultimately had to leave due to safety concerns.

I cannot say enough great things about Breckenridge. Our son was there for over 3 years before…read morestarting kindergarten this August at Yale. Their curriculum is the best out there & all of his teachers have been exceptional. We recently had our second son & enrolled him in the infant class. We had not experienced the infant room with our first son, as he started when he was already 2 yrs old. While I love all their rooms, the infant room is truly special. Both their infant teachers have been there for a VERY long time & are just fantastic- they stick to a schedule, they always keep the babies extremely clean, they're organized & just honestly make you feel warm every time you drop them off. I am a VERY picky momma & I cannot say enough about how great they are.

I cannot speak on any other teachers than the ones we dealt with, along with administrators -- it…read moreis clear that some, if not most of the staff are trying their best to help kids achieve their goals. However, our son was unfortunately placed into the care of people who either lack the experience to care for kids, or just don't enjoy doing it. Because of "behavioral issues" our son was told that "he is missing part of his brain" and referred to a quack pseudoscience professional in Addison, TX with the promise that said "doctor" would be able to help. Instead, we spent thousands of dollars on a scam -- at the recommendation of Gabimarie at Breckinridge. Ultimately, we were given a "trial period" of 3 weeks where out son was (finally!) removed from the care of his teacher and placed in another class. During his time in that class, we received no communication that he was acting out, and during every single observational attempt, I could see him focused on his work. At the end of the trial period, we were brought into the office and the owner, Gabimarie, and his new teachers tried to tell us that he was just too disruptive to the class to be kept at their school. We have decided it is best to not fight it and withdraw both children from their care and move onto a better school option. In the end, we loved the kids and parents at this school, but some of the staff and teachers are far more interested in enforcing petty dress code violations than they are attending to the kids needs. Other reviews on here have touched on things we also witnessed. While there are good things about the school that we really liked, the overall experience was so poor that I cannot in good conscience recommend it to anyone. Your children's mental well-being is far too important than to roll the dice with certain staff. Go elsewhere -- the cheap price tag of this place is less indicative of value than it is "you get what you pay for."

Everything you need to know about the school: the school has ongoing difficulties hiring qualified…read moreteachers, which is a critical concern. The math teacher and the IB coordinator resigned last March, and as of December, no permanent replacements have been appointed. The teacher currently covering these responsibilities reportedly has no prior IB experience. Assigning teachers without confirmed IB background to senior-level classes raises serious concerns about the quality and continuity of instruction. The chemistry teacher taught online for half a year because the school was unable to secure a visa. Another teacher was hired in the middle of the year; however, the school has not provided any information regarding her IB experience or certification. This lack of transparency makes it difficult for parents to assess whether IB standards are being met. The school's salary and benefits package appears to be uncompetitive within the local market, which may explain the hiring challenges. At the same time, the school continues to allocate funds to cosmetic updates such as repainting facilities and redesigning the website through third-party contractors. This raises reasonable questions about budget priorities. Overall, student academic outcomes do not appear to be the school's primary focus. Additionally, it is publicly known that the director's wife works in UX design; beyond this, the rationale for the recent urgency to redesign the school's website remains unclear.

Imagine, just for a second, that you live in a different world…read more In this world, when you are traveling in France or Canadá, your child can have a conversation with adults or other kids in French with such a pure Parisian accent that no local would ever suspect that he/she did not grew up in France. Imagine a world where in highschool the honors class is the entire highschool, 9th graders present the College Board "AP French" exam and every single 9th grader gets a solid 5 (max AP grade). Imagine a place where AP courses and IB (International Baccalaureate) or FB (French Baccalaureate) diplomas are not mutually exclusive and, 1370 SAT and 30 ACT scores are the average. Sounds like a familiar place? If it does not then you should consider DIS for your kids.

Both of my sons are enrolled in the after-school program, and it is fantastic…read more Chinese language lessons are included, as is school pick-up from Plano ISD schools. They also offer extra-curricular programs such as chess, dance, drawing, and sports. The student body is very diverse, and the children tend to be well behaved. The other parents are also very friendly. The staff is very professional, and I get the feeling that they enjoy working with and teaching children. My sons' reading and writing skills are advanced for their age, and I attribute much of that to this school - they assign extra homework packets to the students, but not so much that the kids don't enjoy it. The best part is that my sons enjoy the program. Their lives have been truly enriched by the teachers, staff and friends they've made at Discovery Montessori.

