In the world of education, where nurturing young minds is paramount, the recent actions of Glen…read moreMontessori stand as a glaring example of negligence and disregard for both two prospective students and our family. The administration and teachers of Glen Montessori have demonstrated a shocking lack of professionalism and compassion, turning what should have been a hopeful transition into a nightmarish ordeal for two qualified students and their dedicated parents. Maria Montessori herself once said, "The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind." It is with a heavy heart that I must highlight how far Glen Montessori has strayed from this ideal. Two weeks before the school year was set to commence, this school denied contracts to two well-qualified students whose family had gone above and beyond in their commitment. Despite the expense and stress of traveling back and forth from out of state on multiple occasions for interviews and a tour, and receiving nothing but positive feedback from the school throughout the past year, our family was abruptly informed that the students would not be admitted. The circumstances surrounding this decision are nothing short of disgraceful. While it may be the right of any private school to reject prospective students, the school administration's refusal to provide a clear explanation or even return communications regarding their denial is both unprofessional and unethical. This review will have to serve as our closure. It is a deeply disappointing display of incompetence and insensitivity that has left the students with scant options for appropriate education in their new state, just as they are about to face significant transitions in environment and culture. In the words of Maria Montessori, "The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say, 'The children are now working as if I did not exist.'" Instead of embodying this ideal of fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment, Glen Montessori has chosen to operate with a disconcerting lack of transparency and empathy. The frustration experienced by our family cannot be overstated. We trusted Glen Montessori to provide our children with an environment that values and nurtures their potential. Instead, we have been met with an administration that is seemingly indifferent to the impact of its actions. It is truly shameful and unexpected that a school purporting to uphold the values of the Montessori method would fall so egregiously short. I urge prospective parents to consider these grave missteps when evaluating their educational choices. The failure of Glen Montessori to honor its commitments and communicate effectively reveals a profound disregard for the very principles it claims to champion. We are happy for other families who may have had much better experiences than we were offered. God bless them and forgive them for what ensued but we are confident that this may have saved us from some unbeknownst tragedy that may have occurred to our children while under their "care."

This school is opposite of nurturing, Non supporting of special needs of children, discriminate…read moreparents who challenge them and question their rules. They are so clumsy and non transparent. 4yrs back we took our 2.5yrs old shy and non English speaking child for their interview at this school. We were later informed that the spot has been taken and we cant get in. When we fought back asking for explanation why they interviewed us if the spot had been taken? They apologized and "qualified" my daughter to attend their 3-6yrs program. My son has been attending their birth-3yrs program last couple of years and be 3 soon. Last month we are hearing that our child is not ready to move to next class 3-6yrs in fall while they also wnt keep him in his current classroom few extra months after he turn 3yrs till he "qualifies". I have never heard of such a thing where a daycare kicks a toddler out unless the child is showing violent behavior like hitting kids, teacher, using foul language, damaging and breaking their property and refuses to follow rules, things of that nature.. Our child is none of that. All this time it was never communicated to us that there are such great concerns in his development. Last year we started questioning their policies on masking everyone 2yrs and older in school. We requested the school to provide transparent masks to teachers and make exemptions if the toddlers 2-3yrs old who are showing delays. They didnt accomodate any of our request nor addressed them with valid reaponse. They didn't like parents questioning the rules they make and are acting narcissistic. Because of us fighting for our child rights now our son is getting kicked out with invalid and made up excuses. The school has no moral or ethics. The school head is explaining to us that they 'don't want to work with us-parents', which is fine. But how could they put it all on my 2yr old child and say he didn't qualify to move or even continue there a bit longer? Such discrimination!!

Offering both in-person sessions at the center as well as virtual sessions. The staff is attentive…read moreand encouraging. We have enjoyed our time as students over the last few years and have seen positive growth. Thankful for the flexible learning options as a result of the pandemic.

I have been associated with Total Learning Centers for almost 3 years. I am consistently impressed…read morewith the team's dedication to meeting the unique needs of each student and family. They use a holistic, caring approach to learning; paying attention to executive functioning skills in addition to academic skills to give student's the tools they need to be successful in life. Kristin H.

This preschool came highly recommended to us and it was extremely disappointing. My son was in the…read more4 year old class and one of the teachers really went out of her way to be rude to my son and myself. he learned nothing there entire year. he was sick most of the time. The teacher would never say hello at drop off and make snarky comments like thanks for showing up today. All this preschool cares about is getting paid and fund raising for their own improvements. This particular teacher would respond to every other parent but us. She treated my son like he was beneath her along with myself. At the graduation ceremony she went out of her way to disrespect my family by mispronouncing out last name. Then took it upon her self to talk down to me after. This school is a joke, there are so many other places that will love and respect your children.

