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    Temple Beth El Child Development Center

    4.3 (11 reviews)

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    Both of my children attended from 18 months until my daughter went to kindergarten and my son is in TK now.

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    How times have changed. Mrs. Jones (Pre School Director) is no longer @ this school. Since her…read moredeparture, it completely went down hill. You've got the "blind leading the blind" there and absolutely NO parent/teacher communication whatsoever. You have to pry information on how your kid did in class for the day. Unprofessional staff who clearly don't give a rat's ass what goes on. The preschool is the "cash cow" so they don't care if you like it there or not...You can address your concerns until you're blue in the face, they won't be taken seriously nor will the staff listen. Save your time, money and energy and put your kid elsewhere. P.S. No, I am not a miserable parent. We had 2 kids here and "stuck it out" after Mrs. Jones left. It went sour with NO DIRECTION from the "interm" UN EXPERIENCED director...

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    We are going into our second year at Castle View and my wife and I could not be any happier. We…read morehave our child in the Dual Language Immersion program that is offered there and we are excited with the results so far. We absolutely loved our teacher and thought she did a wonderful job. Neither one of us speak spanish but after just one year our daughter is already translating basic information from the teacher for us. Cannot wait to see what the next 5 years will hold. The school itself has a great campus with a wonderful staff. They host a nice collection of family events to help get the parents involved - ie. Movie night at the start of the year, several lunch with parent days, and a kindergarten field day that our child loved.

    I paid for private preschool for my daughter since she was one and a half so going from a preschool…read morewhere you sign your child in and out and are 1/6 ratio and watched like a hawk was scary to shift from. It was quickly defined that my daughter is different (hyper) and I well knew this before I entered the school so I was VERY apprehensive entering a school who didn't know what my dear daughter could possibly get into being "on her own' in a class of so many children. She was assigned Ms. Pinto as a teacher and upon meeting her I went home and researched and found that she had some of the highest teaching credentials you can get. Upon her first quarter review her teacher was immediately addressing potential issues in her learning and she one on one teaching techniques. I could not be happier with this school, I come from the most paranoid and worrisome of places in both learning and safety and this school is NOTHING SHORT of quality. The staff cares and takes time and truly cares. Thank you so much Castle View Ps- Parking in the morning and afternoon is the hardest thing about this school ;)

