Both of my children attend Bruno Montessori, and we couldn't be happier! It's truly disheartening to see any negative comments about this wonderful school. The teachers are exceptional and go above and beyond to meet my child's needs. It has a great learning environment. I would caution anyone reading reviews to consider the source. Occasionally, negative remarks come from disgruntled parents who were asked to leave. My kids love their teachers and love Ms. Susan. We are very pleased with Bruno! read more

I am deeply disappointed with the daycare at this private school and feel compelled to share my experience in hopes of sparing other parents from the same heartbreak. My 2.5-year-old son was enrolled at this daycare, thinking it would be a great fit for his needs, especially since it's marketed as a Montessori program that focuses on teaching independence and adapting to different learning styles. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. From the moment we enrolled, it was clear that the staff's true focus was not on nurturing children, especially those who don't fit into the mold of the "perfect" student. My son is active and energetic, as most toddlers are, and like many toddlers, he struggles with napping and occasionally exhibits typical behavior like hitting (which is extremely common at this age). Instead of working with us to address these issues, the daycare chose to expel him with no warning, no meetings, and no consideration for our family's needs. The final straw was when the Head of School, Susan Downs, spoke with us only because my son was moving up to another level--not due to any behavioral concerns. She was rude, cold, and entirely unhelpful. When I was visibly upset and explaining the situation, she actually laughed and scoffed at me, dismissing my concerns that they only accepted "perfect children." To make matters worse, she didn't care at all about the inconvenience they caused us by kicking him out without notice--leaving us scrambling to find a new daycare with no time to prepare. The daycare has a 6:1 ratio, but still couldn't manage to keep up with the toddlers. It seems they simply don't have the experience or understanding of how to handle younger children, especially those who may have different needs. I spoke with other parents, and many were shocked at how my child was treated, especially since some kids don't nap at all, or only nap occasionally, yet weren't faced with the same punishment. This place used to be well-regarded, but after the previous administrator left, it has gone downhill. The lack of proper communication, understanding, and empathy for children who are still developing is appalling. My son even started expressing that he didn't like going there, which is heartbreaking as a parent. I regret not reading reviews sooner, as others have shared similar experiences. If you're considering this daycare for your child, please think twice. This was an incredibly humiliating experience for us, and we were left in a very difficult position without any support. I sincerely hope this review helps at least one parent avoid going through the same ordeal. read more

A lot of good people left and instructors that made the school a wonderful place. We came and saw the previous head of the school and she was great and then a new head came in from public school, Susan Downs and a lot of people left and things went toward more of public school ways. When things happen and the situation has to be addressed the head of the school, Susan Downs, looses her composure and yells at the parents in her office. We were yelled at by Susan Downs, the head of the school, when they couldnt be reached for 30 minutes and no one was answering the phone and no one knew where our child was we were yelled at, that we could go anywhere we wanted, since there where school all up and down this road (speaking about highway 119 that Bruno's is off of. She yelled and screamed at us and that is unacceptable from a school head to parents and it made me think that I didnt want my kid in that type of atmosphere. She came off as a unhinged and out of control person and that isnt someone I want my child around. Montessori is supposed to be loving and nurturing and if the head of the school has anger issues and yells at parents and throws them out of her office then that person shouldnt be around kids in my opinion. read more