A team of caring and intelligent educators and leaders. We…read morehave been at The Springs for near a year now. We started the application process pre COVID and entered during the summer program which secured our slot for the fall, so my experience is limited to the Toddler Program (my child started at 22 months old) during the pandemic. For background, I have had my now toddler in a chain daycare (Kindercare) and a great in home daycare but those are true daycares vs a Montessori school so they are completely incomparable. I only have laudatory remarks about the professionalism and care of The Springs. Mr. Dan, The Head of School (HoS), and Ms. Katelyn the Assistant HoS are absolute leaders. Incredibly responsive to any request and communicative on all aspects of the school, I trust their judgment and appreciate all the efforts to remain operational during COVID. Our teacher Ms. Katelyn D., and her assistant teachers Ms. Belkin and Ms. Ethel are amazing with the children and my tot is THRIVING! I have sent emails late on a Friday or Saturday night to Ms. Katelyn D.,not expecting a response until the next working day, only to find a reply in my inbox within hours. Professional and dedicated, I feel a sense of team between the educators and parents as all focus is on the child. The Springs Montessori has me a true believer in the Montessori methods and although yes, it is more expensive than the other daycares my peace of mind for the well being of my child and results of my happy kiddo worth the price tag. Some perks: -A daily report of diaper changes/ what was eaten/ nap length so you can plan your evening -Catered lunches- no oops I forgot the lunch box on the table moments, such a time saver -Parent teacher conferences- yes for a TWO year old, it's awesome -Weekly photos of your child engaging in activities at school -virtual learning options -online portal to track your child's milestones and communicate on routine admin requirements Things to consider: -It's a school, not a day care, school schedules include seasonal breaks -when things get back to normal the kids wear a uniform, I love this but it does add cost -the parking lot is not great, it's busy! Between the parking lot and COVID mitigation, allot extra time for drop off/ pick up Bottom line- I love this school and my child loves this school too.

Would not recommend. They were not very approachable and do not try to work with the parent. They…read morewould always call me wanting me to pick up my child, because they claimed my child had a tummy ache or was sick. Upon arrival my child was completely fine. I was told once my child had pink eye. After picking them up, my child's eyes were NORMAL. Took them to the pedi. just in case, and was told nothing was wrong with their eyes. Not worth the crazy amount of tuition they charge. Find somewhere else, you DO NOT GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.

We did Accotink for kindergarten to take advantage of the half day program before sending our son…read moreto public school. We absolutely loved it! The administration, teachers, and academics are excellent. We felt that our son was challenged academically but also very engaged with all the fun activities and events. Highly recommend!

We enrolled our daughter here for 1 year before moving. We lived right next to the school and found…read moreit to be an excellent preschool. I would highly recommend!

Good location for childcare. Offers care for infants, toddlers, 2s, 3s, 4s and Pre-Kindergarten…read more They also provide childcare for afterschool care.

We did a tour of the facility and it looked like an orphanage. There were kids crying with their…read morerunny nose all the way in their mouth while the "caretakers" were talking to each other and completely ignoring them. As soon as we walked in they immediately started tending to the kids and when we went to the other room, they were back to ignoring the kids. The toys were filthy although they claimed to clean them every day. In another classroom, the "caretaker" was yelling at the child who was trying to get her attention while another one was saying "I'm just going to ignore you. We saw two different kids in the bathrooms with the lights off and the doors open while nobody was helping them. They couldn't pay me to put my child in this facility.

A wonderful pre school environment for young families! The teachers truly care about the kids.read more

I contacted the preschool while the director, Gail, was on vacation. Within 24 hrs, Gail contacted…read moreme from vacation & gave me detailed information about the school. The preschool has a small class size- 1 teacher & an assistant teacher for 6 kids which is perfect for my shy 2 year old. Gail has a great positive energy & you can tell the teachers adopt that attitude as well. Everyone is genuinely happy to be there & there is a warm atmosphere to the school. We do not have a Jewish background, but Adat Reyim does a great job educating the children & including all cultures in their curriculum. I am truly happy with the preschool, and my once shy 2 year old has really blossomed!!!

Love this language school! My two children attend their Spanish course every Sunday and typically…read moredo 2 weeks of full-day Spanish camp in the summer. Both my children love their teachers and activities and I can see their Spanish improving!

My daughter had a great summer experience. She's a dual immersion student so this program was a…read moregreat summer enrichment opportunity while it was also fun

This is the second year our child has attended Saint Christopher's preschool. The staff really care…read moreabout the kids, and the small environment makes for a wonderful, nurturing, personalized experience. Our child first attended 2 days/week as a 2.5YO and his vocabulary exploded thanks to his time with the teachers, staff, and classmates. Each class enjoys daily outdoor time, science class, music class, and special activities like a traveling petting zoo, puppet shows, etc. We receive updates & pictures every day via an app. The tuition is reasonable (honestly I think they should raise it, as it is lower than other schools we toured). Highly recommend this school. You won't be disappointed.

