Words cannot describe how much I have loved this school. My daughter has attended for three years,…read moreand she has thrived. I only wish we could stay there forever. When I first walked in the building, I was blown away by how peaceful it is. You'll find children ages 2 and up quietly concentrating on work they have chosen and are excited to learn. The teachers are nurturing, calm, and really care about the kids. The children are kind to each other and learn responsibility. My daughter is reading already, and she knows more about animals and geography and the solar system than I do! I can not recommend this school highly enough. They do classes in Spanish, music, art, and movement. It's amazing!

I attended an open house at Discovery after becoming disenchanted with my child's play based…read morepreschool. It felt like a good fit for our family, so we tried it out. That was three years ago and in that time, My daughter has flourished in the Montessori program. The kindness and care that Miss Lakshmi and the staff exhibit toward the children and their families is truly extraordinary, and the curriculum offered (music, art, French) is above and beyond anything we've found in the area. We feel very fortunate to have stumbled upon this amazing school!

Love this place! So does my toddler. Super sweet and kind staff. Clean place and very well…read moreorganized. Everyone there is wonderful.

I absolutely love this school! My son attended there 2016/17 year and he loved it also. The staff…read morewas amazing. He was able to learn in a fun,clean,and peaceful environment. We just had moved and needed to find something quickly. When we found it is was a no brainer. I like how bright it is. So glad we found the preschool. There's usually a waiting list. Sign up asap.

Love this school! My 4 year old attends and we couldn't be happier. I searched several area…read moreschools and really fell in love with this place. It is a true co-op. There is one classroom with an amazing and dedicated teacher, she really goes above an beyond every day. There is also one additional parent volunteer. You end up working about one day a month. A maximum of 12 children, so the ratio is great. It is a wonderful, nurturing, fabulous introduction to school and I couldn't recommend it more.

First Steps Preschool is an amazing place for early education. The entire staff cares deeply for…read moreevery child they have throughout the school year. This goes way beyond "daycare" but is truly a preschool education for young children. I highly recommend talking with them and getting information if you are considering preschool for your child. Carrie the director is awesome and very easy to connect with. Check out their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FSPLC and website: www.first-steps-preschool.com They are located on Portage Road just up from Kmart at Ev4 Church. The facilities are up to date and very clean.

This is by far the best Montessori school I ever visited, not only the building, the library, but…read morealso the head teacher (Ms. Case), the after school program (Ms. Eckert).... My son was enrolled when he just passed 3. Every single day he was so excited and happy about hundreds of learning games that he can do. he even asked to go to school on Saturdays. Ms. Case even prepared lots of materials for my son when we need to made a one-week-trip out of country. Down side: now my son is in california (grade 1) in a very good school district, but he complains everyday that it's too borning and easy at school! We moved out of Ohio in late 2011. By contract I'm responsible for a large amount of tuition for the rest of the year. But their admission office (Ms. Michelle) encouraged me to appy for an alternative solution to the board. We reached an agreement that both parties were happy about. So I'm a little surprised to see the comment here about his experience..... After moving to silicon valley, I visited so many "Montessori" schools here----can hardly find one that's not commercialized. Maybe it's just my bad luck. But the whole south bay area only has two non-profit Montessoris, and one of them is having a board-director fight which affected all head teachers......

I attended this school from 1999 through 2007 when I was forced to drop out. While I acknowledge…read morethat many teachers and administrators have changed, I can only speak to my own personal experiences, I would be remiss if I did not share my story. Years K-6th were broadly excellent. A warm, caring environment with excellent educators. Mrs. Blatnik, White, Chin, and Mr. Goober were extremely positive influences in those formative years, and I have nothing but gratitude for them. All issues arose during grade 7 during my brief tenure in the (then very young) middle school program during its second year in operation. I spent my entire childhood with undiagnosed autism; I don't blame the school for this, detection and treatment was far less robust then than it was now. I do blame to school for the resultant bullying that I endured that year, and what I perceived as the cause. The middle school, especially in its pilot years, was intent on making a big show of its success placements. There was a lot of parading around the kids who were being accepted into 'elite' high schools like Western Reserve Academy, Walsh Jesuit, or a handful of others. They were clearly trying to position the middle school as a funnel of sorts to these programs. Of course, with these elite programs came elite tuition costs, and I'll just say that my family was not prepared to shell out for one of these programs. Moreover, I had no personal interest in boarding schools, religious schools, or really any of these programs. I distinctly remember Ms. Ludick's reaction at the parent teacher night when this info was brought to light. She was aghast and, dare I say, offended at the idea. Almost overnight, the atmosphere shifted. My grades took a sharp hit almost immediately. I became the target for relentless bullying from students who were already on the so called 'elite' track. It was daily, it was constant, and I was chastised when I withdrew like a turtle into its shell. And while I admit my autistic tendencies made me internalize a lot more than I should have, the rampant bullying was apparent to all, that year, including the staff. There were other students who noticed. Nothing was done. Suffice to say, there was an incident that spring where I was pushed to breaking point, and I was removed for my own safety. It is also worth noting that once I was gone, one of my good friends became the new target, for largely similar reasons. The staff knew. The staff even aided and abetted the bullies, many of whom were among the wealthier families in the program that the admins would cozy up to. The message was clear: I was not worth the investment, boasted no ambitions for them to advertise in the future, and as such was cut loose. "Open Season." I have had many years of growth and therapy to digest what happened then. I wouldn't be writing this at all if I hadn't seen some social media videos featuring alumni testimonies, and see several of the bullies being plastered up as Star Student advertisements. With the small number of reviews here, I don't expect this to gain much traction. And, as I said, many years have passed since 2007, and I cannot speak to how things have changed. All I can do is share what happened to me, and if it happens to help even one person down the road, that's enough for me.

