My family is relocating to Austin and the thing I'm the most sad about is losing this daycare for…read moremy 17 month old. He's been going since he was 6 months old and they feel like family! 12 months and younger, they update an app and follow your schedule for your baby. In the trans room, my son has good friends that literally cry when he leaves! My heart is breaking for taking my son from such a wonderful place with wonderful teachers and directors!! River and I will sincerely miss you all! Thanks for everything!!

A wonderful place to bring your child! My daughter loves going here everyday and runs up to her…read moremorning teacher and gives her a big hug! The owners are really kind and thoughtful people. We bring our daughters food everyday and they do a great job putting it together for her... We don't want her drinking any juice and they are sure to make certain that she does not. We were recommended the school by someone my wife and I work with and she had the same positive things to say about the school..she put her 2 children through there. When my daughter leaves she walks over to her old class room and gives her old teacher Ms. Berry a big hug...It really shows how much the teachers care for the kids!

Heard they recently changed owners, and since it's super close to home, we decided to give it a…read moreshot and we're really impressed. The place feels totally different now. Brighter, cleaner, and the staff actually seem happy to be there. Way more energy and warmth compared to before. They gave us a clear daily schedule, and my kid is genuinely learning and enjoying it. Definitely a big step up. Glad we came back!

We truly love Kidz Camp Montessori! The teachers and staff are incredible. Ms. Venus and Ms. Vivian…read morehave been amazing with both my daughter and son -- they are so patient, caring, and dedicated. In just a short time, my kids have learned so much in Chinese, Math, and STEM. We're grateful for everything they've done for our family!

I wanted to provide an updated post:…read more We've been at LMM for over 6 years now, and would highly recommend it to friends and family. Both of our sons have grown here, and the staff and administration continue to be amazing people who feel like extended family. Everyone really cares about your child at LMM, and the attention to details are beyond compare. They work hard to ensure the program is appropriate for each child. In addition to being invested in providing a great curriculum, they are committed to providing a well-rounded nutritional program daily. Even though our older child is now in public school, he asks to return to LMM for summer care and holiday programs. Our younger child continues daily at LMM, and we couldn't be more pleased. The administrators, support staff and teachers are all really wonderful. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Previous Post (2014) We have both of our children enrolled at LMM, and have been part of this family for over 3 years now. We feel we've found a community where our children are nurtured every day. Our older son began Kindergarden this year and not only has he been fully prepared, but slightly ahead. He continues to attend LMM for after school care, while his little brother is a full-time student. I can't say enough good things about the team at LMM (teachers, support staff, and admin staff alike). I also appreciate so much the effort to ensure meal and snack time at LMM is a thoughtful endeavor in providing healthy choices for children. We are so thrilled that we've landed at LMM, and I whole-heartedly recommend this school to my friends and family (or to anyone willing to listen). :)

We love our LMM family SO MUCH I toured so many day dares and couldn't leave my babies, and when I…read morecame upon LMM I was instantly relieved to find them. We started here 8 months ago and they treat my twin girls like their own. They have a gym, huge facility and playground, and bring the babies around in a wonderfold wagon. Literally going above

My child attended for about two years and did learn a lot but we were notified of "immediate…read morerelease of child care" a few weeks ago with no warning. There was an issue with a teacher that was reported to state. There was no open communication between the school and parents, everything was kept very hush hush. Parents started to talk and get together and a few of us that were communicating with each other got the notice that they would no longer be providing care for our children. I think the handling of the situation was very poor on the school's end. It felt like the school was more concerned with protecting themselves than the children. There are, however, a couple teachers/directors that are very good and well liked by the children.

Both of our girls have attended since infants. When we drop them off it, feels like we are dropping…read morethem off with family. They are great at communicating, and genuinely care for our girls

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Morning Star Montessori. From the moment we walked…read morethrough the doors, it was clear that this was a warm, nurturing, and thoughtfully designed environment. The staff are not only professional and highly trained in the Montessori method, but also genuinely kind and attentive to each child's individual needs. Our children have absolutely thrived here by gaining confidence, independence, and a love for learning that we didn't expect to see at such a young age. The Montessori philosophy of hands-on, child-led learning is beautifully implemented. It's amazing to watch how naturally the children develop practical life skills, language, and early math concepts through exploration and play.

Morningstar Montessori is a great choice for parents looking for a preschool that truly prioritizes…read morecare and nurturing over pressure on academics. What stands out the most is how the teachers and staff genuinely care for the kids like their own. It's a warm, safe, and loving environment where children feel secure and happy especially important for first-time schoolers. They follow the Montessori method, but the focus is really on each child's well-being, building confidence, and social skills rather than pushing academics too early. Another big plus: it's very affordable compared to other schools in Allen offering similar programs. You get quality childcare, peace of mind, and values-driven education without the high cost. If you're a parent who values a strong, caring foundation for your little one, I highly recommend Morningstar Montessori.

