The administration should be fired as they have allowed teachers to verbally abuse and shame…read morechildren. The outcomes are absolutely horrific and Maria Montessori must be rolling in her grave. I would not recommend this school to anyone. Children are mistreated, and they then have long-term emotionally issues to deal with. Run away from this school. The principal is completely ineffectual and not capable of running a school. When we brought our issues to her she pretended she did not know what was going on in the classroom. The teacher continued working after several children were removed from her classroom. This is not a safe school for children.

We were very excited when our child got a spot at this school. Unfortunately, our first and only…read moreyear there wound up being very disappointing and frustrating. Our daughter was bullied relentlessly in her first classroom, and the teacher was so detached that he didn't even realize it was happening. I had been worried about her because she wasn't getting ANY works done and was having anxiety attacks on school nights that would often keep her up until past 11 PM, and when we finally figured out the cause, it was like pulling teeth to get the administrators to move her to a different classroom. Once she was moved, things improved for her generally, but I still have enough concerns to cause me to move her to a neighborhood school next year. A lot of the people who work at this school are wonderful, kind, hard working souls and I really don't want to make them feel undervalued. I've heard a few of the teachers are great, but I learned at the State of the School meeting that they have a high teacher turnover rate, as well as a high student turnover rate. The children also seem to face little to no consequences for bad behavior, and as a result I am actually embarrassed to be seen on field trips with them. My daughter went to a Title 1 school before this, and the children were much better behaved and respectful to adults and other children. On our last field trip at this school, I was actually shoved by a boy who was impatient to get off the bus! I did do research on the Montessori model and felt I understood what it entailed. My daughter scored very high on the CogAT and has natural curiosity, so I thought this would be a great place for her. At this point, however, I am concerned that she will actually be behind her peers when she starts the second grade. There was a Gifted and Talented group that met once a week, but they never completed any projects and half the time they wouldn't remember to come get her for the meetings (she was 6 the whole year, and could barely remember what day of the week it was). I thought Montessori students would be encouraged to be kind and caring, but I know of more than one other child that has actually left the school due to bullying. One of the Upper El students even told me that bullying is worse at this school because the kids are "free to get up and bug you whenever they want." I know that Montessori is supposed to be self directed, but I don't see any reason that the teachers should not be clued in to what is happening in the classroom and intervene when it is really necessary.

Our son went there for about a year and a half and was in more than one classroom. He started when…read morehe was still in the infant class room and moved onto the bigger kid room. We only stopped going there because the commute was too long from our house/work and the Denver traffic was just too much. It was a tough decision. We absolutely loved our time there. The teachers are wonderful and their approach is second to none. The family style meals, fostering independence, and Montessori approach was phenomenal. Our son excelled there. The outdoor time was great too. The kids get plenty of time to be outside. Gordon and the gang do a great job. Their parent education nights were extremely informative as well. I was seriously impressed with our son's counting skills, patience and ability to communicate his needs and feelings after spending so much time there.

The teachers at Little Lyceum are amazing, they absolutely love each kid as if they were their own…read more We really love the Montessori method as well, compared to other kids the same age, we feel our child is a lot more independent and responsible. We feel really comfortable leaving our child with little Lyceum and our 2 yr old absolutely loves going to daycare.

Artspark is such an amazing place.I met so many friends there and learn so much.Art spark isn't a…read moreplace we're you just make crafts and I discovered that by going to this camp you have really inspired me at work I hope to come back front more. Vivian-8

My kids love ArtSpark! They've attended the summer camps and parents night out for date nights…read more They like the level of freedom to create things while also getting ideas and demonstrations from the teachers.

Love this place! My daughter has excelled and our next daughter can't wait to go. Our family really…read moreenjoys being involved when we can with our work schedules. Teachers and staff is awesome.

I am writing the review based off of an employment not as a parent with a student that goes here…read more My sister has been working here for 6 months now and really enjoys herself. She started in the summer program and really enjoyed the different activities they had throughout the summer for the kids. For example they took the kids swimming every Wednesday, they would have the reptile house or the butterfly pavilion come in several times with different activities for student learning, And they had many discoveries own learning projects that were hands-on for students. When you look at the facility it is very uniquely designed but it looks really cool and they have a lot of hands on activities even outside like gardens and greenhouses. The Montessori is a community learning program that a lot of people seem to like and appreciate. For family and friends of ours that work here it seems like a great school with great employment opportunities as well as learning opportunities for students. A consultation and a tour would be a great thing if you are interested in something like a Montessori.

