I was so impressed with how much the children learn! While having fun. The teachers are AMAZING!…read moreEspecially the owner Cheryl Smith. I would highly recommend this preschool, you won't be disappointed!

From the owner: An academic based preschool providing an individualized program for each studentread more

I was looking for hands on school option for my son this year. After touring different places, this…read moreone stole my heart. The minute you walk in, you can feel that children are present and excited to be there. It is lively, nurturing and most of all, he has already learned so much in the little time he has been there. There are so many activities, the teachers and staff are wonderful. I am at peace knowing that he is in a wonderful learning environment where he and his friends are what matter most!

I loved this REAL Preschool and daycare! My daughter went there for a couple months before we…read moremoved. When she first started in the Lion room, she'd cry because she was so use to being with either my mom or myself but there was a teacher that really helpful in calming her down. After her birthday she was moved to the K3 class, Bee room. I absolutely loved her teacher, Ms Lyn & so did my daughter. Daily reports were something I loved. My daughter learned so much & was always happy to go. The classrooms and building in general were always clean. Kids were always either playing or focused. I never had an issue with somebody bullying my baby. They were everything I want for my child. Caring teachers, friendly kids, clean facility, with a good curriculum. I was always able to go to work knowing my baby was well taken care of. Boy do I miss this daycare.

It's almost a year out since my child was enrolled in this school but after having time to reflect…read moreI want to make sure parents are aware of our experience. My child was around 2.5 when starting his first "school" experience here. He was part time (3 hours in the morning) and attended maybe a total of 5 or 6 school days before they told me they needed to unenroll him. The reasoning was regarding his emotional regulation. I could definitely see that he was having a hard time with emotional regulation - even at home. They also advised me to get him evaluated. I have no issues with getting my son help that he needs, but it did shock me to have such a strong response after barely knowing him and without giving him a chance to acclimate to a new environment. I asked for specific things that happened to understand what he was doing exactly that would result in him being unenrolled and the examples they gave were like "running around" and "struggling with the routine". I thought they were going to tell me he physically hurt someone or himself or that he was destructive to the classroom. I took time to reflect on their comments and spoke to his doctor. He did not have concerns and said that at 2.5 we cannot expect toddlers to have a grasp on their emotional regulation yet. Since this experience, he has now been in different schools where he is thriving. It's not due to smaller class ratios - the school he is in now has the same ratio and he is so happy to go to every day. I'm not sure what was going on at North Shore that made him so distressed. I believe if they gave him the opportunity to adjust he could have done well there too. Unfortunately, I think they only accept specific types of children that can follow very rigid routines. I chose a Montessori school because I thought the philosophy was to follow a child's lead as opposed to rigidity. I definitely acknowledge that my child was having a harder time managing his emotions (especially at that age), but parents of toddlers who are still learning how to regulate emotions and need more fluidity to just be a kid should be aware of this before enrolling. I also want to note that I find it extremely odd that you can't find reviews on this school. Google reviews are turned off, and there are only 2 posts on Facebook.

If you're looking for a high quality nurturing environment for your child North Shore Montessori is…read morethe place. I'm not known for long reviews here but I could write well not a book, but quite a brochure. EVERYONE at this school is amazing. I've had 4 children go through excellent high performing public schools in high income suburbs but North Shore exceeds them by a substantial margin. Do yourselves and your children the favor of visiting.

Wonderful school with amazing kids, staff and facility. A true blessing to the communityread more

If I could give this "faith based" school zero stars I would! My niece was accepted into the school…read moreas she is a IEP student. DAYS before the school year starts her mother was informed that she is no longer "deemed eligible" for the school year because (and I quote), "Due to the students need's and level of services that were outlined in the IEP that we do not currently service or have resources to accommodate." All of her siblings were accepted along with her but now DAYS before the school year starts she is now "deemed ineligible". Almost all schools are now full and it's next to impossible to find her a school DAYS before the year starts. all of her necessary information was handed in back in June. They did not inform her mother about needing a special scholarship. They also told her that they do not provide peer support or help with writing. A woman working at the school said (and I quote), "Your daughter will never obtain the credits she would need by high school because she has these special needs."This is a faith based college prep school. Where is the faith in that statement? You would think that with the school claiming that they are "faith based" that they would show some kind of compassion. My poor niece has been kicked out on the street. I'm livid right now!

My son is thriving at Tamarack. "Have you ever felt happy in your whole body, Mom?" That's how he…read moredescribed handwork class. At Tamarack, they focus on the whole child. From Wisconsin geology to taking long walks around the city to woodworking and all the content areas focused on in other schools. Every staff person cares who interacts with my son truly cares for him.

