Pebblecreek Montessori

I was lucky to stumble upon Pebblecreek Montessori 6 years ago. I enrolled my child as a 3 year old, and we are now in 3rd grade. I have been pleased with the education we have received. PCM does use the Montessori method well, and it has given my child an excellent foundation for life. Since being in the elementary, my child has thrived and now far exceeds all average standards for her grade level. Not only that, but she has learned life skills that she can carry with her as she grows. The elementary teacher has been a blessing and I couldn't ask for better, ever! I will praise her to the stars as long as she lets me. The school itself, has had some issues. I can't say that I have always been pleased with the way the school is run, or how they have handled themselves on several occasions. There have been numerous issues that have made me question our attendance. The benefits have, however, outweighed the costs. My feeling is, while the administration and management are crucial, your school is only as good as your teachers. As with any school, you can't always choose your teachers, and some are better than others. We all have our differences, but what makes this school a nice place to be is the welcoming of diversity and teaching the children how we cooperate and work together to make the world (and classroom) a better place to be. I can't personally speak for all teachers at PCM, but I know that the one we have is superb! I hope that as a parent, you could choose this school not based on what the administrative staff tells you, and not even much of what the parents tell you, but go visit and ask the children what they think. I feel that what THEY think and what THEY learn are the most valuable in terms of recommendations. They are the ones that this is all about. As long as the teachers are good, and can work well with my child, and as long as my child is happy, we will continue here as long as possible. Pros: Great education and learning life skills. Cons: Administration and business management lack finesse, needs to listen more to parents wants/needs. more

I was lucky to stumble upon Pebblecreek Montessori 6 years ago. I enrolled my child as a 3 year old, and we are now in 3rd grade. I have been pleased with the education we have received. PCM does use the Montessori method well, and it has given my child an excellent foundation for life. Since being in the elementary, my child has thrived and now far exceeds all average standards for her grade level. Not only that, but she has learned life skills that she can carry with her as she grows. The elementary teacher has been a blessing and I couldn't ask for better, ever! I will praise her to the stars as long as she lets me. The school itself, has had some issues. I can't say that I have always been pleased with the way the school is run, or how they have handled themselves on several occasions. There have been numerous issues that have made me question our attendance. The benefits have, however, outweighed the costs. My feeling is, while the administration and management are crucial, your school is only as good as your teachers. As with any school, you can't always choose your teachers, and some are better than others. We all have our differences, but what makes this school a nice place to be is the welcoming of diversity and teaching the children how we cooperate and work together to make the world (and classroom) a better place to be. I can't personally speak for all teachers at PCM, but I know that the one we have is superb! I hope that as a parent, you could choose this school not based on what the administrative staff tells you, and not even much of what the parents tell you, but go visit and ask the children what they think. I feel that what THEY think and what THEY learn are the most valuable in terms of recommendations. They are the ones that this is all about. As long as the teachers are good, and can work well with my child, and as long as my child is happy, we will continue here as long as possible. Pros: Great education and learning life skills. Cons: Administration and business management lack finesse, needs to listen more to parents wants/needs. more

I did not know anything about the Montessori teaching methods before my daughter started going to Pebblecreek when she was 3. I never anticipated I would be willing to pay for it past kindergarten, especially since we were in one of the highest rated public school districts in the area but after a couple of years there we knew it would be a mistake to take her out of this school. She has thrived and is a very eager learner. She loves the school and the teachers. When she did start to struggle, her teacher immediately brought it to our attention and we were able to use the resources within the school to help her. The elementary teachers challenge the kids and teach them lovingly. \r The school has become like a second family to us. The parents are very involved and some have become close friends. \r If you value your child's education and are willing to make whatever monetary sacrifices you have to, in order to ensure that your child receives the absolute best education then you should consider this school.\r Pros: Excellent learning environment and teachers more

