Best hidden gem in Gainesville. Family owed Montessori, compassionate teachers. Our daughter…read moreattended pre-school to Kindergarten. They offer early drop off and late pick up. No screen time allowed is a plus.

I am excited to be a part of Team Flowers and love this little school. It is such a pleasure to be…read morehappy and excited about sharing my day with the children at Flowers even after 35 years of teaching Montessori! Team Flowers is SO loving and I hold them in the highest regard.

Our daughter has been at this Montessori Prep school since she was 3 years old, she is now 11. It…read moreis so much more than a school, its a family. Paulene (the director) and all the women who teach the children, not only give them an excellent start in education with a challenging curriculum, but also teaches them life and social skills. Our son went to Montessori Prep, when he was younger, now he's 18 and graduating with honors, and going to attend Law School at UF. I give much credit to Montessori, helping him to develop good academic habits, and being in a loving environment, that let him be free to create and be himself. Our daughter's Standford testing results are in the middle and high school levels, and she's in 5th grade. Montessori teaches them be confident in who they are, and I know in my heart, any of the teachers would protect my child with their life and being a mom, the peace of mind I have when I drop her off everyday knowing that she is safe, is priceless. I am truly going to miss this school, when our daughter goes to 6th grade. I want to thank Paulene, Angel, Sandy, Gurpreet, Marisol, Suzette, Ingrid, Madi, Rosario, Amallia, Patricia and all the others who have treated my children as their own. I am forever grateful to all of you. Danielle Comas Parent at Montessori Prep School of Ocala

From the owner: MAO was established in 1996 and serves the Marion County community for children ages 3 months…read morethrough 6th grade.

Probably not for everyone, but our daughter hated the chaos of a typical daycare. A Child's Place…read morehas provided her a structured and safe learning environment where she is free to express her emotions. The staff has expectations of the parents which requires an adjustment period, but it is intended to provide the children consistency throughout their day. This school promotes a pacifist culture rather than an aggressive one. The curriculum leverages a student's interest to cultivate their natural abilities. For example, students interested in art can spend more time doing art while students more interested in math can focus on math. This allows the children to define themselves. Conflict resolution is also built into the culture and no staff member ever raises their voice at the children. The facilities do not have a commercial feel to them like most daycares. Operations are very transparent and not governed by corporate policy. COVID-19 created some hurdles but those were widespread. I can't imagine sending my child anywhere else.

Our child is in her fourth year at A Child's Place Montessori and she loves it. We are so happy…read morewith our decision to send her here! The school environment is enriching, with a huge variety of learning and creative opportunities, and very true to the Montessori method. Our child has benefitted academically because she loves learning and loves going to school. All she wanted to do for her birthday was stay at school ALL day until they closed, and she once told me that Friday is her least favorite day because she doesn't have school the next day. We enjoy reviewing her weekly work log to get a glimpse at what she is currently working on and what her goals are, and the work she brings home is high quality. The staff is supportive and accommodating. Any issue or concern we have had has been addressed and resolved quickly and to our satisfaction. We enjoy the scheduled teacher conferences twice per school year, where we are able to discuss our child's progress and see her work. Outside of conferences, the teachers have made themselves available and accessible for any questions. During normal times, the school offered plenty of opportunity to volunteer in the classroom, and we have delighted in spending time helping -- I wish I could go to school here! If you are looking for a unique, nurturing environment for your child, we strongly recommend A Child's Place Montessori.

My baby has been going here for a few months and I am so impressed . I love the staff the…read morecommunication and the environment my son is in . He is already learning so much and even though he's 1 he is doing so much more with counting dancing and coloring at home . So blessed and impressed !

Our son began his tenure at Montessori House of Ocala (MHO) at the age of 20 months and remained a…read morestudent there for nearly 3 years. As educators, my husband and I were both sold on the Montessori Method as optimal for developing brains, and after a tour of MHO and a meeting with Ms. Jill, the director, we decided to enroll our son. Over the next few years, our son continuously amazed us with his personal and academic growth. He became a fountain of knowledge on the natural sciences, books and practical living skills, and he participated in three separate theatrical productions as well as music concerts. We were most impressed; however, with by his social development, by his kind and compassionate approach to his peers, and by his ability to engage cooperatively with others. MHO challenged him and nurtured him at the pace he required. We recently left MHO due to a move out of town, and while we were very sad for Our son to leave MHO, we are pleased to report he has transitioned beautifully into his new school. We are certain this is due to the strong foundation provided to him at Montessori House of Ocala, and for that we will always be grateful.

My wife and I love Guardian Montessori Academy. The class sizes are small and this allows the…read moreteachers to have more one on one time with the kids. My daughter loves it here and learns so much day after day. The teachers are all very kind and caring. highly recommend!

From the owner: Welcome Guardian Montessori Academy is located in the heart…read moreof St. Johns. It is a co-educational school catering to children from 12 months to 10 years. The facility includes indoor Gymnasium, Library/Music room, covered Play Areas and gardening areas for children to learn more about nature. GMA provides a rich academic environment founded on the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori with a strong concentration in math, language, art, music, world cultures, and the development of a social conscience. We follow Maria Montessori’s principles to inspire a passion for excellence and to nurture curiosity, creativity and imagination. Our goal is to develop in our students a love of learning that will guide and sustain them throughout their lives. We respect the uniqueness of each student by helping each child to develop skills at periods of greatest readiness and sensitivity. Our goals for developing your child’s full potential: Promote inner directed discipline Foster respect for the environment and contribute to their community Develop independence and critical thinking Teaching the cycle of work – there is a start and finish Inquiry based learning We encourage you to call us or come and talk to us; we will be happy to answer all your questions.