We have sent both of our kids to DMA for going on 18 months, current ages of 6 & 3, and this school…read morehas been excellent for us and our kids. DMA staff regularly communicate using the ChildPilot app, at pickup/drop-off, and regular conferences. Our kids are well ahead of their public school peers in both reading, math, and critical thinking. We like that the school offers Chinese as a second language.

My 4 1/2 year old son has been attending HMA Murphy since he was 15 months old. We have been very…read morehappy with the school and love all of his teachers & staff. It's amazing how much he has developed under the direction of all of his wonderful teachers! We are very excited when he comes home to show us what he has learned in class, art, Spanish, yoga (very cute), etc. My 16 month old son started when he was 5 months old. We are excited for him to receive the great education from the teachers his brother had. Ms. Carol (Director) and Ms. Amy (Asst. Dir.) are wonderful and they both continue to improve the school. There are many Montessori schools out there, but we have been very pleased with HMA Murphy. We consider the staff as part of our family.

My 2 year has been attending Heritage Montessori since she was 10 weeks old. We love all the…read moreteachers. My daughter really enjoys going their and learn a lot.

My family is relocating to Austin and the thing I'm the most sad about is losing this daycare for…read moremy 17 month old. He's been going since he was 6 months old and they feel like family! 12 months and younger, they update an app and follow your schedule for your baby. In the trans room, my son has good friends that literally cry when he leaves! My heart is breaking for taking my son from such a wonderful place with wonderful teachers and directors!! River and I will sincerely miss you all! Thanks for everything!!

A wonderful place to bring your child! My daughter loves going here everyday and runs up to her…read moremorning teacher and gives her a big hug! The owners are really kind and thoughtful people. We bring our daughters food everyday and they do a great job putting it together for her... We don't want her drinking any juice and they are sure to make certain that she does not. We were recommended the school by someone my wife and I work with and she had the same positive things to say about the school..she put her 2 children through there. When my daughter leaves she walks over to her old class room and gives her old teacher Ms. Berry a big hug...It really shows how much the teachers care for the kids!

I started looking for a daycare when I was 10 weeks pregnant. I asked friends and moms where I…read moreshould go and was give the names of all the "go to" day cares in North Dallas/Richardson. I was shocked at how many facilities had wait lists for infant care - up to 18 months??? It didn't even make any sense to me. Ivy Montessori was literally around the corner from our home. We went in for a tour, unscheduled. The facility was much smaller than the other places we'd visited! We met with Kathie, the director and she gave us a quick tour and showed us the Infant room. It's small - with about 8 cribs, a few saucers and bouncy chairs. But I noticed there was NO smell - it was so clean! Kathie told us that there was no wait list, but as soon as we'd made a decision to bring back the deposit to hold our spot. The best part was, it was very affordable ($895/mo), especially for the North Dallas area. On his first day, I had to come back up to the center mid-day with his tuition check. I walked in to a low lit, quiet day care. The entire center was quiet - everyone was down for a nap. My baby, who had not slept over 4 hours or even in a crib yet, was asleep in a crib, on his back, in a sleep sack. From that day on, he's slept in his crib and slept through the night. They were able to put him on a schedule when I was not able to. My son has been at Ivy since he was 7 weeks old. He's now 7 months old. We have even moved to another area - but I still drive him to Ivy every single day. He is thriving, and has a team of teachers there who love him. I will sing their praises every day and am so grateful we found them. I have total peace of mind when I drop him off every morning, and I know we will keep him here until he starts Kindergarten.

To put it simply, we love Ivy!…read more For the past three years, we have enrolled our children at Ivy Montessori Academy on McCallum in Dallas. While there are many other similarly priced Montessori day cares in the area, Ivy's teachers and staff are what sets them apart from the rest. Their teachers are like second moms to our kids and pour so much love into their students every day. Ms. Anisa, the director, keeps us well informed and loves our kids as if they were her own. She keeps the school running smoothly, even through the many challenges COVID has presented. Ms. Julie, the infants' teacher, was such a wealth of information when our children were in her care. She was a great thought partner and helped us navigate through dropping naps, changing feeding schedules and introducing solids throughout the years we were in her class. Ms. Yazmin, Ms. Zarin, Ms. Sherry and Ms. Erica in the toddler rooms are so kind and loving with our kids. While in their classes, our kids' vocabulary skyrocketed and we saw them meet so many cognitive milestones with ease. Ms. Brenda has been THE BEST resource and partner in potty training. She makes each of her kids feel special and leads them through so many creative activities.