**Long, But Honest Review**…read more Interviewing daycares is one of the most overwhelming processes, regardless of your child's age. Lovedale Montessori Academy will quickly check off all the boxes for your needs/qualifications when searching for the right childcare for your son/daughter. When our son was just 2 months old, and having spent one month in the NICU, the thought of leaving him with strangers was defeating. A friend recommended Lovedale Montessori, so we scheduled a meeting with the Director, Mrs. Heena. Upon entering the building, the layers of security - multiple doors, fingerprint access, locks, cameras - were immediately reassuring. The facility looked modern and impeccably clean. Mrs. Heena, with a huge smile, addressed all our concerns during our 2-hour conversation, providing ample proof as we toured the classes. Lovedale uses an app for parent communication, offering updates on diaper changes, meals, naps, and my favorite - photos! What I can't stress enough is the genuine love the teachers have for the children. Our sons teachers have become an extension of our family. This love extends to every staff member, who knows each child by name and takes the time to show care. Lovedale is more than a Montessori Academy; it's a safe haven for our children. Parents can rest assured that their child is cared for according to their own standards. Daily scheduled activities are outlined in a detailed monthly calendar, providing peace of mind for parents of children of all ages.

Our two kids attend Lovedale and we have nothing but great things to say. They are always…read moreincorporating great life skills as well as fun engaging activities. You can tell the teachers truly care and have their best interest. They are all so genuine and kind. We had a nanny before Lovedale and the transition to Montessori was daunting but Lovedale made it seamless and we have no regrets choosing them. Also, the facility is clean and decorated so cute. We feel so lucky to have found Lovedale!!

My daughter attended Archgate for 6 years. Primary was good. However, during her three years of…read moreLower Elementary, there was a bully in the classroom. Things went from good to worse depending on the behavior of the girl that would bully her and bully other students. The last time I talked about this to the school principal, she said that we needed to have "grace" for the girl that was a bully. After three years of this going on, that was the expectation. So my daughter could be bullied but the expectation for her was to have "grace" give the bully the "opportunity to learn from it". This knowing that other parents had complained about the same kid for several times. Now, she's at a school that holds the students accountable and has an actual policy against bullying and does not tolerate it.

My daughter attended Archgate for 7 years. When she was in the primary program, our experience was…read moreoverwhelmingly positive. The teachers she had (Mrs. Sherwood and Mrs. Khalid) were very kind, communicative, and involved. We trusted them totally and completely, and felt safe sending our daughter to school every day despite her having multiple severe allergies. Unfortunately, once we transitioned to the elementary level, that level of communication and care declined. We were assured that her next guides would be updated with all the info about her allergies as well as where she was academically. She was assigned to the Redbud classroom, and the guides had no clue of her history. Through the next 3 years we experienced a pattern of forgetfulness, poor communication, and resistance to collaboration. When my daughter entered first grade she was advancing ahead in some areas, and by third grade she was behind, even in subjects she loved and was obsessed with. Myself and a few other parents felt as if our children were not getting individualized care (the whole point of Montessori), and there was a common theme of kids needing help and not receiving it. There were also continuous patterns of the guides not knowing what's going on with our children socially. Which compared to primary care, we didn't even have to ask questions. They knew our children as if they were their own. On top of this, the school identifies as a nut-free school, but it is not enforced once you get to elementary. We had multiple Incidences where my daughter was exposed to life threatening allergens in her own classroom, and the guides seemingly forgot she was allergic. There was no structured process for monitoring food brought in for class celebrations or snacks, and there was zero empathy or acknowledgement in their errors. As a parent of a child with serious allergies, this was incredibly alarming. We enrolled my daughter before they broke ground for the new building. We had a fantastic experience and had excellent communication with all the staff. My opinion is the school has grown too quickly without putting the right systems and oversight in place to support that growth. There appears to be a serious gap in consistency, accountability, and responsiveness... especially in the elementary program. Ultimately, there wasn't much effort in addressing what happened, so we had to make the heartbreaking decision to withdraw our daughter mid-year because we could no longer trust that her safety and emotional well-being would be protected. I share this review not out of anger, but from a deep sense of responsibility to other families, especially those with children who have health concerns. Our hope is that by sharing our experience, the school will reflect and take steps toward improving its standards of care, communication, and follow-through.

