What a wonderful place for children and families! As a very satisfied parent of 2 children that…read morecurrently attend Anami, I have been very pleased with the quality of education and warmth that they have experienced. Our children have been respected and loved, and our family has been welcomed and valued since the moment we came to the school. Both the staff and administration are professional and passionate about their roles. They genuinely care about each child and focus on meeting their specific needs. If you are a parent looking for an authentic Montessori experience for your child, Anami Montessori School is worth the visit!

My child attended this school for many years. I have a very low opinion of this school for the…read morefollowing reasons: 1) a male child exposed himself to my child and another child at this school. The school did not notify me of this issue - my child had to disclose it to me. When I told the school director about it she effectively did nothing about. Additionally, she did even notify the parents of the other effected child of the situation. 2) My child was vicitimed by a bully in her class for years. This situation resolved itself when they child left. The school's director tried many times to get me to understand that things like this happen with children and that I was blowing it out of portion. 3) My ex-spouse and I were involved in a very nasty custody battle for many years. The school and its adminstration constantly took sides. At one point when I lost custody the school's director effectively told me that the contract was with the other parent and that as such I would not receive any communication about my child and that I would be removed from the email update list and that they would not provide any updates on my child's progress. 4) Very high teacher turnover. The school only has 3 full time teachers and within a couple of years the school fired 3 teachers. 5) many parents fall into social tribes - the child see this behavoir and copy it. I found that child tended to function in groups that excluded other children. Even a teacher at the school who had children at the school were victimized by this type of ingroup/outgroup abuse by other students.

We've had such a great experience with the after-school program at Chesterbrook Academy on…read moreProvidence Rd. It's such a welcoming place and there's kids of all ages, including all elementary school ages, and you can tell the staff really care about the children. Brandy Roberts, the principal, sets such a positive tone. She's kind, approachable, and always there when families need her! And Mr. Carlos is a total superstar! He's patient, upbeat, and makes every kid feel special. My child always leaves with a smile and a story about something fun they did with him that day. The whole team deserves so much credit for creating that kind of environment.

We love Chesterbrook Academy! Loving staff, clean environment and endless learning opportunities.read more

Charlotte Prep has been the best choice for our family. Academic excellence, personalized…read moreinstruction, diversity, and a strong emphasis on integrity are only the beginning... Prep fosters a strong sense of community and sense of belonging. Given the close-knit environment, students learn accountability and relationship-building from the very beginning. These core skills well prepare students for high school applications, that will support their success into adulthood. It has been a joy watching our child thrive in the Montessori environment, with expert teaching, autonomy, constructive feedback and uninhibited creativity. Prep is a top school in Charlotte and a great fit for anyone seeking exemplary tuition, engaging extracurricular, and diverse community!

Awful school with horrible staff. The afterschool teachers are vulgar and inappropriate…read more Unprofessional around children.

We've been at Primrose LW for just over 2 years now. My son has been attending since he was 3…read moremonths old. We've been in 5 different (age range) classrooms and have had an amazing experience in each one. (Young infants, older infants, young tots, older tots, and Early preschool) My son loves his teachers and his friends. They've always done hands on lesson plans, even in the young infant room. He's learned so much from being here and I have to praise the staff for that! I'm also grateful that they're willing to do the "messy" activities with the kids, ie paint, water, markers, etc that I would personally have a conniption with, at home, at his age. I've noticed, the older he's gotten, the more difficult it is to get him to "want" to go home in the evenings at pick up, solely because he enjoys his school so much. And that's a huge testament to the environment at Primrose. And while tuition can be a tough pill to swallow, I do believe the cost does go towards ensuring a high quality staff, safety standards, and learning environment. I would (and do) recommend Primrose LW to anyone in the area!

My child started around 9 months and now almost 2. We really love it here. With this being our…read morefirst child, the school was quick to realize that she wasn't responding to certain sounds like she was supposed to. We were able to get her ears checked and got tubes put in her ears. She is always happy to go to school every morning! The teachers follow a really good curriculum, even for the smaller kids.

My son has been at Bright Kids since March/2020. We are very happy and satisfied! The separation…read moreanxiety in the beginning was very hard and in about 3 weeks he was walking in smiling. He screams of happiness when we get there in the morning and that makes me so happy! When you choose a school, you choose a place that will make you feel safe and secure, and that will treat your child with kindness and love! We have found all these things at Bright kids! Thank you Ms. Regena! -Milena Ciacco

I enrolled my daughter for only less than 2.5 months. Today I asked her teacher (Mary Ann) why each…read morechild had an "excellent" on their assignments except mine. Her teacher's exact response was "I can give whatever grade I want to." And then proceeded to walk into my personal space and was less than 1 inch away from me. I told the director (Carla) and her response was that my child was academically behind the other children and she understands why the teacher would be upset. This is not the first time I have been dismissed when I ask about my child. I wish I could give a negative score. The communication is terrible, no information is ever sent home. No emails. It's like pulling teeth to speak to someone. They need to reorganize and take a class on how to speak to parents.

My daughter has been going to this Goddard school location for almost a year. As a Pre-k, I…read morehonestly see that she has learned alot about the curriculum which will prepare her for primary school. She has gotten better in discipline and following direction, which I find very difficult for a 4 year old. I am so proud of her learning abilities and behavioral change in a positive way. The staff is above and beyond. I love the way how each teacher is so respectful and kind to each other and the kids. As I pass through the doors of each class everyday, I see great smiles and fun learning activities. I appreciate everyone with their daily effort and cooperation with our kids. Their facility is very safe, clean and very attentive. This child care center is a way to go for all the parents. I, thank you soo much for being awesome.

