littlecrane is a tiny gem of a school , my two young grand children go there ,they are both eager…read moreto go each day and show a big improvement with their ability to play /work on their own and with others. Ms Chizuru and staff are wonderful caring and nurturing. What a wonderful start for young minds.

I am surprised that this diamond in the rough hadn't been reviewed yet. Montessori education is…read moregenerally expensive but, if taken at Little Crane, it is well worth it even more. One of the most impressive characteristics is that the principal actually teaches in the classroom! At first I was hesitant about a school that was conducted in the basement of a church, but I ended up realizing that it's secretly an advantage: it means, as the staff stated during orientation, that toys are disinfected at a minimum once a week. The third policy that impressed me was the weekly take-home "library" book; it's a real convenience not having to run to the public library. School instructs in English, Spanish (one class per week), and Japanese (voluntary). My son no longer attends this heartwarming school as we've moved out-of-state but my wife and I often reminisce about & miss this school!

beware. proceed with caution. if you care about your child, do not bring them here. it's very…read moreunfortunate how it has changed over the years for the worst. taking care of the children is no longer the priority. the children have become insignificant to them. they do take full advantage of their title it's sickening, they pin the kids against each other which is demented. they will purposefully cause issues amongst the kids. if you have any questions or concerns, and specially if an accident happens to the head they will do, everything possible to avoid addressing such a major issue at hand that can happen to any kid under their little to no supervision, they failed to address it and treat situations accordingly, how neglectful of you to look at a head trauma as an elbow scrape! they will do everything possible to avoid addressing the issue at hand automatically becoming extremely defensive and uncooperative, i had to experience it first hand unfortunately with my baby boy, possibly to bring this facility up to the surface. huge red flag everyone proceed with caution and i hope this accident sets all teachers and parents more alert to this age group 18 months - 5 year olds they are learning how to get along with each other and learning how human relationships start, they react and act to situations as to how they feel and what they have learned and seen. this facility has neglectfully solved this matter unable to bring all parties involved together to address such a critical event. answering questions becomes irrational and maddening to them specially to the directors jacqueline and shaila. to jaqueline & shaila and all teachers their is a reason why you are doing this role right now, its an important one!! do not look at it otherwise!! please do take this review to improve!! as humans we can always improve mentally, emotionally, physically, stop what you are doing and fix, update policies, change and readjust yourself your not always right. you are a supervising guide to the children. you yourself are learning different roles and points of views from the little people. yourself as humans your bringing back to society. we are not perfect address situations accordingly and improve. i had high expectations and i was left with extreme disappointment. to choose to neglect to clear the air :: its disgustful and unpleasant. to opt out and be more aware of the reality of a head trauma and overall the situation between all parties :: ridiculous and uncomfortable.

Rainbow Montessori Hass to be one of the greatest things I ever did for my daughter! Not only is…read morethe staff friendly and care for your kids, but they make you feel like family. I want a place that my daughter was going to go to school where she can grow up with kids around her that feel like family. The school is kept extremely clean, they are very good at communicating, and I love the events they do for all the children. I highly recommend this school to anyone when they ask me. There will be no other place I would want my daughter to be!

My three year old daughter is thriving at this school. Wonderful, warm, loving teachers. Clean,…read morebright, and fun, my daughter always has a lot of fun. She makes art projects, learns numbers, letters, how to be courteous and kind. I can't reccomend this place more!

All is as well as it ever has been. Best school ever for 3-6 yr olds. You child will enter…read morekindergarten ready for the 1st grade. Register as early as possible. They fill up extremely quickly.

We absolutely love Guidepost! Our toddler has been so happy here, and it's amazing to see how much…read morehe's learned and developed in such a short time. The teachers are incredibly caring, attentive, and truly invested in his development. They truly understand toddlers and create a warm, nurturing environment where little ones feel safe, supported, and excited to explore. We've seen our little guy become more independent, confident, and curious every day, which has been so rewarding to watch. The Montessori approach is thoughtfully implemented, encouraging independence, curiosity, and a genuine love of learning. We've seen such amazing growth in our toddler. The school is also exceptionally clean and well-maintained, which gives us so much peace of mind. Everything feels organized, safe, and thoughtfully cared for. Communication with families is fantastic. We always feel informed, included, and supported, which makes a huge difference. The sense of community here is strong, and it really feels like an extension of our family. We're incredibly sad to be leaving as we're moving. It was honestly one of the hardest parts of our decision--Guidepost made it so difficult to go. That alone says so much about the impact it's had on our family. We're so grateful to have been part of this community and couldn't recommend it more highly!

We're about to mark one year at Guidepost in Mahwah and our experience has been great over that…read moreyear. Erika, Jessica, the lead guides in the classrooms, the floaters, and everyone we've interacted with have always left a positive impression on us. Our child is growing and learning so much from the guides at Guidepost. We've learned so much along the way about Montessori thanks to the team there, there are endless opportunities to meet other families and connect over events that happen every month, it has truly been a great experience for us. We were in a different school prior to Guidepost and I don't feel like it's even fair to compare the two. The care and thoughtfulness at Guidepost is different than anywhere else, the attention to details and how much our child has gained from Guidepost has been so impactful to watch. I'll also mention for any caregivers who have children with allergies or dietary restrictions - Guidepost is extremely thoughtful with our Vegan child. Whenever there are events, they go out of their way to tell us about them and make sure our child is included with a vegan option, they keep vegan treats when the class is having ice cream or cupcakes, the guides are constantly in contact with us about the snacks and substitutes that we can bring in, it's been a really wonderful experience compared to the last school we were in and we appreciate how thorough they have been with our family and always making sure our child is included.

