Selected this Montessori for our 20 month old after moving back to the ATL area from overseas…read more Nora was a delight to meet and instantly made me feel welcome. Ms Manu was my child's teacher and she was equally warm and welcoming. The staff is all very friendly (Manuela at the front desk is the best and so very helpful!). The place is clean. They provide healthy meals. It is small but has all the necessary things for your growing child. This was my first Montessori experience and because of that I am bought in to the method of education. Keep up the great work, Ladies! My child is better for it, thank you for everything!!

We are very pleased with MMS and cannot say enough good things about the school director , Ms. Nora…read moreand her staff. They are kind, genuine and care for all the children. My son feels loved and wants to go school. We didn't have this experience at our last Montessori school in the area. Our son just turned two and is thriving. I recommend this school to any parent who is searching for the right environment for their child. MMS has it all. And they also have their own kitchen and prepare nutritious meals for the kids daily. A big help for working parents !

My son started attending this school in August of 2012 when we moved from another Montessori…read moreschool. Montessori Scholars Academy was only one year old then, but we decided to register because the Elementary teacher had over 18 years of experience from two other well known AMI accredited Montessori schools, and had been trained in one of the best Montessori training centers in the world. This is his second year at MSA and he is growing into a sensible, caring, smart and academically well prepared young man. He just started second grade (second year of the Elementary level), we plan to keep him in this school through the last year (sixth grade). The Elementary classroom is well equipped and his teacher is experienced, deeply understands the Montessori approach, and practices it with complete ease and confidence. Parents and families are very active, and there are many opportunities to participate. Some of the initiatives moved forward by parents are the formation of the Families Association (now one year old!), book drives for the classroom's libraries, addition of enrichment activities, introduction of technology in the classrooms (in a way that supports the Montessori approach), new training programs for parents and family members (parenting, nutrition, first aid, special needs and education, are among the proposed topics for training). Parents in one of the Primary classrooms fundraised, purchased and built the playground equipment which is in accordance to Montessori curriculum for gross motor skill and muscle tone development. Yoga and Violin/Music Theory are now part of the school Curriculum at all levels, and are taught one during recess (Yoga) and Violin as an after-school enrichment activity, at no additional cost to the families. The school is looking to incorporate Robotic Explorers, which is way to introduce children to the fields of physics and programming through building structures with Legos. There are many other enrichment activities as well, such as Art, Soccer, Tennis, Amazing Athletes, Ballet, Chess, Ping Pong and Piano. The administrators are accessible and attentive to detail. The teachers constantly express their appreciation of the support they receive from the school management/administrative staff. One more thing: We left the previous Montessori school because their Elementary teacher suggested that we submit our son to a Psycho-educational evaluation (he was five and very typical for his age and gender), and also mentioned the option of taking him to a Neurologist for brain scans. (Clarification: Our son was learning English that year). Later we found out that this request was being made to many other families in that school for children about to enter the Elementary level. Many boys were not allowed to move up to her class, and currently the class is out of balance in terms of gender: Many more girls than boys, as boys apparently don't fit the profile that this particular teacher was looking to let into her class. We left that school when it was made obvious to us that the teacher didn't want our son there, and that the administration gave her the power to pick who would go into her classroom. Our son's current teacher at MSA, and other experienced Montessori teachers have explained to us that when schools have waiting lists, even Montessori schools, which were created precisely thinking of teaching children of all learning styles, then teachers can get choosy and select those students who will require the least amount of work on their part. They have explained to us that is much easier to teach a homogeneous class of children who learn in the same manner, than it is to teach children with different ability levels. We left that school and never looked back. The Elementary instructor at MSA is a hard working person, who welcomes children of all learning styles, genders, cultural and language backgrounds. She is genuinely interested in offering her students a real-world experience (as specified in the Montessori philosophy), rather than a homogeneous hand picked group of children, who are mainly all girls, and who have the same learning style and abilities. This year, two children moved from traditional schools to the MSA's Elementary Program, as they were not thriving in the public school environment, and in only two weeks those two children are now engaged, have friends and a new found confidence in themselves, which is translating in a rebirth of their love of learning. Their parents are amazed at how quickly the transformation happened. Having our son so engaged in all aspects of his life at school is what makes Montessori Scholars a perfect match for our family. I would encourage any family looking for an excellent school, from Toddler years to 6th grade, to visit the school, and schedule a 30-minute to 1 hour observation, and see the high quality, the independence, the self confidence, the positive approach to child development of this small and wonderful school.

