There was once a 5-year-old little girl. She was a sweet, quirky thing, well-behaved and sensitive,…read moreactive and adventurous. She loved lizards, bugs, horses, and drawing more than anything. Her mom and dad were so excited for this little girl to start school, to see all she'd learn, and to learn all she'd become. However, the hopes and dreams these parents had for their little girl would not come to pass. After a short time in kindergarten, the little girl started getting poor conduct grades for "not paying attention. The school set up the first conference and began to tell the parents how wrong their little girl was. The girl began coming home upset, stressed out, scared to go back, and claiming that her teacher hates her. The parents tried ADHD meds for the child. In 6 months, the little girl was on 4 different medicines. Upon taking the first dose, she was listless, glassy-eyed, and had sobbing episodes. She didn't enjoy the critters and the horses and the drawing. The smiles went away. And she did no better in school. This precious little girl is Emma, and she is mine. In December 2014, we started at ABC Montessori. Their love for children, interest in fostering the individuality of the children, and in the development of the child's brain are immediately evident. The passion they have for the Montessori method is inspiring. They have restored our daughter's motivation and joy for learning. Today, our daughter seeks answers. She explores. She is respectful. And she absolutely loves her school. There, she is a helper, a friend, a great student, loved and praised by her teachers, and extremely well-behaved. She sits down to her work daily and focuses on what needs to be done. She completes book reports and science fair projects. She knows things about culture and history. She reads "chapter books" and she has straight A's!! She laughs and plays and does not want to be picked up at the end of the day. I have my little girl back!! For all of this I am thankful for the Montessori method. But even more so, I am eternally grateful for the careful, thoughtful planning, attention, and intuition of the ABC Montessori staff, and for their concern and care for the whole child. My daughter WILL be successful. In fact, she already is!

From the owner: Heritage Montessori School is a Montessori school proudly serving McDonough, Georgia and the…read moresurrounding communities. Our establishment has earned Montessori accreditation and offers a multitude of educational programs including middle school and preschool programs for the bright and intelligent youth of Henry County. Using only the most effective Montessori methods, we encourage our students to think independently, to solve problems and to take responsibility for their actions. It is you mission to provide the highest quality education among McDonough schools to build a strong foundation for your children's future. Contact us today to learn more about our educational programs. We look forward to speaking with you soon!

Such a great choice for our family over the past three years. MIT is quite well-run, with amazing…read moreteachers, high-quality facilities, and very positive parent network. I appreciate that the director is always looking for ways to improve and grow the school, which is not always the case at small private schools. They recently hired for a new position, Pedagogical Specialist, to work across the classrooms, which shows how they reinvest in the kids and in supporting teachers.

Both of my children attended Montessori in Town. It is an incredible school with helpful…read moreadministrative staff and extremely supportive guides that have genuine passion for teaching. My kids have learned the skills that will help them succeed in life and contribute positively to their community. This is the kind of school that will change the world: fully inclusive, inspiring, and socio economically as well as racially diverse. The Head of School, Augusta, is very dedicated to the success of this school, she is very knowledgeable in child development and education, she supports and makes MIT a beautiful community and a great environment to thrive! It has been few months since we moved and yet we often talk about our positive experience at MIT. A real gem, we were lucky to be a part of their community. We really miss this place!

This school has some serious issues. My daughter went there for two years and it was great at…read morefirst. My daughter's father and I broke up because of a very abusive relationship. I had to get a TPO out on him after he threatened to take my life. Ms Jane had nothing to tell me about their policies on that sort of thing besides to contact their lawyer. They make these kids interview to go to the school, yet when my daughters father started an affair with another class mates mom that they involved the kids in on, the school didn't care one bit. Instead they called us in and accused us of not caring for our daughter, when really she was backsliding because of the affair. So basically they support abuse and have no sort of policies on that sort of thing. There is no safety there. Again, I can't stress this enough...when you're in an abusive relationship and people like Ms Jane do nothing to listen or support you, when it's effecting your child's education, and instead she supports the abuser. That's a serious red flag. There's more I can say on the lack of education also, my daughter hasn't learned much there at all past the first year. The first year was great but she was only 3

This school and its staff have been such a blessing to my family! After a undesirable experience at…read morea local center, we took a break to find the right fit - and I feel like we won the lottery! My kids are loved, nurtured, and most importanly educated - not just babysat. I feel like this is the closest place to home/family I can send my kids. Oh and baby - she keeps it CLEAN!

Gigi babies loves it here. They have learned so much while in attendance . They loved them some…read moreMs.Avi. Ms. Miller is a delight as the Director/Owner and as a person in general. She really cares about the kids and their safety. Thank you for all you do for the Ellis babies.

Primary Student/Teacher ratio: 19 to 1 + 1 assistant teacher for ages 3-6 years. Classroom clean…read moreand organized. Centers appropriately placed. Independence and peer interaction highly encouraged. At minimum, a 2-year commitment for your child to learn the Montessori Method. I did notice the classroom environment was very "sterile". Lacks academic and visual stimulation. No alphabets or numbers on the wall, even a lack of seasonal focus. I heard from another parent whose child is currently enrolled in the primary class that the teacher is not proactive in offering solutions to help your child succeed in the classroom. It was frustrating to her because she's paying them to educate her child, and to work with her on how she could get her child up to par within the school's standards. Perhaps the teacher lacks training in offering solutions because I get the sense that the school Director is "limited" by her views and conforms to the Montessori tradition. If you plan on enrolling your child in the Fayette County public schools system when he enters kindergarten, you better look for a different preschool. The reason why you moved into this county was for the excellent public schools right? Fayette County has a reputation for being an affluent and educated county. The public school educators here will challenge your child to thrive socially & academically. And the best way to do that is to get your child enrolled in a traditional preschool with a focus on academics (your child will also get play time ) and will teach your child from the very beginning to write his first & last name; familiar with and recognize the sounds of the alphabet, recognize numbers 1-20 and count up to 100; recognize at least 20 sight words (current Fayette County kindergarteners must recognize at least 130 sight words by January); familiar with colors; comfortable using a pair of scissors safely; ability to sit for at least 15 minutes during circle or story time; and demonstrate good listening skills, that's just to name a few. If you DO NOT want your child in a preschool that focuses on academics, and would like to have this Montessori school teach him "reality based" life skills like cleaning, organizing, gardening and collaborating with friends, then this is the place!

From the owner: We are a fully implemented Montessori school serving students ages 18 months thru 6th grade. We…read moreare Certified through Association Montessori International. This organization was founded by Maria Montessori to ensure that teacher training centers and Montessori schools maintain the exacting standards she established. AMI certification of a school assures parents that the school and its teachers meet the highest standards. We also meet the standards of the Georgia Accrediting Commission.