I did not know anything about the Montessori teaching methods before my daughter started going to Pebblecreek when she was 3. I never anticipated I would be willing to pay for it past kindergarten, especially since we were in one of the highest rated public school districts in the area but after a couple of years there we knew it would be a mistake to take her out of this school. She has thrived and is a very eager learner. She loves the school and the teachers. When she did start to struggle, her teacher immediately brought it to our attention and we were able to use the resources within the school to help her. The elementary teachers challenge the kids and teach them lovingly. The school has become like a second family to us. The parents are very involved and some have become close friends. If you value your child's education and are willing to make whatever monetary sacrifices you have to, in order to ensure that your child receives the absolute best education then you should consider this school. Pros: Excellent learning environment and teachers Cons: none more

My son started at Pebblecreek in 2nd grade, after a very frustrating year in PISD. We saw an immediate turnaround. He actually started coming home from school happy! The Montessori materials and environment at Pebblecreek are wonderful, the teachers have been warm, caring and have gone above and beyond to see that he achieve academic success. They were able to catch a learning difference early on and make classroom accommodations to make sure his learning environment suits his particular needs. He is now a 5th grader who consistently tests above grade level, (several grades above in some areas), is a caring, independent and responsible child who loves learning. I would attribute that to the teachers, staff and environment he has been in for four years at Pebblecreek. We have signed him up for 6th grade and hope that the school might be able to expand to include the middle grades by the time he reaches 7th. This is an outstanding school and I recommend it to anyone looking for the ideal learning environment for their child. My son gives it five stars as well!!! Pros: Caring teachers Cons: None more

My son started at Pebblecreek in 2nd grade, after a very frustrating year in PISD. We saw an immediate turnaround. He actually started coming home from school happy! The Montessori materials and environment at Pebblecreek are wonderful, the teachers have been warm, caring and have gone above and beyond to see that he achieve academic success. They were able to catch a learning difference early on and make classroom accommodations to make sure his learning environment suits his particular needs. He is now a 5th grader who consistently tests above grade level, (several grades above in some areas), is a caring, independent and responsible child who loves learning. I would attribute that to the teachers, staff and environment he has been in for four years at Pebblecreek. We have signed him up for 6th grade and hope that the school might be able to expand to include the middle grades by the time he reaches 7th.\r This is an outstanding school and I recommend it to anyone looking for the ideal learning environment for their child. My son gives it five stars as well!!! Pros: Caring teachers more

The teachers at Pebble Creek Montessori (especially elementary teachers) work really hard and it is a worthy school to send your child to. They each take their own time away to help the children learn and they nurture them. But not all people appreciate that. My son goes there and he has grown much in his knowledge. Although the price may be high, it is the education that counts. Some of the remarks seem like a personal grudge against the teachers for your own child's shortcomings . This is a problem that the teachers alone cannot solve. The parents must also put effort into their kid's education and help them focus. As I had seen in the very recent one it talks about the accent of a teacher. It is not their problem that they are from a different country or that they have an accent. It would have to be the education that matters. Pros: Teachers, way of teaching more

The teachers at Pebble Creek Montessori (especially elementary teachers) work really hard and it is a worthy school to send your child to. They each take their own time away to help the children learn and they nurture them. But not all people appreciate that. My son goes there and he has grown much in his knowledge. Although the price may be high, it is the education that counts. Some of the remarks seem like a personal grudge against the teachers for your own child's shortcomings . This is a problem that the teachers alone cannot solve. The parents must also put effort into their kid's education and help them focus. As I had seen in the very recent one it talks about the accent of a teacher. It is not their problem that they are from a different country or that they have an accent. It would have to be the education that matters. Pros: Teachers, way of teaching Cons: none more

It depends on which teacher your child gets. At the elementary level, one teacher doesn?t teach concepts very well, and contradicts not only the Montessori way but also common sense in how to bring out the best of children and foster children?s emotional health. In that case, a public school is a much better and safer place. A lose-win situation will not be able to sustain. Not sure if any family would like to experiment on their children while paying a high tuition so that who knows when, a disqualified teacher will, hopefully, grow. As a very minor issue, having someone with heavy foreign accent teaching spelling doesn?t work very well either. more

It depends on which teacher your child gets. At the elementary level, one teacher doesn?t teach concepts very well, and contradicts not only the Montessori way but also common sense in how to bring out the best of children and foster children?s emotional health. In that case, a public school is a much better and safer place. \r \r A lose-win situation will not be able to sustain. Not sure if any family would like to experiment on their children while paying a high tuition so that who knows when, a disqualified teacher will, hopefully, grow.\r \r As a very minor issue, having someone with heavy foreign accent teaching spelling doesn?t work very well either.\r more