    Riverside Montessori Academy

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    Our Experience - Our…read moreson was in a classroom of 36 children--an environment that quickly proved overstimulating. At first, we worried there might be a developmental issue, but after evaluation by both an ENT and psychologist, it was clear the problem was environmental, not developmental. The noise and chaos made it difficult for him to adjust. While he initially had some behavioral challenges, he improved significantly over time. Unfortunately, the final incident that led to his removal was not handled appropriately. Our son bit a child out of frustration--at which point staff intervened. However, their response and follow-up reflected a lack of attention and bias; they implied our son was lying because the other child "never does anything." This made it clear they weren't observing closely and were making assumptions rather than investigating. A few weeks prior to this incident, we received a call from CPS--not because of our son's actions, but because the school failed to report an injury he sustained there, even though staff documented it internally. We took him to the hospital and discovered he had a fractured finger, requiring a cast from his hand to his bicep for three weeks. CPS confirmed the school's reporting failure as negligence and contacted us within 48 hours. That alone speaks volumes about the school's accountability and oversight. Lack of Follow-Through on Agreed Behavior Plan My wife and I are proactive, involved parents. She's a behavior analyst who designs behavior intervention plans for special education, so we know what works and came prepared to collaborate. We met with the administration--including the owner--and created a clear, simple behavior plan that everyone agreed to. Yet, it was never implemented. Staff routinely told us they were "too busy" or that "it's hard with so many kids." They even filled out behavior logs after the fact, undermining the purpose entirely. The agreed plan only required a brief hourly check-in with three questions and a sticker. That's not excessive--it's the bare minimum for consistent behavioral reinforcement. We were told repeatedly that they wanted to "partner with us" and that our son was "wonderful," but words don't equal action. The follow-through and professionalism simply weren't there. Concerns About the Learning Environment Frankly, this didn't feel like a true Montessori school. Instead of fostering independence and self-guided learning, children were often forced to complete the same tasks and play with the same toys. Structure is necessary, but Montessori principles are about exploration, curiosity, and individualized pacing. That freedom was absent here. When his first teacher left, staff told the children she was "on vacation." For weeks, our son was confused and asking about her. Instead of using it as a gentle teaching moment about change and transitions, they chose dishonesty, which sends the wrong message about trust and emotional resilience. What We Learned After Leaving Our son is now at a different Montessori school, and the contrast is astonishing. He wakes up excited for school, runs to get ready, and sometimes even asks to go on weekends. He's thriving--no behavior issues, no complaints, and a radiant enthusiasm for learning. His new environment offers freedom within structure, smaller class sizes, and genuine care. He chooses his own activities and feels empowered, not overwhelmed. Final Thoughts We entered this school with optimism and the desire to partner with educators who understood child development. Unfortunately, what we encountered was a disorganized, overcrowded, and inattentive environment. Staff seemed well-intentioned but overextended, and the administration overpromised and underdelivered. We appreciate the time and effort of individual teachers who cared, but the overall leadership failed to maintain communication, consistency, and honesty. The failure to execute a mutually agreed plan, combined with the lack of supervision and the serious reporting lapse that led to CPS involvement, left us with deep disappointment and concern for other families who might face similar issues. We hope this feedback encourages reflection and reform. Every child deserves a safe, attentive, and developmentally supportive environment--one that not only manages behavior but nurtures curiosity, confidence, and joy in learning.

    I have to tell you that this small academy for the kids is beyond reality. My kids have not…read moreattended there in about three years taking them out of it was the worst thing I ever did for their education. The classes are small personal attention is extremely high, and it seems as though they were learning about three grades up from their current level. Kids were happy. They loved their teachers and they loved learning. If by chance you get Mrs Radka to instruct your kids, you would just have hit the gold mine. She spent so much time with my daughter getting over her obstacles with learning it was insane. I financially had to take the kids out of the school and I regret it every single day. My kids are now in public school and it is such a waste of time. They have lost the fun of learning and have basically given up. Mrs Radika if you see this I am so sorry that I pulled Allie out after you spent soooo much time working with her. I truly apologize and I'm suffering the consequences for it. But thank you Miss Radtka for your love for my kids and attention you gave them.

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    Washington Elementary School

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    2.0
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    1.6 mi

    This is the second time, I come to this school that the administration staff is rude. Very bad sign…read morefor an elementary school. I would think the staff would have energy and a sense of communication if they are working with our youth. My daughter took a test and no one said anything. I was not expecting results but I was expecting some kind of communication. A simple -"The test is complete. We cannot disclose result but you will be contacted." -"Thank you for coming in you will receive result by mail." By chance the principle came out and I asked if that was all. She said "yes." This was after she made the comment "is your daughter from Mexico." Yes this came from the principle. I was in shock the principle of a elementary school would be make such a comment. I did respond "No, we are from Riverside but I would like my daughter to learn Spanish properly. Not broken the way I would teach her." The principle replied "yeah, read and write." There was another Hispanic family enrolling there children into the school when I was there. I really hope they did not mistreat them or make racist comments because I sure felt as if this school is not the best fit for my daughter. Instead of my daughter coming out of the test excited the way she did at RUSD test this morning. She came out to dead silence. My daughter is very friendly and not shy at all. When she came out she had her head down and was upset. I now understand why they have such bad ratings. I really hope the teachers do not reflect the bad first impression this school has already given me.

    Couldn't wait to get my daughter out of this school. Her teacher had her do homework but not turn…read moreit in? Maybe it's because that was her last year as she was retiring.

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