Both of my children have been studying here for over a year. The teachers are very professional…read more The Montessori teaching method has cultivated in them the good habits of independence, thinking and learning from a young age.

My daughter is 7 months old, and although at first I was afraid to leave her, I am very happy to…read morehave made the right decision. All teachers are highly professional, educated and with the necessary safety standards for our children. My daughter is very happy, and has learned a lot in a very short time, the human quality characterizes this school so without a doubt I recommend it 100%..

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.

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.

I know what you're thinking, who can I trust to care for your little one. Look no further than…read moreTwinkle. We chose Padi a couple of years ago and could not have been happier. Her care and dedication to the kids is excellent. The environment is very clean and welcoming. We wanted our daughter's first educational experience to not feel overwhelmed in a large format daycare but rather a smaller, more focused group and it's turned out great! Padi's communication, be it progress, administrative or just some daily photos is also something we loved. We will always remain friends, advocates and fans of Twinkle.

My son is a Covid baby, which means he's very attached to his mama, dada and Gigi. He's been at…read morehome without much interaction and I was very hesitant to drop him off at a larger daycare since they have strict mask guidelines and schedules, which I don't think young babies understand. My son pulls on the masks in attempt to play peek-a-boo. Once he reached 10 months old, I decided to find a great daycare. Thank goodness I found Padi and Angel! I could tell right off they were loving and caring. They always have fun, Montessori-based activities for the kiddos and send tons of updates to this new, first-time, overly worried mom. I'm so glad they are open and I look forward to seeing him learn and grow as he is exposed to many new and different activities and friends.

I'm so sad that my daughter will be matriculating from Castle after this summer . My kids…read morethoroughly enjoyed their time at castle . My daughter loves her teacher , Ms. Nelly and Ms. Monica . Ms Mary is also very sweet . This school goes over and beyond at making sure the kids are exposed to various activities ( ex science day , ballet , Spanish class , tots day . For my daughter's graduation they put on a wonderful performance . All the teachers were involved and you can tell the teachers care . Ms. Nelly had a huge impact on my daughter's development . We will be so sad on our daughter's last day of school . Thank you to all the staff there for caring for my kids over the past few years !

We LOVE Miss Nelly! BOTH of our daughters have attended her class all the way up to elementary…read moreschool, and they adore her. That's a total of 7 years with her, and she's been wonderful. We appreciate her direct but loving approach to help establish boundaries, as well as support & understanding. She's become a household name in our home, and she seems to play an essential role at Castle with her leadership amongst the staff. If anyone asks us, Miss Nelly and Castle come highly recommended!!

We started our daughter at Starwood in the Toddler Program right when she turned 18 months and we…read morecouldn't be happier about our decision. The teachers and staff are amazing. So caring, kind and invested in our daughter and her well being. I can't say enough about the two guides in her classroom as well and how nurturing they are and dedicated to her development. I couldn't trust them more! We get regular updates via the story park app on her progress and they are quick to respond if I ever reach out with a question. We are so impressed with her development over the past 3 months. Her vocabulary has skyrocketed as well as her independence at home. The school has so many events parents can participate in and really feel a part of the Montessori journey alongside the student. We immediately felt welcomed and a part of this amazing Starwood Community!

My son was in the toddler program and is now in the Primary program. As far as we're concerned,…read morehe'll go here through 8th grade. It's a second home for him, where the adults are warm but highly professional and reliable. My son has learned how to care for his environment, for his peers, he's learned how to bake, set a table, share a meal. The faculty is communicative and our son feels so loved by not just his peers and teacher, but everyone there. The school events are always enjoyable and educational. The campus is beautiful and adheres to Montessori above and beyond the 4 other Montessori schools in the area I toured, interviewed, and considered. We trust Starwood wholeheartedly with our son's safety, well-being and education because after 4 years, we absolutely know we can.

