Went recently to an open house to obtain some information on their program and I am so glad I…read morewent! They provided a tour and I was informed of their recent upgrades and what additional upgrades were to be expected. The staff were professional and attentive to my questions. What I was most impressed with was their curriculum, including the ratio of teacher to students. I left feeling that the staff really cared and that it truly was a nurturing environment.

Because of covid we were forced to put our child in a larger day care. Something we were very…read moreuneasy about. Cynthia the owner is very nice and explained all of the protocols and everything they are doing to keep our son safe. This put me at great ease and I am very happy with the staff and the app that they use to keep us in the loop everyday. Overall this is the best place for my son and he is super excited to go there everyday. Highly recommend!

Spring Academy has a wonderful and warmth environment for any child. The school's curriculum…read moreinclude Math, Chinese and Spanish through Montessori method and hands-on curriculum. Both my sons improved their social skills and gained more confidence within a very short period of time. The owners and the teachers in Spring Academy are loving and they truly care about creating a safe and warm learning environment for our children. Highly recommend to you all!

This school is amazing! My son has been attending for 3 months now and he loves it. As parents we…read morefeel super happy to see how much he is learning every day. The teachers are GREAT!!! I can't say enough good things about Miss Vanessa and Ms. Maggie. They are caring, compassionate and lightly qualified. This school offers the opportunity to educate my child not only on the traditional school subjects; but they also have music class and martial arts. I LOVE IT!!!

tl;dr: Montessori Matters was recently investigated for child abuse, refused to fire the teacher…read morewho hurt a child, and put on a corrective action plan by the state. We sent our daughter here as a temporary solution for the few months between when her old preschool closed and when kindergarten began. We liked the curriculum and the structure but the quality of the teachers wasn't quite up to our standards. They had immediate availability, seemed safe, were close to home, and we were assured that the teachers were well trained and had decades of experience with all sorts of kids, so we decided to enroll her. While she was there, her behavior started to change at home. She was moodier and didn't want to go to school. She said the teachers were mean. While we tried to figure out what was going on with this new school, our daughter came home and told us that a teacher hurt her. When we requested a conference with the director, Cindy, she didn't deny the accusation that Sally, one of her employees "may have been too rough" with our daughter but claimed that our daughter probably needed the behavior correction, and that the teacher wasn't really strong enough to hurt her too badly. She also claimed that our daughter was a violent child, even though she had never had a single report of hurting another person. We pulled the video surveillance that showed our daughter sitting quietly in the "watching chair" (their form of time out) when a teacher named Sally approaches her from behind, rips a fidget spinner from her hands and throws it across the room. She then wrenches our daughter up and out of the chair by her wrists and drags her out of the room by her arm into the hallway where there are no cameras. The next video clip shows 10-20 minutes later, our daughter curled up in the fetal position crying in Cindy's office. There were also two other teachers who witnessed Sally grab and hurt our daughter and lied to protect her. We asked Cindy what she intended to do to keep our daughter safe. She offered no solution and showed no concern for the well-being of our child. She even called me after the meeting and BEGGED US NOT TO REPORT THE INCIDENT TO THE STATE. As a mandatory reporter, she should know that her and I both had a legal requirement to report what happened to DCFS. In the end, the investigators agreed that Sally physically hurt our child but that it didn't meet the definition of abuse. The school was put on a corrective action plan, and to my knowledge, is still being monitored. Cindy was resistant to put Sally on leave or fire her when the investigation began. Her concern lies squarely with her business. She seems very nice but I do not trust her. Montessori Matters has had a lasting impact on our daughter an not in a good way. We've worked with other daycares and now kindergarten and have seen what it looks like when our child is loved and cared for by teachers. This isn't it.

We attended here as long as possible, had a great Montessori experience. Ms Cindy works so hard to…read moreaccommodate every little need (I had many detailed requests), and all the teachers are nurturing, understanding and supportive. Very good price too. I knew my baby would have a hard time adjusting and they eventually got her to LOVE school. They started potty training her before me, which was so helpful. Can't give enough thanks to all the care and hard work they do here. No complaints about this business at all.

