Concordia Lutheran Church and School

Seems like some folks on here take Ms. Cohen (the School Director)‘s approach the wrong way. She is business minded, but cares deeply about the children, the parents, the Teachers, and the school. In everything she does, she demonstrates this.
My wife and I brought our daughter here several years ago when she was just two, after being disgusted with Kendall Presbyterian’s lack of instruction, activities, or any real learning. We were impressed that even for two year olds there is a true curriculum, not just childcare. She became a very well adjusted little girl who still likes to visit the school (and always stops to hug Ms. Cohen) even though she has been in public school for two years. She still talks about how much she misses her Teachers. My son is there now and loves it. Great activities that involve the family after school hours, amazing Teachers (a couple even babysit for us after hours), and even the Janitor befriends all of the children. It is truly a special place and I look forward to sending my youngest there in the fall. MOST children that graduate pre-​k from Concordia end up in gifted programs in public school for a reason.
We have looked into the expensive schools like Westminster and Alexander Montessori, but wouldn’t trade for the atmosphere that is Concordia Lutheran, and the cost is certainly more reasonable.

Be very cautious before sending your child here. Although the school is clean, secure, and orderly, it can be a very harsh environment for your child –it certainly was for mine. The discipline policy is outrageous and consists of one on one time with the director… How scary for such a small child. This school lacks love and care — two of the most important things your child needs. If considering this school, do you child a favor and look elsewhere.

AMAZING. I have two boys who have both had the privilege of attending Concordia Lutheran School. In the 6 years that we have been a part of the Concordia family we have experienced nothing but love, growth, patience, and true support from the entire staff and the Director, Ms. Cohen. Unfortunately, all good things come to an end and now it is time my boys move to other schools, but I have no doubt that they will be successful in their venture greatly in part because of the incredible foundation that has been laid both spiritually and academically at Concordia.

I would give a 0 star if I could. I totally agree with one of the previous comments. The school staff, starting from the principal have no patience and do not know how to deal with children. If your child is one that has tantrums or unfortunately reacts different than others (like any other 4 –6 year old kid) THIS IS NOT the school for them!!! The principal will call you and say they want to work with you, but in reality they wont and they cant. They cant because it is obvious they are not capacitated. They changed teachers without even notifying parent and will tell parents they want to work as a team… how?
My kid for weeks will come home telling me that others kids did not want to play with him because he was «evil» (my 4 year old was being labeled for misbehaving) Kids do not discriminate unless an adults tell them to do so. Also, I think the issue was that We are not part of their church and I think this played a big role on how my child was behind discriminated and isolated. The last day they call me to pick him up because he acted up and was throwing a tantrum. I received a call from the director who told me they could not handle my kid any longer and as I was talking she hung up the phone… When I got there I noticed that It was more important to make him wait punished and crying than feeding him (it was 12 noon and my child had nothing in his stomach while the rest of the school was having lunch) that just showed me what kind of individuals run this school. When I approached the principal regarding my concerns and how my kids was being labeled without defending his actions, because misbehavior is misbehavior and should never be accepted, regardless… she did not even care I was taking my child from the school. I am a parent who cares, IMAGINE what could happen to a parent that does not have the time to be on top of their kids…
Beware! they will gladly take your money but they will no be willing to work with parents, specially when parent like me are willing to help.

The school is fantastic! Everywhere I take The Girl people always say the same thing, «She’s so smart! She has such an amazing vocabulary! She loves to talk! She’s so nice & friendly! And she’s how old!!!»
Her mother & I have had The Girl in the school since she was a year and a half old. It’s been nothing short of amazing how much she knows & how much she loves school. The director of the school, Suzanne Cohen, is the best & runs the school so well. The teachers are the sweetest people you’ll ever meet. I highly recommend this school.