Be very careful when enrolling your precious child in this school. Most of the teachers are great…read morebut others are very questionable. The class sizes are too big (25) in the Children's House. My daughter attended there when she was three. By the time she was five she was scared to go to school. I couldn't understand why she wasn't progressing academically. One day I decided to let her stay home for a few days to give her a break. When it was time to go back, she screamed that she didn't want to go back and asked her father did he have a gun because his job was to protect her. We later found out that the teacher was shaking her when she got an answer wrong. Fast forward 3 years later, my daughter is still in therapy, weekly, and scared to get an answer wrong b/c she's scared that she's going to upset the teacher. Even though this school has great qualities, it isn't worth gambling your child's social/emotional well being.

We're new to Apex and had a hard time finding care that felt right. This school came recommended by…read morea neighbor and has been everything we hoped for -- nurturing, structured, and actually affordable. So happy we found it.

Run from this place! Any review prior to 2025 should be disregarded…read more New ownership has taken over and run this place into the ground within a couple months. The owner is not Montessori certified and has no clue on how to run a school. All the original teachers have left. Most all parents pulled their kids. It's a total mess. Run as fast as you can from this place, even if it's your last resort.

We love this school, and whatever happened with the 1 star administration, we have felt nothing but…read morekindness, respect, and professionalism from the current administration. This school us beautiful in every way, with such heart and soul. I want to invent a time machine so I can go back to being a kid and enroll myself here. Enough said.

This is an excellent Montessori school. We're sending our son to pre-school there. Although it is…read morepretty expensive ($8k+), he has really developed there and the educational staff there is top notch. Montessori schools can be a crap shoot since Miss Montessori in her infinite wisdom never trademarked her school name or philosophy. So any joker can call themselves a Montessori school. There are a few in Chapel Hill like this. However this school is a legit Montessori school. It's accredited by one of the big Montessori organizations and they take their training seriously there. I think all of the teachers are Montessori certified, most of the helpers too. What really impressed me on the tour was that all the teachers have been there for many years. They're all really dedicated to the children and letting them explore their world. The facilities are ridiculously nice. They have wonderful playgrounds and the middle school is new. They have a new music and art building which is amazingly nice. You get what you pay for in this case. They have very active parents who organize multiple fundraisers for the school. I've got no reservations about sending my son here.

Montessori Farm school is a wonderful school. Our daughter has been at the school for 2 years and…read morewe have loved it. My daughter has learned so much not only academically but socially as well. The teachers are so nurturing. You can tell they enjoy working with the children and are invested in the wellbeing of them. If I had to do it again I would no hesitation sending our daughter.

This school is so amazing. My son has been here since age 3. This school has provided a magical,…read moreprepared environment for my son to thrive socially, emotionally and intellectually. We love Virginia, Wendy, Jen and Meghan so much and it is going to be so hard not seeing them next year. I know that they have prepared my son for a great future, but I wish he could stay. It is a beautiful and enriching place.

Oak City has been an AMAZING place for our daughter to thrive in just the short time she's been…read morethere. The new campus is beautiful and the staff all do their part to make everything special, enjoyable, and most of all, SAFE. We appreciate their smiles, their kind-hearted attitudes, and their love of Jesus. They surely incorporate their all into what they do, and it shows.

We are sooo happy to be at OCA and also participate in their home school blended program at home! I…read morecan see a huge difference in my daughter's independence and work ethic from before. It's incredible. OCA is changing the way she thinks and problem solves. We are super happy!

My husband and I researched several schools and daycares for our toddler. Country day is a great…read morechoice for us for the following reasons: 1. We wanted Montessori, but we wanted it in moderation. I toured two other area Montessori schools and I will tell you, full-on Montessori can be a little jarring for some. for me it felt too rigid at least for a 1-2 year old. Country day subscribed to Montessori philosophies but also has warm and caring teachers that will give your child nurturing affection when at such a young age. They instill independence and guidance for your child while also providing a warm and loving atmosphere. 2. The school is small. One class per age group. You will really get to know your teachers, the head of school, and the students. 3. Flexibility. There is no carpool line. You don't need to do drop off at a certain time, but within a morning and evening time range that is encouraged for consistency. 4. Parents are encouraged to participate and volunteer. 5. One price for full time care. It was confusing and really added up when dealing with a morning, afternoon and after school tuition schedule. 6. Teacher student ratio. Each class of up to 12 students has 3 teachers, which may include an assistant. 7. Fun holiday programs and events. 8. Amazing diversity of teachers, from different cultures and religious backgrounds. We are so happy we chose country day.

After the school changed locations our daughter had a hard time adjusting to a much larger class…read moresize. It was suggested that an evaluation be done about her behavior. After the evaluations and some social classes we found it better to take her out of CDMS.

AMAZING! Hands down would recommend this place 100 times over. I found out about Renaissance after…read morea mama overheard my conversation about pulling my child out of another preschool and approached me, stating that her children went to Renaissance years ago and she could not rave about it enough. I was very nervous about enrolling our children in school at all after some of the things we previously experienced (was considering homeschool). I figured I would at least tour after her glowing recommendation. Long story short, my children run to school every. single. day. They rarely remember to say bye. They adore this place. Renaissance has far exceeded my expectations. The teachers and staff...chef's kiss, they always go above and beyond. They are incredibly nurturing, always appear to be very present, intentional, and joyful but also firm (the children love and respect them). The way they teach these children to advocate for themselves and simultaneously care for others while appropriately processing social situations is really impressive, the parent community they have helped foster is awesome, and communication with parents has been great. The cultural diversity amongst staff and the celebration of cultural diversity is phenomenal. The displays they create for the different cultural heritage months, the on-site field trips, the programs, the festivals... Their emphasis is not academics, though in my experience they do ensure your child is on grade level. However, your child will likely walk away from the school with social skills and a general appreciation for others that will far exceed those of their peers. In the tour, the admissions coordinator said that was their bread and butter, and they really delivered. I am so grateful for the mama that introduced me to this beautiful place... my children have blossomed.

Renaissance Montessori is excellent -- small, friendly, and reasonably priced. My two year-old…read moredaughter began attending in 2017, and my son attended from ages 4-5 during 2013-2014. There was of course some staff turnover during our hiatus between children, but the atmosphere has stayed the same, some familiar faces are still around, and the new folks are great too. We're very happy with both the teachers and the administrative staff. All of the classrooms, even the toddler rooms, follow Montessori guidelines for play and learning, and help teach life skills and independence. Highly recommended.