As a parent of a toddler, the process of finding a preschool is daunting and nerve-wracking. A…read morechild's first experience in a "school" setting has a significant impact on their social and cognitive development. I'm a public school teacher by profession, so understand the need to put my confidence in the teacher to make the right educational guidance for my son. To that end, I'm very happy with the gains my child has made in his year at the Children's House of Montessori. He has flourished socially, his self-monitoring/self-sufficient skills has been noticeably, and is even potty training well! Ha. Highly recommend taking a tour and meeting the very seasoned and dedicated teachers.

I love this school and all the teachers there! My son has learned so much. They teach using the…read moreMontessori method and I love it Its clean, they do lots of fun activities for the kiddos. Highly recommend.

From the owner: At Happy Hands Prep our goal is to help students develop into well rounded individuals with a…read morestrong academic understanding. Our program has been carefully created by Mrs. Keri, our State licensed K-6 teacher and Montessori trained. We provide a blended program for our students with a combination of standard academics, S.T.E.A.M and hands-on Montessori approaches curriculum. Our School provides three preschool classrooms with a 1:8 ratio (state ratio is 1:10 staff to student). We keep our class sizes small so that we may provide individualized attention to all our students in their educational journey. In preparation for kindergarten we work with our students to gain strong independence from teachers. Students will be guided through lessons and projects but work will never be done for them. Art projects and writing is 100% your child’s hard work. Our students are also assessed 3 times yearly to make sure they are gaining the understanding and developing as expected for Kindergarten entry Our goal is to make all students and families feel welcomed and part of our family. If you would like to learn more of what we have to offer or would like to take a tour of our Preschool please feel free to contact us and we will gladly arrange a time to discuss your child’s future here at Happy Hands PREP.

Children's House of Montessori on Camp is a wonderful, nurturing school. Two of our boys are…read morecurrently enrolled and we could not be happier. The Head of School, Ms. Taylor, cares deeply about the wellbeing and growth of each child. The lead teacher, Ms. Karla, is incredibly warm and caring, and has been meeting the unique needs of each of my children. This is a true Montessori school: the environment is carefully prepared and when you observe the children in class, they attend to their own work happily and independently to the sounds of instrumental music. We are so happy we chose CHOM and cannot recommend it highly enough!

We have been so happy since our daughter joined CHOM on Camp. Taylor and her team are excellent and…read morepatient educators. Their Montessori approach was the perfect fit for our child's learning style and has really brought her out of her shell. We cannot recommend this school enough!

My daughter just completed her first year of school in the Great Beginnings Toddler program and we…read morecan not wait for September! She actually asked me to go to school again today- What a loving environment to learn in. I was so nervous with her first school and I'm so happy we chose Great Beginnings Montessori! From the learning style to her overall manners and all that she has accomplished this past year, we are in awe. The teachers and sense of community the school offers far surpasses others. Proud to be part of GBMS

I have been fortunate to have my three daughters at the school for several years. I am very happy…read morewith their progress, the teachers, the facilities and the staff. I can see the positive effect the Montessori education is having on them and how much more advanced they are compared to students at other schools.

From the owner: The Children's Tree Montessori School was founded in 1995 to provide children and their parents an…read morealternative to public school education. We offer a nurturing, child-centered environment where children can develop independence, respect-for themselves, others and the world we live in, and a lifelong love of learning. The Children's Tree is the only Nationally Montessori Accredited school on the Connecticut Shoreline with toddler (1-3) primary (preschool & kindergarten ages 3-6) and elementary (grade 1-6) programs. Students come from all over - Old Saybrook, Clinton, Westbrook, Chester, Old Lyme, East Lyme, Branford, Essex, Waterford, and Middletown, to name a few. We are proud to offer every student an individualized educational plan, which is based on their interests and needs.Students at the Children's Tree benefit from small classes, which are guided by teachers and aides who are Montessori certified. Our school is more than just a building and teachers though--it is a community made up of all the different families who believe in a better form of educating our children. We will be holding an Open Houses on Saturday February 8th and March 7th from 9:00-12:00.

I could not be more grateful for our time at Cobb. The teachers and community are truly…read moreoutstanding. I have been consistently amazed by how deeply the staff and administrators know my children, even those who aren't in their specific classrooms. This collective care creates a calm, supportive environment where my kids have truly thrived. The Montessori curriculum is also ideal for targeting individual needs for learning. My oldest often felt 'bored' in her previous school and was several grades ahead in math, but at Cobb, she has been met with the academic challenge she needs. She was able to immediately abler to pursue advanced coursework with grades above her without any attached pressure or awkwardness - individualization of the curriculum progresses seamlessly in Montessori. All the while, she maintained social connections with her same-aged peers without sacrificing this aspect of development. By the same measure, others in her class who need special attention in aspects of their education receive it with dedicated support as well. The environment is not competitive and kids genuinely support and care for one another. Beyond the academics, my children have grown into confident, independent, and poised individuals. Seeing these values of responsibility and kindness reflected in the entire student body makes the school environment truly special.