I would strongly recommend this as a school where you want to nourish and develop your children…read more Miss Maryam and her entire team, especially and including Miss Mona, the teachers, the staff create such a respectable environment and a happy place for children. My daughter loves school every day I would give a special recommendation for their teacher Miss Aya. When my toddler started school, I was very apprehensive on whether she would be okay with a new face... but from day one, she fell in love with the teacher. Miss Aya is extremely giving, and nurturing.... Every time I go to her class, I see all the children are so peaceful, I have never heard any of the children cry... and they learnt so much. My daughter tells me that she misses her teacher over weekends, and that makes me feel so grateful. I have seen a big difference in her personality... She's happier and more confident due to the teacher she has who focuses on overall growth of the personality for the children. Miss Laly and Miss Aya Make an excellent team, and have created a wonderful environment for the children, we are so so lucky to have them. Thanks!

if i could rate 0 i would I brought my son in for a "trial"…read moreday. I specifically asked to be notified if my son was having a hard time and wasn't. I text both directors within one hour of dropping him off asking how he was doing and received NO response. After a while i was set up on the parent app and sent a picture of my son "hugging" another kid with the caption "making friends". First red flag! My son will not just hug anyone infact he wouldn't know what to do if you asked him to do that so i was positive this was staged! According to the schedule, my son should have been in circle time, so I asked for a picture of him and circle time in which I received a picture of him from behind. Knowing my son I could tell from his past year, he wasn't happy even though I couldn't see his face so I asked to see a picture of his face and no one ever responded, this caused me to go to the school and pick him up. When I arrived, there was a lady that I had never met at the front desk. The doors were not locked. I just walked right in and as I'm walking past her, I told her I was going to check on my son and she said OK, there was no check for ID no lock on the door nothing! Upon arriving to my sons class I'm looking through the two way mirror for my son I couldn't find him. This was because he was at the bottom of the door crying. I open the door picked up my son and his eyes were almost swollen. Shut from crying. I asked the teacher how long he had been crying. She said for 30 minutes I asked why she didn't call me she said because she thought he would stop! This is crazy because I asked for them to call me if he was having a hard time and clearly they did not. Another issue is all of the teachers are foreign, and have heavy accents, so for a toddler to be placed in an unfamiliar environment with teachers who do not speak clear English isn't very comforting. This was my first time meeting the teachers because when I went for a tour, it was at 5 PM when they were getting ready to close so the teachers had left. So I proceed to pick up my son, take all of his belongings and walk out the door when I arrived home 20 minutes later, one of the directors which I text at 9:45 responded to my inquiry of how my son was doing by saying."HE IS DOING VERY GOOD MOMMY HE IS EATING LUNCH"! I then responded"He can't be eating lunch because I PICKED HIM UP 20 MINUTES AGO" she then responds with "you don't want him to eat lunch"? I responded with "WOW I PICKED HIM UP YOUR LYING" of course i got no response. BEWARE!!!! Directors are Kara and Mona! They present well but they're LIARS! Always trust your motherly instincts!

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've been with this Primrose school since our son was 5 months old (he's about to turn 3), and we…read moreare so happy to be part of the Primrose family! It is such a happy, safe, loving environment where you can see how much the teachers and staff care about the kiddos. We have loved all of his teachers so much, but more importantly so does our kiddo! He gets the biggest grin going to them each morning, and there's no bigger comfort in the world than knowing you're leaving your kid in the best hands. He has also learned and developed so much during his time here. And as a parent, I've been impressed with just how much he's blossomed as he moves up to each new class.

I am completely blown away by PPMA. We left our prior daycare due to concerns regarding negligence,…read morepoor nutrition, and lack of staff support. Comparing different daycares can feel like comparing apples to oranges, so let me summarize the things that make PPMA stand apart from the rest. - The staff are valued and supported. This translates to excellent care for your children. - Montessori principles. Within one week my toddler excelled at independent play and drinking from an open cup. His confidence soared. - Outside play twice a day (weather permitting). Being outside is our son's favorite thing, and I can't believe he was cooped up all day at the previous daycare. - Handmade meals and an open kitchen. No secrets, no nonsense, just wholesome and filling food! - Reasonable tuition. I can't believe we were paying more at our previous daycare for so much less. These are the biggest differences we've noticed in just a week here. Most importantly our son is happier and we are so grateful!

We brought our daughters here at age 3 & 4 when their other Montessori school closed abruptly…read more Everyone- the owner, administrative staff, and teachers have gone out of their way to welcome us and provide a wonderful learning environment for our girls. The facility is great with a shaded playground and nice classrooms. Also, as gay dads in Texas we are always a little cautious when looking into communities for our kids. PPMA is incredibly diverse and provided a welcoming environment to families of all kinds. We will miss them when our daughters head off to school!