I would strongly encourage parents to do thorough research before considering this school…read more In our experience, leadership has created an environment where concerns raised by parents, students, and even staff members are often dismissed rather than addressed. The director frequently shifts blame instead of taking accountability, creating a culture that feels manipulative and unproductive. Staff turnover appears to be very high, which raises serious concerns about internal leadership and overall stability within the school. When it comes to student progress, there seems to be little willingness to evaluate whether the school's teaching methods or support systems are effective. Instead, concerns about a child not advancing academically are quickly attributed to the child's learning disabilities, rather than examining whether the school is providing the proper resources and accommodations needed for success. What is most concerning is the apparent inconsistency in how bullying situations are handled. In situations where certain families appear to have influence within the school community, concerns can be minimized or ignored altogether. In our case, serious concerns involving bullying were dismissed with the message that "nothing really happened," leaving us feeling unheard and unsupported. A school should be a place where students feel safe, supported, and given every opportunity to succeed. Unfortunately, our experience did not reflect those values.

From the owner: Formerly Minnesota Renaissance School, Montessori Renaissance Academy (MRA) is a private, 501(c)3…read morenonprofit Montessori school located in the north metropolitan suburb of Anoka, MN. For more than 22 years, we have been providing children from 16 months through 8th grade with an alternative to more traditional schools. Our goal is to create a learning environment that meets the needs of each child. We do so by following the philosophy and methods developed by Dr. Maria Montessori throughout the child’s early years and continue to leverage those concepts during the child’s middle school years.

I have known Ms. Safia for 7 years, and she taught Montessori preschool to both of my sons. I…read morecannot overstate how wonderful she is as a person and a teacher. She is kind and patient, calm and intuitive. My sons have very different personalities and learning styles, and she was equally effective as a teacher to both. Any student that has the benefit of learning from her will be so well taken care of, and extremely prepared as a person and a student for further education.

From the owner: Young Scholars Montessori is a unique home based Montessori Program. Our goal is to provide full…read morebenefits of a Montessori curriculum in a home like environment. This allows us to pay individual attention to each child and help them reach their full potential both socially and academically.

A very informational 7 year experience. And the amazing 7th and 8th grade math and science teacher…read morewas amazing.

From the owner: Oak Hill has provided Authentic Montessori education to children for over 54 years! Come take a…read morelook and see if Oak Hill can help prepare your child for the next stages of life.

Both my boys attend Little Voyageurs. This is their second Montessori school. My wife and I like…read moreLVMS better than our last one. Our boys have grown and learned faster than any of their friends who do not attend LVMS. We highly recommend LVMS.

From the owner: Individualized Learning Environment…read more Little Voyageurs Montessori School provides educational and fun opportunities for children from 33 months of age through kindergarten. We are a parent-directed, non-profit school, established in 1968 and serving families from Columbia Heights, Minneapolis and surrounding areas. The program: * is designed to expose children to a variety of experiences to help arouse their curiosity and natural desire to learn while exploring in a hands-on environment. * promotes life skills and independence. * lays a foundation in reading, language development, mathematics, geography and an understanding of varied cultures. Children receive individual presentations and progress at their developmental rate. We offer: * Morning and afternoon sessions * Hot lunch option * Half and full day options We offer flexible and extended hours from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 pm. to accommodate the work schedules of parents. We accept child care assistance and have a financial aid program We are conveniently located near Central Avenue and I-694. Call today to enroll your child.

It's nice and seem organized. They have a good staff and my boy seems happy when he come home from…read morehere. He's in the toddler class (17 months) I'm really enjoying the experience so far. We started him at 16 months. I'll recommend this place if you are in the neighborhood. :)

I *LOVE* step by step! My baby has been going there for almost 5 months. He's happy and has become…read morean outgoing, confident little man; he's fearless and curious. It's clean and caring, and I love all the people who work there. I can't say enough about them!

Head teacher and owner of the school Preethy has inappropriate and unprofessional communication…read morewith parents. Treats the classroom like a black box and withholds information from parents to keep control. Cruel and cold hearted person many parents talk about her poor behavior and communication and simply put up with it because their child is being taken care of however I would urge you to ask to talk to other parents in the community before committing to the school. Your child might be taken care of well but thats doesn't mean you won't have problems with the administration who runs it. Many parents complain about her inappropriate communication and strong opinions on how to parents and raise their kids. Over the years many parents have left or she has dismissed the students without any notice or logical reason, many reasons not due to safety or behavior but because she wanted too. Very little checks and balances at the school. Many working families left to scramble and find childcare because she simply decided you don't belong there any more. Good luck working with someone with a low emotional intelligence and level of compassion.

