We have been fortunate enough to have our son at Needham Montessori since he was 15 months old (he…read moreis now 2.4). He can't wait to get there each day and engage with his excellent teachers and friends. We have noticed a big difference since he started there with his independence and helpfulness around the house. He helps set/clean the table, feed the dog and empty the dishwasher, all without prompting! He also makes sure each plaything gets put away before he takes the next thing out. We feel he is so cared for and loved and he is thriving!

Needham Montessori has become a part of our family. We are so fortunate to have found a place with…read moreteachers that are so caring, loving and nurturing. Our son has absolute thrived here. He has blossomed over the past year into a bright, happy, social and confident kiddo. We are absolutely thrilled with his progress. The teachers foster his interests and encourage his independence. My husband and I also have a totally open line of communication with the directors and teachers. This is so important to us! The directors Christine and Allen are 2 of the nicest people you will ever meet. We love Needham Montessori!

The Teddy Bear Club is an amazing place where we have had the pleasure of watching our children…read morebloom and grow. Their staff is incredibly warm, engaging, loving, and professional. They all truly have the child's best interest at heart and know just what each child needs to be successful. Their communication is invaluable and they really encourage a sense of community that is both warm and nurturing. Their facilities are impeccably clean, well-manicured, and welcoming. We adore the Teddy Bear Club and have been so blessed to have been able to send our children to this amazing facility.

If you are looking for a fantastic school that loves, nurtures and teaches your child - all while…read moredoing it in two languages - look no further. The teachers are fantastic, the facilities are amazing and the curriculum is so well thought out. This is such a special school that teaches kids in a fun and impactful way. It marries the best of the French education system with the American system. We have been unbelievably happy parents for 4 years now, and all of our children have gone to this school. My daughter actually asks to go to school even when she's sick as she doesn't want to miss a day...if that's not the biggest endorsement, I don't know what is! I only wish it didn't end after Kindergarten!

We couldn't be happier with our son's experience at MDS. The teachers are truly amazing--warm,…read morecaring, attentive, and incredibly supportive. They made him feel respected, valued, and comfortable being exactly who he is. One of the highlights has been Forest Fridays. He absolutely loved getting outside, exploring, playing, and learning in nature. It was such a wonderful way to nurture his curiosity and independence while making school feel like an adventure. Most importantly, he genuinely loved going to school. He felt safe, supported, and respected, and we could see how happy and excited he was each day. As parents, there is no greater gift than knowing your child feels so cared for and loves where they spend their days. We are incredibly grateful to the teachers and the entire preschool community for giving him such a wonderful foundation and so many happy memories. We would wholeheartedly recommend this school to any family looking for a nurturing, joyful, and supportive preschool experience.

From the owner: Montessori Day School of Wellesley Hills (MDS) offers a child centered preschool and/or…read morekindergarten experience for children ages 2.9-6 years old. MDS is a warm, engaging, happy place where each child is respected, nurtured, and challenged every day. Children's learning is enhanced with an amazing Montessori curriculum, enthusiastic teachers, and beautiful Montessori materials. Special focus in the following areas makes MDS the best place for children and families to experience the precious preschool years: Children's Literature/Literacy, Nature Education, Creative Arts, Music Together, Spanish, and Culinary Arts.

I had a meeting with Maria who is a director of the school and almost from the first few minutes it…read morewas clear to me that she is a professional and knows child psychology very well. She is also an amazing person who will spend time with every parent as much as needed to answer and discuss all questions you have. She is a very attentive person and definitely loves what she does.

I was so excited to bring my little guy to Montessori Escuela. The director Maria was super sweet…read moreand welcoming. I felt comfortable the minute I walked into the program and saw the huge yard with lots of outdoor playspace geared for my energetic little guy. The learning space inside was airy, bright and impeccably clean. There were so many hands on activities that I have never seen before in the regular preschool classroom because I never really knew what a Montessori school was until I met Maria and she guided me through her extensive curriculum. Apparently he will choose the activities he is interested in and they will provide him with lessons. Since each child could be learning something different at any given moment they have up to three teachers with only 10 children. It seems there's so much opportunity for our child to grow and learn in this warm and nurturing environment. I didn't feel this comfortable when we walked into the large daycare facility by our house so that is why I was so happy to have found this Montessori. The Spanish is an added bonus! Now I cannot wait until our little guy turns 2 so we can enroll him in.

