Wonderful school. They teach independence and practical life skills. The staff is wonderful. The…read morecommunication has gotten better between staff and parents. They do have a lot of turnover but honestly they don't make a lot of money. They are there for the love of the mission not the pay.

Our daughter went here last year and she had a wonderful experience. The teachers were kind and…read morethoughtful and contributed to her reading her first words! If you don't know about the Montessori philosophy, you should definitely do your research, watch videos, and come in for a tour. Though it's much more nuanced, I would summarize the philosophy as empowering your child to be self-sufficient. The care in which CLMS takes care of their students is amazing. When COVID forced quarantine, and even during the summer, the teachers and school leaders regularly dropped off educational materials and projects to our home. If not for our personal life events, as well as the distance from our home, we would probably still have our daughter enrolled here. And perhaps the only area of concern for us is the cost of tuition, which is higher than some other Montessori schools in the area... but I will say that the value for the cost is there. Though our daughter isn't enrolled right now, we would confidently say that we would enroll her here again in the future. Please visit CLMS and see how they can impact your child's growth and development!

In regards to the teaching staff, I do believe they care about the growth of the child; however,…read morethis is the least flexible school for scheduling purposes and only seems to care about money. As well, they change programs without notice and are not up front with changes to the parents.

Teachers are pushy & look like they don't like their job and cannot wait to get our kid in the car…read moreat end of the day. The environment does not seen well managed or supervised outside or inside. Son came home with boots on wrong feet multiple times, and once with no diaper. They seem to have no structured learning and provide no daily summaries of what the children do that day, unlike at another school he attends. In fact I get a completely different review of my son from his other school teachers than at this school. This school seems very limited - a one trick pony & incapable of addressing special needs. The school is inflexible with credit toward vacation time and just wants your money and are indifferent to our son's needs.

We cannot say enough wonderful things about MMDC. The staff…read moreand teachers are truly exceptional. They are warm, patient, and genuinely invested in each child's development. From day one, the teachers and staff have treated our son like family. He absolutely loves his teachers and has made so many sweet friends. As a parent, there is no better feeling than knowing your child is in a safe, fun, and loving environment while you are at work. If you are looking for a place where your child will be loved and supported, look no further.

A fantastic place for little ones to learn and grow. The Montessori approach is thoughtful and…read morenurturing, and the music activities are a highlight. Highly recommend this center.

Initially I wasn't sure what the best options for my children were heading into preschool, but I…read moreknew that the teacher to student ratio was a key indicator giving children the possibility of individual development and excelled learning. It was important for me to do the research all the schools and even talk to parents that had children in the school before I could make a good choice. There are a number of preschool options in this area, including public, Christian, and places like KinderCare. None of these options provided optimal class sizes, and through my investigation I came to see that the methods developed by Dr. Maria Montessori were critical to the development young children. I was thrilled to find Children's House Montessori School where my children received specialized made-for-them scholastic development. While my children are both still very young, other parents with children that have gone through Children's House Montessori School explain that children leave with above average skills and the confidence to use them. Very grateful for the school, program, and exceptional teachers that love their work and their students.

Children's House is a nurturing and encouraging school. The teachers are some of the best I have…read moreever known and class room sizes are perfect for the individualized care our children need. I highly recommend setting up an appointment to view the school and talk to Donna.

Wouldn't send my dog. They have infestation problems, the center is ran based on the convenience of…read morethe staff not the needs of the kids. The gossip is amazing and majority of it stems from the director. Sad environment.

From the owner: Services Infant Programs, Many Years of Experience,…read morePreschool Programs, Primary Programs, Toddler Programs, Twos Programs Location Facts Parking, Handicap Parking, Waiting Area, Wheelchair Accessible, Wi-Fi, Restrooms Available Business Description McHenry Montessori School is a family owned preschool and day care center in McHenry, IL, serving the greater surrounding area. Established in 1996 with a strong commitment to excellence, our school offers a range of programs tailored to meet the unique needs of each child. From nurturing infants to curious toddlers and inquisitive preschoolers , we provide a rich educational environment designed to inspire and build a foundation for a lifelong love for learning. Our child centered Montessori approach encourages independence, creativity and a passion for exploration. With a variety of programs, including preschool, infant, toddlers, two's and school age care, we strive to provide high quality education that sets the foundation for a bright future.

