I chose Heritage Montessori based on rigorous research of DFS infractions, online reviews from…read moreparents, and finally my in person visit and tour of the school. I was pleased to find this school had only 1 very minor infraction that was immediately handled and had numerous great reviews from parents. Furthermore, I felt very welcomed during my two in school tours by myself and then again with my two boys. Ms. Guyatri was especially loving and the teachers had been their for many many years. All of the above reasons are why I chose Heritage Montessori when our nanny gave us a two week notice. However, I feel absolutely compelled to write this review so that ALL parents understand the importance of looking at the provided camera detail of the classrooms. Had I not done this, my oldest son would have continued to be singled out and mistreated by Nimmi Gudavalli, the Elementary class teacher. On our first day, Nimmi was at the front desk and was immediately surprised when we told her that our son was going to be in her class. She was not at all welcoming or friendly. While I understood her surprise having not been told or having not met us since she was on a field trip during my initial visits, this was not a good representation for the school. From then on, I was told very rudely that my son's photo would not be put up like the other students because it was close to the end of the year and there would be a new teacher for the summer, and because she had heard my son wasn't coming back for the fall, among other questionable actions. Two days after my son started in Nimmi's classroom, I was granted access to view his room. And immediately, I was completely horrified by what I watched first hand. Despite their being at least 20 empty desks in the classroom facing inward toward the world map rug, my son was turned around facing a black refrigerator in a corner BY HIMSELF. For circle time, my son tried to join the other kids on the rug and when Nimmi came back into the room she made him leave the circle and sit back in the corner facing the refrigerator. I was livid. I immediately called Ms Guyatri and she also saw the video of my son in the corner by himself while all the other children and Nimmi were having class on the rug. She was stunned and agreed to immediately go to the classroom and get my son out of the corner and have him with the rest of the class. The sad part is that had I not been watching via my phone, I don't know how long Nimmi would have thought it was ok to single a child out, turn their desk around and put them in the corner as if they are being punished. Of course after meeting with Ms Guyatri I switched classrooms. To my surprise, Nimmi had already packed my son's things and put them at the door as if to say Good Riddins! Her excuse was she didn't think he would understand what they were going over during circle time and would be distracted. In other words, there was no good excuse for singling out 1 student and making them feel like they weren't part of the class and putting them in a corner. She had met my child 3 days prior and had assumed he wouldn't understand and felt her actions were appropriate. As a so-called teacher, this was beyond unacceptable and she and Ms Guyatri were told as much among other things as any parent could imagine. Ms Guyatri tried to say Nimmi was stressed, but honestly if stress causes a "teacher" to mistreat a child then they no longer need to be a teacher. No child deserves the treatment my son went through during his first 3 days of school. And women like Nimmi Gudavalli are the reason some kids get off to a bad start not having a loving, nurturing, inclusive environment where they are encouraged and pushed to become their best selves. I really write this long story short to make parents aware of the need to monitor their children, ask questions and always speak up when you see something that is not right. After all, while Heritage is a far cry from what I was paying for a full time nanny for the past 5 years, I'm still spending my money and am entitled to better.

We absolutely love Guidepost Timber Ridge! From day one Ms. Jaimee did a phenomenal job at…read morelistening to our concerns and addressing them with the transparency we needed. We've never felt more happy and it speaks volumes how hard it is to get Lea to go home when we're trying to pick her up at the end of the day we love you team!!!

We have been part of the Guidepost community for **7 years**, with all of our children attending,…read moreand we couldn't be more grateful for this school. The **quality of the education and the teachers is truly excellent**. Over the years, our children have had different teachers, and every one of them has been **prepared, loving, patient, and kind**. One of the things we appreciate most is **their communication** -- we always feel informed and supported as parents. A special shoutout to **Ms. Gabby in Children's House** -- she is absolutely amazing. She is patient, firm, and loving, and she encourages her students in such a thoughtful and empowering way. She has been a wonderful and consistent presence for our son for the past **three years**, and we truly hope our younger children also get the opportunity to have her as their teacher. While we've noticed a bit more **teacher turnover in the toddler classrooms**, which we hope the school can continue to improve, our overall experience has been very positive. The school also provides **catered lunches**, which our son enjoys, along with **many extra activities and special events** that enrich the children's experience. Overall, we are **very pleased** with Guidepost and highly recommend it to families looking for a nurturing, high-quality Montessori environment.

My 2 and a half-year-old​ son has been going to Alpha Montessori for​ last 8 months. ​We are so…read moreglad that we found this school which is now almost like our second family. ​Our family had some really memorable experiences in this school with all the celebrations we had for Easter, Halloween and Diwali. He adores his teachers,​ Miss Tamiko and Miss Saritha( the best teachers ever) and his friends and has thrived and grown in such a ​caring and loving environment. We have seen him grow academically and on the social front since he started attending Alpha. We loved the way Rupali mam cared for each child individually and all the preparations she did for each event so that the kids and their family could have a great time. Rupali always ensures that all the concerns (even minor ones) were addressed promptly. Really appreciate her support. Each and every teacher, with whom we have been interacted are really aswesome. We would like to specially mention Miss Amanda and Miss Michelle, who were always there to help the kids much comfortable in the school and they always used to ensure that the kids are really happy and not feeling any kind of issues. We still remember the initial days, Miss Amanda used to carry him and do her work eventhough she was busy. Thanks a lot for your love and care. We would highly recommend Alpha Montessori for anyone who wants to provide a real happy and caring environment for their children pre-school years along with the right academic environment for them to learn.

