My experience with The Language Factory has been one of the best when it comes to learning a…read moreforeign language. I've been talking Portuguese classes with them for the past few years, and I cannot believe how much I've learned thru al the Portuguese conversation routines that we have to go thru every time we meet. I now watch Brazilian TV stations, and when I travel to Brazil, it makes my life much much easier, I can even speak in public doing marketing and sales presentations. I can't thank them enough for all that they have taught me. The teaching methods they use are very fun and engaging.

I really enjoy my Portuguese classes very much. I have been taking classes for the past five years…read moreand I can now communicate in a very fluent manner.

Maryluz is the best!!!! I have advanced more in my Spanish speaking abilities with her in 1 year…read morethan I ever did throughout the 6+ years of taking Spanish in school. This is because her classes are tailored to your individual needs. Maryluz makes class fun-- rather than focusing on memorization or textbook exercises, her classes are conversational and it makes for a natural learning flow. She finds creative ways to introduce new vocabulary and tenses, which makes learning interesting and engaging. Not only is she an amazing teacher, but she is also a very kind person. I am so glad I started taking Spanish class with Maryluz and have already recommended her to friends in the area. Thank you, Maryluz!

Maryluz is Great teacher professor for learning Spanish. Been here for a few months and learned so…read moremuch. Easy going environment. Highly recommend her class.

I am now 17 years old and went to Gables Montessori School when I was 7 months old until I was 3.5…read moreyears old. They left such an impact on my life and have shaped who I am as a person today. With Ms. Madelyn as the principal and Ms. Ubania, Ms. Xiomara and Ms. Adriana as teachers, they always showed me love, even when I came to them 14 years later all grown up and with a different life than what I did when I attended many years ago. I am forever grateful for the part of my life that I spent in that school because seeing them again made me feel like a little girl once more.

Es la mejor escuela que puedo recomendar!! Sus maestras son muy dedicadas con los niños y…read morepreocupadas por cada uno. Y la directora comprometida también con todos los niños, son muy amables y el ambiente escolar es muy bueno... se observa paz cada vez que uno va a la escuela. El mejor lugar donde uno puede dejar a nuestros bebes y niños. Lejos la mejor escuela!

This school is amazing! Both of my children attend here and not only is the curriculum challenging,…read morebut the school is extremely safe. The staff is kind and the students always have the opportunity to engage in fun activities. Morale is such an important factor in a school, and as an educator myself for 20 years, you can tell that the staff is happy to be there and that they genuinely love the students.

KCS is an amazing school with an outstanding administrative team. The leadership is supportive,…read moreprofessional, and truly cares about the students and families. The teachers are dedicated, communication is excellent, and the school creates a safe, nurturing environment for learning. We are very grateful to be part of the KCS community and highly recommend it.

No hago esta critica de todos los maestros, a mi hija le toco este año una maestra arbitraria grado…read more1, mi hija con un compañero estaban jugando haciendo pistola con sus deditos, la amenaza fue que la iban a reportar con la policia, los niños tienen 6 años nos toco sacarla de inmediato que DESEPCION

The administration and staff have been exceptional. As a parent who has experienced the gambit of…read moreoptions that Miami-Dade County has to offer, I can say this school has been a breath of fresh air. I would like to single out one educator that my child and our family have had the pleasure of having for Kindergarten and now 1st Grade. Ms. Yanes has shown nothing but love, compassion and patience with her students. Ms. Yanes is exactly what we expected in this warm environment filled people who prioritize education and the simple love of learning.

Mind Fuel School courses were found on the Internet by accident, but so far I have never regretted…read moreit. The location itself is very convenient, the price is quite low, the teacher is excellent, Knowledge is at the highest level, a pleasant atmosphere within the group, everything complements each other perfectly and creates an amazing desire to continue studying. This center, already in the first year of study, brought me closer to the dream - to go to study in Japan, presented interesting people and gave me hope for the fulfillment of my dream. I will recommend this center to friends, relatives and just those people who want to learn foreign languages. The only drawback is the impossibility of contacting a teacher outside the center and all questions (regarding the language) have to be resolved through the manager.

