So grateful to have found this montessori while looking for an infant daycare. We are fortunate to…read morehave our little one here and thankful for the family we have formed here I wouldn't change anything and would definitely do it all over again!

Absolutely love our experience at Arcadia Montessori. Our daughter has been there for over a year…read morenow and she looks forward to school every day! She has the best teachers and the best friends. She has learned so much from numbers to songs to Spanish. Highly recommend AMS!!!

My husband and I are incredibly grateful for CMS, where our daughter has attended for the past…read moreyear. As this was our first time searching for a school, we researched and toured nearly 10 preschools in our area (mainly Montessori, but also some more traditional ones). As a stay-at-home mom, I was also apprehensive about starting our daughter at 2 1/2 years old and even considered waiting longer. If it weren't for CMS, we probably would have waited, because I truly believe no other school offered the environment that was most important to us--especially with her starting so young. The Montessori approach is clearly implemented in every aspect of CMS, both academically and socially. For us--and for our daughter's personality--the nurturing and respectful environment were the most important values in our search. Most of the teachers have been at CMS for over a decade, which was not the case at any of the other schools we toured. I love that our daughter can build a relationship with her teachers over the years, rather than changing to a new teacher every year. I believe this consistency provides a strong foundation for her academic and emotional development. The first thing I always tell people when they ask about CMS is this: At all the other schools, yes, I connected with the director or whoever was giving the tour on some level--but I'd only get maybe five minutes or less of face time with a teacher, and I always left feeling unimpressed with their classroom presence and curriculum. I'm truly impressed with the CMS curriculum and culture. On other school tours, I received more papers and booklets, but honestly, I felt a disconnect between what was written and what I saw. As a family, we follow Montessori values, and I began to research Montessori education on my own. From our first conversations with the Lead Teacher, Miss Jocelyn, I could see those values clearly reflected at CMS. After attending for over a year, I'm even more astounded by the depth and thoughtfulness of the lessons offered for early childhood development. As someone who struggled with math in school, I wish I'd had the opportunity to learn numbers the way CMS teaches them. On your tour, please ask to see the math beads and the related lessons--they are a perfect example of how CMS teaches the concept with real understanding, not rote memorization. The lessons are intentional, and the freedom my daughter has in choosing her work has developed her concentration and self-discipline. I have so much trust in this school--it's not the kind of place where your child comes home with 10+ generic worksheets a day. To get an overview of CMS's culture, I highly recommend reading The Family Virtues Guide: Simple Ways to Bring Out the Best in Our Children and Ourselves. CMS focuses on one virtue per week, based on this humanity program (such as respect, empathy, patience, etc.). To me, this is a clear example of how CMS goes beyond academics and truly teaches life skills and character development. When observing the classroom, you can clearly see how these virtue lessons provide a foundation of calmness that, in turn, allows each child to develop their concentration to achieve their highest potential and practical life skills at an incredible level. We are truly grateful for the foundation CMS is providing for our daughter!

Community Montessori has been a great experience, Zia started there when she was 2, she has grown…read moreso much being in a constant learning environment that consisted of different aged children. The staff at Montessori are invested in and care deeply about the kids and parents. Thank you Montessori!!

DSM is a wonderful place! Ms Paty offers an academically oriented Montessori program and it is very…read moreobvious that she has years of experience with children. She is an amazing advocate for your child (education). My son had no experience reading at his prior preschool and he is already working on his first book 3 months into DSM. There are clear expectations on what is coming up for the school year (holiday breaks, half days - ie no surprises if you are a working parent) and they provide aftercare if you need it. If you are on the fence about DSM, give it a try. I'm glad we started!

Our daughter started Desert Sky Montessori August 2024 and is thriving! She loves all her teachers,…read moreon track to read by 4, and socializing wonderfully with her peers. We could not be happier with the skills and creativity we have seen since starting!

Excellent educational programs, dynamic teachers! The best!!…read moreStarted in kinder care And stayed into education due to outstanding programs!

