Granite Bay Montessori

What an incredible community of dedicated families and teachers. We are blessed to be a part of this school.
--Submitted by a teacher

I can't say enough about how much our chidlren are learning at this school. Because every child is assigned work at his/her level, students are able to progress at their own paces and actually compete with one another to get ahead. When I told them that in most schools, all students in a particular grade do the same work, regardless of their levels, they couldn't understand why. The Montessori method has it right!
--Submitted by a parent

I've always been a huge proponent of the Montessori method, but found very few other parents had an inkling of the philosophy, at GBM. Whereas I found Children's house to be a great environment for my child, I found that many parents used GBM more for extended daycare than for it's approach to teaching. In addition the administration is ineffective, can you say NEPOTISM? Parental concerns rank far behind maintaining job security for unqualified family members.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter attends preschool at Granite Bay Montessori's Children's House. She loves it and I love it. I have been a public school elementary teacher for 19 years and have been impressed and pleased with the program's teachers, curriculum, and environment. The Montessori methods and materials really allow the caring, skilled teachers to meet each child's individual academic needs and build on them. My child has developed independence both socially and academically in a well structured, happy environment. It has been a wonderful start to her schooling and she will attend kindergarten there next year.
--Submitted by a parent

We are very please with the curriculum and classroom structure. Childrens House teaches the children about classical music and composers, artists, continent s and its animals and culture. Each day they have lessons of counting, beginning math skills, spelling and letter sounds as well as differences in objects. They are taught practical life skills and to be respectful of one another and their environment, whether it is the classroom, playground or home. Our child is challenged to progress and advance in addition to being given encouragement and support on a daily basis to excel and explore. If she experiences any learning challenges, it is immediately recognized and discussed with us to determine how best to help her past that hurdle. The school promotes an open line of communication with teachers and office staff that is greatly appreciated. I would highly recommend Granite Bay Montessori to any parent.
--Submitted by a parent

My son is enrolled in the Granite Bay Montessori Children's House program. The teachers in Children's House are absolutely wonderful. My child is being nutured and academically prepared while in a loving environment. The Children House director is pleasant and easily accessible. I look forward to the 'Montessori at Home Nights.' My son just loves going to preschool everyday.
--Submitted by a parent

Your kid will be treated like a number! Of course its a business. The school is overpriced, play areas are lacking for smaller kids, for what you pay you think they would invest in some nice play structure, not little tikes stuff we keep in our backyards..Teachers are OK..Go to public school...better! Dont waster your money here!
--Submitted by a parent

The childrens house seems just like a play school. There is not really any structure. Kids seem bored. The director of the childrens house who is also part owner of the school needs to put a smile on her face. She seems so angry all the time. Only nice during paretn teacher sessions, but otherwise, if you seem to ask her anything, she seems very stern. This is not what I would expect from a Montessori school director. Overall, I think the main elementary levels may be ok, but the childrens house is good if you are only looking for a daycare...
--Submitted by a parent

My child has attended GBM since he was 3. Academically the school is great;however, regarding social activities and encouraging the kids to feel part of a group, the school needs a lot of improvement to do. I do beleive on independence;however, the greatest things are not build alone. Team work is lacking at GBM.
--Submitted by a parent

I was looking for an environment for my preschooler that did not apply pressure unnecessarily yet made many opportunities available for learning. That's how I discovered the Montessori teaching philosophy. I discovered Granite Bay Montessori because I was also looking for a smaller, more intimate, nurturing setting for my young one. And since the day I started, I've been in awe of the school and the teachers. Now, both of my children are there, thriving in an academic environment that they find interesting and exciting. The best testament I can give is that they love to go to school!
--Submitted by a parent