My older son has attended Cobb for four years (currently in Primary) and my younger son just began…read morein the YCC program. Cobb is the best thing that has happened to my family since moving to the Farmington Valley six years ago for a job change. Our children have had a transformative, empowering experience, and we've made such great friends with whom to share this special and sometimes challenging life phase. Cobb is simply the best.

We moved here from a big city and a large, established Montessori school. When we were thinking…read moreabout moving to Poughkeepsie, finding an accredited Montessori school was at the top of our list. We were so relieved to find that Maria Montessori's mission is carried out here at Hawk Meadow. Our children transitioned seamlessly into the classrooms, as they are truly Montessori environments. The teachers, administration and staff are intelligent, caring and passionate about Montessori style learning. The small class sizes offer plenty of individualized lessons and encourage a strong relationship among students and teachers, and our children are thriving. The wooded campus is a great place for children of all ages to learn and grow. We are so glad we found a home at Hawk Meadow!

Best decision we ever made. We were so unsure of which Kindergarten to send our son. We live in…read morethe Arlington School District and were not happy with the public school we were zoned for and I was not keen on going the Parochial route. Our son is full of energy and incredibly inquisitive. His preschool misunderstood him. He would come home saying that he was "bad" and that he always made wrong decisions. He was 4 at the time. My father mentioned Montessori and I am forever grateful to him. This school is all about the children. . It is clear as day. Nothing but excitement when he comes home. I was so impressed with the parent teacher night that I immediately enrolled my three year old as well. The teachers love them and my children love their teachers. Erin and Barbara the heads of the school know what they are doing.

TLDR - was ghosted completely after a visit; didn't feel we were welcome…read more A bit of a background, we visited this montessori to explore the possibility of enrolling our old child (less than a year old), when eligible in 9 months or so at the earliest. My spouse and I, we are both immigrants with no immediate family here for the support. We both have graduate degrees in STEM and work full-time. This montessori, given its proximity to our home and hours of availability, would have been a great option for my child to enroll. Unfortunately, we felt we were not really welcome here based on our visit and follow-through, or the lack of it. My wife made the first approach and was strongly encouraged by a staff at the school to arrange a possible visit. For clarification, the visit is a part of the multi-step process of getting admission. This staff mentioned to my spouse that this would be the best time to explore the possibility of enrolling our child. My spouse was very excited for the visit, which had to be scheduled between 9-10 am when they accommodate at most 2 people/families a day. The visit was alright for the most part. There were few odd moments here and there but we have gotten accustomed to those from our visits to other daycares and such. We were also informed by the staff giving the tour, a different staff from the one who my wife initially contacted, that the admission is really competitive and difficult to get. This sounded slightly different than the prior information from the staff. It was still understandable given how strained childcare and educational services have been in the area. At the end of the visit, we were given a brochure but were informed that they were out of the application form - odd again but not out of the norm. We were told the staff had our email and will send us the application form, and we could also reach out if we had more questions. My spouse emailed this staff with the questions the very same day. After getting no response for a couple of days, my spouse called the said staff and left a voicemail after receiving no answer. We never heard back and never got that application form. My wife again emailed the following week to no avail. We were ghosted and started wondering if we failed to meet certain standards they had set, unbeknownst to us.This is even more baffling given the fact the staff barely asked us, the parents, anything to know us. Now, in any other place, this would be an issue with one staff. Here, based on the information available on their website, it sounds like the multi-step admission process goes through certain staffs, not committees. We started asking ourselves what the chances are that if we couldn't hear back after multiple attempts or receive an application form, our application will be adjudged fairly, let alone be accepted. I am not sure whether I should be happy that the staff showed us how the "educational place" is before we got heavily involved or I should be saddened that an early development school is unwelcoming to many.

I remember being so worried with our first child - are we doing the right thing? Maybe we should't…read morebe doing this; Maybe we should be trying that etc. And I have to admit, till this day, I keep having the same inner dialogue. But there is one area, where this conversation has ceased. And that is 'What is the right school for our children?'. MSGH is a unique Montessori school that not only provides an authentic education that perfectly balances academics with life & executive skills, but a school that has created such a loving and caring community that we truly call our second home. That is the one area, where I don't have to worry anymore - I know my children are being lovingly cared for, receive the right amount of support to flourish emotionally and to grow into mature individuals that are strong academically but also feel responsible to make our world a better place for everyone.