Mission Montessori is a wonderful, loving, caring, and highly academic school. All 3 of our…read morechildren started in preschool and have continued at Mission Montessori. We have 2 girls and 1 boy, each child has a unique personality, and different needs and strengths. My oldest is in 6th grade now and is thriving! My younger children are in 3rd grade and 1st grade, sharing the same classroom, and doing beautifully. I love the multi-age classroom (1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders are together) and the fact that the children learn at their own pace. Many people have a misconception that children in a Montessori school wander around all day. I can assure you, that is not the case. There is a purpose to everything the children do, even though many times the children (and even the parents) are unaware. The children in 1st-3rd grades have workplans for the entire week and that provides the structure. 2nd and 3rd graders complete their own workplans (of course the teachers check them) and 1st graders start creating their own workplans mid-year after they have learned the skill. Each day children complete the work assigned for that day, but the children choose the ORDER in which they do their work. If they finish their work for a day, they may either choose a cultural work or get ahead by completing work assigned later in the week. The children work independently but may quietly ask for help from other children or from the teachers. The work is checked and the children must correct any work that is missed. Each child's workplan is unique, the work is tailored to each child. So there is a balance of structure and independence, but it is customized for each child. It's truly amazing! In addition to the classroom work, the children enjoy specials each day: Art, PE, Gardening, Sustainable Systems, Music, and Spanish. There are goats, chickens, tortoises, bunnies, and a plethora of plants and the children take care of all of them (feed the animals, plant, harvest, weed, change the water, etc.) The children also have the opportunity to do research projects both in the classroom and at home. This week, we finished the children's class presentations. Each child researched and prepared a report and visual aid on a topic. 3rd graders selected a country, 2nd graders a monument, and 1st graders an animal. It was fantastic to watch my 1st grade son present to the class and answer questions about his animal. My 3rd grader is a pro by now because she has done it so many times, but she loved sharing her information as well. This is our 8th year at Mission Montessori and all of my children are doing exceptionally well in this nurturing, yet academically challenging, environment. The teachers are wonderful, dedicated, and highly skilled. I highly recommend this school!

Our daughter started here a month ago and she seems to enjoy it. I know my husband and I love this…read moreplace. The staff are very friendly and I appreciate the communication tool that is used at this place. Would recommend checking out this place if you're interested in putting your child in day care / preschool that is play-based.

I mean, they have chickens and a chef that cooks all organic meals! How can you NOT love this…read moreplace? But seriously: I did a tours for my 3 year old daughter at many different preschools and this one stood out as the best one by a long shot! As soon as you walk inside, everyone greets you in a calm, caring, and JOYFUL manner. My daughter is shy and refuses to speak to new adults a lot of the time and even she opened up immediately when we toured here. I completely trust that this preschool will be the perfect fit for my daughter and my daughter seems to agree- she cried when she had to leave!

I feel compelled to write a review because of the outstanding experience we've had so far at Aldea…read more Our son started here at around 16 months old and has completely blossomed and truly enjoys his time here. The onboarding process was fantastic- they took the time to make sure he was comfortable, and the staff and other parents have been welcoming and kind. You can tell the director and staff enjoy their work and truly care about the kids and the community. I feel involved and included, and I feel like he learns new things constantly. I feel truly lucky to have found this school and this community. If there is an opening any family would be so lucky to have their children attend.

My daughter started here in August and it's been such a positive experience. She was only 2 and had…read moreonly known being home with me for her whole life + COVID. They let me take my time introducing her to the school and even allowed me to bring her for an hour a day to stay with her as she acclimated before we dropped her off for a half day. They are so patient, supportive, and gentle with each kiddo. She adjusted so well almost immediately. After one week of bringing her 3x she was walking in on her own with no tears. I would recommend this school for anyone who wants the best for their children. It really is a special place that any child would be lucky to attend!

We have 2 children that attend CHP and it is a wonderful preschool! It is family run with teachers…read moreand staff being long time caring employees. It is a holistic education, with strong academics, lots of play, cultural studies, art, science, emotional intelligence, music, soccer, yoga, health, and the list goes on. The food cooked on site is organic and real food that the children enjoy. There are performances by the children, family events, holiday events, field trips, and more. Our oldest child has started K and was very well prepared coming from CHP. We are so happy we found this gem for our children!

We loved this school. Teachers and staffs are caring and loving. My child was more than ready…read morewhen he went to Kindergarten. Each kids became good friends in class. The school really combined learning and fun together. Parents can rest assured to place their child with this school.

