There was once a 5-year-old little girl. She was a sweet, quirky thing, well-behaved and sensitive,…read moreactive and adventurous. She loved lizards, bugs, horses, and drawing more than anything. Her mom and dad were so excited for this little girl to start school, to see all she'd learn, and to learn all she'd become. However, the hopes and dreams these parents had for their little girl would not come to pass. After a short time in kindergarten, the little girl started getting poor conduct grades for "not paying attention. The school set up the first conference and began to tell the parents how wrong their little girl was. The girl began coming home upset, stressed out, scared to go back, and claiming that her teacher hates her. The parents tried ADHD meds for the child. In 6 months, the little girl was on 4 different medicines. Upon taking the first dose, she was listless, glassy-eyed, and had sobbing episodes. She didn't enjoy the critters and the horses and the drawing. The smiles went away. And she did no better in school. This precious little girl is Emma, and she is mine. In December 2014, we started at ABC Montessori. Their love for children, interest in fostering the individuality of the children, and in the development of the child's brain are immediately evident. The passion they have for the Montessori method is inspiring. They have restored our daughter's motivation and joy for learning. Today, our daughter seeks answers. She explores. She is respectful. And she absolutely loves her school. There, she is a helper, a friend, a great student, loved and praised by her teachers, and extremely well-behaved. She sits down to her work daily and focuses on what needs to be done. She completes book reports and science fair projects. She knows things about culture and history. She reads "chapter books" and she has straight A's!! She laughs and plays and does not want to be picked up at the end of the day. I have my little girl back!! For all of this I am thankful for the Montessori method. But even more so, I am eternally grateful for the careful, thoughtful planning, attention, and intuition of the ABC Montessori staff, and for their concern and care for the whole child. My daughter WILL be successful. In fact, she already is!

From the owner: Heritage Montessori School is a Montessori school proudly serving McDonough, Georgia and the…read moresurrounding communities. Our establishment has earned Montessori accreditation and offers a multitude of educational programs including middle school and preschool programs for the bright and intelligent youth of Henry County. Using only the most effective Montessori methods, we encourage our students to think independently, to solve problems and to take responsibility for their actions. It is you mission to provide the highest quality education among McDonough schools to build a strong foundation for your children's future. Contact us today to learn more about our educational programs. We look forward to speaking with you soon!

I have firsthand knowledge of this school because 2 of my children attended. While the school…read morepresents itself well during tours, our lived experience was very different. One child entered already academically advanced, particularly in math, with promises and expectations of continued acceleration. Despite public praise at graduation, there was no actual academic progress during enrollment. When concerns were raised, responsibility was deflected onto my son for "not adjusting to the Montessori approach." Instruction in this subject was led by someone without any previous education experience, which only became clear after the fact and over time. But too late for my son. My other child fell behind almost immediately. We were repeatedly encouraged to "trust the process," despite chronic teacher absence and an overwhelmed high-school-level classroom assistant. Administrative decisions appeared driven by concern for the school's image rather than educational quality. Later, academic gaps were reframed and displaced onto the kids as possible learning disabilities (later proven untrue) or failing to adjust to the schools teaching method, rather than acknowledged as resulting from inconsistent instruction. Requests for records and academic transparency were ignored, even when made by an outside educator attempting to help our child catch up. This lack of responsiveness was alarming. Overall, we experienced misrepresentation, inadequate instruction, and a consistent deflection of accountability. Families should ask detailed questions, request documentation of the schools claims, and proceed with caution before enrolling.

This is the best school for your child if you're looking for superior education and teachers that…read morereally care. My child has been going to Riverstone for a bit more than a year now and I couldn't have found a better place for her to learn, explore and grow. I so wish this school was offering high school too! If you're tired of the conveyor belt school system, this Montessori school might just be what you're looking for!

Doesn't look like much when you pass it, but this is the place you want to send your toddler. The…read moreteachers there are so special, and take the time to know your child as an individual. Ms. Ginnie and Ms. Pam are an incredible duo who love and respect tiny humans. I have always felt my child was in the best hands with them, and that is a feeling money can't buy.

From the owner: The Montessori School of Rome serves students from 18 months through 10th grade, in a Toddler…read moreprogram (18 months - 3 years), a Primary program (3-6 years/kindergarten), a :Lower Elementary program (1st - 3rd grade), an Upper Elementary program (4th - 6th grade) and an Adolescent program (7th - 10th grade). We are a private school emphasizing, as do all Montessori schools, peace and tolerance, and admit students without regard to race, religion, or creed.

My grandson has been attending this school for 3 years. The Montessori teaching method provides an…read moreoutstanding learning environment. He started writing and sounding out words at 4 years old. The school is a community where all are welcomed, parent involvement is encouraged, and provides an outstanding education!!!

