One of the teachers slapped my son's hands. She was let go but we pulled him out. Not comfortable…read moreleaving him there.

Wow, are we glad we came here! Our kids started here during the Covid shutdowns of Spring 2020…read more The kids love it and are excited about going to school. The teachers are great and truly dedicated to helping guide the kids toward learning opportunities and making them interested in learning. The school does go a bit off the Montessori plan by having some testing and homework, BUT having grown up attending a Montessori school I think this is something that they should all do anyway to help prepare kids for more standardized school systems, so I am in favor of it. Obviously, parents are parents and can be quite positive or negative (and very vocal) about their experience at school. The previous reviews were left for the previous school, which totally changed about three and a half years ago. The lady who owns the school now truly cares about the place, ranging from new facilities to new materials. Honestly, this school is one of the things that is keeping us in the Melbourne area...the teachers, the students, the other parents...everything is exactly what we want for our kids during these pre-K through elementary years.

Amazing I love the school and after school program. The staff are really nice and generous.read more

From the owner: Especially For Children is a Montessori pre-school in Indian Harbour Beach, FL Indian Harbour…read moreMontessori is a private elementary school located in Indian Harbour Beach, FL offering a unique, diverse, and Highly Academic, Montessori Program for 1st through 6th Grade. We serve the educational needs of families in Indian Harbour Beach, Satellite Beach, South Merritt Island, and surrounding communities, including Melbourne. IHM shares our campus with Especially For Children, our Pre-Montessori School for children ages 18 months through 6 years in Montessori preschool and kindergarten. Especially for Children/Indian Harbour Montessori is American Montessori Society (AMS) certified, and accredited by NIPSA (National Independent Private School Association) and SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools).

Savita was quite rude during our family tour, which was disappointing. On the other hand, the woman…read moreanswering the phones was friendly. Unfortunately, it's concerning that Savita is a director since she seemed irritated, and not good with children. I also didn't like the way they mixed age groups, the teachers appeared stressed.

I went to this school from the time I was five until the time I was nine. It was an amazing…read moreexperience overall. It definitely helped that my best friend went there with me, and I learned a lot from Indian Harbor. I was part of their swim team for about three years, and through that I learned discipline and made lifetime friendships. I loved everything about it. From the Mako Markets that were held every Friday, to the constant field trips to The King Center; I just loved it. The teachers there were top notch. The ones that made the biggest impression on me were Mrs. Jedlicka, Mrs. Silverthorn, Mrs. Wright, Coach Noggle, and Mrs. Griffin. There were many others as well, but those are the few that stand out most furtively in my memories. I moved away from the school in third grade, not by my choice. My family and I moved out to Las Vegas about six years ago, and my education continued in the Montessori Method. It was this year that opened my eyes to the greatness of this method. I moved to my first public school this year, and it was mediocre compared to the two great Montessori's I've attended. I will be forever thankful for the love of learning that I inherited from them. I am, and forever will be a Mako!

An absolutely welcoming place for children. I had an interview with the Principal as I was…read moreresearching school choices. I was impressed that he knows all the children by name and their specific learning needs. My impression is this is a place that cares about learning, happiness, and building self-confidence.

From the owner: Country Day For Children is a pre-school located in West Melbourne, FL offering a unique and…read morediverse Montessori Program for children ages 18 months through Kindergarten.

I do not recommend this business. As a parent who has to go share a child of another parent…read more Transparency was not key. Communication lacks abundantly.

From the owner: Space Coast Montessori is a preschool utilizing the Montessori methodology and philosophy. We also…read moreprovide childcare services for elementary children needing care before and after school as well as school holidays and vacations. Space Coast Montessori offers an exciting and active summer program to accommodate various summer schedules for children in preschool through elementary school.

La Petite Academy is one of the very few daycare centers that offers flexible hours and provides…read morebalanced meals that are freshly cooked daily. The classrooms are well-equipped, and the teacher-student ratio is low. The Director Ms Jill, the Assistant Director Miss Lauren and the teachers are very knowledgeable and patient in interacting with the parents and the kids. They are very understanding, and they always try their best to accommodate the parents' requests or the kids' needs. It's a great place for busy parents to send their kids there and have a peace of mind. Both of my kids have gained a lot from these wonderful teachers. They enjoy their learning experiences through fun activities, arts & crafts, singing and dancing. Miss Victoria, early pre-school teacher, is very involved in her students' developments. When my daughter was in her 2-year-old class, she also developed her various skills dramatically from Ms Tanya, Ms Jennifer, and Ms Sarah. My toddler son is speaking over 40 words already. He is following instructions, and he is starting to learn colors and alphabets already! Thanks to Miss Kendall and Miss Katherine! Miss Katherine is a very talented teacher! When my son was in the infant and transition room, I was very satisfied with the services that the teachers provided as well. I love their teacher-parent conference. The detailed evaluation allows me to understand the growth of my kids even more. It would be a good idea for the school to conduct this type of communication more often. I am not sure about the other La Petite Academy locations, but I highly recommend this particular La Petite in Viera, FL.

My child just started going there. POSITIVES: They have great hours of operation M-F to…read moreaccommodate any work schedule, they have a kitchen and serve hot meals for lunch (nobody does that anymore in Viera) and there are always current pictures and displays of what the children are doing and working on. The playground area is nice and its nice they get out and have a view of the pond and visiting wildlife. NEGATIVES: The bathrooms have poor lighting and ventilation-the smell of the toilets hits you in the face. I realize that its hard to keep a bathroom clean all day with that many small children who are potty training or not as clean, but still. It's AWFUL. The children (boys) seem extremely rough and aggressive towards one another. Some of this may be age related (or excitement at the start of the day) but it's unsettling to see when you are about to drop off your child. Some sort of daily progress sheet would be nice for parents to have so they know how the day went especially if your child is younger and can't communicate all the parts of the day. Parents shouldn't have to hunt around the building in six different places to know what they ate for lunch, what they worked on, if they napped, if they ate or went to the bathroom or to get a monthly newsletter. . The teachers are available, they say, but when we pick up our child, the teachers may be busy supervising the playground or reading to a group, which then it doesn't become an opportunity to find these things out.

If I could give this daycare a million stars I would. My daughter is on the spectrum and she's…read moreunder 3 years old so I couldn't get the proper care for her through the school district until she's 3. This facility did everything they possibly could to make my daughter feel safe, comfortable, educated, and every morning she couldn't wait to get out of the car to run to her class room. I completely and utterly regret taking my daughter out of this school. I needed to work more and I needed longer hours and I made the mistake of thinking another place would care as much as they do. Especially Ms. Ilianna, I'm so grateful for your willingness to help Brantley. You have a beautiful soul whom I know cares about every single child there. You are always involved with the children, parents and teachers as much as you can. You've helped my daughter so much, she's doing so many things she couldn't do before she started here. And you have helped me to find resources for my daughter outside of the school. I highly recommend this school to anyone because I know that any child from any background or with any disability will be safe physically, mentally and be excited for school.

such a wonderful preschool and daycare. the staff is excellent and kind and our daughter just…read moreloves it there. they treat each child special. Christian values and she has learned and grown so much since going to school.