My child just aged out of a few years at MCS. I see our family entered the school just after the…read moretransition to the current operator, Ms Li. I have nothing but positive things to say about her and the staff at MCS. She took over the operation just as we hit Covid and the work they've put in to keep things running -- and then make capital improvements and prioritize grounds care on top of it -- I see the love they put into their place. As far as the schooling goes, I'm happy. Really enjoyed the small size, multi age classrooms, and their commitment to the Montessori Method. "I've got friends..." who tried Montessori schools elsewhere with poor results -- but none of their schools sounded like MCS at all. For my two cents, the environment MCS cultivates daily is safe, considerate, honest, and supportive. I'm on my only child so preschool research wasn't a major priority for me. But now, having seen my child grow through MCS and the instruction Ms Li provides-- both to students and staff -- I would recommend any parent consider this school. It's the real deal. I've been so impressed. And because I'm clearly a MCS fan, I'd like to add my own thoughts regarding the ownership transition. I didn't experience the old owner everyone loved. I did experience some parents choosing to leave the school, in part, because of the results of the change. I liked the school enough to stay here as long as i could. My thoughts today: (1) everyone seemed to like the decisions of the old owner; (2) he sold it to the owner; (3) today the new owner seems to have it under control and is putting her mark on it -- sounds like the old owner made another good decision. Since we started at MCS, I've seen a consistent child-first atmosphere from the staff that does not compromise on the child's experience. They've not kept around staff that did not fit. They have invested In the building and landscaping. And they even have a little monthly newsletter now. It's an awesome little school and you deal right with the operators. I love it. Plus Ms Li is really on it about the Montessori Method and she walks the talks. She's a real professional.

I highly do not recommend Montessori Center School under the new ownership of Ms. Li and her…read morehusband, John. Positive reviews are from years ago before Ms. Li and her husband John bought the school. If you notice all parents sharing having a similar experiences. And please read Ms. Li's responses, pointing the finger back at the parents. The gaslighting and lack of accountability by Ms. Li and her husband are not acceptable. There's a reason they always have openings. We had ongoing issues, and every time my wife or I tried to bring something up, it felt like we were met with defensiveness instead of a real conversation. We often left those discussions feeling dismissed and blamed rather than heard. There was no genuine engagement with parents. We were asked what we could contribute to the "community," but we never experienced any real sense of one. Communication felt controlled and one-sided. After we set boundaries around comments we felt were inappropriate, our child was removed from the program without notice. As far as we know, our child had done nothing wrong. It was abrupt, upsetting, and incredibly disruptive for our family. This was not the supportive, respectful Montessori environment we were expecting.

I enrolled my daughter in CCM for a year now since she is almost 2 years old. She loved the school…read morebecause of the teacher, the facilities, the numerous events and the animals on the beautiful and lovely property. The school is managed well and very clean. She has not been sick as much as I was expecting.

CCM has been in my family for almost a decade starting with my nephews and now my own children. It…read morehas been the best environment for my kids to develop and grow in. All the teachers are absolutely amazing and truly care about each child. I love all the extra curricular programs like Spanish, music and yoga. They also have a mini barn with goats, donkeys and chickens that my kids get to interact with daily. You can't go wrong with choosing this school. They have been a top learning institution for a very long time and that speaks volumes! Thank you CCM for all the positive things you have brought into our family!!

We moved here on 2009 and were very worried about my daughter's transition to a new place and new…read moreschool. Sunshine Montessori made it so easy for me. The school is small, which helped. At playtime, the teachers will have the new kid to pick someone to be a partner. During the playtime, partnered kids will have to stick together (to play). Every day, kids pick a different partner. This in turn, helped my daughter transitioning very well. They School has Yoga class and Music class once a week. The kids go to the garden and plant vegetables in Spring and harvest in Fall. Once a year, they have International Fest, Music Fest, Yoga Demonstration, Children's Thanksgiving Feast, etc..Despite the fact of lacking social interactions, this is a true learning environment. You won't see kids screaming or shouting here. I see kids as young as three here, behaving properly and learning to be independent. I arrange play dates, go to park, do swimming, and gymnastic for my kid's social and physical. For the past years, my daughter has thrived. She sounds out words, she is calmer, and she learned dinosaurs, the continents, and the solar system at age four. The quality of education and learning experience my daughter has been received is extraordinary. I feel safe leaving my child there every day and I truly believe that they have my child's best in mind.

After reviewing many preschools, I chose Sunshine Montessori as the best fit for my daughter. The…read moreacademic enrichment she received at an early age I believe made all the difference in her educational path. After Sunshine Montessori she attended gifted classes, honor classes then academic placement (aka AP) classes. She was invited to attend some of the most prestigious colleges in the United States, completing 2 degrees in 3 years, earning many highly recognized scholarships. Even studying Music Production in London. She went on to record her first album in LA and is on her 3rd album. In fact, her stage name is, "Meet the Sun".