This school has been amazing for our 2 boys. We moved here from Texas a year ago and immediately…read moreenrolled the boys upon meeting the teaching staff. We came from a Montessori school prior, so it was at least familiar materials and concepts for the boys during a rather difficult transition. The stability and structure of the school gives my boys great comfort. The teachers are consistent, loving, and work very hard in the classroom to help each child. What have we accomplished with this school? - My 5-year-old is reading. Very well. He is also a proficient writer, budding speller, and excelling in math. His social skills have had a chance to flourish and he enjoys helping kids younger than him learn things he has already mastered. - My 3-year-old is becoming a writer, mastering letter sounds, learning practical life skills, working on social skills, and making friends. - Personally, I feel that I have been given tools to help my kids at home through meaningful conferences, I have made friends (difficult after a big move), back up and support for any of my kids' challenging behaviors, and peace of mind that that are in a loving environment during the school day. This is a school, not a daycare, so if you are looking for flexible hours, flexible tuition, or zero responsibility on your end this is not the place for you. It is a collaborative effort between home and school. That being said, the teaching staff/ owner have gone above and beyond for my kids more than once. We are in our second year here (Kindergarten year and 2nd-year Montessori) and we will keep attending for the foreseeable future. Final thought: I am DELIGHTED at how my older son is progressing through his kindergarten year. I am so incredibly glad that we chose the third year of Montessori for him! So if you are looking for a kindergarten alternative, MOP will not disappoint!

I cannot say enough postive things about this school. We are nearing the end of our three year…read morejourney with them and my only complaint is that it is coming to an end as we will miss it dearly. The teachers at Montessori of Plainfield are AMAZING. My son started school as a young 3 year old who was very shy and timid, with his thumb in his mouth and brown blankie by his side. By the end of the first week brown blankie stayed home and he was excited to go to school each day. This school helped his personality shine through and he is now Mr. Social and loves making new friends, a drastic change from when we started. He will enter kindergarten reading at a 2nd/3rd grade level and 2nd grade level math. This school has been well worth the investment in the foundation for my son's education. I highly recommend this school!

Lotus Montessori is so loving and nurturing and caring.The facility is top notch, clean, bright,…read moresafe, stimulating and nurturing. The tours outside of school and the Spanish classes are my son's favourites. My son's vocabulary has expanded a lot post starting at Lotus Montessori. Ms Maulika provides individual attention.

From the owner: An outstanding unique AMI Montessori experience for your child where your child can get one -on -…read moreone and hands on experience in learning and creating memories to last life time.

I've worked here for two and a half years. The teachers are great, the kids are great, the…read morecommunity is great. My daughter goes here and has grown tremendously. We will be doing kindergarten here because I have such confidence that she will excel from the extra year here.

My daughter went to this school for 2.5 years. This is a great school with well qualified staff,…read moremost with 15+ years experience and friendly administration. It provides Montessori education with a varied syllabus, that works around individual kids. The price is reasonable too. And, as a plus, they provide healthy food for the kids. There are a lot of ways to track your kids activities. The field trips and parent activities make us feel like a Community. I highly recommend this school!

The teachers are kind, caring, and bring out the best in each child. They steward the Montessori…read morephilosophy in all the best ways and the children flourish as a result. We have seen immense academic, emotional, and social growth in our two children since they began at Joliet Montessori School. We are honored to be a part of such a wonderful school.

We have a 5th grader and a kindergartner at JMS. Both boys started in the Primary Program when they…read morewere three years old, so we've been at JMS for quite awhile! They've also attended summer camp programs there. The faculty and staff feel like family and know our boys as well as we do. They expertly teach the classic Montessori method, and have inspired a natural love of learning in both our kids. It's been amazing to watch them blossom emotionally, socially, and academically while at JMS.

One of the best schools in the area. My younger kid is presently enrolled and my older graduated…read morefrom the school couple of years ago. We love this school, it is safe, kids have fun and learn various topics- reading, math, geography, social studies etc. One big plus is one-on-one attention. Teachers are very experienced and friendly. Will definitely recommend

From the owner: We strive to harness each child's unique potential while focusing on all facets of development,…read moreusing the widely-recognized Montessori learning method.

