McHenry Montessori School

My two children attend McHenry Montessori . I have a infant and a seven year old. The same infant staff cared for both of my children so that really speaks alot to me regarding staff consistency. My children love their school and have progressed an excellent rate. My older child is reading at two grades above his grade level. The teachers and staff are attentive to my children's needs and to my questions and concerns as a parent. I have always been very satisfied with the staff and the Director. I frequently see the director interacting with the children as I am picking up my own children. This school has a small family like setting and most of the teachers and assistants are long term with their own children enrolled too. I have always been impressed with the curriculum and the classroom organization. I am an educated and informed parent and toured other schools in the area before deciding on McHenry Montessori but am extremely happy with my decision and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a quality education for their child.
--Submitted by a parent

The previous school review is obviously a disgruntled staff person and anyone interested in this school should make an informed decision and tour the school and make up their own mind. Making false comments on the internet is very easy these days
--Submitted by a teacher

Very disappointed with this school, constantly changing teachers around and too many children in one room with not enough supervision. Pulled our child out due to lack of supervision. The times I have gone in to talk to the director she was never there, seems to come and go as she pleases. The cleanliness of the school seemed to vary from room to room and as the other post says this IS NOT a montessori school!!! The couple of teachers they had who seemed knowledgeable in montessori are no longer there. If you need a temporary place until you find something better this school fits into that category, but I would not put my child back in until something was done with the staff and director.
--Submitted by a parent

I did not feel there were enough extracurricular activities at this school. At times, there were none. I was also disappointed with the general cleanliness of the facility.
--Submitted by a parent

This school bills itself as a Montessori school, but beware: any school can call itself 'Montessori.' There are Montessori elements here, but it is not a full-time Montessori environment. If that's not important to you, fine. But if you're looking for a true Montessori experience, keep looking.
--Submitted by a parent

The school so far, seems wonderful. There is much parental information regarding meetings, involvement and extracurricular activities for our children. The area is growing and seems to be bringing in with it top-notch teachers and administration.
--Submitted by a parent