Both of my kids attended Montessori Scholars Academy, and they have thrived academically. They were…read moreselected for the TAG (Talented and Gifted) program and were even ahead of their grade level. The teachers and staff are exceptional, consistently going above and beyond to ensure that the children are both learning and safe. I had a fantastic experience with the school and highly recommend that new parents consider it when making their decision.

I loved my experience with this prek program that is GA Lottery Funded they followed the same…read moreschedule that the other Cherokee County public schools followed. The Teachers are amazing! My daughter learned some much and at a lst grade level. Enjoy woke up excited to attend school every morning. We will miss our time there but will always recommend this school for prek or daycare or after school care. Olivia's Mom

Cresco Montessori is a wonderful school! My son learned so much there and enjoyed going every day!…read more My second grade daughter was amazed how much her younger brother was learning in Pre-K, some things they were just covering in her class. Ms. Cora is absolutely wonderful! We will miss her and the school as he enters Kindergarten, but he leaves being well prepared for his newest adventure!

I cannot say enough good things about this school. My daughter has been going to this Montessori…read morefor about 6 months and it has been the best thing for her. Her teacher is the absolute best. So loving and kind, yet firm wth the children. The assistant teacher in her class is just as amazing. All the staff here loves the children and really have their best interest in mind. Love love love this school!!

From the owner: Montessori at Vickery in Cumming, GA is an accredited private school offering Toddler, Primary,…read moreLower Elementary, Upper Elementary, Digital Citizenship, Middle School, Endeavor Plus for ages 13 months - 15 years in a nurturing, safe and enriching environment. Our Authentic Montessori method fosters independence, curiosity, and a love of learning through our low student-teacher ratios. Visit our Campus to see why families across Cumming, Alpharetta, Forsyth County and surrounding communities choose us.

I am so thankful for this school. My son has learned so much in 3 months. Ms. Rwan's class has been…read moreso incredible. They're so hands on. So patient. I'm so thankful to have found this community. All of the teachers are incredible. I couldn't rave enough about this place. 5 stars!!

The teachers and staff at this school are caring and patient with the children. When you enter the…read moreschool it is quiet and as you look into the classroom windows all of the children are engaged. My grandchild is spicy and they still managed to work with them and teach them ways to cope with strong feelings while at school. This has trickled down to the home as well. My grandchild looks forward to going to school. The learning experience here is outstanding with each child working on an activity independently during work times. I would recommend Medlock Bridge Montessori to anyone who wants the best first learning experience for their young child.

We absolutely love Alpharetta International Academy! The professionalism of the staff, the genuine…read morecare and attention given to each child, and the emphasis on both learning and healthy play make this a truly special school. AIA embraces the traits we value about traditional Montessori education: fostering independence, curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. One of the most rewarding things has been watching our children become more independent and confident by taking initiative, solving problems on their own, and showing genuine excitement about what they're learning. The teachers and staff are wonderful, and we have complete trust in their ability to nurture, guide, and challenge our children. Beyond the classroom, AIA has built a wonderful community of families, with welcoming parents and fun events that bring people together and make the school feel like an extended family. It's a joy to see our kids thrive in such a thoughtful, supportive environment. We couldn't be happier with our experience and wholeheartedly recommend AIA to other families!

Very disappointing experience overall. We signed up early for the next school year, but literally…read morewithin a few days we found out because of a work situation that we would be moving to Canada. We reached out right away, explained everything and asked if they could make an exception. They absolutely could have if they wanted to, but instead chose to charge us close to $2,000 and kept pointing us back to the contract and legal language. I even appealed directly to both the outgoing and incoming heads of the school, hoping there would be some understanding given the circumstances and how quickly we notified them. Unfortunately, there was none. The saving grace for us was my son's teachers, Mr. Rao and Mrs. Joshi. They were wonderful and we genuinely appreciated them. Beyond that, I was never particularly impressed with the administration or the overall experience. For a school that positions itself as a premier institution and has so many positive accolades, our experience was very different. To us, it felt like a pretty average/subpar school packaged and marketed as something much more. If you are considering AIA, just make sure you read every line of what you sign. Don't assume there will be any flexibility or understanding even when circumstances change within a matter of days.

