I am a mother of two children currently enrolled in Montessori One and I could not have better…read morethings to say about this school. My children are 5 1/2 and almost 3. The oldest has been enrolled since he was 2 1/2 and has gained so much from his experience there. He is writing in cursive, working on fractions, has good knowledge of the continents, and writes comic books at home for fun. And he's pretty average amongst his peers. My toddler LOVES her class, friends, and teachers. Every time I pick her up I hear all about her day without even asking. She usually includes, "...and I did lots of works, Mom!" They both genuinely enjoy learning and I believe it is the Montessori method that has fostered that love. That said, they do have days where we have some sort of upset or tantrum, but the staff (and other parents) are always very understanding and helpful. The STAFF!! I love these people. I trust and truly believe that they always have the children's best interest, safety, and wellbeing at the core of their work. I am grateful for the connection I share with my children's teachers. If my toddler has a rough morning, I'll send her teacher a text later in the day to check on her and she'll respond with an update and sometimes a picture of my daughter working happily. There are several ways to reach the teachers if concerns arise. From email to text message to plain old pen and notebook in each class' cubby room area. If there is ever a behavioral issue with either of my children their teachers always discuss the incident with me along with the measures that were taken to address it. The children are always re-directed rather than punished. This is a long review but in it I must include Tina Patel, the director of Montessori One. She has an amazing vision for our children and has helped my own family in so many ways. She works hard to ensure her staff are up to date on their education and strict Montessori requirements. She has also offered parent seminars and open houses to ensure parents and families have a good understanding about what's going on in the school and how to help our children grow happy and healthy. Tina is very inclusive and, I believe, genuinely cares about the future of our children. Of course you will come to your own conclusion when choosing what's right for your own family. But I encourage you to check it out for yourself. Montessori One really is a wonderful community.

I found it interesting how the business responded to the influx of negative feedback on their…read moreGoogle reviews - they disabled them. Each time myself or another parent shared a poor experience on there, the replies came across as cold, generic, defensive, and frankly gaslighting, lacking any genuine empathy or understanding. Unfortunately, my in-person experience matched that tone exactly. The atmosphere earns a 1/5 at best. The building feels far more like a sterile clinic or office than a warm, inviting elementary school or preschool. The outdoor play area is extremely small and limited, with very little equipment for the children. Even small details like Christmas stockings with typed and stapled staff names suggesting high turnover, and awards displayed on the walls that are all several years outdated gave the impression that things have declined and aren't improving. Those old awards seem to be up there for a reason: nothing recent to replace them with. The staff interaction was the worst part, warranting a 0/5. I found them consistently rude, condescending, and disingenuous. They gossip openly about the director and each other in front of kids and parents. If your child is remotely unsettled, you're called to do an early pickup. Staff do not seem to enjoy their jobs, and it shows. You'd see kids walk out from the day with mucus dried and crusted from never being cleaned during the day. During a visit, I observed teachers chatting among themselves for several minutes while a young child slid down the slide and hit their head at the bottom and only got attention once he started crying. My own kid was injured quite badly by the teacher which is why we disenrolled immediately. My kid used to HATE it here, cried every day about having to go, and wow I can't imagine why. What struck me was how indifferent the staff seemed toward families leaving. When we decided to withdraw, there was no curiosity about why, no attempt to understand our concerns, and certainly no effort to retain us. It genuinely felt like it didn't matter to them whether we stayed or left. That complete lack of care or investment in the families they serve spoke volumes. This similar observation was also echoed in another Google review that's also now gone. Practical issues only made things worse - parking is severely limited, turning drop off and pick up into chaos with constant car horns and aggressive maneuvering. The overall operation felt disorganized and unwelcoming from the moment I arrived. I'm genuinely baffled that this place had a waitlist. We quickly found a much better option just down the road- one that actually feels like a school, with engaging play spaces and genuinely kind, warm staff. My kid LOVES the new school and is thriving there. I'm just sad that this was our first experience in a learning environment when there are clearly MUCH better options. I didn't even get into everything like the complete and utter lack of communication. Even for free, I wouldn't consider it worth the time or stress. Save yourself the disappointment and look elsewhere.

Southwest Child Care deserves five stars!! For three years now the Texas location has taken care of…read moremy now four year old daughter, and my youngest has been attending since she was three months old. The teachers are all so attentive to each child. They have so many areas with activities and huge outside play areas. Every meal and snack is healthy for the kids. They have appropriate nap times and bed times. The staff is always available to talk with you any time you want to discuss anything. My four year old has learned so much since she has been there and has so much fun every day. And my baby loves to go here. She reaches for them when I drop her off and never cries. My four year old had some health issues and dietary restrictions when she was younger, and the staff at Southwest Child Care were a life saver working with us through everything. Of course disgruntled employees will have nothing nice to say, but as a mother who has trusted these people with my children for years, I can say I would not send my kids anywhere else!

Where do I start? Would post many more stars if I could. This place is a part of our family after…read more11 years of sending kids here. During this time, every teacher and administrator has become a cherished friend and part of our children's lives. Our oldest still talks about how much he loved it here and how excellent the food is:-). Finding a place you trust with your kids is no easy task. We found that with southwest. Highly recommend you take a tour and see how great this place is for yourself.

