Ocean State Montessori School

What a wonderful school. Our oldest son went through the primary program and we saw tremendous growth and amazing accomplishments from him over the years. There were times when no progress seemed to be occurring then a burst of achievement would follow. The teachers were fully committed to working with him and helping to draw out the best in him...always. We couldn't be happier. Our second son is also in the primary program and our youngest daughter will start when she turns 3. Expect the best from this school and your child. You will be rewarded with a terrific outcome!
--Submitted by a parent

Our son is in his second year at Ocean State Montessori and we couldn't be happier. He loves going to school and has become so much more independent since starting. His teachers are warm and welcoming. The after school program and vacation camps make it a great option for working parents.
--Submitted by a parent

This is our fourth year at OSMS. Our older child was there from age 3 through kindergarten and our second child is now in the second year. We couldn't be happier. Our older child blossomed and grew and learned so much in his three years. The teachers are supportive, helpful and always available. There are good options for working parents in terms of after school care. And the parent community is down to earth and just a bunch of nice, good people. Keep in mind the Montessori model is not right for all kids. But we've been really satisfied with the school.
--Submitted by a parent

My sons have thrived at Ocean State Montessori. We have experienced both the 3-6 year old classrooms and the 1st-3rd grade classroom. The teachers are wonderful and the Montessori approach is concrete, practical and enables magical leaps in children's learning and understanding.
--Submitted by a parent

We have been very happy with our son at Ocean State Montessori. It has been great to see him focus and develop great independence under their thoughtful care. The Montessori method is amazing to see in practice. A whole classroom full of 3-5 year olds working independently, quietly and deliberately on well organized and developed projects. If you have spent any time with multiple children in that age group, you can appreciate the efforts this must involve. This is a coop school. This brings many motivated parents and interesting backgrounds to the table. The fact that their aftercare program can fit so well into a working parents schedule is also a bonus. So far we couldn't be more happy.
--Submitted by a parent

Fake cooperative school where the parents buy stuff for the classes, but don't have any say elsewhere. It was like torture for my 4 year old. Sure, they're all friendly and concerned when you meet them, but after that they're cold in the classroom. More interested in pushing the Montessori product than being concerned teachers. My son is so much happier now that school is over, and is actually blooming more.
--Submitted by a parent

A cooperative montessori by design, this school is a great school. The teachers and faculty are great. There is a large parent involvement in the class and school. If you believe in montessori teachings, and your child is a good candidate in a montessori model, this is a school to consider. Being a cooperative montessori, the cost is half of a traditional montessori. However, the cost is supplemented from parents active participation. I like the montessori teaching in the early development years (up to kindergarten).
--Submitted by a parent