Highly recommend this preschool. My son had special needs and the director and teacher went out of…read moretheir way to help guide me to get the services my son needed. They were very knowledgeable, professional and caring! I owe them everything for helping my son so that he could transition to kindergarten easily. They were loving to everyone and I was in awe of their ability to handle so many little minds and hands with grace and love. Do not overlook this gem of a preschool!!

I can't say enough good things about this place. Both of my sons have been through their…read morepre-pre-school program that aims at children with developmental delays or disabilities. This school offers just about everything you need for children with special needs. It is run by the Portage County MRDD and always has wonderful, helpful, knowledgeable staff! The building itself has always been clean and neat. They have a large gym, little gym for toddlers, a pool and an enclosed courtyard for exploring. A large private lot offers a ton of parking and a very good security system that keeps the children safe!

From the owner: Happy Day School, located in Ravenna, Ohio, provides services to more than 200 students up to…read more22-years old, who have developmental disorders. On-site services are free for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school age enrollees. Instruction in the home or other community setting is an option for children below 3-years with developmental delays. The school is part of the mission of the Portage County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. The board oversees the availability of programs, services and supports individuals with mental retardation and development disabilities. It helps such people live, work and socialize in the community better.

This is an excellent program for kids having trouble in school. The staff is extremely helpful and…read moreknowledgeable.

From the owner: ACLD Learning Center provides evaluation and treatment of learning difficulties and learning…read moredisabilities for children and adults in the Youngstown area

Poor choice for individuals with communication limitations or autism. The school has a "speech…read moreonly" philosophy and does not encourage or even support augmentative and/or alternative forms of communication. Pace started as a school for individuals with behavior challenges. As more school districts in the area were tasked with caring for kids autism, many of the more "behavioral" kids were ultimately sent to Pace. And that is how the school entered the realm of special education...

STAFF: There are 1-2 staff per class. The staff are all friendly, knowledgeable, understanding, and…read morehelpful. Not a day goes by that I don't receive a warm welcome at the door or input on how to deal with a new behavior. FACILITY: Each room is fully decorated with kids' art - and is frequently changed with the season and corresponding holidays. Each kid has their own (or a shared) cubby. There is a mountain of toys and books throughout the classrooms. The rooms, bathrooms, and common areas are always exceptionally clean. A argument could be made for the lack of natural light in the building - although, I like the fact that our son is in a safe environment with limited windows and a single point of entry that is near the director's office. OUTDOOR SPACE: The pick-up/drop-off lane and parking areas are all clearly marked - with plenty of room for everyone. I've never had an issue. There is an outdoor play space, which, to be honest, is a bit small; however, as you can see, the size of the space is only one of two minor complaints I have. ACTIVITIES: Seasonal parties, visitors (e.g. balloon artist, Children's Museum puppeteers, etc.), options for the Gymagic Bus or Happy Feet programs, movie days, and other fun special events are a part of the regular monthly schedule. There are also weekly slots for a music teacher, the use of sensory bins, and designated days for the letter and number of the week. COMMUNICATION: We receive a daily "report card" detailing our child's mood, meals, nap, diapers, and activities. We receive a monthly newsletter and calendar that covers all activities, curriculum, and other notes of interest. Simply, the open line of communication is exactly what I would expect and prefer. OVERALL: We are very happy with APTG and everything it has to offer. We are confident that our child is receiving the very best type of education, interaction, and activities. We know he is in good hands every single day. He is happy to go to school - and even more excited to tell us about his day. We've found that he is not only developmentally on par with other children his age but often exceeds even our own high expectations for him. I wholeheartedly endorse APTG as a superb childcare learning center for even the choosiest of parents.

Amazing daycare! The staff is caring, professional, and truly treat the kids like family. My child…read moreloves going every day, and I feel so confident knowing they are in a safe and fun environment. Finding a daycare you can fully trust is not easy, but A Place To Grow has truly exceeded our expectations. I would recommend them to any parent looking for a safe, loving, and enriching environment for their child.

Very good school for some students and a nightmare for others. If your child has special needs or…read moreyou suspect they do, please run, do not walk. There were a few teachers who are just plain bullies. Yet they somehow are kept. Children who have issues shouldn't be gossiped about by teachers and parents. They should be helped! This school only cares about money, social status and people they feel are valuable. Please, consider your child and their mental safety when selecting a school. This place is just horrible. I gave it 2 stars because there are some very talented teachers, it is in a safe area physically and compared to other schools like the city schools, it's the better of the two.