My children thrived at this school. I was worried for them to start school as they had been at home…read morewith me since birth but they absolutely flourished. No school is without problems but I find the staff here do their very best to tune into the children and have activities that easily allow the children to be excited about school. My oldest just left and I wish we could've stayed longer! She was already reading in wonderful Ms. Najat's class and able to count to 1000! She's a five star teacher. All the teachers truly love what they do. The food is prepared there in the kitchen, the facility is kept clean, and the staff is very friendly! Drop off can be a doozy but I have never had to worry about my children here.

Springstone staff has become like family. My son has been going to Springstone since he was a year…read moreold. He started out with Mrs. Julie then had Ms. Karissa and then moved up to have Ms. Eva. My son is now 5 and he has graduated but each of these employees are still with Springstone. The employees are amazing and go above and beyond to teach the kids lesson needed for everyday. Their Montessori curriculum is taught daily, in all ages. Kids are taught love, respect and discipline. The classroom sizes are small and the teachers all work together. Ms. Melissa, Ben, and all other members of the staff have always been there to help. I highly recommend Springstone and would choose this school over any other school.

My daughter just started at la puerta and I cannot say enough wonderful things about them. The…read morestaff is attentive, loving, and engaging. They serve the kiddos healthy food. There is an overwhelming sense of welcome when you visit and my daughter has never been happier (or more tuckered out! Bedtime is 8 now! A miracle!) Avery loves the play based learning and all the outside play. She's 20 months old. 3 teachers to 8 kids! I'm sure I'll have more to report after she's been there s while.

Our daughter loves school! The warm staff helped her transition beautifully and keep us abreast…read morewith any updates. Parents are involved and the school helps to build community with events.

We've been at Precious Moments for about a year now and we LOVE it. My son started out in the fours…read moreclass and is now in the NM pre-k program. He used to hate going to school and now (most days) he wakes up so excited to get to school to see his friends and teachers. Belle and Bernadette are great directors, very friendly and attentive to any concerns. The facility is always very clean and comfortable. This facility's response to COVID has been impressive. I feel very confident dropping my son off every day knowing that he's in good hands and kept very safe. I can't recommend this place enough.

Worst childcare, Director Bella has 0 customer service skills, no resolve for issues, and lacks…read morecommunication skills. My child was kicked out for a bogus reason because as a single parent I advocated for her well-being. Yes, my child would have accidents and no communication, no communication additional clothing was needed, she would have clothes and undies not hers, diapers that didn't fit, pull ups or no undies, or nothing at all plus red and irritated private parts. My child went to that facility since 6 weeks old and never had so many issues that weren't resolved until recently such as failure to be aware of her lactose allergy and served her whole milk in lieu of Lactaid on numerous occasions. I am appalled this center has not received more complaints and inspections for the lack of attention to detail for each child in their care and the lack of training management has. Also they bribe currently enrolled parents to place positive reviews in order to receive fee waivers, don't trust the reviews. Please review this website for reports on daycares: https://www.nmececd.org/child-care-services/child-care-licensed-and-registered-provider-inspection-surveys/

My 10 year and old and my 4-year-old daughters have both attended this school. The curriculum is…read moredesigned in such a way that the children learn the letters in the best order to retain the information. My eldest daughter was reading before she entered Kindergarten and I truly believe this school had truly set her up for success. My youngest daughter is already learning compound words and she is writing her entire alaphabet, and the school year isn't over yet. Additionally, the school creates fun learning centers and creative learning modules that really engage the pre-school child. The teachers and administrators truly care about my children and they are forever part of our family. If you're looking for a small family-centered learning center, I can't recommend ELP enough.

I Cannot rave enough about ELP! My oldest started the school shy and nervous. At the end of her…read moretime there she was beyond prepared for Kindergarten. My daughter left ELP ready, confident and loving school. The teachers are so kind and caring. We couldn't be luckier!

Highly competent staff, four-star state licensing rating, reasonable rates ... Memorable Moments is…read moreone of the best child care centers in Rio Rancho and, likely, the entire Albuquerque area! Our toddler loved it there and had close bonds with her teachers and friends. We always felt informed about what she did each day, and she definitely got a jump-start on education and life. More importantly, we felt like she was always cared for like part of a "family" rather than an enrollment figure. Highly recommended; our biggest regret in moving away from the area was having to leave Memorable Moments behind!

This daycare is very focused on the health and developement of my daughter. The personal attention…read morefrom the teachers and directors is better than I have experienced at any other Albuquerque daycare. My daughter enjoys being there and talks about her teacher and friends. The outside of this church is nothing fancy, but the inside of the daycare shows the caring touch of the staff and director. Nice paintings and clean / comfortable. This is a wonderful place for my daughter!!!

I can't say enough good things about Eastern Child Development Center! As a mom searching for the…read moreright place for my toddler, I visited a few centers, including Shandiin, Noah's Ark, and Busy Bees Childcare. this one was out of my way and on a side of town I was not looking at because of the location but it had immediate availability and was better that the other choices by far. so, I'll drive the extra 15 min to Gibson. my child's happiness is worth it. First, the place is super clean, and they have a great curriculum in place. But what truly sets them apart is the staff/ teachers. They are warm, kind, and genuinely care about the kids. Unlike other centers where I felt rushed and my child was left crying, here, they took the time to understand my little one's needs. I never felt rushed. Getting to know the teachers is a big deal to me. One big plus, no kids crying during drop-off or pick-up! You can really tell it's a nurturing environment. Plus, it doesn't smell like dirty diapers, which is a nice perk! We're just finishing our second week, and I'm so glad I chose this center. It might be a bit out of my way, but it's the best decision I've made for my child. If you're looking for a CARING and CLEAN center, I highly recommend Eastern Child Development Center!