close  |
 |
 |
|
School Overview |
Parent Reviews |
School Environment |
Compare Schools |
Page 1 of 4
I have had my son at this school for 3yrs. He is six now and about to start 1st grade. I have read all of the infant care reviews, but have seen little written about the pre-primary and kindergarten classes, where the true philosophy of montessori is really implemented. Although I think the administration could be a little more communicative with parents, I have been extremely impressed with my son's education. By the end of kindergarten he was spelling eight letter words on his weekly spelling test. He was learning Spanish. He has blossomed in this program. Comparing his education to some of his little league teammates, I felt like he was learning well beyond what they were doing. I am sending him here one more year because I don't want him to digress. This school is unpretentious and the parents are cool and diversified. I love it! Ignore the haters!
My son has been at the Downtown campus school of infants since he was 3 months and is now 14 months. All the rooms have large windows to the hallway so parents can see in and natural light enters from outside. You can see or breast feed your baby at any time of the day. I think it is entirely appropriate that they don't allow parents, people I don't know, in the room with the children, disturbing their schedules, and tracking in dirt. Babies/Toddlers crawl and play on those floors! The childcare rooms are clean, neat, and orderly with the small tables and child height activity centers characteristic of Montessori schools. My son is very happy there and smiles at the teachers, who all call him by name, when we drop him off and pick him up.
You can tell both positive reviews were written by the same person (probably the owner or directer.) I don't need to rehash what every one else has already said. I had the same horrific experience with my child at the school of infants. Parents just try and 'drop by' to check on your child. They will tell you no. Check out the classrooms particularly in the 0-3 year old building. They will tell you no Ask to speak with your child's teacher before, after or during school. They will tell you no. These are red flags and good schools do not keep parents out.
I am also extremely surprised to read the negative reviews of this school. My son has been attending this school from the time he was 3 months. He is now 9 months old and smiles at the teachers when I drop him off. They change his diaper at least 5-6 times during the day and he has only had a diaper rash once in six months. Everyone on staff knows his name and recognizes the parents of each child. Two of the reasons I chose this school are that they don't let any visitors walk across the carpets (where the babies crawl) with their shoes or bare feet and 'visitors' who I don't personally know can't disrupt the classroom during the day. Also the main staff has been there forever and the cribs are normal, NOT cages! I don't need an appointment to see my child either. Very strange comments.
Page 1 of 4
Parent ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools.org nor does GreatSchools.org check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.
