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New Thought Montessori

4.5 (24 reviews)
Closed • 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

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Happiness is picking a baby carrot from the garden.
Mengou C.

I highly recommend New Thought Montessori School! All of the teachers are so kind to each child, truly encouraging each to their strengths. Both of my children Bosco and Maggie have thrived under the direction of teachers who have taught here at New Thought Montessori School for MANY years. My children LOVE to attend and learn. I am confident that this school has set a solid foundation for their learning path and that they have developed a true love for learning. The school offers yoga and art and music, all of which my children love participating in and have gained an appreciation for each. I am confident we made the BEST choice for our children at New Thought Montessori School.

New Thought Montessori in action. My son couldn't be happier and we are so blessed to have found this amazing preschool.
Ashly P.

We had been so stressed and hesitant about putting our 3 year old in preschool, he has separation anxiety and won't even stay with his grandparents. After much thought we knew we had to let our baby fly. We searched for weeks and toured many schools in the Lake Forest area. New Thought Montessori not only felt right, but Ms. Brittney and Ms. Brandy were so kind and passionate about the kids and the Montessori way. Our son started the following Monday and was welcomed with open arms. He was so comfortable he only cried until we were out the gate and then was completely fine, making friends and laughing, having the time of his life. Since he has started preschool at New Thought Montessori, we have already seen such improvements in his behavior and his desire to learn. His excitment for school is inspiring and he rushes us to get ready and out the door for school in the morning. We are all so very happy with the beautiful facility, amazing teachers and safe environment for our boy!

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Our child was enrolled into Ms Arti and Ms Hasseini's classroom when she was 5. She had moved from…read moreanother Montessori school traumatized by a teachers old school strictness. We had known 2 families from different Montessori's that had moved their older kids 6 years ago because of similar experiences and they thrived here. We had a similar transition, it was seamless and a big relief for us. Both teachers are very nurturing, caring and assertive. She was happy, peaceful,excelled and was excited to go back to school. We couldn't be happier for her. Ms Prerna and Richa ensure a nurturing environment here. Staff takes every feedback seriously with good follow up on issues brought. I loved that they offered - learning the basics of 3 languages as part of their weekly curriculum. (Spanish mandarin and Hindi) - the kinder room got them on working on creative projects and presentations. - they had field trips to the park - their summer program was fun too ! They made smoothies, learnt about bugs, had a carnival, movie day etc - food is offered at a reasonable price. A menu on the offerings are given every month, u can choose what days food could be bought. Most of the food is bought from Costco, rice is made onsite and pizza is ordered from the plaza they are located For extra fees they exposed them to classes that saved us time on car rides! - yoga, teacher is excellent fun and loving - Bollywood dance class! - sports teacher that exposes them to different sports. As an occupational therapist I love their program and their environment. They celebrate the silliness and fun with gentle structured care that fosters both academic and social emotional growth. Inspired by Ms Arti and Ms Hasseini my child wants to be a teacher! That in itself is the highest praise. Highly recommend this school! Grateful for businesses like this that have the heart and skill set! Thank you Scholarshine! We are forever grateful.

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Scholarshine Lake Forest Montessori - Our students are so excited to share their work with their parents, proudly showing all they've learned and created.

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We've had such a wonderful experience with the 2-year-old program at this school, especially with…read moreMs. Roxy and her team. When our 2-year-old daughter first started, she didn't speak any English at all since we mainly spoke Chinese at home and she was mostly cared for by her grandmother. Because of that, it took her a little longer to adjust to school. Even after two months, she was still feeling frustrated and would mostly sit and watch her classmates instead of joining in. Ms. Roxy was incredibly patient and understanding. She took the time to help our daughter feel comfortable, understand what was happening in the classroom, and slowly build confidence. Now, after three months, we're so happy to see her sitting with the class, following directions, joining activities, and interacting with her teachers. Seeing her progress has been so meaningful for us as parents. We're truly grateful to Ms. Roxy and all the teachers for their patience, kindness, and support. Thank you for helping our daughter feel safe, confident, and happy at school. We highly recommend the Twos program and this school !!!

My son has only been to this school for a month but the progression he is making and engagement is…read morewonderful. He never spoke much about what he learned in school in the past and we would have to dig it out of him. Now he comes home excited to show his work and talks about what he learned in school. We are very happy with what he is learning here and highly recommend! The lake view is also a plus!

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