I recommend NMS to anyone that I can. When going on tours of various preschools for my son a…read morecouple of years ago, I had no real knowledge of what Montessori teaching was. Honestly, I thought it was very "hippy dippy", kids just doing whatever they wanted all day. When I took the tour (Deanna is awesome!), I was amazed... like jaw-on-the-floor amazed. The things she was showing me in the classroom just MADE. SENSE. It was like a light bulb went on, and I knew my son had to go there. We are now in our second year at NMS and couldn't be happier. The building is filled with people who care, immensely. The amount of planning that goes into a classroom is insane. NMS has a great community around it, the events held for student and families outside of school, educational events for parents (like Montessori in the Home), and fun events for parents too. The administration at NMS is amazing, every teacher is amazing, the specialists (library, music, language, etc) are amazing, the Parent Association is amazing, the early/late care staff are amazing, the office staff are amazing. I know that I am doing the best that I possibly can for my son by sending him to Newton Montessori. I've already seen the difference it has made, and I know that it's really the best environment for him to become the best, happiest, smartest, kindest, little boy he can be. And those are all things that will serve him throughout his life. Everything in his classroom is there for a reason, whether it works on fine motor skills, or how to hold a pencil, it all builds on lessons throughout the Montessori classroom years.

Both of my kids (soon to be in 3rd grade, soon to be in 7th grade) are thriving at Wellan. It's a…read moreterrific learning community for pre-K through 8th grade; ~300 children, from pre-K to 8th grade, with small classes and skillfully staffed. It feels like a traditional schoolhouse model right in the heart of Newton center. The Montessori method leverages a child's interests, inspiring curiosity, creativity, and a desire to learn.

My daughter is thriving since enrolling at the Suzuki school. I can't believe that at 3 years old…read moreshe is already writing her name, learning music/violin, and having so much fun she wishes she went to school on the weekends too! The teachers are amazing and really thoughtful about each child's needs. They've done a great job during COVID as far as putting protocols in place to keep everyone safe. Deb the director is super responsive and has been flexible to work with our family's changing schedule. I do wish it was a year round program but they pretty much follow the Newton Public School calendar, and then offer summer camp for the majority of summer.

Suzuki is a wonderful school. The school schedule is flexible, tuition is reasonable, and the…read moredirector is helpful. The teachers cares and loves the kids. The artwork they bring home are creative and beautiful!! The school emphasizes on fun activities, loving environment, and cognitive development. Their program includes music, Chinese, art, PE, violin, and piano. It's the best school for our kids. It is so fun that I wish I could go there, too! Highly recommended!

In addition to being a loving and compassionate caregiver, Maria is a woman passionate about…read moreeducation who treats our daughter as if she is her own. And we couldn't be happier. At the tender age of 2 my daughter, Sadie, now recognizes Maria's street as we turn onto it and cannot wait to get inside. She adores Maria and she loves the structured day that has been set up for her and the space she is given to explore and learn. Sadie loves it so much that we've taken to calling Maria's house "Camp Liebmann" because she has so much fun there. Her day is filled with activities and learning and cuddles and love. In turn, my day is filled with ease knowing that Sadie is having fun and being taken care of by someone with such a great understanding of how toddlers learn and play. I love seeing all of the new things that Sadie learns from Maria: from learning to spin in music class to enjoying Spinach smoothies (who knew?) and figuring out how to thread a wooden bead onto a string (it's a big deal when you're 1). It's especially fun hearing Maria, who is bilingual, ask Sadie what a tiger says in Spanish and hearing her answer with a "ROAR!" Maria's positive energy, patience and tenderness with my Sadie has made me feel like the luckiest Mom in the world. I recommend her, without hesitation, to anyone who asks. We love Camp Liebmann!!

This place is excellent for toddlers and older kids. I like the fact that is a Spanish language…read more(Bilingual) Montessori school. Something hard to find if you come from an Hispanic background and you want your child (children) to explore their ancestry language outside of home. Also great for those who want their children to start learning another language too. So, you get a bargain here they teach them the Montessori way a second language at the same time. The teachers are very caring and friendly. They show a lot of respect and kindness to the children and their parents.