Let me start this review by saying there are a TON of Montessori schools and not all of them are…read morethe same. This school is AMI accredited. Which is a big deal if you want to ensure the school follows Maria Montessori's principles. We have been at this school for 6 years now. We started in primary when my older child was only 2.5 years old. We transitioned over from a Lutheran pre-school that was more of a Mom's Morning out program. I found, observing in the classroom, it was amazing (and strange and scary) to see kids between the ages of 3 and 6 year olds, doing work. Real work. Cutting a real banana, peeling a real carrot, juicing a real orange. Not trying to copy adults with make believe kitchen items. When my child started going, the first few weeks I felt it very weird that all she would bring home (once a week in a folder) was a sheet which seemed to have scribbles with a color pencil(s). Or a sheet with crayon marks. I say scribbles and marks because we transitioned over from a school where she'd bring home a pre-printed sheet on which she had "colored" (or had been helped to color within the lines by the teacher). Or a sheet which had some numbers or colors or alphabets (again helped by the preschool teacher). Plus, I come from a culture that expects children should know their numbers through 10 and their ABCs, by the time they reach 3. I wondered for several months what the point was that my child, who knew her ABCs and 123s before joining the school, was doing work like water pouring and bean spooning and polishing metal and sticking bits of paper with glue. How was all of that going to help her in college? Not to mention, she was doing the same activities every day. I wondered why she wasn't learning something new daily. However, I watched and went along with what the teacher advised me - which was basically to leave the numbers and alphabet learning to the school and let my child engage in active play at home. To let her explore the outdoors and play with puzzles and color her heart out when not in school. I slowly saw my child bring home more "academic" work. Her attempts to trace shapes (metal insets), her attempts at basic cursive writing, her attempts at writing numbers. And, I got to watch her pick up to read. Not taught by me. I then understood, the repeat activities I thought useless, were actually helping her develop her small motor skills. It was helping her understand how to practice a work till she got good at it. As she grew and transitioned from a follower in the class to one of the leaders (the "big" kid) I realized she had beautiful cursive writing and was bringing home little booklets with stories, sheets of paper that had addition problems solved with the stamp game amongst many other things. She grew from a shy silent 2.5 year old into a 6 year old confident enough to give a peer lesson to a younger kid in her class. Over the years, not only has she grown in this school where she moves into Upper El in the coming year but also there's been a personal growth in my thinking. A good school education ensures kids learn, in school. Where there's little to no need of homework. I used to have nightmares a long time ago about how I'd teach her addition and subtraction and multiplication and the tables when she was old enough, but ... I have not had to teach her any of it! She's learned that all at her pace, at school. My second child is now in primary having gone through the toddler program at the school, and I'm amazed at the things he knows (not taught by me). He's gone from a little 18mo who had anxiety leaving my side, to a 3 year old blowing me kisses while leaving my car at carpool and asking me to have a good day. I can't wait to go through the first plane again and watch him grow. This time though, I know I won't have any doubts about the non-language/non-math works and will delight in every piece of paper with colored pencil scribbles that he brings home.

Love love love this school and the environment! The teachers and administration are so warm and…read morecaring their families and children! You can feel a sense of family as soon as you enter.

My toddler goes here, and she has adapted very well to both the teachers and the overall…read moreenvironment. The teachers are incredibly friendly, attentive, and really on top of the program. You can tell they genuinely care about the kids and take the time to make them feel comfortable and supported. I also really appreciate how diverse and inclusive the environment is. They provide snacks and lunch, including vegetarian options, and introduce the kids to different foods and cultures.

Amazing school! Especially blue room teachers. My child has tremendously flourished here. Sukanya…read moreand Lelui are a great duo. In the early years when my little one was 3 years old and going through her "threenager" stage, they had so much patience with her. I remain forever grateful.