I've sent my kids here and I must say this is a phenomenal school. Lead by the most wonderful and…read morebrilliant leader Barbara Picazo. I had to leave a review due to Principals Day and there's no other woman nor person I'd want my kids to look up to as a leader in a Catholic community. Ms. Picazo is the definition of a true Catholic. She is a driving force in showing what it means to do what Jesus would do. If I had to choose what school to send my little kiddos to all over again, I wouldn't hesitate to pick OLL. Go Cheetahs!

We have sent two of our kids to OLL & our experience with Barbara Picazo has been disappointing. If…read moreyou are raising a child of color - as long as she is the principal, this is not the school for you. The first place your child will be singled out and experience discrimination is at school by Barbara Picazo. She has consistently demonstrated this behavior, she has biases and preferences towards students and she will target young boys of color. Considering the current state of the world, one would think that a catholic school and archdiocese would hire faculty that create a safe space for our children. It's been quite the opposite with BarbaraPicazo. Also - did anyone else notice that she is the person with the most complaints on these reviews? This pattern speaks for itself. What a shame!

My kids have been going to APA for 3 years and this school is AMAZING! The teachers are very…read moresupportive, helpful and available to the students and parents at all times. I am beyond thankful for this wonderful school. The staff is also incredibly friendly and caring. This school WANTS to see your child succeed in the best way possible. I love how the teachers are patient and motivate the students with their work/assignments in a respectful manner. I know that nowadays it's so hard to be a teacher but these teachers in APA are ALL HEROES!!! Thank you APA teachers and Staff!

Great school with amazing teachers and staff! My son has been a student at this school for over 3…read moreyears and I am so grateful for the love and attention he has been given. He has progressed beyond my wildest dreams and I am so happy to have chosen this school for his education.

This is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Miami Springs. It is a Pre-K3-8th grade school. My son…read morehas been going to this school now for two years and I couldn't be more happier with my son's turnout. From the administration to the students, this school is a family environment! The administration staff (principal included) is very hands on and knows all of their students! The principal is out front and present in every setting. She is the first one there and the last to leave on many occasions. She's out front in the morning to welcome your kids to school at drop off and makes sure they get to class. If you need to drop your child off earlier and she is present, she will bring your kids in the office with her. I know because my son sometimes has to get to school early before 7:30 (drop-off time). She is a principal that cares and shows up! And that is important because I know some schools where the principal gets to school just before the bell rings. My first year at this school, I was so amazed at how nice and polite the students were! And I am talking about the 8th graders too! They welcomed my son and took him under their wing and looked out for all of the little ones. The teaching staff is great as well. My son has been blessed with an amazing teacher both years. She understands his struggles and is very patient with him to the point where this year he is functioning very well. This school allows therapists on campus granted they provide the proper documentation. I have never had any issues with having my son's therapist come to his class. The PTO committee is great as well. They host a lot of events for the kids and the principal is apart of that as well. Parents have to complete at minimum 25 volunteer hours. I think this is great because it forces the parents to be involved. Often times parents don't participate in the school functions besides what they have to but with these hours you get to be hands-on and have your kids see you involved with the school administration and other parents. I could go on and on about this school. I mean I really could. But i think it best that you give this school a try for yourself. Call the school, plan a visit and experience this hidden gem!

My daughter was going into Kindergarten. I needed to find a good school. My friend recommended…read moreBridgePrep of NMB Academy. I applied to the school and she did not make the lotto pick so I went on to the BridgePrep of Hollywood Hills. There my daughter did get picked the following week after I applied. The office staff is friendly and Mr Marcelo, the principal greeted me. Fast forward my daughter just graduated Kinder and looking forward to going to first grade. Her teacher Ms. Brevil is excellent. My daughter has learned so much. The principal Mr. Marcelo is super humble and inviting. I live in North Miami Beach area and am willing to drive to Hollywood all over again. I feel the school is in a safe zone. Nice building and well organized.

My kids have been attending MCA since they were in third grade. And they're Now going to sixth…read moregrade and thriving! They have grown so much both intellectually and emotionally. The support system at MCA Academy is exceptional and the quality of the education is outstanding! Teachers are engaging and they actually care about every aspect of the kids' development. Every Friday we get a personalized email with the details of the week, benchmarks and pending assignments. The level of involvement of the MCA faculty is exemplary! I cannot thank you enough MCA Academy!

this school I find peculiar the teachers are not the worst but they have trouble controlling them…read morethey also don't care as much about what the student does outside of class. the academics are good though but they need to work on athletics.

This school is AMAZING. First, they select your kid too be in the classroom that your kid should be…read morein. Secondly, my child is in kinder and she got placed in advanced and gifted and she is actually getting challenged. Third, the teachers,guard,and ect. or so nice to everyone. So if you are looking for a school that is friendly, professional, and challenging then come too doral academy.

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I'm a graduate of this school and I'm currently in high school. I spent all of my years of middle…read moreschool at Ponce and I have to say it's a 50/50. Students do get in trouble a lot for stupid things sometimes. I enjoyed my time at the school though but the students are so immature sometimes and it's extremely annoying.

Designated by Magnet Schools of America as a top School of Excellence in 2025. An International…read moreBaccalaureate School since 2008.

I highly recommend Vanguard Children's Academy. My 2 kids have attended VCA since 2020 and they…read morehave both thrived at this school. The quality of teachers, assistants and administration at this school are fantastic. This school is family owned and managed but a fantastic family of educators that are passionate about educating young children. They continue to think about what the children and our family need and bring great ideas and solutions to continue to strive for greatness for our children. For example, this year they invited both a occupational and physical therapists to help assess our kids (optional) and work closely with our teachers so they can help our kids and manage any development items as a team. They continue to add music, physical education and even Spanish classes provided by other educators. The curriculum is great and is focused on themes, after each theme (month-2 months), there is a celebration and families are invited to participate. This shows our children to have a sense of great pride in their work. My son attended a Montessori school prior to VCA and I did like that VCA had some Montessori like set up that helps children build their independence. Also, my son attended VPK and VCA follows the Florida VPK curriculum. His teacher did meet with me 3 times in that year to share his testing results and thoroughly discuss their development, this helped to show the growth he had from the beginning, middle and end of the year and showed his readiness for Kindergarten! I'm confident that VCA helped him prepare for his Kindergarten year. VCA also learns through play. My children have always loved to attend school. All educators, even outside of my children's assigned class, know my children by name and are very professional. The communication is fantastic, you can always reach someone in the office. The app the teacher uses keeps us engaged on what the children are learning as well as another form of communication directly into the classroom teachers/assistants. You are always greeted everyday with a welcoming smile. We'll miss our VCA family as our second child wraps up her last year at VCA. We'll continue to recommend this great school to our friends and family and we will always cherish these early memories we had here. Thank you so much for loving and developing our children.

We cannot thank Vanguard Childrens Academy enough for our unforgettable time there. We have two…read moreboys, both who attended there from ages 2-5. We were new to Miami and VCA became an extension of our family, most importantly they made it so easy for us to go to work. Academically, both boys were extremely prepared for kindergarten and had a smooth transition. During their last year at Vanguard they prepared them to be more independent for kinder. The school is always impeccable and they have taken all measures to keep the children safe during COVID. We have made long life friends at VCA and have missed them very much! We love Ms. Kiko and all the staff who were part of our parenting journey during our time there. I cannot recommend this school enough!