I have only good things to say about Kenwood. I'm not an expert on Montessori principles and…read moremethods, but I agree with the basic goal of having young people learn social interaction and self-sufficiency. The staff are all friendly. Most helpful I think is the belief in positive discipline rather than punishment for misbehavior, which seems to work as well without the stigma-forming of telling someone they're bad and punishing them. Many, if not all staff seem to have some kind of Montessori education.

One child attended Kindergarten here and had a wonderful year, increased knowledge, self confidence…read moreand sparked a love for school and learning. She made the transition to public school first grade with no issues. Our second child was able to attend for 3 years, ages 3-5. We had an incredible experience here and recommend the school to everyone we can. I have had a child enrolled at other area preschools (both Montessori and non-Montessori) and the quality of instruction, the wonderful true Montessori materials and classroom, and the respectful and joyful classroom environment make this school stand out from all the rest. The school is safe and clean. The teachers are trustworthy and get to know each child. The teachers are properly trained and dedicated to the Montessori method. There is so much consistency, calm, leading by example, respect, kindness, and fun because of the wonderful teachers. The classroom is clean and safe. The children are so happy at school and it was a privilege to get to observe the class deeply engaged in their work. The teachers also ensure daily outside play and healthy snacks. The children have close to a full hour of time where they prepare their eating area, and enjoy talking and eating without being rushed. They also clean up and put away their lunch time. Our 3 year old learned many "grace and courtesy" concepts at school that carried over to home life (walking quietly, carrying his plate, cleaning his area, saying a blessing/thanks). The communication between the teachers and parents is phenomenal. There is a great mix of incorporating art, music, outdoor exploration. There are usually a few special visitors (past examples include: firemen and fire truck visited the school, wildlife/biology professor visit, parents bringing farm animals for the children to interact with) and a group field trip. The children are all friends and there is a fair amount of diversity in the school population as well. I strongly encourage you to visit the school and speak with the director to answer any further questions you may have. This school is a community asset and we are so thankful our children were able to attend this school. This is the best Montessori school option in the area by far.

New Montessori school in Etown. I love my son going here. He is fully engaged and starting his love…read moreof learning. It is child focused and wonderful. The teachers are amazing and instantly made my boy comfortable. It was his first time being out of the home on his own without family and he had no issues. The school is based in a church but it is not religious based. Religion is not banned like it many schools but it is not their focus. Beautiful environment for learning, great structure and gentle guidance for the young mind. If you are not familiar with the Montessori learning techniques read up on it and you will instantly know that is the place you want you child to be!!! Highly recommend this school!!!!

I can't say enough about this school. It's truly education for life, promoting not only education…read moreas a FUN experience but also teaching extremely important life skills and values such as sharing, teamwork, problem solving, self esteem, independence, healthy eating, conservation, and managing conflicts (and so much more!) It is these values that help us go far in life in terms of occupation as well as the quality of our life. VMS feels more like a big family on a comfortable farm. My two children LOVE to go to school and at 5, my daughter is already working on multiplication because she enjoys it. Math is so much more fun when taught in a hands on colorful method. Maria Montessori was an amazing person and ALL schools can benefit from what she knew a century ago. I could not decide on the right school for my daughters but when I first visited, my gut feeling was this was the place for us and it was the best decision I could have made. I visited so many other schools, including other montessori programs, but none had the family feel of this one and the love these teachers and staff have for the children is exuded - you can feel it! I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to be a part of VMS and happy to answer any questions of my experiences.

This school seemed like a sinking ship. Several incidents of poor administration and many…read morecomplaints about one of the main teachers. Parents chose to remove their children from this school during the time my step son attended. I did the same and have a much happier child now!

My wife and I really love the state of the art facility. The staff is wonderful and the class sizes…read moreare just right. Recommend any parents considering private pre-school for their tiny tot to check out Ivybrook Academy.

Amazing place. The staff are well trained and treat each child as their own. I love that each child…read moreis viewed as an individual.

I am a student in the Islands and this review is to the FREAKING TYPHOON BATHROOM…read more So, first of all there is always pee in that bathroom and US AS STUDENTS HAVE TO CLEAN IT UP Second of all, I was just in there I'm in my advisory rn and it smelt like absolute doodoo funk...12 gallons of bounce dat ass. while I was leaving the bathroom door handle sprung up and knocked my nail off.

I went to CM throughout high school and my experience was poorly…read more I had an IEP with accommodations that were either honored in the absolute bare minimum or outright ignored. Any sort of neurodivergence that is outwardly perceivable WILL be targeted and you will be pressured to conform by administration. This happened to me and countless others to the point some were pulled out of school due to the severity of this and if you DARE advocate for yourself, you will be forced into silence. Another issue was the extreme lack of diversity. Caucasian is 90% of the student body and staff, which caused feelings of alienation. The one good thing about this school were most of the teachers. Most of them really did or do try (did as in a large portion of staff were fired or resigned due to grievances with administration) but I fear this is not nearly enough to be worth it. I find this school a disgrace to Maria Montessori and an utter mutilation of her teachings.

I found out about Providence while trying to search for a "better" alternative to my 3-year old's…read morepreschool. There are about half-a-dozen Montessori programs in Lexington but absolutely NONE like Providence. I almost didn't want to preview the school due to the cost, but I decided to do so in order to view it as a benchmark. Unfortunately, once I stepped on the grounds I absolutely fell in love with the campus (which is about 5 acres, or so). The quality of the program, teachers, and personal attention is worth every penny! Although there are a couple other "good" Montessori schools in town, there is a very big difference between the Providence and the rest of them. We realized it was a large financial commitment, but the interviews we had with the school director, one of the teachers, and past parents made us realize that this school offered something very special. Our daughter is definitely above average in her verbal and certain other skills, but in just one month at Providence her various skill developement was astonishing. We also just had our first Parent-Teacher conference which even amazed my husband (and he took some convincing to go to the investigative interviews). Our experiences so far have proven to us that for the little extra cost over what your average daycare/preschool charges, you can get something so extraordinary that the decision is a no-brainer. I think the best testimony to the school is my daughter; she LOVES going to school!!!! Not that she was ALWAYS kicking and screaming when we went to her previous school....but she has NOT ONCE said "I don't want to go to school today". Just after a week of going there she insisted that I sneak into her classroom with her after school so she can show me all the cool "toys" she has played with that day. She's so proud of her school! We are now very excited about our son starting their toddler program there next fall. And even more so, we are thrilled to have the first Montessori High School coming here next year!!!

From the owner: We are Providence Montessori School, the oldest Montessori school in Kentucky, and the only…read moreAmerican Montessori Society accredited school in Central Kentucky. We provide a quality and comprehensive Montessori program for close to 300 students, ages 18 months to 14 years (toddlers through 8th grade).

I love this preschool! The staff and leadership are professional, knowledgeable, caring and kind…read more They treat us like family and they go the extra mile by choice. My son has a home away from home and I thank Cadence Academy II for that. I love that I never have to worry because they set themselves to a higher standard. They constantly exceed my expectations by raising the bar with everything they do. I love the events and the engagement at this preschool.

My grandchildren ages 3,2 and 1attend Cadence Academy Preschool 2 and I am very pleased with the…read morecare they receive. My grandchildren are very happy there and are learning new things daily. The staff is very respectful, supportive and attentive to the needs of each individual child. The center is clean and family oriented. I consider it a home away from home. I am glad my daughter chose Cadence 2!