Finding an authentic Montessori environment is rare, but Marie, the Head of School at Organic…read moreBeginnings Montessori, has curated a phenomenal program from toddler through elementary. Her unwavering dedication to true AMI methodology is evident in every detail. Marie hasn't just built beautiful, intentional spaces; she has also hired an exceptional team of teachers and staff who clearly share her vision for a high-fidelity, child-centered education. This is a genuinely wonderful community. Highly recommend!

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My son was only enrolled at this school for seven days. During that short time, he was bitten by…read moreanother child on Thursday. Today is Tuesday, and the bite mark is still clearly visible. After this incident and the way it was handled, I made the decision to unenroll him. When I picked him up that day, I did not feel the situation was addressed with the level of care and concern a parent would expect. After going home and thinking more about it, I sent an email expressing my concerns -- including the fact that I was told this child had a previous biting incident. The reassurance I received was that the previous incident happened on January 2nd. That response did not acknowledge my concerns or show empathy for what had just happened to my son. I requested a copy of the incident report and was unable to have it emailed to me; I had to physically come in to pick it up. When I received it, I noticed that small details appeared to have been added after I had already signed it, which was very concerning. I was honestly reluctant to even write a review. However, when I went to pick up the rest of my son's belongings, I was handed his cup. The outside was visibly dirty, and when I opened it, there was mold inside. This was a cup that had been at the school with him for those seven days, and based on its condition, it does not appear that it was washed at all during the time he was enrolled. That level of uncleanliness is extremely concerning in a childcare setting. Cleanliness, transparency, communication, and genuine care matter when you are trusting someone with your child. Unfortunately, that was not my experience here.

Allowed one of their office managers, Mary stanley Insalaco to harass my family members, and when I…read morereported they did they wouldn't do anything about it because it was out of work hours, however I believe it's very unchristian like to allow workers like that in a daycare. She's allowed to work there because it was out of hours, but she's allowed to harass my husband at work during his hours?

I have zero complaints about this school. Ms. Amanda is my son's teacher, she is wonderful. My…read moreson has attended this school for almost two years. It's very clean and they seem very good about communicating in general.

MAV was a great experience for our daughter's first year in a school setting. We are so proud of…read moreher and how much she's learned since joining MAV. We are so happy we chose them. We love the Montessori approach and feel that it helps children develop very comfortably at their own pace. All of the teachers, TA's, and administrative staff have been easy to communicate with and helped us with any concerns over the year. Being that it was her first year, I admit that I did have a lot of questions, but the staff was understanding and as the weeks went on, I felt more and more comfortable that she was safe and well taken care of and she became very comfortable with her teachers, as well as her peers. I saw how much she learned just after two months. The schedules work and have helped her thrive academically and socially. I can see her problem-solving skills have really developed, as well as her thinking. The monthly newsletters kept us informed throughout the year. The school programs are all fun to attend and see the children work together, and also see their individual personalities shine. I feel that the facility is very clean and that she's picked up some good habits over the year. She's also made some good friends with her peers and learned good manners. We love hearing about her day, her lessons, and activities when we pick her up. The pick-up and drop-off system works fairly quickly. We also love that they do STEM, art projects to bring home, gym, outdoor activities, and trips to the farm. It's a great facility and we do love the diverse staff, who are all friendly and helpful. We have enrolled her next year and can't wait to see how much more she learns and grows over the next few years with MAV.

Absolutely love this place! Our daughter started here in the Fall and she has learned so much! Her…read morevocabulary has improved significantly, he fine motor skills hav improved, and she is very happy! Staff is friendly, welcoming, and communicative.

My children have been students here for around five years. We have always loved staff and the…read moremanner in which they apply the Montessori method. They are understanding and patient and use differentiated instruction to each child. There is diversity among students that is unusual to see. Parents across cultures seem to really be attracted to the Montessori approach. MCH recently come under new ownership and we are equally pleased with Kathy's new ideas, implementation of STEM curriculum, as well as continuing to make MCH a place where I feel my children are nurtured, cared for, educated and challenged. I recently read a short, negative review and, while I have no idea what the situation was, I have always felt like my concerns were fairly and appropriately addressed. I wish for everyone's sake that if you have an issue with any school or teacher that you'd attempt to address it with them instead of posting vague negative reviews. (No affiliation to the school except that my children attend, I was not asked or compensated in any way for this review.)