Amazing place! They are nurturing caring heart warming, so kind! I recommend this place. It's the…read morebest place that you can go to around here more than five stars!

From the owner: The Montessori Learning Center of Park Ridge is always welcoming new students. Get your application…read morepacket ready for a successful year.

I highly recommend Montessori Children's School. Ms. Deborah and her staff are wonderful and so…read morecaring. When my daughter first started when she was 3 years old, she hardly spoke any English (we speak another language at home). Within a few months, not only was she speaking English, she was reading! She is also learning addition and subtraction. Thanks to Ms. Deborah I know my daughter will be excelling and well prepared for kindergarten. Most importantly, my daughter loves going to school and has grown so much over the past year. I am very impressed and will plan to send my younger child to this school when she turns 2 and a half. We are so fortunate to have found Montessori Children's School - cannot recommend them enough!

Can't say enough about this school! Deborah is not just an excellent teacher, but is also a…read moreremarkable person, mother and friend. She has taught all of our boys (she has taught 3 of them) so much. If anyone is in the market for a preschool/montessori program, I highly recommend the Montessori Children's School in Wayne!

Enrolling our two daughters at MLC has been one of the greatest parenting decisions we've made so…read morefar. My oldest daughter, now almost 5, started at MLC in the toddler room in 2020 and just graduated this month. She did not cry that first day--or any school day in the three wonderful years she has spent there. The school environment is small, nurturing, safe, and fun. The daily routine is soothing and consistent, as you'll see during many parent/teacher conferences, back to school nights, and classroom celebrations. True to the Montessori philosophy, the children are given a balance of both structure and developmentally appropriate freedom in the classroom that has allowed my daughter to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. The academic curriculum is both supportive and challenging. Despite her summer birthday, my daughter is well prepared for Kindergarten. She has felt inspired by her teachers every single day, who have lovingly guided and celebrated her development in math and language. The director, who also teaches at the school, is incredibly warm, responsive, and professional, as are all the teachers at the school. The teachers here are masters of differentiated instruction and classroom management. They communicated with me about my daughter's progress every step of the way. My 2.5 year old recently joined MLC. Her teacher personally reached out to me throughout her first week to let me know how well she was adjusting. MLC is a treasure and we highly recommend the school

I had 2 kids in MCR, and both loved the school. Picking them up at the end of the day, I would hear…read morestories about all the exciting things they did: what they learned, what books they read, what song they practiced, what games they played outside with their friends, what art project they worked on after school and so forth. Our experienced teachers really knew kids' personalities, their likes an dislikes. They kept close track of their progress in each aspect of Montessori curriculum and customized learning for them when needed. The school is a very safe and nurturing place with talented staff (after-school program is one of the best I've seen) and rich traditions. By the way, their celebrations are simply amazing! They remain among our most precious memories from that time.

My son started going to Montessori Children's Room (MCR) at 19 months and we loved this school, and…read morehe seemed to as well. When he was about to turn three this past September, he moved into the 3, 4 and 5 year old class. That is when they noticed he had a hard time sitting still and focusing. He was about to age out of EI (Early Intervention) and start CPSE (Committee on Preschool Education), which would mean the therapists that were approved (Speech, SEIT and OT) could work with him in his classroom environment. However, MCR does NOT allow ANY therapists in this school to work with children who have been approved to receive it. So, we were left with no other choice, and had to scramble to find a new school in the middle of October of 2018. Not an easy task considering that most were already full by that point. Luckily we found a school that my son adores. It is a play based, loving and nurturing environment, that is so in tune with nature and outdoor play. I guess everything happens for a reason, and we were very fortunate to end up where we are now. MCR does wonderful things with the students, my son learned a lot in his time there. Their holiday show and graduation are amazing as well, along with their camp. That said, Montessori is not for every child, especially a child that requires therapy of any sort. What bothered me about our experience is how they didn't give me any feedback of his behavior in the baby class (NK) prior to moving up. We did have parent teacher conferences twice in the school year, but they never spoke about how he was disruptive, couldn't focus or sit still. Had I known this was going to be an issue, we could have looked for other schools before he started in the toddler class. The whole thing left a bad taste in my mouth, as we felt forced out of there in a way. In closing, I debated on whether or not to write a review about my experience with this school. However, I recently learned the same thing is happening with another child there, so I wanted to give other parents a heads up before you consider going to this school.

My children both attended school with Ms. Yadira and loved her! I was also blessed to have worked…read morealong side Ms. Yadira for over 10 years and can see the dedication she has for her students and their families. She is an amazing teacher and loves what she does. The transformation she has made in the classroom is truly worth seeing!!! My family and I are so happy to see Ms. Yadira continuing her love for Montessori at Montessori Minds.

My children both went to this school, my oldest from 10 months until kindergarten and we couldn't…read morehave asked for a better environment. Diverse, educational, loving.... we have always loved this school and I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone.

Moved to Paramus from the city. My then 3yo learned his ABCs and 123s fast. I checked in AMSHQ.org…read more(American Montessori Association) prior and found this to be a member school. They do practice Montessori in the classrooms and encourage independence and practical life skills on top of academics. Also love the fact that food is provided, the staff are great, and they have an app where they send regular updates and pictures and communicate with parents. They recently moved to a new building so everything is nice and shiny. Other sites seem to have more reviews than Yelp, but I'd recommend doing more research on the school as an option, we couldn't be happier.

From the owner: The Vineyard School is a Christian preschool that strives to deliver the best education to your…read morechild through the lens of the Bible