Archer Avenue Learning Station

My second update for parents, Its has been 4 months since my child got a hold of bleach while at this daycare and 2 months since the unreported bites and forging of my signature on a injury report that was written 2 weeks after the incident occurred. Beware the empty promises of an investigation by the owner. When tuition is due weekly, I don’t feel it is appropriate to wait 4 months, 2 months, or even 2 days for an answer to some very serious issues that directly effect the childrens safety.

My daughter is in one of the two primary classes (age 3 – 6) and I agree with everything the previous posters said. I love that the Montessori curriculum teaches self reliance and independence. For example, they all dress themselves independently to go outside, they clean themselves up if they have accidents, they care for their own work… the children work at their own pace, but the teachers know where and how to move every kid to the next challenge. Twice a year we are encouraged to complete a one hour observation of our children, followed by a conference with the teacher. The space is clean, full of natural (wood) furniture and materials.

Thanks to the previous reviews, I found Archer Avenue Learning Station. I am totally agree with everything wrote in previous reviews.
After almost three month of looking for a daycare and visiting many places, I thought I wouldn’t be able to find a place in south side with the quality as other expensive schools. My first impression was by phone, Director of the school Betty answered the phone very polite and explained that they follow the Montessori learning method and gave me details about it. I made and appointment to visit and I was impress. Very clean, nice soft relaxing music, happy and calm kids.
My daughter has been attending this daycare for 1 year. She loves it and I do too. Teachers and assistants are all great, very respectful, lovely and patience with each kid. Director and teachers are always open to listen your concerns.
No words are enough to describe how great and wonderful is this place to your child. Positive environment, calm, safe, lovely. All what our kids needs.

I have to agree with Malinda… Great school. My kids have been there since they first opened their doors last year. The teacher and caregivers are very friendly, professional and have a great deal of patience. You never hear the teachers yelling at the children (something I use to encounter in previous daycares). There are alot of real life exercises that they do such as cleaning up after themselves and washing dishes that help them become independant. They don’t simply teach the kids to remember their ABC“S and 123’s, but the actual concept behind the numbers and letters. It’s really like a small family. I feel comfortable speaking with the director Betty all the time and no concern is too small. I feel safe leaving my children here, knowing that they are learning, loved and cared for. The best was when my little 3 year old completed a trinomial cube (you’ll have to google it) on her own after 20 minutes. One time she pointed to drawing that someone made and said…“Mom, doesnt that look like NOrth America, where we live…” And it really did. :)
And when I leave my little baby in the baby room, if he looks distressed that I’m leaving or starts to cry, they carry him or hug him to feel better which in turns makes me feel better when i have to leave. So yes, I love this school.

I absolutely love this daycare! They are so patient, so professional and caring and they are really involved with the children. My son Cam goes here & he really has made a lot of little friends so far. It is based on the Montessori learning method and he has really grown over the past 5 months he has been there. They set the table and help straighten up at the end of the day and I’m sure it is very rewarding to them. They clean up after themselves, wash their own dishes, hand towels, and linens for their cots. They teach them to be responsible & independent. The owner is really involved with the daily activities & they just put so much time, energy and love into caring for the children. The environment is calm and rewarding and its like a whole other family to him. My son is very outgoing, a little on the hyper side so it took some time for him to get used to such an environment but he is doing well. I feel very lucky to have such a place caring for my him while I’m at work. They will also be installing a live web cam in the center soon so that the parents can log on and watch the kids anytime. I’m looking forward to that.