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December 2023 by Rhiannon Hart
Our son has thrived so much since coming here. He is learning so much respect, and we haven't seen that change in any other place. Little Red makes sure that out son does his homework, enjoys socializing, and really respects those around him. His old daycare seemed to teach him to not respect authority. I can't believe the change. He loves it here. I can't recommend it more. They love the kids, and our son loves being there (even that he has to do his homework!)
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December 2023 by Rhiannon H.
Our son has thrived so much since coming here. He is learning so much respect, and we haven't seen that change in any other place. Little Red makes sure that out son does his homework, enjoys socializing, and really respects those around him. His old daycare seemed to teach him to not respect authority. I can't believe the change. He loves it here. I can't recommend it more. They love the kids, and our son loves being there (even that he has to do his homework!)
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November 2023 by Martin Vidal
The Little Red Schoolhouse is an exceptional daycare that truly stands out in providing a nurturing environment for our children's learning and development. The commitment to instilling good morals and discipline in the little ones is truly commendable. The owners and staff are nothing short of amazing – they treat each family like a part of their own and consistently go above and beyond to ensure the well-being and growth of every child in their care. It's heartwarming to see such dedication and care in a preschool/afterschool program, making it a top choice for any parent looking for a safe and loving place for their children to thrive. I could not recommend them enough!!
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November 2023 by Sondra V.
The Little Red Schoolhouse is an exceptional daycare that truly stands out in providing a nurturing environment for our children's learning and development. The commitment to instilling good morals and discipline in the little ones is truly commendable. The owners and staff are nothing short of amazing - they treat each family like a part of their own and consistently go above and beyond to ensure the well-being and growth of every child in their care. It's heartwarming to see such dedication and care in a preschool/afterschool program, making it a top choice for any parent looking for a safe and loving place for their children to thrive. I could not recommend them enough!!
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November 2023 by Manal Ghaddar
Best place ever for kids my son loves it
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May 2023 by Mimi Smigielski
The Little Red Schoolhouse is the best preschool in WNY. It is such a nurturing environment and my two children loved attending there. I am so grateful for everything LRSH provided for them. They learned so much and were academically successful throughout their school years because of their education at LRSH. The administration and teachers were polite, professional, friendly, patient, caring, thoughtful, spoke kindly with the children and are very communicative with parents. I look back fondly on my children's preschool years and can't wait until my grandchildren can attend.
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April 2023 by Laura Chubineh
When you think of preschool, you think of a warm, friendly place where your children are welcomed with open arms and where they are encouraged to learn and grow in a safe, respectful environment. Let me assure you, this place is not that place.A few huge red flags:1. During my first tour there, the owner Margaret was complaining to me about another parent who she identified as “a piece of work” because she could not potty train her 3 year old daughter. Incredibly unprofessional and rude, quite frankly.2. After a month of my kids attending LRS, Margaret berated me in the middle of the school’s parking lot, in front of other families, repeatedly telling me that my children “are not ok” because their speech wasn’t up to their standards, even though our board certified pediatrician assured us that they were indeed “ok”.3. I received a handwritten note from one of the teachers complaining about my 2 year old son’s orthotics that he was medically required to wear.I would like to note that my kids leaving this school was the best possible outcome for us. My twins are in UPK now at a different school, and they are thriving. They are reading and writing at only 4 and a half years old and are already more than prepared and qualified to start kindergarten according to the school district’s standards.So please, if any one of the owners or teachers try to tell you your kids are not ok, or if they tell you something is wrong with them, seek the opinion of a professional and send your kids somewhere else.
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April 2023 by Kathleen Flemming
Little Red Schoolhouse is the best preschool! My daughter is graduating from college in May 2023 with high honors and has grown into an amazing young women who loves God, her family and her country. I know she will be successful. She attended LRSH for 6 years; pre K and their after school program until grade 3. The amazing foundation she received there allowed her to soar and become the person she is today. Thank you Miss Margaret and team for all you have done to help give back to our children and community. I still remember my daughter’s solo where she sang “I’m something special”. Little Red Schoolhouse treats every child as someone special. God bless you.
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March 2022 by Kristin D.
Alumni here! We sent our daughter here for 3 years and now our son is a busy bee (2 yr old class)! This school and whole staff is exceptional at what they do! They are all so friendly and always greet you with a smile. This is NOT a daycare it is a school that is structured with lots of learning. Our daughter thrived and was ahead of other children when entering kindergarten. They knew she was a little red kid! Our son started very young but they have broken him out of his shell very quickly. He absolutely loves going and has been taught so much already! I honestly could never seen myself going to another school. There's a reason a family owned and operated business has been going for decades!
