We are elated to have Miss Jay as our son's teacher. We feel that we are blessed to have found such…read morea wonderful alternative to the average "daycare" setting! Affordable Montessori!!! An Experienced private teacher is tutoring our son throughout the day from the alphabet and math, the human anatomy, planting and spelling.... - how many 3. 5 year olds are learning phonics and drawing their letters at their "daycares" at that age? The answer is not one of the "best "that we have chosen in our area. Our son feels so accomplished at the end of each day and we feel proud!!!

From the owner: Serving children between the ages 1 1/2 to Kindergarten. Montessori is a philosophy and method of…read moreeducation which develops potential by utilizing specially trained teachers and special materialsToddler, Preschool and Kindergarten programs Complete Montessori Curriculum Small class sizes ensures excellent development Full day/Half day Programs with before and after daycare Yoga and cooking part of the curriculum Mixed aged classroom for the right head start Sibling discount offered

Even though our son doesn't qualify for Montessori due to some developmental delays, Karen was so…read morekind to still spend time with us showing us the place and then help us research for a more fitted place for our son. She is very kind and caring and this shows because it wasn't in her interest to help us. We are very grateful for you Karen!!

I remember the first day where Karen Lumsden invited us over after school to see if the per-scool…read morewould be a good fit for our daughter. We were searching around and weren't sure where to enroll her. She walked us around various classrooms/activity areas/yard etc. while one of the instructors interacted with our daughter. We really loved it and we got the feeling they really cared and knew what they were talking about. Lot of places may say they do Montessori, but do they? It was a plus to be super close to the school. I also think for the quality education and life skills our daughter gets, price is more than fair. We already see positive changes in our daughter. She is more curious and she loves going to school. She has also less reliant on her teddy than before. I give them 10/10 as we are very satisfied with them. Recommending them to another parent is not hard for me.

I toured several Montessori schools and daycares for my two year-old to attend. Montessori Academy…read moreof Farmington won both my Husband and I over. My son has learned so much since attending, his teacher Qamar ABBASI is so professional, passionate, patient and a great communicator. All the staff are so amazing. I'm very happy knowing that my son is in great hands and learning in a safe environment. I highly recommend this school. From Mrs. Cato

When we were looking for a safe, engaging place for our oldest to go a few years ago, reading…read morereviews from other parents currently enrolled helped so much. Hoping this review will help someone in the same position feel confident in their choice to have their child (children) attend Montessori Academy of Farmington Hills. Our oldest has been attending Montessori Academy of Farmington Hills for three years and counting. Ms. Suman and the entire staff work tirelessly each and every day to make sure the students and their families have a good experience. They are helpful, supportive, caring and sensitive to the needs of each child. As a parent, I've watched my child grow (emotionally and physically) in his abilities and been able to witness his confidence soar. The transition (as any significant routine change can be) was tough at first (probably more on me than him :) ) as it was the first daycare/school he attended outside our home and Ms. Suman and his teachers worked closely with him (and helped me as a parent, which I'll always be grateful for) to build trust, understanding and make sure he felt secure. Now, he looks forward to drop off each morning and can't wait to see his teachers and play and learn with all of his friends, classmates and peers. The Montessori Academy of Farmington Hills has a wonderful playground for outdoor time (one of the first things you'll notice as you drive up and enter the parking lot), Ms. Suman and her staff keep it well maintained, along with the interior/exterior of the building and are always updating with the latest equipment and enhancements. They offer fieldtrips for students and lots of fun activities for holidays and special occasions, including an end of the school year program for each class. One note that's worth mentioning is that they follow the Montessori method of learning with the freedom to make choices and progress at the child's own comfort level. It's a true school environment starting at 3 years, not a daycare or childcare center (Ms. Suman and the teachers are happy to give updates and send pictures, you'll just need to ask if there's something specific you'd like to see or know more about during the day to day routine). You'll be more than pleasantly surprised with how much your child (children) will learn. If you have a child under three, they will still learn at an exceptional rate (Montessori Academy take babies 3 months and up) as well, just in a separate building with separate infant/baby/young toddler staff. My youngest is in the infant/baby room and we feel at ease knowing he is surrounded by such a wonderful, patient support system and receiving nurturing, dependable care. The teachers and staff truly are wonderful, many have been with the school for years and years. Their experience shines through (and helped accelerate our potty training journey, among many, many other milestones) and so many of them feel like an extension of our family. The tuition costs are more than fair for everything they offer, I can't imagine you can find anywhere else with such an expansive offering. Choose Montessori Academy of Farmington Hills and you'll choose really, really well!

