MSC is a gem in Columbia! We have two children here, and their growth has been incredible. The…read moreteachers deeply care about each student and building a strong community. My kids have learned to write in cursive, to care for chickens, to multiply large numbers--all before first grade! What makes me happiest, though, is how their school has taught them to love learning. I have confidence that eventually, when they do move to a traditional public school, they will carry the curiosity and independence they've learned here.

The teachers are fantastic, the program is great, the facilities and campus are inspiring. Highly…read morehighly recommend. My daughter started in 1st grade and us in 5th grade there now. I wouldn't put her anywhere else after the experience we have had. My smaller-than-most daughter is confident and self-respecting in ways that were fostered by this school alone. She is forward-thinking and strategic due to planning her schedules, and is compassionate for others as a result of their open discussions about issues and high level reading concepts. Enroll with confidence.

The school is great education wise. The staff is the issue. Majority of the teachers are not…read morepleasant and seem unhappy overall. The principal/owner is flat out rude, aggressive, and seems a bit scattered. My niece lived with me and went here one year and some of the emails sent out by the principal Ms.Ina left me in shock. Her tone was screaming rude through the email. I believe the staff is comprised of mostly her family members. She closes the school and requests early pick ups constantly, but expects full tuition no matter what.

I recently enrolled my daughter at Lake Murray Montessori School and I can't say enough good things…read moreabout the school. All teachers including front desk personnel are so loving and caring. They treat my daughter as their own with love and care they need. I recently went Lake Murray Montessori School for Parent-Child Night. Basically your child picks 3 topics he/she wants to share with you. I was amazed how much she learned at school. My daughter is only 4 years old and she was already working on phonics and she got everything right!! I was hoping my daughter could recognize alphabets before she starts kindergarten but obviously she is ahead of the game. If you are looking for a loving and caring school where your child could learn, LAKE MURRAY MONTESSORI SCHOOL is it!

I strongly urge parents to think twice before enrolling your child in this school…read more The negative reviews you see here are 100% true. There are no cameras inside the building, and parents are not allowed to walk freely to the classrooms to drop off or pick up their children. You're required to wait outside, which I've never experienced at any other school. Please do your research and choose a safe, respectful environment for your child.

The new headmaster has brought this school into the 21st century. I am so glad we have our child…read morehere. She gets the individual attention she deserves in a loving environment.

My child came out of the 4th grade at MSC not knowing how to multiply or divide and addition and…read moresubtraction abilities were marginal at best. Reading and writing abilities were MAYBE 3rd grade level. Do NOT send your child here. I don't know what my child did for three years at the Montessori School of Camden, because learning was obviously NOT a priority. I now have to get my child caught up to where the rest of fifth graders are. This is a nightmare. I can't believe I paid so much money for such a terrible eduction. Don't believe me? Then go for it. Ruin your child's education by sending them to MSC. Waste your money. Don't say I didn't warn you.

This was truly the best decision I have ever made for my child. I absolutely love this school, and…read moreI cannot say enough wonderful things about the teachers and director. They genuinely care about my child, and it shows every single day. Since attending this school, my son has absolutely thrived. His skills have blossomed, and he has grown into such a confident, independent, and happy child. I have no doubt that he has developed the skills he needs to be successful in 4K and beyond. Knowing that the teachers hold degrees in education also gives me so much confidence that I made the right choice for my child. I recently read the 1-star review from April 14, 2023, and I wanted to share my own experience. I have never been told that I could not pick up my child at any time if I needed to. I also completely understand the reasoning behind not allowing visitors to walk around the classrooms after a tour. In my opinion, this is likely for cleanliness, safety, and the privacy of the children. Personally, I would not expect people to be walking throughout classrooms after touring the school. My son has received nothing but love, patience, encouragement, and support from the teaching staff. I am incredibly grateful for everything they have done for him and for the growth I have seen in him. I truly cannot recommend this school enough! I have loved our experience so much that I am already looking forward to my daughter attending LMMS when she turns two.

This place has absolutely no surveillance cameras to monitor what goes on and how your precious…read morechildren are being handled in this place. Parents are unable to simply show up unexpectedly and check on their children. You must make an appointment. They won't even allow parents to walk through the one and only entrance. It stays locked and You must ring a bell from outside and Ms. Gordon (supervisor/?) will come to the door. I understand safety, but she will not allow you to come in and walk to check on your children for any reason whatsoever. COVID is over. This is extremely concerning. The building is massive. They keep the two year olds in a back room where NO ONE can see. The children are forced to nap from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Way too long. If your child won't nap, they're forced to lay on a matt quietly or put in a separate room to sit with the supervisor. Huge turnover in teacher's aids. Children are always begging for water and food when picked up. I have witnessed from the parking lot the two year olds teacher, not aid, shoving the back of each child's heads out the door as they walked out of the side entrance passed her towards the playground. There is nothing about this place that feels good. No surveillance at the most expensive daycare/Montessori school in Lexington? RED FLAG.

Do not send your child here. If another kids hurts yours, they will do nothing. They will act like…read moreit never happened.

Our son is in their primary Montessori program. He loves it there and he has done great on his…read moreacademic testing. They are a growing school and I would love for them to get popular enough to expand even more.