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.

The care and development of one's child is among the most sacred responsibilities in which a parent…read morecan entrust others. Enrolling our son in his new school probably made us feel more vulnerable than him! From day one, our experience with the staff at Albrook, especially his teachers and aftercare aids, has only made us feel comfortable with our decision. From our regular amazement at his pace of learning, to his obvious enthusiasm when talking about his classmates and teachers, we're so appreciative of his time at the school and look forward to many more smiles in the future. Thank you, Albrook!

From the owner: Montessori at its best! The Albrook School, educates students from toddler through sixth grade. As…read morea private non-profit Montessori school, it is fully accredited by the American Montessori Society and Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and is staffed by certified Montessori teachers.

My 3rd child is currently enrolled at Long Hill Montessori, and I only have positive things to say…read moreabout the education, care, and attention my children have received at LHMS, in no small part to the new owners Kelly Legiec & Fiona Rouse. They both have strong education backgrounds, and have been at LHMS for 5 + years, and recently bought the school from the sorta shady guy that previously owned the school. The school is set up in 2 large classrooms - the Acorn Room is set up for the the 2.5 y/os - 3 yr/0, and the Oak Room is for the 3-6 yr olds. It's a nice set up so the super young kids don't feel overwhelmed by the older kids, and the older kids have a sense of accomplishment moving on to the Big Room . There is a pretty nice, mulched playground out back for the kids can burn off some energy during the day. I knew nothing of the Montessori system when my first child started there, but it's really kinda cool. The students are given a lot of autonomy for such a young age -- they are gently guided through age-appropriate tasks & lessons, where they work independently or in small groups. Not only are they learning counting, letters, shapes, sizes etc--- the things you'd expect your kids to learn in preschool, but they are also learning to self-motivate, work independently and work in small groups --- all great life lessons. My older 2 children are thriving in public school in great part to the skills, confidence, independence and education they gathered at Long Hill Montessori. I highly recommend this school !

I am so thrilled to have found LHMS! My eldest daughter is currently enrolled in Kindergarten in…read morepublic school and is thriving academically and socially after her three years at LHMS. She started out in the Acorn room with the schools' youngest students, and like many of her peers, she was weary to leave her mommy at three years old. Her teachers showed her such compassion and patience that within a matter of days she was eager to get through the gate in the mornings and excited to tell me about her day when I came to pick her up each afternoon. Over the course of the three years she was enrolled in LHMS, our entire family noticed such a change in her! She went from clinging to my legs at family gatherings to confidently looking adults in the eye and playing with other children. I remember how quickly she learned the alphabet, the sounds each letter makes, counting, cultures from around the world, the environment, animals and their habitats - I mean, you name it - and I am so grateful for that strong foundation because she now does her homework with such ease, making the whole school experience so much more pleasant! My youngest child is now in the Acorn room and absolutely loves it! The teachers have a way of making school so fun, that he went from crying every morning to literally running to get in the car to see them. It's the personal touches - the way they patiently help him settle down to nap, the way they brush off an accident instead of dwelling or shaming, they even personalize the school's annual fundraiser so parents have an idea of which gifts would be best suited for their child in particular. A couple times I had some disciplinary issues and they took the time to help guide me through my kids' changing emotions, giving me advice and listening to concerns; I truly consider them like a co-parent! You can tell that the staff at LHMS really love what they do, they genuinely care for the kids, they're not just supervising them or teaching them, they're caring for them in a holistic way. Each day they're offered healthy snacks, guided through the work to make sure they're on track academically, and given the affection and attention each individual kid needs, and believe me, my kids can be a handful, they demand a LOT of attention! I trust them with my most precious little ones, and endorse them whole-heartedly!