This is the third year of my daughter in this wonderful preschool. I feel I am lucky to know this…read morepreschool for my daughter. It is a small preschool, hidden as a nest. The school has a lot of activities for kids, and I love they have music and science classes every week. My daughter loves all teachers here; from her 1st year class - Ms.Megan, to her 2nd year in the Duck class - Mrs.Nistchke, and Mrs.Avarez and then Mrs.Mc Gilley and Ms.Conor in her 3rd year at Ponnies's class. My daughter also loves Mrs.Waddington - the Music and science teacher. She came home yesterday, and talked to us about the moon and the sun, how they move and solar eclipse! The teachers are knowledgeable and very caring. We always felt welcome, the Director - Mrs.Huff and Mrs.Branch welcome families on every morning. The school has created a memorial journey to my daughter. I can't say thank you enough!

I recently went for an orientation w/ this school and a lot of red flags:…read more 1. I was told by a staff member that teachers are not mandated to be vaccinated but they do need to wear masks... 2. Kids that I saw at the school NONE HAD MASKS ON... 3. Place is dirty and RR are crowded, toys are old 4. Alot like Christinia E. review from 2017 -- I feel exactly the same. There's a pandemic going around and our kids have no protection against this virus -- so your telling me this school is being irresponsible do not enforce health and safety of kids and not having students in school wear masks for their safety or strictly make preschool teachers vaccinated...I don't understand why and how they're still running...without enforcement. I'm just saying...parents Dont send your child here

Great teachers/staff. It is apparent they care about the kids and work hard to be creative in their…read moreteaching methods. Awesome curriculum! My three year old has gotten to watch butterflies develop and now they are watching baby chicks hatch. I feel like LAP makes our lives easier instead of binding us by arbitrary rules like other preschools I looked into. Love the flexibility in schedule as sending my son four days a week makes it all much more affordable for us.

The teachers in the Spring-Mar Cooperative Preschool are wonderful. They create a warm, structured…read moreenvironment where kids feel safe and supported. Communication with parents is consistent and thoughtful, and it's clear they genuinely care about each child. Our daughter talks about her teachers (Ms. Claire, Ms. Alison, Ms. Patti, Ms. Cooper, Ms. Laura, Ms. Liza, and Ms. Mitcho) at home all the time, which says everything.

I can not say enough amazing things about our experience at Spring Mar. We first joined the Spring…read moreMar community in 2018 with our oldest daughter and quickly found a "home" within the amazing preschool community. The school itself had small class sizes, dedicated and loving teachers, and implements developmentally appropriate play-based instruction. Parents are involved as classroom helpers on designated "co-op" days, and we love being able to see our child learn and grow with our own eyes. We have also really enjoyed getting to know other families and have made lifelong friends through our time at Spring Mar. This is not your ordinary "drop-off" preschool - this is a community of teachers, parents, and children who are working, playing, and learning together. You will NOT regret choosing Spring Mar as your preschool home.

This was our first year of preschool and we've had the best experience. Before school even started…read moreMrs Florence came to our house to meet our son and get to know our family! This made me feel so much more at ease when he started school this year! Knollwood has a great balance between education and play time. I feel like my son has become a more confident since starting school. Mrs Florence has been been nothing short of wonderful and the rest of the staff is outstanding, too. I highly recommend sending your son/daughter to Knollwood!

Knollwood is the perfect place for kids! The hands-on, play-first approach is exactly what I want…read moremy children to experience. The passion of the staff and teachers shows that they love being there and want to watch children grow and experience all the fun things that pre-school can offer. The downstairs discovery area is a favorite spot that my children frequently talk about on the car ride home of their new creations or creative areas to make-believe play in. By the time all my children are done, I will have spent almost a decade at Knollwood and I couldn't imagine a more perfect and happy way to start my children's educational journey.

The experience my wife and kids had with this daycare is terrible. The director and assistant…read moredirector constantly lied about things that happened to our kids. Whenever an incident happened at the daycare with one of our kids they lied and changed the story multiple times leaving out important information pertaining to the incident. In the evening for pickup, my kids' nose was always dried up with snot, and their shoes were never tied. The tuition we pay every week doesn't equal up to the service we receive from the daycare. Something seriously needs to be done about this. They take no accountability for any of their actions.

We love Silverbrook KinderCare! They treat our child like their own. They have really been trying…read moreto work on their communication with the pandemic restrictions going on. It's been tough especially with younger kids to know what they are learning but they try to keep you looped in as best they can. They have low staff turn over, which is nice.