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    Beyond Montessori School

    4.3 (37 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Bite that occurred at Beyond Montessori
    Shari M.

    Long overdue review but I had a recent event that reminded me of how bad this school was. My son went to this school 7 years ago but the reason I pulled him out was because another child bit him on the arm. He had a deep bite mark that I discovered when I took him home from Beyond Montessori. My husband and I asked Sophia about this and she said no one was aware of this happening, didn't hear a kid scream or cry which I find highly unlikely given the deep mark he had on his arm. Also, a male teacher who got fired informed me that they do not like writing incident reports to keep their files clean. Beware at your own risk. This was some time ago but if it happened once, it could happen again. Oh and Sophia also kept telling me for some odd reason that my son had a big head. I thought that was odd to make such a remark about a kids physical appearance. Hopefully, she is still not commenting on the appearance of the kids enrolled at her school. UPDATE to owner's response: Nice try Sophia, this definitely occurred at your Beyond Montessori school in Dublin. I have also attached an email from you in regards to a refund because we pulled him out after being bit and after being told that accidents are not always reported intentionally. Would be happy to show you further proof if need be, I'm doing this so other parents are aware of the dreadful experience we had at your school.

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    Our son started at NurtureKids Montessori School in August, and we could not be more grateful for…read morethe incredible care and attention he's received since day one. The teachers are patient, kind, and truly dedicated to every child's well-being and growth. As a parent, there's no better feeling than knowing your child is in loving, capable hands. The peace of mind that NurtureKids gives us is truly invaluable. We've seen our son flourish emotionally, socially, and developmentally, and it's clear that the nurturing environment and thoughtful Montessori approach play a big role in that. Thank you to the entire team at NurtureKids Montessori for your warmth, commitment, and the wonderful foundation you're giving our child. We feel so lucky to be part of your school community!

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