The Montessori Academy at Edison

We have a 2 year old in the Toddler program and a 4 year old in the preschool program at TMA and we are trilled with our experience at the school. Our children are well cared forin a clean, welcoming and respectful environment. We truly feel as though this is the very best education we can offer our children.
--Submitted by a parent

Our kid went to the 3-6 yr old class. The teacher was rude at best. She basically made my kid look out to be a monster; had to hire a child psychologist to deal with the problem. Moved my kid to Growing Kids day care and he was fine from day one. Another kid who was also in the same class at Montessori landed at GK and turns out the teacher had complained using the exact same words about their son and they had also gone through that same psychologist as well. For various non-academic reasons, the principal basically took the words of the teacher over our kid's. I hear that upper grades are better, but for little kids - stay away.
--Submitted by a parent

TMA is a great nurtuting environment. They foster a love of learning and natural curiosity. My only suggestion for improving the school would be to be more accomodating to children outside the norm, socially or behaviorally. A school should be able to meet children where they are and guide them accordingly.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter is in 4th grade and has thrived at TMA since she was 2-1/2. TMA embodies its core values of peace, understanding, and personal responsibility. The academics are exceptional, the teachers are phenomenal, and the community is strong. Self-motivation is cultivated and expected. I recently sat in on morning 'line.' Each child had a weekly planner, outlining each subject and the tasks to complete that week. It was like a little corporate meeting. The teacher went back and forth with the group, each student communicating what they would accomplish that day- then off they went in different directions and began to work on their individual projects. While the teachers review all work, and closely monitor daily plans and progress, it is part of the child's job to set and execute their schedule. TMA gives each child an unparalleled education and the tools to organize and execute successfully for life.
--Submitted by a parent

We've had our daughter enrolled at TMA since kindergarten and we couldn't happier or more proud of the person she's becoming. We believe that the peaceful and caring atmosphere at TMA has helped her develop skills that will set her apart when she goes on to another school, including college. I could go on and on, but I won't. Find out for yourself what a difference TMA can make in yours and your child's life.
--Submitted by a parent