After moving from Logan Square and going to Montessori Academy of Chicago (which was beyond…read morewonderful) I was scared that nothing would match the level of care and learning that my 2 daughters received when we moved to Glencoe but thankfully we found Guidepost Montessori at Deerbrook. Christine and Abbey run this school like all of the children are their own. They are warm, inviting, caring and thoughtful. My daughter is 4 and in the pre-school program and the activities she participates in are endless - art class, karate, woodworking, cooking etc. The teachers are top notch and really put a lot of effort into each and every day. My other daughter is in the nursery program and the teachers in that classroom are unmatched. The teachers go above and beyond for the babies as well as the parents in sending home adorable crafts and activities that your child will do during the day. My daughter is always clean (which is a hard feat to accomplish for a 1 year old) and I truly feel like I'm dropping her off with someone in my family every morning. The teachers put up pictures daily on the internal website so you really feel as if you have a good grasp on what your child/children are doing everyday and as a working mom, that means so much to me. There is a wonderful outside playground that the kids love to play on and pickups/dropoffs are seamless and easy without rigid rules that don't work for working parents. The school itself is new and clean which was a huge plus for me. I compared a bunch of different schools in the area prior to our move and I know I made the right decision for my girls.

There is a lot of drama at this school between teachers and other staff members. Unfortunately,…read morethis has contributed to fairly substantial teacher turnover, which is not good for the kids. Many parents have ended up pulling their children out of the school. I've lost count of how many school presidents have come and gone. The school has also cut back on meals and snacks to save money. Not too long ago, the school was open on most holidays. Now, almost every holiday is a day off, which means parents have to make arrangements to watch their children. The current president, Sonia, does not seem to be very familiar with the school's policies and practices. Half the time, she doesn't seem to know what she is talking about, which can be very frustrating for parents. Based on the school's track record, however, there will probably be another president sooner rather than later. On the positive side, there are a few teachers and teacher assistants who are truly some of the best people I have ever met. They put their heart and soul into caring for each child, and I honestly believe that is one of the main reasons some families continue to stay at the school.

We've toured many daycares/schools and Opus Montessori is the best, and has been wonderful for our…read moreson and daughter. Our son is 2, almost 3, and our daughter is 4. Since starting in June 2024, they have grown leaps and bounds in their speech, independence - everything. Thy have learned so much and we are so happy we are at Opus. The teachers and owners care about you and your kids and it's truly wonderful. You feel good about dropping your kids off, and the come home smiling and love telling us about their day!

We've been a part of Opus for almost 2 years, starting at ages 2,4. There is a sense of community…read morethe owners Veronica and Geoff Garner have done an amazing job facilitating. The teachers are very patient, caring and dedicated to seeing the children thrive. As a parent, we love the exposure they get to so many activities all under one roof! Art class from kaleidoscope, Spanish (ms Adrianna) soccer, Choir (ms Leslie) , piano classes (+ annual recital) (ms MJ) and most recently classes on site from W.Kim taekwondo. Summers are full of fun events like bike and splash days and other special events for parents/families during the school year. We are lucky to have both ms razvi/ms Janet and ms Tucky/ms Aparna- we've felt supported here and both children are learning so much. Plus the kids loved their teachers. There seems to be a lot of support for the teachers w/ continued Montessori training and much more. There is almost no turnover, and many of these amazing teachers have been at Opus since it opened 4 years ago. We have been very happy here and are grateful to have found opus.

Our child has been attending MPA since the age of 3 and is now 11; We cannot even imagine sending…read moreher somewhere else! The teachers and staff are kind & very dedicated to their students. I love the peaceful environment, freedom of movement, independent style of learning and the focus on each child's "style" of learning. The combined ages of the kids in each classroom also offers them the unique opportunity to help the younger kids by being a leader. Our daughter loves going to school each day! We have always highly recommend MPA!

All three of my children currently attend MPA, and I feel they have gotten the best start to their…read moreschool careers!

While we were of course nervous as new parents leaving our 7 month old daughter for the first time,…read morethe staff at Learning Tree Algonquin are incredibly caring and attentive and our worries quickly disappeared. Our daughter loves coming to daycare each day, and we're so glad we are a part of the Learning Tree family. We are also very grateful that they were able to accommodate us for part time daycare (3 days/week) while other centers would have required we find another family on our own to cover the other 2 days. Can't recommend them enough!

The staff at The Learning Tree are caring and responsive. All four of my children have spent time…read morethere over many years, from infancy through preschool. The preschool program is great preparation for kindergarten. The building is clean and well-maintained. I recommend The Learning Tree!