I can't say enough good things about this school. We originally chose the school because I was…read moreinterested in a Montessori-style educational experience for my children to get them excited about learning. I was also blown away by our initial tour. The classrooms were so orderly and peaceful, and the children were so happily engaged in their work. We've been with the school for the past four years now, and I've never regretted it once. My son is in Children's House and my daughter is in Lower Elementary. The teachers are all excellent and have allowed my children to make outstanding academic progress, and the overall atmosphere is warm, caring and family-like. I love how much the children learn without a lot of the negative pressure or homework that other schools seem to have. The atmosphere is also very sweet and my children have never had any kind of issues with other kids there. Overall, we're tremendously happy with the school. It feels like a bit of a hidden gem. My only criticism is that I wish they continued into later years!

My son transferred to McDonald Montessori from another Montessori school and it has been the best…read morething in the world for him. His anxiety dropped tremendously and he really, really enjoys going to school now. He was like a completely different child after the transition. The lower elementary classroom runs so smoothly and the children learn so much in an environment that doesn't seem pressured or intense. My son is blossoming both academically and socially at McDonald Montessori and we will be very sad at the end of third grade when he has to move on.

My son has been going to Little Angels off and on for the last three years. He has learned so much…read moreand loves it there. The cost is VERY competitive for the area and they work hard with the kids to have a good balance of fun and learning.

I have only since I told them that my daughter will not be returning next year got a bad taste in…read moremy mouth for this school. There is an $85 registration fee plus a load of supplies that we were required to purchase and a cost of 148.00 a week that we pay for. We Are not subsidized, we pay it all out of pocket. For background I have 4 kids, my oldest also attended here. After bringing the required materials at the beginning of the year, in May I was asked to bring in two packs of wipes and two packs of tissues. Seeing that there was only a month of school left I didn't think that this should be necessary so I asked her new teacher Ms. Leesa why we were being asked to bring in materials so late in the year and that she would not be attending for the summer. She just looked at me and said oh you don't have to worry about it. My daughter also missed three weeks of school that we still had to pay full price for, which is in their agreement. Go buy your supplies with that. When I was asked to keep her there next year I told the director Ms. Angelita that we would not be able to afford it. We just had a new baby and we have been living on credit cards to keep her in this school (of course they don't know that) had she known this I'm sure she wouldn't have come out of her mouth (leesa) the way she did. When I was picking my daughter up today she asked my 5 year old daughter if she was going to get a job to pay for her daycare because I didn't want to. That was very unprofessional I will not be returning any of my children here after this.

Parent pick up is always a breeze. Love the organization and the attention to detail from the staff…read more Education at this school is top notch... they even have their own farm with animals to teach the littles. Love it

I am disappointed with how this daycare/school handled my child's potty accident…read more I fully understand that we have responsibility as parents to provide extra clothes, and I can acknowledge that we should have had backup clothes available. That part is on us. However, young children have accidents, especially when they are adjusting to a new environment, and I was shocked by how the situation was handled. I received a call telling me that my child had an accident and that I needed to bring shorts or pants because they were currently only in their shirt. I was also told that if I could not bring clothes, my child would remain without pants. That is the part I cannot accept. A childcare facility should still have a basic contingency plan for situations like this. No child should be left exposed, embarrassed, or without proper clothing because there are no backup options available. Even when a parent forgets something, the child's dignity and comfort should remain the priority. What makes this even more concerning is that since starting at this school, my child's confidence and self-esteem seem to have changed. They have started saying things like, "I don't use my listening ears. I never do," and "I'm a bad kid." As a parent, that is heartbreaking to hear. Children should be corrected and redirected with patience and care, not in a way that makes them internalize shame or feel like they are bad. A potty accident should be handled privately, calmly, and respectfully. It should never become something that adds to a child's embarrassment or affects how they see themselves. As a parent, it was incredibly stressful to receive that call and feel like my child's dignity was not being protected. I hope the school reviews its policy on potty accidents, backup clothing, and how children are spoken to when they are struggling or adjusting.