My daughter started here in the middle of the pandemic and we were new to the area. The owner took…read morepride in keeping all of the students safe and this is why I chose to send her here. They have been great with my daughter who had no prior experience being around other children and cried for me every day. They took time with her and helped her through this transition. She loves her teachers and enjoys her time there. She even told me to pick her up later than I do now, since she has so much fun with her friends! I highly recommend this school.

Thank you to Fort Mill Cooperative Preschool and all of the staff for inviting us to the zoo field…read moretrip! It was such a special first experience for my little one. The trip itself was quite a distance, which made it even more meaningful that everything was so well organized and thoughtfully planned. It was a wonderful way to connect with the staff and some of the families. One of the most meaningful parts of the experience was seeing the parent involvement in action. While it was the parents leading and supporting the group, Ms. Skyler's natural connection with the children, her energy, and her presence stood out. It was truly special to witness the level of trust and bond between the staff, and children. There is even a mini farm and a few gardens at the school. What makes Fort Mill Cooperative Preschool unique is how they encourage and create space for that involvement. Through field trips, events, and holiday celebrations, they build a strong, connected environment for both children and families. We especially love Ms. Emmy and Ms. Skyler. The owner, director and the Fort Mill Co-op family-staff have truly changed school for my son. A huge thank you to Ms. Szilvia Fillmore, the on-site Clinical Art Counselor, who is also affiliated with Thrive Family Services. Through her support and collaboration with the staff, my son has grown in his ability to identify and communicate his needs and emotions. This was very valuable! The tools and materials she brings into the classroom were something we didn't even realize we were missing at previous schools. This is truly an incredible school, with strong values and a genuine commitment to each child's growth and development. We are so grateful for your thoughtful and engaging approach to learning.

**Note my issues didn't start right away. They asked for these Yelp reviews in place of money for…read moresupplies. My issues were my last few months** As I look back and question my choices to leave my kids here makes me sad. I loved a select few teachers, my girls were lucky to have them. If they had any other teachers I would have pulled them out way before I did. This is not a place that I would tell another parent to bring their kids. My daughter was picked on and picked on by one child in particular. I complained, nothing. I complained, they moved classes. That day my daughter told me he was still picking on her, they were allowed to play on the playground together? C'mon, really? I would think of another child is hitting and spitting on my daughter they would take it more seriously. I questioned them about this boy, the response was his mom was going through a hard time and she wasnt surprised he was being bad. She tried to justify it to my face. Don't get me wrong, I get hard times. The fact that the people i paid way too much money too didn't care, pisses me off. I spent way too much money here for less then mediocre child care.

I was a student here for all 7 years of my middle and high school education. Worst 7 years of my…read morelife. I was treated so poorly by both students and faculty, and every report I made to the admins was thrown in the garbage. I have epilepsy as well as some other significant medical problems. I was called every slur under the sun, kids would flash lights at me and shine laser pointers in my eyes, try and steal the stuff from my bag, or just straight up tell me I should kill myself because of how "sick" and stupid I am. The parents who volunteered at the school treated me better than any member of staff here. Now my teachers: In my junior year, I had a seizure in my math class. I woke up to a megaphone in my face with my teacher yelling at me to wake up. I was on the FLOOR. THE FLOOR. She also took the device I had managing my heart monitor, because it was a "phone". Said device was not allowed to be more than 6 feet away from me at a time, and I had CLEAR documentation on this. Another one was my history teacher, googling verbatim "how to find a rich husband" and "do pretty women have more advantage in life" while connected to the SMART Board. Last one, my personal favorite! I had an ambulance called on me for a seizure. I was still in postictal state, and my mother had arrived, obviously very distressed. He had the balls to tell my mom I was faking my seizures. How can you say that about someone's kid to their mom's face? It makes me sick. No actions were ever taken for the countless reports and witness statements I put in through administration. I was lied to and told something will be done for sure, and that my concerns were important to them. Funny joke! Don't even get me started on the mental health aspect of this either. I was so fucking drained and deprived of any sort of emotion, and received no support when I asked for it. Instead, they threatened my parents with CPS because they believed I belonged in a mental facility, despite me already being medicated and having the doctors I need. Don't send your kids here. Good riddance.

Ok, I'm not a student or a teacher at Cuthbertson but I did visit it to purchase greenhouse plants…read more The main entrance is impressive. Brought me back to Kennedy Center's Hall of Nations with all the colorful flags hanging. The receptionist helped me find my way to the greenhouse n I could see security is absolutely present which is a good thing with all the firearms violence happening in the news. Drove around to the well stocked greenhouse thanks to its major contributing teacher who probably supports the FFA (Future Farmers of America) with his paycheck. I must remember to start potting plants now for next year's spring sale to share my overflow to help out. Anyway, the FFA Plant Sale was posted on the Nextdoor Neighborhood app (kind of late in the sale) by probably a parent of a student. For the FFA sale, the greenhouse is manned by a student. I hv to remember to check the school's website for the start of the sale to get annual plants earlier next year. I love the colorful zinnias which I bought a whole bunch! In fact, I bought lots of other stuff too...even small ficus trees for my upstairs sunny room. After the shopping, I saw the tennis courts n they're in great shape n open (I think) to the public not like MR High's sadly. MR is closer than Cuthbertson but Cuthbertson is my area's high school. The building spread of Cuthbertson seems much more welcoming than MR's exterior view. I hv yet to explore MR. I only know it from driving past its two exposed sides (football field and a closed in tight spread of a few buildings). My friend's 8th & 9th graders seem to be doing well there. My neighbor's kids next door use to go to MR b4 redistricting n they love Cuthbertson more than their experience in MR but I know ea year's batch of students/experiences differ. I think tho if I were able to choose by simply the exterior I'd go to Cuthbertson. Now as far as curriculum that's a whole different thing to consider but since I don't know both can't comment.