On August 7th around 12:45 PM, our son fell near the slide at school. Staff noted it wasn't serious…read moreand let him continue his day. That evening, he was in severe pain, and we took him to the ER. Thankfully no fracture, but he is still in pain days later. What's most disappointing is the lack of empathy and compassion shown afterward. Instead of proactive care and follow-up, the response felt dismissive and indifferent. Parents trust schools to not only ensure safety, but also to treat children with genuine concern when accidents happen. Sadly, that trust was broken in this case.

The MMC is a special place with caring people. I am so blessed to have went there my whole…read morechildhood up through the sixth grade.

You must have heard of legendary teachers that change lives. There is one teacher there that will…read morechange your child for the better for ever. Ms Rani I write this review super emotional. I don't think teachers like you exist. Thankyou for everything you have done for my kid. My little girl is going there for the last one year and apart from getting an education she is being groomed. She is confident and has learned social skills from Ms Rani, her mentor who she loves as much as she loves her family. I hope my daughter learns what is humility from Mrs Atman. Mrs Atman runs this school with kindness and firmness that makes you proud to be associated with Brown Academy. Never an unkind word always so polite and humble that she wins you over. Mrs Atman you have created a little heaven for the kids. I am a father and super snobbish about my kid. I want the best for my kid and Brown Academy provides that on a daily basis. God bless you all. May the kindness with which you treat my kid come before yours. May this enterprise grow and may more people realize what a treasure Ms Rani is for all of us.

Brown Academy is by far the BEST Montessori institute in all of Michigan. I have a 4 year old and…read morewe went everywhere to find a good medium of education for her. Even enrolled her in some places which claim to teach by play etc. I am not one who wants a child to read college books by age 5 but I expect a bit of learning from the school when I am paying a good amount of money. It was my lucky day when I found out about Brown Academy. My daughter was about to turn 4 then and only knew her ABCs and rhymes because of my constant pushing. As soon as she started coming here she fell in love with the concept of writing, reading and comprehending things that I remember I did in middle school. Ms Atman the owner is the most amazing woman I have across. She has put her heart and soul into this school and it shows the moment you enroll your child here. You will be beaming with pride in no time at the pace your child learns here. The teachers are brilliant, sweet and so loving. My child has learnt leaps and bounds here and I only wish I had known about this place sooner. The teacher handling the 4 years olds, Ms Rani, is the reason that my child wants to not go to any other school and just keep coming back every day. She is an absolute gem of a woman and the best teacher I have ever come across. It takes a big heart to teach little minds and she has the biggest heart I know. Such a gentle, loving, sweet woman! I have moved from Farmington hills but I Drive my daughter very happily for a 35 minute one way trip so she can come to her favorite place till she graduates into Kindergarten. I cannot praise this Montessori enough. It is the best thing you can do for your child. A good foundation leads to a strong pillar. Brown Academy Montessori is the strongest foundation you can provide your child. This is from a woman who has been to all Montessori and preschools in the town, because let's admit it we want the best for our child. Thank you Brown Academy, Ms Atman, Ms Rani and the whole team for all your efforts, love and kindness. You all will always be the shining stars in our hearts.

We found BCM while looking for a place to "temporarily" put our first child instead of sending her…read moreto Kindergarten (as she was an early birthday). Well, here we are seven years later and we are about to send our fourth child to BCM! Each of our children has gone through the three year program (through Kindergarten) and we couldn't be happier with what they've learned and how they've grown. The teachers are all so wonderful...patient, caring, gentle (yet able to direct the children to what they need to be learning). We are so thrilled to have found a school like Birmingham Community Montessori for our children's early education.

From the owner: Preschool and kindergarten montessori education.read more

I have 2 children at Lakes Area Montessori…read more It is a great experience for the kids. They have learned a lot from the teachers and the staff. The staff really cares for the children. The children not only learn basic schoolwork, but they also excel in working in groups, being kind to others, cleaning up after themselves, etiquette, motor skills, music, other languages, and much more.

Just an avg Montessori poorly managed .. I checked it out recently and was not impressed.read more

The most wonderful place on earth!!! My daughter went there and the owner is one of the kindest,…read moreand best people I know. It's a safe, fun and wonderful environment. You can rest assured that your child will be looked after, cared for and safe. They do outings, sing songs, learn, play games and have so much fun.

Magnificent day care, staffed and run by some of the most caring and knowledgeable people you could…read moreask for. Our daughter has thrived there. It is a happy, warm and nurturing place that lets kids have fun while learning. More should be like this.