Where do we start! 3…read moreof my kids have attended this school for years. Over that time, every single teacher that has taken care of our kids has been honest, kind, supportive and incredibly patient with them. We have watched my son overcome an initial communication issue and become a confident and capable little boy. We have watched my daughter become a social butterfly who is quick to help someone who is new feel welcome. We have seen our youngest daughter enrolled learn new words, memorize songs and spout off facts most adults don't know these days. Our children have enjoyed the distinct opportunity to have loving care while kids in parallel systems suffered during the Covid response. Teachers took initiative and went above and beyond virtually every other program available to make sure the kids were safe AND LOVED. This isn't a dog and pony show. This is the real thing. After reading the review potential people left, I decided the best course of action was to ask my kids about their experiences. Honestly I am grateful I did. My kids feel loved. My kids feel safe. My kids are happy. My kids love this place. This system isn't for everyone, and I fully acknowledge that. But for our family, we will always be grateful for the time at Sand Piper and the amazing care they gave to us.

Ms. Jackie and her staff are phenomenal. Our first daughter was enrolled for 3 years at Sandpiper…read more Our second daughter started this spring. We love the school's philosophy and their willingness to accommodate our schedule and last minute changes. We feel strongly enough to drive 45 minutes across town for our children to attend Sandpiper. In our now 5 year affiliation with the school we have never heard a whiff of impropriety. My guess is the parents complaining in the reviews raised a lot of red flags of their own and the school decided these parents weren't worth the trouble. I think we've all met the type.

Our son was born just before the Covid pandemic started in 2020, this left us with a lack of…read moreoptions for childcare and also a big sense of unease about sending our baby to daycare/preschool. It took me almost a year to build up the courage to send him and in the summer of 2021 he started at Goddard. Now it's the summer of 2022 and both of our children attend Goddard. Our son is a little timid in large groups and likes to play independently, in each class his "style" has been respected. We get regular updates on his days and when a little extra attention is needed from us, his teachers have been gracious enough to help us reinforce positive behaviors at home. He loves his school and his teachers, every day he has a "great day" (his words). Navigating school and childcare in the post-pandemic has not been easy but we are always thankful and appreciative of the communication and cautiousness that Goddard places on the safety of the students and teachers. I would encourage any family looking for daycare/preschool to explore Goddard!

Very sketchy place. They don't have a lot of staff who are actually experts in Early Childhood…read moreEducation. Mrs. Valentina has a bachelors in linguistics and is the Lead Teacher? I find that odd and weird. All this money this daycare wants you to pay yet it is troubling that someone in such a critical early education role does not hold a degree in Early Childhood Education. The Goddard School is not simply a time for play--it is a foundational academic daycare that supports essential cognitive, social, and emotional development. Educators in this space should have specialized training in early childhood development, instructional strategies for young learners, and knowledge of age-appropriate curriculum standards. A degree in Linguistics, while valuable, does not provide the pedagogical framework or developmental understanding required to teach effectively at this level. This situation raises concerns about the standards being upheld in early learning environments. Recognizing someone as "Teacher of the Year" who lacks a degree in Early Childhood Education not only undermines the value of that credential but also sends the message that passion alone qualifies one to lead a classroom. Passion is important--but it must be paired with relevant, formal education to ensure children receive the quality instruction they deserve.

Between our two children we have been at Greenbrier Montessori for 11 years. It has been an…read moreamazing educational experience for both of them. The teachers and staff are highly trained, and very dedicated to the children. The teachers understand the different ways in which children learn, and strive to ensure that every child is given the tools they need to achieve, as well an ensuring that every child's natural curiosity is fed and nurtured. Our daughter is now in high school, and we can trace much of her academic success to her time at GMS. Our son will leave GMS this year, after 9 years at the school. He is fully prepared for middle school, and we are confident that the educational foundation he received at GMS will allow him to achieve whatever goals he sets for himself. We can not say enough good things about the school.

From the owner: At Greenbrier Montessori School our highly qualified and caring staff provide a nurturing and safe…read moreenvironment for your child to achieve academic excellence. Learning through exploration and discovery with concrete hands-on materials, respect for the individual child, recognition of individual learning styles and paces, and the balance of freedom and responsibility in the classroom all combine to provide the optimal learning environment.