The teachers, staff, and administration at Rainbow Montessori are absolute gems. They are kind,…read morepatient, nurturing and work every day to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for each of the kids and their families. I have had the pleasure of enrolling both my children (currently 3.5 and 1.5) at the Bloomfield campus. My daughter started in the toddler room at 18 months and my son in the infant room at 9 months. The teachers we have had direct experiences with (Ms. Gunes, Ms. Alaa, Ms. Layla, Ms. Blanca, and all of the classroom assistants) have treated us like family from the very beginning.
The Montessori curriculum has been wonderful for our children - learning practical life skills and independence while also expanding their social and emotional development. Every week, I am impressed by what my kids have picked up academically, even at their young ages. Whether it be geography, letter/sound recognition, manners, counting, or about different cultures and religions - it's apparent the school is passionate about their curriculum. In addition, the teachers and administration plan so many fun activities and events throughout the school year, including annual trunk or treats, winter concerts, class holiday parties, field days/trips, and parent education sessions, to name just a few. The staff spend a great deal of time organizing and facilitating these events (usually after normal work hours) and that does not go unnoticed.
Communication has been great for us. Individual student group chats are set up at the beginning of the school year for parents to communicate with the teachers and administration, which we have found very helpful. The staff promptly inform of us any incidents and are quick to respond if we have a question or concern. They also utilize two apps to share pictures/videos of the kids, class updates, and school wide announcements. All of these have allowed us to feel connected with the school, other families, and we are very appreciative of the open communication.
On a more personal note, my son has several food allergies (7 in total), which presents daily challenges for our family. The head infant room teacher (a literal angel on earth!) and administration have done everything and more to help ease our stress and anxiety and accommodate his needs, starting well before he even entered the classroom. As a parent, you are always worried about your kids well-being, this is amplified even more when your child has severe food allergies, but I know I can rest assured that my son is in the best of care here. This school has been a safe haven for both of my kids, and I will forever be grateful for them helping shape my kids' early education experience.
