I have 2 children at SNS and I love the teachers! My 3 year old counts and knows his colors in English, Spanish and French. He s learning to write his numbers and alphabet now! Most of the main teachers my older one had are still there. For the babies, the teachers wave different textures to stimulate
... Read more their sense of touch and sing to them in circle time. The teachers are all very wonderful and loving. The teachers try to help ease my son s transition to a new classroom by giving him some extra tender care. My only complaint is the administration. One year several teaching assistants left and there was no communication from the administration. I sent a letter to the headmistress asking if there was anything I could do to help retain the teachers and got no response. The new principal seems to be more involved and proactive. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/23/09
We love St. Nicholas School! I stayed home with my daughter until she was 13 months old, and, needless to say, I was anxious about where we would send here to school when the time came. St. Nicholas was recommended to us by friends, and it s been such a positive experience for our whole family my
... Read more daughter has become much more social since she started to attend, and she s learned so much in a very short amount of time! Even my mother, who was unsure about day care for a small child, has been a convert of the benefits after seeing the positive changes in our daughter. We appreciate the great staff of St. Nicholas and all they ve done to help us be so comfortable with this school for our family. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/11/09
I do not recommended this school, because of the administration staff (both campuses) also because always has the same materials to work on
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Posted by a parent on 06/11/09
The teachers at this school and the principal, Ms. Mila, are outstanding. I have 2 children attending SNS and am very pleased with their progress through the school. In the past my concerns have been received well and corrected without hesitation. I recommend this school to everyone who asks about a
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Posted by a parent on 06/08/09
My daughter has been at SNS II since she was 4 months old. She is now 4 years old. The staff do a fantastic job with education and preparing the infant for the next steps in life. Even though she just turned 4 in February, she is academically ready for Kindergarten. The staff I have worked with have
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Posted by a parent on 05/28/09
The teachers at this school are wonderful, caring and loving with the children. My only complaints are with the administration, and I have had plenty with them. Being a second campus it is clear that the headmistress is not concerned about operations at this campus. She requests parent-teacher meetings
... Read more and 'would enjoy meeting' the parents as well, but only if you go to the other campus. I have considered moving my child, but have yet to do so because of the bond with the teachers. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/22/09
St. Nicholas' teachers are very dedicated and nurturing. The program is organized to allow children to move to the next developmental level at appropriate milestone levels. Their curriculum includes exposure to two foreign languages at the infant level which was very hard to find even in Houston.
... Read more The children play outdoors twice each day amd enjoy holiday parties with teachers and family members. Our child is very comfortable and is doing very well in this environment. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/21/09
Unfortunately the reviewers here do not indicate which school they are talking about when they review. The Mullins school (St Nix I), has some issues. The Med. Center School (St. Nix II), is fantastic. Both schools had face lifts last year and are in much better shape. We have had our son there since
... Read more he was 9 months old and are absolutely pleased with the results. At the age of four, he can count to 10 in French, 100+ in Spanish as well as knowing many Spanish words, along, of course, with an excellent English vocabulary. He knows his continents and can draw you a picture of the interior of the Earth and what the layers are. The teachers have been really helpful when behavioral problems arise, as they do with small kids. I recommend this school for Pre-K. Not so much above that. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/30/09
Center in Mullins is very poorly organized and managed. Teacher turnover is very high. All teachers are unhappy. Very poor communication between school officials and parents. Summer camp promises multiple activites that never happen, expensive, little value for the price.
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Posted by a parent on 03/07/08
In my opinion this school isnot recommended because of the changing and rotating of teachers , rotating schedules to the employee and not appreciated by the headmistress .
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