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March 2022 by Nikki A.
This place has gone down hill and it's completely due to ownership. They don't take the children into account when making any decisions. For example letting go of a long time beloved teacher mid school year with no explanation to the kids or parents. As a parent that is completely unacceptable and our children deserve better. Find a place where the owners actually care about what's best for the children. The teachers were the best thing this school had going and they're even finding a way to ruin that.
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September 2021 by Maureen M.
Everyone knows if you want your child to have a positive first experience with school and be best prepared for Kindergarten, this is where you come! There is a wonderful sense of warmth from the moment you walk in the door. Margaret, Mary Beth, Peggy, Molly and their staff want what is best for each and every child and it shows. We couldn't be happier with our decision to bring our child here!
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August 2021 by Ashley B.
My son started going here after 4 years at a large, well established daycare. He was not new to school but we moved him thinking there was "more" for him. I had heard mixed reviews- people either loved it or hated it. I should've listened.The fall seemed fine- communication was very minimal due to covid etc but I never heard a peep from the staff about any concerns with my son. They said he was sweet and always polite. I called his teacher in October to check in - who also stated he was doing great.There were a few times that I could see how rigid they were. Even as an adult at drop off i always felt they were trying to "school" me about something- how I opened the door, where my son changed his snow boots. It was always something but I tried to brush it off. I tried to brush off overhearing one of the owners snapping at my son to answer "yes or no". Like a drill Sargent. My son never smiled when he went.Flash forward to mid January. I get a frantic call from miss Peggy. She called to tell me that she snapped at my son that if she had to hear the teacher tell him one more time to listen, she'd pull him out of the room. She says she did and then she "yanked him" out of the room. Her words. I wrote them down in my phone as she was speaking. She told me he has a "flat affect" (he's VERY shy). She proceeded to put him in time out for 30 minutes (her description - not my son's who was too traumatized to ever speak to me about what happened). I tried to be receptive and listened to her, saying we'd speak with him. We were truly in shock as again, I'd never heard a word from them the entire year and in the 4 years my son was in daycare never had them even call home to say anything negative. The next day I called and spoke to the UPK teacher who also had absolutely nothing kind of nice to say about my son. He cried for hours that night and I never sent him back.I post this wishing I had seen reviews like this when I was choosing a school for my son. I've met so many people now who have had the same experience. This place is horrible and I'll have nightmares likely for years from the guilt of sending my child there
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May 2021 by Mary S.
Please avoid this place. The owner and the staff are very rude and they are not nice to the children. the best thing I did is I change my daughter's school. I repeat if you love your kids, don't leave them in this place. Kids are not safe in there.
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February 2021 by Saman C.
disgusting doesn't begin to describe the ownership of this place...as a physician who owns a private practice and has a small business, these women don't seem to understand what being professional actually is. I have witnessed them ordering staff around like they are children, barking orders at my wife like she's one of their employees/children, and talking negatively about the other parents like they are annoying/irritating them instead of supporting their business. I have other physician friends that have pulled their children out of this place for similar reasons. The owners mother is clearly demented, which is why there is such high turnover with staff. Our pediatrician and physical therapist have nothing positive to say about this place, and say that this type of behavior has been happening for 20 years now. There are so many other better places to take your kids, places that don't make you feel like such an inconvenience. The management here has no manners, no class, and don't care about kids. They are very strange people that don't know how to run a business. I will be posting reviews everywhere that I can and will 100% be reporting their discriminatory behavior to the better business bureau. I will definitely let everyone that I know how negative this place is.
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December 2017 by Elizabeth Wetzler
I am horrified at how my family was treated there. My youngest was signed up for two days a week over the summer and full time in the fall. My oldest was signed up for Fridays in the summer and after school in fall. They both have spots and are enrolled. When they saw my oldest receives PT, OT, speech and has ADD, the owner called me and told me there is now no space for him. THEY NEVER EVEN MET HIM! I told her he would be great there. He went to the ymca no problem after school all last year! He is a good kid! She didn't care. I have been told by multiple people if you and your children don't match their mold they will not let you in or your child will be kicked out. I have heard that from multiple people. It is disgusting. They are discriminating based on disability and I find it appalling. When I referred to their parent handbook where it stated they don't discriminate based on disability, Margaret told me it didn't matter, it was her decision. Margaret and Mary Beth were rude and nasty. She put me down several times will filling out paperwork and belittled me. I have been sick about it since it happened. Being an educator myself, I still can't believe a place will not allow chikdren to come there based on their disability without even meeting them. It is disgusting.