I was in really desperate times with my little one when I found this school and up to this day I…read morethank all the people I have met . In the one year that my daughter has been at the school my baby has been improving with her speech and the teacher are working great with her also the enrollment team id like to say thank you for everything and a big thank you to Erin and Kate for all the help along the way big thumbs up to this school I would definitely recommend this school to anyone that needs a little help along the way.This school is happiness the minute you step out ur car. #FAMILYSTAR #FAMILYSTARCREW

We've been on their waiting list for a year and a half and since the beginning, we've gotten…read moreinconsistent information about the time it would take us to get a spot. When we out our name down they said about a year. When we called for an update 6 months later they said we were still a year away. Then we called again in February and we were told that we would be first in line this spring most likely, but if not, definitely this summer. We just called again and it turns out that they're booked up until 2020! This is no way to communicate with prospective students. This is disrespectful and extremely disconcerting, as now we find ourselves again left out to dry with no explanation given.

Disclaimer: I am writing this review as a nanny who took my three year-old twin boy leiges here…read moreregularly. I was in frequent contact with the administration and teachers, so I have a very good view of this school, despite not being the official Mom. There are four different classrooms, differentiated by age. My guys were in the "Popcorn" class. Their teacher (Ms. Rachelle) was wonderful. A lovely human being who truly cared about the kids, and it was obvious in her interactions with them. the other assistant teachers in their class were also wonderful, caring, nurturing people. The boys really loved their teachers, and felt comfortable in their classroom. Their day was broken into different sections such as math & science, reading, "sensory table", arts & crafts, etc. They were given opportunities to make plenty of choices throughout the day: Would you like to make a craft today, or play at the sensory table? The woman who runs the place, Mary Jean, is also a great lady who puts her whole heart into the business. I can only imagine it is difficult to interact with so many different kids and adults every day, but she goes at it with all guns blazing. She engages with everyone who walks through the door, and knows the names of all the kids. She is a sweet and loving lady, but don't mistake her for a softie. She has a toughness that I know moms can appreciate- she won't take any guff, and she makes sure to keep the place organized, under control, and well-protected. The school has a cute little playground, and a barn with lots of farm animals. During recess, the kids frequently go on tractor rides or pony rides- a very exciting part of their day. They get to take care of and feed animals. Cool stuff. Also worth noting, they had days scheduled where various community professionals visited: dentists, firemen, etc. I am a nanny, and entrusted with the care of kids. I take my job seriously and really care about my kids, and put a lot of love and energy into them. And I can honestly say that the teachers and staff here remind me of myself. It was apparent to me that they care about these kids just as much as I do. Definitely schedule a time to have a look at this school! Oh, and my one negative: that damned parking lot! Oddly-shaped and crowded, cars and kids everywhere. Ugh.

This is an amazing school and learning environment. My granddaughter has been enjoying learning…read moreand growing so much and I am totally in awe of how wonderful the experience has been for her and her 'classmates' as she calls them. I am the oldest girl of 7 and learned much from helping my mother with my brothers and sisters. I have three children of my own and love kids. I know a great learning environment when I see one and this place is a gem! So happy we found it and that our little princess gets to experience this as her first 'school' experience. She will treasure her time at Happy Valley forever.

I have only positive things to say about Sunflower Montessori. I was initially skeptical after…read morereading reviews, but that was due to the previous owner and the reviews were all dated. The new owner is wonderful and the staff are all incredibly friendly. They know our son by name and are always smiling and warm. Our son started here at 12 months, so there was a little transition period (a few weeks), but quickly after he was thriving and I can tell that he genuinely loves going to school. No tears, just excitement to step into the classroom and start his "Montessori work". I also love how much they prioritize time outdoors and independence.

Our 2 year old runs into the classroom every day. She loves the montessori "work" and is becoming…read morean even more confident independent little gal daily. Teachers AND assistants are awesome. Director communicates clearly. No they don't have an app, which we did get used to at our last place. But honestly the pictures and diaper updates at the old place didn't do anything to change her experience. It was worth giving up that to feel better at drop off. You do need to prepare and bring your own kiddos lunch but that is a plus in my book bc we can give our currently 2 year and 2 month year old skinny gal organic and nutrients dense stuff. Been there 4 months and so far it's been great

the teachers were rude, and made me feel unsafe and nervous to come to school. when I told the…read moreteachers about my bullying, they did nothing. this was a terrible school and I'm happy it closed

Not the most experienced teachers. My daughter attended kindergarten at Great Work Montessori…read more When she started 1st grade in a public school, she was way behind in her reading and math compare to other children in her class that came from public school kindergarten. She was back on track after only 6 month of working with good old public school teachers. We also had issues with afterhours program staff not being the most competent. My advise is don't waste your money on a fancy Montessori school. Its not that much better than any of your local public schools.