Little Flowers Montessori is a wonderful true Montessori school--AMI accredited with highly trained…read moreand experienced teachers. We tried another "Montessori" daycare (not accredited) with our oldest child and were very disappointed. We've been so happy to have our youngest at Little Flowers. The smaller, family-like environment gives the stability and warmth young children need to flourish.

I have tried sending this review on google but keeps disappearing,…read more My family had been sending our child to Radiant, and while I initially hoped for a positive experience, I have become increasingly concerned about the Director/ Management, and overall environment. There is a clear pattern of favoritism where certain students and staff are treated preferentially, while others are spoken about negatively and treated very unfairly. This behavior creates a divisive and uncomfortable atmosphere that feels more like high school drama than professional Childcare. More importantly, violent behavior (Biting, Hitting, Kicking, Spitting, Throwing things, tipping shelf's, throwing chairs, destroying the classroom, and much more)-parents ask your child if someone in there class is not nice!!!!) (better yet arrive unexpectedly to the class and see for yourself!!!! ) this behavior from certain students poses a real risk to the safety of both children and staff. Despite raising these safety concerns multiple times and requesting that certain students be kept apart to protect everyone, management has failed to take appropriate action. The Director/management's immature and unprofessional behavior only adds to a tense atmosphere that feels more like high school drama than a safe, nurturing environment. It's deeply frustrating and alarming that those entrusted with caring for children behave in a way that undermines trust and safety. I sincerely hope the school takes these serious issues to heart and works toward creating a safer, more respectful environment for all children and families. Parents, students and Staff deserve better than this chaotic and unfair environment.

We are newer to Radiant and have LOVED every minute of our experience here. My child started last…read moreMarch 2025, and his knowledge and education has advanced leaps and bounds. He is writing his name already, on his own. There are a lot of choices for childcare in Maple Grove, but I feel so passionately about the staff that support and pour love and knowledge into my child. My youngest is starting next month and I have no hesitations on sending him based on the support and leadership of the directors and the teachers. The staff are all supportive of my child, and if there are issues with my son, they are direct and collaborative on ways to make things better. We feel in the loop on what goes on day to day, and love the engaging and enriching activities that they spend hours planning. The pre-school classes go on field trips, which are so fun! If I had more children, Radiant would be my first (and only) choice.

Both of my children have learned and grown at APMS and we wouldn't change it for the world. It is a…read morewonderful community of families. Welcoming without being weird about it (you know what I mean). I highly recommend APMS to everyone.

This school is amazing. My children have come so far while attending. I have seen unbelievable…read morechanges in how they interact with others, how they manage themselves at home, and how independent they can be. The teachers are so kind, the environment is bright and clean and inviting. My younger son has always been very strong willed, and refuses to be coerced into anything, but at school, he has begun to challenge himself more and more. Skills that we can't get him to try at all, he suddenly comes home willing and proud to show us. The community is warm, and I adore everyone there. It's affordable, small, and very personal. I can't recommend Augsburg Park Montessori enough.

We feel incredibly blessed to have found Kinderhaus Montessori through some internet research a few…read moremonths ago and perhaps I can shorten your path to a great school with an endorsement as a parent. If you are reading this review you may be wondering (just like we were) about the best place for your child to begin their education. What do you look for? Will your child feel comfortable and welcome ? What can you expect from a Montessori education? This school had everything we were looking for and more. They offer morning and afternoon sessions and they offer both 3-day and 5-day programs. The class sizes are small and social and you likely won't find more caring and passionate educators than Miss Nora and Miss Susan. Plus, the tuition is affordable and some assistance is available. We are almost done with our son's first year and we are planning to enroll him for a second year in the fall. Our daughter will be going there, too - no doubt in my mind. You should know that this is a small school with a close-knit connection between children, teachers and parents and they ask for parents to play an active role in the school if you can spare the time. This isn't the "drop your kid off in the parking lot" kind of place and we love how our son has blossomed in the quiet and challenging environment under the Montessori philosophy practiced at Kinderhaus Montessori. I urge you to take a tour and see for yourself.

From the owner: Kinderhaus Montessori is a private, non-profit, parent-administered preschool. We believe that…read moreparental involvement teaches children that learning is both important and valuable. We are now enrolling for Fall! Call today for a tour. We are a part-day program. We currently offer morning sessions (8:45AM to 11:30AM) MON-FRI and afternoon sessions (12:45PM to 3:30PM) M/T/TH.