Our daughter joined Alpine Montessori - Millburn for Pre-k 4 year class of the 2019-2020 school…read moreyear. When our daughter first joined Alpine Montessori, she was initially very shy. But gradually she gained a-lot of confidence and became more expressive. Even though she joined for a short period, the school had a lasting impression on her. I greatly admired the teaching philosophy of the school, and the teachers took great care of our daughter. They were also very nice to us, the parents. At the end of every week, they gave detailed feedback of my daughters progress and what areas she needed to work on. My daughter loved her school and teachers so much that even during weekends she wanted to go to school! The teaching plan included a nice combination of fun play activities with traditional learning. The Alpine Montessori teachers and staff provided a warm and friendly atmosphere for my daughter to take her first steps in her education. The school and her teachers will definitely have a lasting impression on her, and prepare her for the next phase of her education. I would highly recommend Alpine Montessori of Millburn to any parents looking for high quality early stage education and development for kids.

My daughter graduated from Alpine this year (June 2019). I will truly miss the staff here. The…read moreteachers are wonderful and dedicated to making sure your child is learning yet having fun while they do so. The owner is a incredibly kind and understanding person. He is very easy to work with. My daughter adores him. You can simply tell he is involved in wanting the best for each child that attends the school. I purchased two books for my daughter from Barnes and Noble. One was a Kindergarten Workbook and the other was a First Grade Workbook. I was planning on using the First Grade Workbook at a later date. I couldn't believe it when my daughter read through the kindergarten workbook and said " mommy this one is just too easy". I was just amazed. I will definitely be back to Alpine to enroll our second child when she is ready. I only wish the school would continue to at least 3rd grade :). Maria G.

It's a great environment and an amazing experience. My daughter loves it. She loves going to…read moreschool and has made a fond attachment to the teachers and assistants. Everyone is super friendly. Ms. Amorosi, Ms. Ortega, Ms. Fiorillo, Ms. Eato, and the staff take great pride and joy in their work. They all are incredible teachers who ensure that our daughter is getting the best nurturing, training, and education a growing child needs. -

This school is great. My daughter is well cared for but learns to take care of herself. She always…read morecomes home singing a new song or telling me a new fact.

Outstanding preschool with great personal attention. Our daughter has thrived attending here. We…read morelove Ms. Jolisa, Ms. Mariah, Ms. Sadaf, and Ms. Angela!

Let me start off by saying that my son started in a different preschool nearby and we had a pretty…read morenegative experience (a review to come). He had never stayed with anyone but family before this, so I was pretty anxious about leaving him. When I found Matawan Montessori through an internet search for local Montessori preschools, I was excited because it was so close to our home. I immediately made an appointment to meet the director and bring my son in for a visit. Mr. Chris, the director, was delightful. He showed a true interest in my son and encouraged me to bring him in for a half-day session to see how he liked it. We did and the rest is history! He LOVED IT! I immediately felt very comfortable with the staff and environment there. Montessori was the perfect place for my little guy, who was just two and a half at the time, but started in the 3-6 year group because they saw that his interest and attention span were a bit above his age. He will be going into his sixth month at the school and I can't say enough about the staff. His head teacher, Mrs. Marina is fabulous and brings with her a lot of Montessori experience. Her assistants, Kelly and Sheeta show so much caring and compassion, and my son just loves them. He hugs them goodbye each day. Staff meets you at your car and escorts your child into the school. When you pick up, it's the same. They have a day each week where they spend some time focusing on music and one day for gym where the kids learn about fitness and eating well. They also teach Chinese and Spanish in the classroom one day a week. My son has really blossomed in this school. The Montessori method is a fabulous way to allow a child to develop their independence along with a sense of discipline and purpose. It allows them to learn at their own pace, regardless of age, and having the older children in the classroom with the younger gives the little ones role models. This lets the older children feel a sense of pride in helping their younger coeds. Matawan Montessori comes through with flying colors. I would recommend this school to anyone!