Montessori School of Alpharetta

A more appropriate title would be camp, verses school. Uncertified, hourly employees staff this facility. If education is a priority I would not recommend this daycare.
--Submitted by a parent

MSOA has been a Godsend! My son is now 2 1/2 years old and prior to selecting this school, he had been in two other school programs which were not satisfactory to me. We were careful in interviewing 3 Montessori schools before choosing this school. He started in July 2011 and he loves it. He loves structure and routines, so this environment has helped tremendously. They are reinforcing the ideals we are trying to teach at home, including potty training each hour starting them at 2 years old! We already taught him to read some words and speak his alphabet by the time he was 1, so we were concerned about finding an environment that could stimulate him. This IS the place! He has learned counting, the continents, days of the week, the calendar, LIFE-practical skills like cleaning up, taking his laundry, washing dishes, baking, and the list goes on! He has an accredited Montessori teacher in his room which is more than I can say for most Montessori schools I visited (people should always ask this BEFORE enrolling their child somewhere). He asks about going school even when he is on vacation break! Overall, this has been and continuing to be a good experience for our son & us!
--Submitted by a parent

My child s initial experience was positive. Then we learned that private schools are not required to have certified employees. This became evident with the limited knowledge my son attained. I suppose it is a good daycare. Just do not expect your child to academically grow from a staff that has little, or no educational training.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter has been in the toddler program since early 2011 and I am very satisfied with the level of education she is getting. At 2.5 years now she is able to name continents, participate in chores around the house and speak in clear, distinct sentences. I am happy with all the staff, especially her direct teachers, and I have nothing but good things to say about my child's experience at MSoA. I can't wait until my daughter can participate in the excellent Drama Program that MSoA has!
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter is in her third year at MSoA. She was part of the very first toddler class and has since moved into Primary. I can't say enough about how much my daughter has learned. She's only three but she knows her letters, can speak some Spanish, and loves to help out around the house. Our group is a close knit group where all the parents know one another and the office staff are always willing to help and listen to your concerns. I would recommend the school to anyone looking for a truly caring atmosphere for your child.
--Submitted by a parent

I enrolled my child last year in the toddler program for 3 weeks and had to pull her out because both teachers quit within the first 2 weeks of school. We met with the owner 3 times regarding our concerns and they never got resolved. Even though they sell it as a 'real' Montessori, it is far from it. They use paper plates, don't have the proper materials and once you pay the tuition, it's hard to get get in touch with the owner. They put their needs before the child's and don't know how to accommodate to each individual child's needs. She came home extremely filthy every day! Now, we attend a different REAL Montessori and couldn't be happier. I began to think I was the crazy parent that complains about everything, but I found out that it was MSofA that was just too lazy to care. I'm so glad we pulled her out of this environment! The institution she's in now is everything a TRUE Montessori should be!
--Submitted by a parent

I have two sons who attend MSoA. One of them is in the elementary program and the second will be entering elementary this Fall 2011. We have been thrilled with the teaching staff. My oldest is extremely math and science oriented and I can't imagine how he would languish in the public school system. I am not against public school, it just can't accomodate each individual childs special interest the way montessori can. Our second son loves reading! He's reading Cressida Cowell's Dragon series (How to train your dragon etc.) If he had been in a traditional school he would barely be reading Bob Books! For us, It has been a very rewarding wxpience to have out sons in MSoA and in Montessori school program.
--Submitted by a parent

I would highly recommend this school for their dedicated teachers and assisting personnel. They always look out for the best interest of the child every way.
--Submitted by a parent

I have many friends whose children have attended this school. I have always heard negative things about the Owner. He can't seem to keep his management staff due to his personality. He is so arrogant. I am so glad I did not send my kids to his school.

I have had 2 kids in this school. There hasn't been a director in the school for over 1 yr and the owner is only there 1/week, so no management. Teacher change caused chaos and instability in classroom. We worked with the owner to resolve several issues. Still unsatisfied, we decided to leave. In order to keep us enrolled, the owner drafted a letter stating that we would be exempt from the 1 month withdrawal notice, ONLY if we gave him more time. The owner put so much fear/pressure into my 4 yr old son that he became terrified of the owner. We left the school and the owner did not honor is letter. Unethical owner.
--Submitted by a parent