Our daughter started at Pebblecreek after a bad experience in other Montessori school. We found at Pebblecreek the right environment for our kids (our son has also joined the school a few months ago). We simply love the teachers and the care they give to our children; they are well prepared and trained in the Montessori philosophy. The administrators are very cooperative and concerned about the families. It is true tuition is high but good education does not come free. Pros: Perfect Montessori environment Cons: Closed for two weeks on December more

Our daughter started at Pebblecreek after a bad experience in other Montessori school. We found at Pebblecreek the right environment for our kids (our son has also joined the school a few months ago). We simply love the teachers and the care they give to our children; they are well prepared and trained in the Montessori philosophy. The administrators are very cooperative and concerned about the families. It is true tuition is high but good education does not come free. Pros: Perfect Montessori environment Cons: Closed for two weeks on December more

While I have no issues with my child's education at Pebblecreek, I am very frustrated by the cost of tuition (higher than virtually all other Montessori schools in the area--I have not found one that is more expensive yet)--and worse is the fact that Pebblecreek is closed so many days. The worst is Christmas: while my spouse and I have to work most days (which is a lot of the reason our child is in school in the first place), Pebblecreek closes for a solid two weeks. We are forced to take vacation days, take our child to work, and lean on the grandparents for help. Pros: Good quality education Cons: too expensive; teachers are not treated well by management. more

While I have no issues with my child's education at Pebblecreek, I am very frustrated by the cost of tuition (higher than virtually all other Montessori schools in the area--I have not found one that is more expensive yet)--and worse is the fact that Pebblecreek is closed so many days. The worst is Christmas: while my spouse and I have to work most days (which is a lot of the reason our child is in school in the first place), Pebblecreek closes for a solid two weeks. We are forced to take vacation days, take our child to work, and lean on the grandparents for help.\r Pros: Good quality education Cons: too expensive; teachers are not treated well by management. more

I have two children going to Pebblecreek. My older son started about 2 years ago and my younger one about 2 months ago. Both of them have thrived at Pebblecreek.\r \r As a parent, there is no greater joy than seeing one's child happy, learning, interacting and growing. I feel a lot of credit for this goes to the teachers at Pebblecreek. They let each child learn and grow at their own pace and are responsive to both parent and child. more

I have two children going to Pebblecreek. My older son started about 2 years ago and my younger one about 2 months ago. Both of them have thrived at Pebblecreek. As a parent, there is no greater joy than seeing one's child happy, learning, interacting and growing. I feel a lot of credit for this goes to the teachers at Pebblecreek. They let each child learn and grow at their own pace and are responsive to both parent and child. more

Pebblecreek Montessori is truly the finest montessori school in Dallas. We found the school from friends of ours who had sent their children to Pebblecreek for pre-K and had deeply regretted sending their kids to public school for elementary thereafter. The school's leadership, resources, collective knowledge and most importantly - the care for their children is outstanding. Their focus on "children first" is not just talk - it is real. It is discouraging to see disparaging remarks about the school and especially the teachers who are truly dedicated to the growth and development of their students as we have seen for our child. I highly recommend Pebblecreek to any parent who wants the finest in education for their child. more

Pebblecreek Montessori is truly the finest montessori school in Dallas. We found the school from friends of ours who had sent their children to Pebblecreek for pre-K and had deeply regretted sending their kids to public school for elementary thereafter. The school's leadership, resources, collective knowledge and most importantly - the care for their children is outstanding. Their focus on ""children first"" is not just talk - it is real. It is discouraging to see disparaging remarks about the school and especially the teachers who are truly dedicated to the growth and development of their students as we have seen for our child. I highly recommend Pebblecreek to any parent who wants the finest in education for their child. more

There is no much difference in education level in public schools Vs Pebbel creek. You loose money and it is waste of joining in Pebbel creek. I will not recommend any parent to go for this school. more

There is no much difference in education level in public schools Vs Pebbel creek. You loose money and it is waste of joining in Pebbel creek. I will not recommend any parent to go for this school. more