Montessori Children's Garden (MCG) is a truly amazing place. My husband and I are so grateful to…read morehave chosen MCG for our son's education! He was there from 2.5 to 6 years old. Not only was he incredibly well prepared to start school in IPSD 204 from an academic standpoint, but also socially and emotionally. The school is very well run - with top notch communication and a staff of talented, caring teachers. The staff put on regular education nights for parents, and with no judgment, really helped me identify how to be the best mom I can be. While in the Kindergarten program, our son was asked to be a leader in the classroom and take on more responsibilities. It was so wonderful to watch him thrive and be cared for by an entire staff of smart, devoted, and empathetic women. Thank you so much, MCG, for giving our son the best start! I can't help but wonder how wonderful the world would be if every child got this kind of start. MCG is truly a special place!

All 3 of my children attended MCG. When we started visiting schools there was something about each…read moreplace that just didn't sit right with me. As soon as we toured MCG I knew this was the place for us and it is honestly one of the best decisions we have ever made. Our kids grew their love of learning in a supportive and loving environment. Each and every teacher and staff member was amazing. Our children were given opportunities to grow and develop academically and social-emotionally. When they started attending public school, each of my children was ahead academically. One of our boys can be a bit rigid and challenging, and his teacher Ms. Jennie worked with him so well that he soared academically and behaviorally. Their hours are good for working parents and they even have fun summer programs.

My one year old and four year old love this school and as a parent I couldn't ask for a better…read moreenvironment for my children to grow and learn! The staff are very caring, enthusiastic and supportive of each child's stages of learning. I have seen my kids grow independent and smarter in every aspect. Every week is filled with different activities and events to keep them engaged and learning more. Highly recommend!

My daughter has been at Goddard since she was just over 12 weeks old. She is now 3, almost 4 and we…read morecould not be happier with the program. The teachers and staff are truly amazing. Monica, the owner, is onsite and very involved in the day to day operations of the school. Even after Covid, the Goddard School has continued to find innovative ways to keep things fun and educational for the littles. The summer camp program is such a blast too! I can honestly not say enough great things about this school.

We are proud parents of 2 of my children who have been attending Little Blossom Montessori School…read moresince 2017. This has been a great experience for our children learn and understand the facts with hands on materials. All the staff at school are very welcoming and deeply caring for every child at school. both my children are completely different, yet I see a huge progress in academic and social development. My kids love to be in Music Together Program and Spanish class. The friendly atmosphere makes Little Blossom Montessori stand out as the best.

Excellent choice for your preschooler! We feel Ms. Siji and her cheerful classroom have been a…read morebeautiful influence on our son's life over the last year. Academically, our son's concentration skills, ability to hold a pencil and actually write his name, recognition of sounds and letters, and understanding of numbers have improved dramatically. He has been introduced to concepts I previously thought were beyond his age - but he has embraced them, and retained them: continents, flags for our countries, historical figures, planets, environmental topics (like the importance of saving water), parts of the root, even words and songs in a second language (French). He takes great pride in whatever "works" he has brought home for us to see - from workbook pages to a handmade card or picture. Personally, our son has developed valuable social skills being with his peers and teachers each day. At home, we see a newfound sense of peace in his independence. He dresses himself and gets ready for the day with little parental help, will pick up his toys and put them in their proper places without being asked (much of the time!), and is a cheerful participant around the home-offering to help me with any task I happen to be working on. I feel my son is safe in the school when I leave him for class and find him happily playing on the secure and somewhat secluded playground with his friends and teachers at pickup. Ms. Siji is always accessible and has been very approachable for any concern we have faced this year. The class size is small and I feel she really knows my child and truly cares about his growth. Works are often rotated to keep the interest of the children and the classroom is a very inviting space for them. You will be amazed at how your child will truly blossom in this environment!