Alpha Montessori has been a great start for my 4 year old. This is his first daycare/school…read moreexperience and he has bern liking his Pre-K experience. We find his teacher and staff easy going and are happy.

My son started when he was 5 weeks old and I would love to say I love everyone there. He is almost…read more18 months now. And the smile he gives everyone tells me a lot. My son definitely shows that emotion when he does not want to be there but he never shows that. The staff have been amazing and showed so much love to my child. I had no doubt in the staff and they took care of my child so much he is literally talking words I can understand and singing all the time.

My son went there for over a year, and we are very pleased with their management…read more He has speech impairment, so he faces difficulties communicating with fellow classmates. The other Montessori where he was enrolled before, the teachers did not help him a bit; instead, they criticized him, gave him punishments. But here, the teachers were always there to help him. they gave him confidence and helped him to be confident. He also has potty training issues. Most of the Montessori does not accept untrained kids above 4 year age bracket. But again, they helped him a lot. I would suggest everyone enroll their kids to this Montessori.

PLEASE READ !!! This Carpe Diem hold themselves to such high standards but cannot deliver . My…read moreBIGGEST CONCERN is that as a mother I don't believe a man changing a 2 year old girl diaper is acceptable especially without communicating with the parents. I have spoken with some parents and have came in conclusion that we were manipulated because initially we were told he was the music teacher and months later he transitioned into changing little girls diapers secretly. This has been a traumatic situation on all aspects. For me personally, I teach my daughter that no man should be down there meanwhile unknowingly a man has been changing her diaper in which her DAD doesn't even do... not to mention...The Director/ staff failed to notify the parents such as myself of these changes and under no circumstances should it be tolerated despite their lack of staff or excuses. Although this school is under investigation, this review is to shed light where there is darkness. Please don't take this review as a angry parent venting but rather take it from a safety perspective. This school gets new staff often but do not teach the staff to verify the parent before handing off children, my husband has had the wrong child brought to his vehicle and have addressed the importance of verifying parents before giving away children. If sanitation is a factor please understand that this school allows kids to share binkys (pacifiers) and bring them home. Although, some parents might be ok with their child sharing them I feel that it should be communicated. The lesson I learned from this was - Just because you are paying more doesn't mean you are getting the best. *Good luck .. please keep searching *

This place is just awesome by every standard of daycare. My lo has been going here since he was 9…read moremonths and its almost 6 months now. We couldn't have asked for a better place and people to take care of our baby. The whole staff is amazing and treat the kids like their own. Sara is the best leader any daycare can have , she makes the place so much fun for kids! Cannot thank the teachers enough to be always on their toes for the kids. Also, not to forget the great food they serve. I will recommend it to anyone to everyone! Keep up the good work!

In touring this school, I could not be more taken aback by the arrogance of the director. The…read morefacility was beautiful and the education philosophy sounded great in theory. I was very excited about seeing this school. Unfortunately, I left utterly disappointed. The director is a real piece of work and lacks fundamental things you would want to see in someone running a school like warmth and humility. The tour was only allowed after school was over so I was not able to see any teacher child interactions. When asked if she foresaw any options of being able to see actual people and not just the facility, the director scoffed in surprise as I was asking an absurd question and said that if that were the case she'd have dozens of parents observing. This is the only school I've seen that would ask a parent to decide whether to send their kid to the school without actually seeing any teachers or students. When asked the difference between a pure Montessori versus this school (a Reggio Montessori), she recommended I look it up after providing a vague answer that it is the best of both worlds. This is after arrogantly telling me she and her family had 45 years of experience. Unfortunately I did not get the chance to see how this school actually is but judging from the attitude and character of the director, I would not step 5 feet near this school. If the character of their owners is a reflection of their school and culture, then I would not send my child to learn here.

I was recommended about this school by local moms.This is truly a hidden gem.I am so glad that i…read morefound this school.My kid loves this school and teachers. Pros : 1.Relatively new facility with all advanced stuffs. 2.Clean and hygienic environment. 3. Teachers are well trained(5 star goes to all teachers).Their interaction level is very good. 4. Instant response to all messages sent by me. 5. They send picture updates about daily activity. 6. They provide organic snack. 7. They don't encourage kids getting any junk food to school. 8.Flexible hours . 9.During late pick ups, they are so kind enough to understand parents situation. 10.They give written paper note about kid's unusual activity. 11. They allow homemade food. Overall, i would highly recommend this school.

Little Ivies is a terrific school. My child was treated…read morelike family. It was a relief knowing she was taken such great care of while I was at work. She loved the environment and learning. I highly recommend their facility.

My two-year-old has been attending for over a year, and her growth has been amazing. The…read morepersonalized care and small class sizes provide the perfect environment for her to thrive. The director and every teacher are incredibly attentive, always making time to answer my questions. I also love the consistent photo updates and communication via the app. It's a fantastic place for any child.

Excellent school. We switched our two boys there a year and a half ago and are happy we did. They…read moreboth loved it and learned a lot. Great teachers, director and Ownership, all very open, transparent and available. You could do a heck of a lot worse, we did before finding Cornerstone!

We are so pleased to have our two grandchildren in this school. They care, they watch, they listen,…read moreand they teach with compassion. We visit the school often, and we know the staff. Thankful for their attention and kindness this past year and the children's experiences, including swimming, soccer, and taekwondo intro. Five Stars earned.