Miss Katie is the absolute best! She has helped my child learn and grow at each class for the past…read morefew months. She has such a vibrant energy and passion for working with children. We are grateful for her!

Miss Katie's is the Best! I definitely recommend you check it out. Terrific Tuesday's and…read moreSaturday's are Awesome .

I can't even begin to describe how phenomenal this school is. Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Harper are…read moreabsolutely incredible and my daughter positively adored them! All of the activities and learning that my kid received at this school far exceeded my highest expectations. It goes beyond the education, they were just so loving and patient with the kids. Getting to participate as a parent helper allowed me to see firsthand how involved they are with everything. The creativity they showed with the activities made everything so fun. There is no way I could have asked for a better experience for my daughter for a Pre-School!

This is such a neat concept for preschool. Other preschools that my family has had experience with,…read moreyou drop your kid off, then pick them up at the end, never having much opportunity to be a part of things other than buying supplies and snacks. At the co-op, everyone pitches in, there is plenty of opportunity to get to know the other families and the teachers. It's a great community of folks. My daughter has learned so much beyond just the basics at the co-op. She LOVES going to school. There are many extra field trip and community service opportunities associated with the pre-school as well.

MEEC is truly amazing…read more When we realized our son had a speech delay, he was 2 1/2 years old and hadn't began to talk. We didn't know what to do or how to help him. Then a friend recommended MEEC, and we cannot thank the preschool teachers, Speech Therapists or adminstration enough. Every staff member is caring, professional and incredibly patient with the students and parents. Now our son is in third grade and he is thriving in school and social situations. He is now on track to not need Speech Therapy very soon. We also sent our daughter to MEEC for preschool and she didn't have any speech or socializing issues and we are so happy and lucky MEEC provided an excellent preschool experience. My family cannot recommend MEEC enough.

This extraordinary Preschool services the minds and hearts of young learners. Words cannot express…read morehow grateful I am for the dedication and care for my preschoolers. When our home district shut down and placed my two special needs preschoolers on a remote learning screen I knew they needed more. MEEC welcomed them in with open arms and they have blossomed in just these last two months. I only wish I had found them sooner. The early intervention in this critical time period for preschoolers is second to none. The dedication and love of this staff in a period of turbulence in our world with the COVID situation is truly remarkable. I cannot think of a better place for parents to send their children. I cannot possibly put into words what they have done for our children and our family. I can't wait to see what the next months bring. Julie P.

We have had both of our children at Ridge Pointe. We have only a few months left with our…read moreyoungest; then we're all done. :( It's owned by a famliy, a member of which is almost always on site. Two infant rooms; two toddler rooms; a pre-k room and a school age room. Snacks and hot lunch are served and included. There is always a caring hand there to help out. Owner Tonja on more that one occasion has saved our collective hides by making room for a new baby or giving the sad little one a little more love. It's not a chain; thats what we like about it. The only con I can think of is parking; it can get tight during the busy times.

Ridge Pointe Child Care Center is the best place one can take their child to . Miss Tonja and her…read morestaff provide an amazing , loving, professional and educational experience for all of those who enter their doors.. we were fortunate to have one of our grandchildren attend Ridge Pointe over the summer and were so very pleased with the facility, staff and program... she loved being there and the care, kindness and experiences she had were something we are so grateful for. We highly recommend Ridge Pointe Child Care to anyone looking for an exceptional place for your precious little ones of any age!