Our family was part of Tamarack Waldorf for over 12 years. Our oldest child graduated from…read moreTamarack. We love Waldorf education.  Our experience with the leadership at Tamarack was not good. School leadership is unhealthy and highly incompetent. Their failures have caused harm to community members and students.  There are families who support the leadership dysfunction and despite all of the lofty speak in the school handbook (which is not at all followed) the school allows an inside group of employees and families to gossip and shame people who try to address issues. It's a very cult-like environment where people are ostracized if they do not conform to the leadership's dysfunction.  Be particularly wary of Chet Garrett. He is a teacher who is very shaming towards children. He has a need to feel powerful and our impression is that he works with children to meet that need. He has caused physical and emotional harm to multiple children and families. The school rallies around him and protects him when these things have been brought to the leadership's attention.  Once the school decided our family was no longer included in the fold they treated us and our children with breathtaking cruelty. This school is not at all invested in the head, heart or hands of children. Unless and until Lora Polus and Chet Garrett are removed I could not recommend anyone bring their children to this school. Even if there is new leadership the level of repair the school needs to do with families and the Milwaukee community is significant. It is so unfortunate they have failed so badly because there is such a need for a place like this in the city. We brought many families to Tamarack over the years. It feels important to speak out about what we observed from the inside. If they do right by fixing their issues and offering repair to those they have harmed we will happily share that update. As of now we have only seen them double down in their unhealth.

As a member for over 20 years, recently I have been treated to condescending and unreasonable staff…read moremembers. When I contacted staff, regarding the matter I was subjected to inconsiderate and unreasonable manager. The staff member listened to my problem but, quickly struck me down and stuck up for her junior staff members behavior. Great place to enjoy but, when problems arise you are on you own. Too bad.

I attended the Monday morning Zumba class at the Jewish Community Center, and it was a huge…read moreletdown. The instructor was dressed completely inappropriately for a fitness class -- not something you'd expect at a respected community space. It made the environment feel uncomfortable and unwelcoming.On top of that, she looked like she was dancing for herself, not actually leading or engaging with the class. There was no guidance, no energy, and definitely no connection with the students.As someone new to the Whitefish Bay area, I was hoping to find a great community and possibly join as a member. But after this experience, I'll definitely be looking elsewhere. This class did not reflect the values or professionalism I expected from the JCC.I will not recommend this class to anyone

My daughter is currently enrolled in Apple Ridge's 3K program. We are so happy with her teacher,…read moreHeather. She is so sweet and has taught her so much. We will be enrolling her into their 4K program next year. It's also nice that it's at a daycare. If you ever need extra care, you can schedule for the kids to stay longer.

We loved everything about All About Learning for our daughter. I was so impressed with the way they…read morehandled COVID and still made daycare possible for those of us who needed to go into work. Thank you to the great staff and families at AAL!

From the owner: Cadence Academy is a preschool and daycare in West Allis, WI. We provide parents with peace of mind…read moreby giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children.

Our little guy is close to 2 yrs old and has been going to SFCC since he was about 8 weeks old. The…read morestaff so far have been GREAT -- everyone asked me when I first started taking my baby ..."Oh isn't that so hard, it must be awful for you..." but the truth was, it didn't bother me one bit! I think the safety, cleanliness, and staff's genuine interest and care made me feel right at ease -- and it hasn't stopped. The only downfall is that you will pay more here than other daycares along the North Shore area-- but to me, it has been worth it to date.

From the owner: We believe that all children can learn if we can learn how to teach them. Welcome to St. Francis…read moreChildren's Center. We are pleased you have chosen to look at us more closely and are confident you will like what you find. Since 1968 we have been a leader in providing services to children with special needs. We also provide unparalleled education and care to children without disabilities, thus creating an environment rich in the joys of learning for all young children. Our staff is highly educated and trained to work specifically with young children, and our spacious building and playgrounds are a child's dream come true.

Amazing caregivers. Need I say more? Yes probably…read more If you're worried about having your kid attend daycare during these weird times, I understand as a new parent. My 15 month old baby has been attending the nook since Dec 2019 when he was just 4 months old and 4ish months pre-covid... The women that work at the Nook understand babies and development and are so sweet and loving. And furthermore, I firmly believe socializing your child at a young age is one of the best things you can do for their growth- studies have shown it and I've seen it with my own eyes. Kids learn so much from their peers and experienced caregivers. Covid has made me question if exposing my child to more people is safe and it probably isn't by having may baby in daycare. But my husband and I both need to work, and at the Nook, they take every safety precaution very seriously- they sanitize daily, masks on everyone except kids under 2, and if an outbreak happens in a classroom, that room is shut down for 2 weeks to protect the rest of the staff and children. I couldn't ask for a better daycare for my baby especially during these uncertain times. The Nurturing Nook was recommended to me by my neighbor who's 6 year old kid is smart funny inquisitive and kind- so from one mom to another I think this place is legit AF.

From the owner: The Nurturing Nook is a trusted early learning center serving families in Milwaukee. We care for…read morechildren ages 6 weeks to 5 years through play-based programs that support social-emotional growth, school readiness, and strong family partnerships. Families choose us for our warm teachers, safe environment, and joyful classrooms.