My son started when he was 5 weeks old and I would love to say I love everyone there. He is almost…read more18 months now. And the smile he gives everyone tells me a lot. My son definitely shows that emotion when he does not want to be there but he never shows that. The staff have been amazing and showed so much love to my child. I had no doubt in the staff and they took care of my child so much he is literally talking words I can understand and singing all the time.

My son went there for over a year, and we are very pleased with their management…read more He has speech impairment, so he faces difficulties communicating with fellow classmates. The other Montessori where he was enrolled before, the teachers did not help him a bit; instead, they criticized him, gave him punishments. But here, the teachers were always there to help him. they gave him confidence and helped him to be confident. He also has potty training issues. Most of the Montessori does not accept untrained kids above 4 year age bracket. But again, they helped him a lot. I would suggest everyone enroll their kids to this Montessori.

I was shocked at the school's poor rating so I felt compelled to leave a review. I noticed a lot of…read morethese reviews are quite old and our daughter has started attending the school within the last year. I believe that some changes have been made regarding some of the complaints I see in these older reviews. Most importantly, our daughter loves the school. She is so excited to see her friends and teachers every day. I have never once had any concern that she was being mistreated in any way. When she was younger, we sent her to Bright Horizons daycare which was horrendous compared to NCMA. We get a daily paper report about our daughter's activities and interactions. I do appreciate that the teachers take the time to hand-write these notes everyday but I would prefer some sort of app to save paper and also see photos. The only other thing that I could possibly complain about is the playground for the younger children which, in my opinion, is a little too safe and could use something for the children to climb on and slide down. However, some may not see this as a bad thing. The school uses organic produce and milk (meat is conventional) and we were allowed to see the kitchen when touring the school. Also when touring the school, I was impressed that the director knew every child's name and greeted each warmly. During our tour, we were shown all of the classrooms and I was especially impressed with the infant room which was very quiet and quite different from most other daycares that I have toured with crying babies everywhere. I really liked that sleeping babies were given a quiet area to nap unlike a lot of other daycares where they are expected to sleep in noisy classrooms. Whenever I have had a question or concern, a meeting has been arranged with our daughter's teacher within 24 hours. Overall we are very pleased with NCMA and we are planning on enrolling our youngest soon.

Parents please do not leave your children here. I cannot stress enough how sad it was for me to…read morepick up my son with several unexplained bruises. My son advised me a teacher pinched him. When I brought this to the attention of the staff they were extremely uncooperative. I was advised by the teacher (Ms. Peace and Ms. Lupita) and the administrators (Heather/Caitlyn) they were under strict orders to not access any cameras and only the head of the school could see them. I reported this immediately to the head of the school/owner, Fahima Rouabah, she ignored my concerns and failed to investigate the matter. I received an email from Fahima Rouabah16 days after the incident only to advise me the camera footage had been erased. This was huge red flag for me considering they knew about my concerns on the day it occurred. They showed me an incident report but refused to provide me a copy. Additional concerns for me was the class ratios were completely unsafe - I walked in once to find one teacher with about 20 children. They mislead me to believe they offer organic food but this was untrue as they feed the children lucky charms and raisin bran for breakfast. The head of the school/owner Fahima Rouabah poorly managed this situation and was extremely unprofessional. There was no empathy, urgency or genuine concern for my child's safety. I have file a complaint with child protective services against this facility to look into my concerns and a complaint with the BBB as well regarding my concerns and to demand my tuition be reimbursed. Parents please do not hesitate to contact me directly for any additional questions or to view the photos/emails regarding this matter.

A School That Has Become Family…read more I just want to take a moment to share how incredibly grateful I am for this beautiful school. My family has been part of this wonderful Montessori community for over 17 years. It all started with my oldest daughter, who was just a little one when she began here, and she was the first of my children to graduate from this amazing school and go on to kindergarten. The legacy continued with my other two children. My son, who is now almost 16, also graduated from this school before starting kindergarten, and now my youngest, who is one and a half, is continuing that same beautiful journey. I truly cannot recommend this school enough. I have been so incredibly satisfied with the care, love, and education my children have received throughout the years. The teachers are absolutely amazing, and the environment is such a healthy, positive, nurturing place for children to grow and learn. I also want to give a special thank you to Mrs.Effie , the owner, who has been so wonderful to me and my family throughout all these years. She has truly become such an important part of our family's journey. After 17+ years, this school is so much more than just a school to us -- it feels like family. I am so thankful that my children have had the opportunity to grow up in such a loving and beautiful environment.

We tried one of the mainstream day schools for our three year old and within a few months realized…read moreshe was not benefiting much from that environment. Our child wasn't very interested in the play time that seemed to dominate most of their day, and the little education that was provided was far below what she already learned at home. We heard about the Montessori method and were curious. An extensive online search for good Montessori schools in Plano and Allen lead us to Montessori Children's House. Upon walking into each class during our tour, the difference was immediately clear. The children were each fully engaged in their own individual activity, it was quiet and the manners and behavior observed was very pleasing. We knew our child would fit in, and she's been very happy over the past couple months now. Besides the environment, the staff and Effie are excellent in addressing our needs and concerns. It is clear they each truly care about the development and advancement of each of their students.