One of my goals when moving to Miami was to learn to speak Spanish. As a younger man, I was pretty…read moredecent at picking up languages. I won French-speaking contests in middle and high school. I spent time in the former Soviet Union and while there could speak Russian and read Cyrillic. Besides being a boy genius, languages came easily to me and I spoke them with glee. Then I got older and my head no longer had room for all the things I learned, so some things had to be kicked to the side. My aptitude for language was one of those things. This was a problem as I wanted to travel to the Caribbean and South America, enjoyed eating latin food and had a metric ton of Latino friends who were pretty tired of translating for me when we went out to clubs, etc. Plus, it's always good to know when someone is talking isht about you. The time had come: I was moving to Miami and I was going to learn Spanish. As with most (all) things, I turned to Yelp to find out where to go. Not finding a bunch of information, I made a short list and reached out to the various schools. Most never bothered to reply to me. One did but was fairly condescending (not a good look for a school/teacher). Then Peggy C reached out to me. Peggy is the founder and head instructor at Mind Fuel. She reached out by email and encouraged me to call her. Not only was she engaging and friendly over the phone, she seemed to have a genuine interest in why I wanted to learn Spanish and a determination in helping me to get there. I decided to come to the school and see what was up. When I arrived to the City Center building, I was impressed to find several small classrooms and many students speaking French, Spanish, Portuguese, English, Italian, and other languages. With as many nationalities that make up Miami, it makes sense that a language school should be a modern-day Tower of Babel. I signed up for my intro course and Peggy was my teacher. She led me through basic vocab, verbs, sentences, writing exercises, speaking drills, and other means by which to instruct me. Despite my lack of any Spanish ability, I began to pick up on things and before too long, I was having conversations, (slowly) understanding conversations and reading and writing in this new tongue. Like most skills, learning a new language is only going to be as helpful as the time one puts in to it. At the beginning, I relished my new school and studied as though I wanted extra credit. Things came quickly and easily. As class has progressed and the subject has become more arduous (how many iterations of last tense does one language REALLY need), so too have the requirements on my time. The breakthroughs aren't coming as quickly or easily right now but I take full responsibility for this. Peggy's instruction remains as clear and dedicated as it was on Day 1. I need to put the time in to make sure her instruction does not go in vain. My greatest compliment to Peggy (and the school) is that she's never once made me to feel stupid. It's quite a vulnerable thing to put yourself out there to learn a new language. You're going to make mistakes. You're going to mispronounce things. You're going to be completely dumbfounded as to how to say things. You're going to be all these things. But learning how to overcome these challenges in a safe and nurturing environment is the difference between continued success and a past hobby. Thanks to Peggy and Mind Fuel, I plan on being a continued success story.

We've had our son at PreTech Academy since he was just 2 years old, and I can confidently say this…read moreschool has been an amazing experience for our family. He has gone through Pre-K2 all the way to VPK, and the growth we've seen is incredible. The teachers are truly nurturing, caring, and very engaging with the kids. They make learning fun while still focusing strongly on academics, which is very important to our family. My son can write his first and last name, is learning how to add and subtract, and is leaving VPK already writing words and understanding letter sounds (which is so important!). He's also doing very well with CVC words and scored highly on the Florida VPK assessments, which really shows how well they prepare the children for kindergarten. The staff in the front office are just as amazing they know not only my child's name, but also his siblings who don't even attend the school. That personal touch means so much. The director is always present, greeting families and knowing parents by name, which creates such a warm and welcoming environment. Another huge plus is how clean everything is. The school does an excellent job maintaining cleanliness, and my child rarely gets sick, which speaks volumes. Overall, the entire staff is warm, caring, and truly invested in the children. We are so grateful for the love, attention, and strong educational foundation our son has received here. Highly recommend!

Over the past few months, I've encountered repeated instances of misinformation, poor…read morecommunication, and a clear unwillingness to take responsibility for avoidable mistakes. When I addressed a billing error (which the school initially confirmed would be added to my tuition), I was sent an email falsely claiming I hadn't paid. When I questioned this, I was met with dismissiveness and conflicting information. I later confirmed -- through the parent group chat -- that I was misled about the nature of the email distribution. Instead of owning the error, the director chose to deflect. Even more concerning, Ms. Rodriguez has attempted to tell parents we are not allowed to discuss issues with the school in our WhatsApp group chat -- a platform completely unaffiliated with the school. This attempt to silence feedback only adds to the feeling that leadership is more focused on controlling perception than actually resolving concerns. After raising my concerns via email, I was also blocked from viewing the school's Instagram Stories -- a move that felt retaliatory and unprofessional. Additionally, despite respectfully requesting that all communication remain in writing, one of the school's owners refused and insisted on a phone call. When I declined for documentation purposes, I was dismissed and never contacted again. Another owner, the Principal of Pinecrest Glades Academy, never responded to my message at all. It also appears that Ms. Rodriguez may be attempting to downplay or hide issues from other families -- potentially due to the fact that her own child attends the school. This presents a troubling conflict of interest, especially when decisions and communication seem more focused on image management than transparency or child well-being. This is not the type of leadership I expect from an educational institution. Parents deserve accountability, open communication, and professionalism -- not censorship, avoidance, and retaliation. I'm sharing this review in the hope that Pre Tech Academy leadership begins to value the trust families place in them.

My son has been attending CGMS for 4 years now. He truly loves it! There is a wonderful community…read moreand teachers are amazing. The kid are allowed to grow in a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment.

Our boys have been attending cgms for 5 years and we couldn't be happier with the school and their…read moreacademic achievement. what an amazing place to learn and grow.