ConS: They give great tours and promise you the world, but their follow through on their promises…read moreis weak. They struggle with communication. Upon asking for a meeting with the head of school, she refused, as I had not spoken with all of her subordinates first, even though I was paying almost $1000 per month for a glorified daycare. They spent most of their day outside, even in the hottest hours of the sun... in the dead of summer. I was highly disappointed with CBMS. They lack in diversity, and it is evident. I even wondered, at times, if race played a part in the "issues" they had with my two year olds behavior. They are not equipped to deal with any kind of transitional period for toddlers. I began getting calls to pick up my toddler two days after school began because he was crying at nap time, even though, Tracy told me that they were amazing with the kids and helping them transition. They were very supportive of my son having a bottle at nap time, and even said that they are willing to rock kids in the rocking chair, if a child is having a hard time at nap time. Then, once I paid the $800 non refundable registration fee and the contract, Tracy told me that rocking and bottles are not aligned with the Montessori way of creating independence. I would have appreciated it more, if they told me that when I was touring their facility, instead of trying to sell me on the dream, just to get the money. One of the "issues" was that my two year old would tap the teacher on the shoulder when he wanted her attention.... again, he's two. Their expectations are unrealistic. My child is not a robot, and he is an amazing kid because of that. CBMS is just not cut out for anyone who wants a positive, encouraging environment for their child. They don't even believe in saying "good job" or "wow! That was great! I'm proud of you" to kids. I wish I had been warned about them, prior to paying so much to receive so little. We left before this point, but beware- at the 6 week mark, they can dismiss your child if you don't align with ALL of their beliefs and if your child hasn't adjusted to the Montessori way (which is apparently playing by themselves and napping on their own with no transitions). Positive: The afternoon teacher, Bailey, was amazing! We loved her and her positive attitude and outlook. She always had a smile on her face, and the kids respond very well to her positive energy!

I loved my experience with this prek program that is GA Lottery Funded they followed the same…read moreschedule that the other Cherokee County public schools followed. The Teachers are amazing! My daughter learned some much and at a lst grade level. Enjoy woke up excited to attend school every morning. We will miss our time there but will always recommend this school for prek or daycare or after school care. Olivia's Mom

Cresco Montessori is a wonderful school! My son learned so much there and enjoyed going every day!…read more My second grade daughter was amazed how much her younger brother was learning in Pre-K, some things they were just covering in her class. Ms. Cora is absolutely wonderful! We will miss her and the school as he enters Kindergarten, but he leaves being well prepared for his newest adventure!

WOW! My kids had a great time last year in her art camp. Kimberly is a wonderful teacher and my…read morekids came home with GREAT artwork. I have framed their projects and have hung them up in our home for everyone to see.

From the owner: We teach in Art camps and after school programs at preschool, elementary and Montessori Schools. We…read morealso offer enrichment programs during the school day for some schools.

Please dont listen to the ONE negative review on here. Theami took two of my babies after a…read morehorrendous experience at another local Montessori and it was the best decision I ever made. She truly loves these kids and its a great school.

Our experience at Theami Montessori school has been truly incredible! My 4-year-old loves going to…read moreschool every day. The hands-on activities and interactive learning environment keep him engaged and excited about discovering new things. Every time we walk outside, I am constantly getting questions about the sky, the moon, leaves, different animals, just anything he sees and reads. He is constantly curious and has so many questions. As a second-year student, I've seen such growth in his independence, he picks out his own clothes, makes his bed, cleans up after himself including sweeping and vacuuming if necessary. Mrs. Shahnaj is incredibly attentive and is always encouraging my child to explore at their own pace. The mixed-age classroom is wonderful for helping him develop social skills, and he is learning to communicate and cooperate with children of all ages. My son started when he was 3 and immediately Mrs. Shahnaj noticed areas he needed to improve on with his social and emotional development and started to work on correcting it. She also let me know things I can work on to improve his emotional development at home and now I can truly see a difference. We are still working on some things but there have been major changes. Montessori school operates differently than public school, which I love. The children go at their own pace and each child focuses on what they need to develop. Each child is working on different things, but every child is still exposed to all areas. My son has learned so much in his year and a half he has been there. He has developed skills I know he will use for the rest of his life. I couldn't be more pleased with the development my child has experienced during his time at Theami. It's been a wonderful experience, and I'm excited to see how he continues to thrive in this supportive, enriching environment!

Just toured this school and I would never send my child there. Not secure, not clean, the "babies"…read moreroom had two 3 year olds in it running around while infants were on the floor. The woman who runs the "babies" room was feeding an infant puree while the infant laid flat on its back. No no no no.

I LOVE this school! Our daughter went there for Pre-K 2015-2016 school year. They have Georgia PreK…read moreso we only had to pay for food. A Montessori education that was practically free! I went to a Montessori perschool and wanted our daughter to have that experience.Having multiple age ranges in a class benefits all the students for different reasons. I think Montessori method with student driven learning is wonderful for curious children. The student to teacher ration is 10 or 11 to 1 with 3 teachers per class. I love that this school is willing to push the kids to the extent each child is willing academically. Our daughter had been home schooled/cared for by close friends for years and was well beyond the PreK curriculum before even starting. The next year, when our daughter was assessed for kindergarten in a Cobb County public school, she scored high and was placed in a more rigorous class which pleased us. The teachers and staff also assist with social learning. Our daughter was a bit behind the others socially; most of whom had been in daycare or this school versus home care/school and were well socialized. Teachers and staff worked with my daughter and my husband and I and kept us updated. Also, my daughter is being raised as a Jehovah's Witness which posses unique challenges around birthdays and holidays. The staff was understanding, accommodating, and had a willingness to learn, understand and work with our daughter and us that astonished us. I have never worked with a more flexible and helpful staff. The Director and Assistant Director were almost always there, unless I'll. We had several tours including just stopping in. Montessori schools do not put their monies into beautification; they put it into hiring and educating exceptional teachers and staff. Please remember that when you tour. They treat the children and parents with love and respect. We were completely impressed with them.