Lust am Lernen - the joy of learning is not only the name of the one-woman run Montessori…read moreinstitution, but also the basis for the very personal atmosphere which is created by the owner Frau Marina Schlötter-Groß. This is THE place that covers 5 different needs which parents may have: 1. weekly parent-infant/toddler meetings 2. groups with a max. of 6 toddlers meet w/out parents for 3 hours in the morning or afternoon. This can be booked once/week or up 4,5 times/week on a regular basis. 3. weekly meetings for pre-schoolers (or even during that first difficult year at a Munich Grundschule) 4. individual meetings for guardians and their child(ren) - this suits parents especially with difficult (e.g. ADD) or specially gifted (e.g. Down-Syndrome) children 5. meetings during school vacation (according to the Bavarian school system) The age group of children can range from infant (1y.) up to school child ( What I really like about Frau Schlötter is that she fully concentrates on the child, not on the parents gibbering, babbeling in the background. Initially she will listen very carefully to the parent, but will then take on her own way by finding out the interests and talents of every individual child in a very calm and child-friendly manner. She does not consider her work as offering a playgroup for children, but rather implementing the basics of Montessori education. Every child at its own pace in a harmonious, nonviolent, safe environment. I entrusted my 3 children fearlessly and without a guilty conscience at different stages in their lives. So, I can recommend Frau Schlötter 100% to any other parent who wants their child in good hands - no, in excellent hands! I have never felt as safe and sure leaving my kids with a babysitter or aupair as I have with Frau Schlötter. The children learn how to appreciate going about things quietly, even sitting at the table for their snack-time. Respecting the basic rules of hygiene and safety, Frau Schlötter is able to melt away any stubbornness in your child concerning table manners as well. The children eat off of china and drink from real glass cups. They also learn to use a fork, spoon and knife. There is never any screaming or shouting - Frau Schlötter will give you the confidence in leaving your child with her by her extremely sweet service of confirming via text message onto your cell phone how things are going. Hopefully you will have the chance to meet her in person and have your child visit her Montessori group. Good luck!