Wonderful environment, wonderful teachers, full philosophy integration. My child is emotionally and…read morephysically safe, a happy learner and academically prepared for high school.

We've been at this school for almost 3 years now and feel this is one of the best things we could…read moredo for our daughter to give her a good moral and academic foundation.

This is a great learning environment for all children preschool age and under! The school provides…read morea great curriculum for early learning and the children are always participating in engaging and hands-on learning activities! Small class sizes give the teachers better opportunity to adapt a lesson for each child's learning style! This is a wonderful school!

This place is a farce . They'll do anything just to look good on Facebook and instagram. They're…read morealways understaffed and kids get shoved from one class to another. Teachers always look so stressed and are on their phones most of the time. Stay away from this place!!!!

So the reviews you see below are clearly old. I agree, 2 years ago before my kids joined, the had…read morewonderful leadership & curriculum... we got the tail end of that and then watched this place completely fall apart. I have waited all summer to write this because I wanted it to be as un-emotional & succinct as possible. My kids attended 2 years of Montessori here. They loved the teachers but left for summer with very little support for the upcoming school year. Granted, one year was complex with COVID but there is no excuse to conduct a teaching environment if you're not following the Montessori method and actually teaching. I feel so sad for the teachers. They all mean well & love their students. However this place has had multiple admins turnover in a matter of 2 years, and teachers came & went just as easily. Unfortunately this was evident when multiple parents came together towards the end of the year and realized their kids (8-10) year olds still could not read at their grade level. This same group of parents spent their summer paying alternative schools (Kumon is who I hired) to supplement everything these kids had missed. Mind you, my son was complex and has not done well in any school due to a minor disability, however this wasn't just my son who required remedial tutoring & this review isn't solely based on my son's issues. They weren't proactive in helping me with educational resources , I had to get a 504 plan from a local elementary school, which he didn't even attend but they were willing to take me through the process. Along with charging a ridiculous amount of monthly tuition, they also had so many extra days off throughout the year...then charged extra for those care days if you were a working parent! I'm not talking holidays and 2 teacher work days. I'm talking once every month or two for no apparent reason, it was not on schedule with public schools many days they took off. They didn't pro rate, instead they charge you to "care" for, not teach your kids on those days off . the last month of school, also didn't prorate so you pay a month, get 21 days & then they charge you extra to help care for your kid the rest of the month! They also increased their tuition intermittently, I was paying approximately $1400+ per child. I'm telling you, this place will charge you & then send your kids home with subpar education to succeed thereafter. I am forever weary of Montessori going forward & have opted for charter.

Absolutely the worst staff you could imagine. It's too bad because there are many great Montessori…read moreschools out there that are excellent. The majority of the teachers are unprofessional and the principal does not have the leadership skills to identify or correct the problem. My child is in the 6th grade and several children have been inappropriately touched by other students and experienced racially related bullying as well. When parents spoke up, the staff retaliated against the students by taking away most of their privileges and cancelling all school events. Police have been present on the campus twice this year. My child, who has always been an A student, came home crying because his teacher led him to believe he is an F student. When I met with his teachers and principal, I found her story to lack any evidence and my son brought home all A's a few weeks later. I truly believe that the teacher was just being nasty. The principal and assistant supported this behavior from the teacher. I'm also shocked at the lack of education level of the faculty. There are very few times when there aren't spelling or grammar errors in what they distribute. My son has brought home reading materials with a set of questions for him to answer that didn't match the material. For the sake of the children in the Palm Harbor community that could benefit from a good private school, I hope there is a change in staff. This is not an inexpensive school by any means, I would not recommend considering this school at all.

If you are looking for a warm, caring educational place your your little one, this is the place! We…read morelove the Montessori approach and small yet intertwined classroom setting. We do use the wrap around care as well because we both work full time. Our little one's days are long, so finding the right place was very important for us. The staff are wonderful and genuinely care for our child. The outdoor play area is very safe. This is THEE CLEANEST preschool I have seen and I have looked at MANY in this area. The owner has been doing this for many years and it shows. She knows how to educate the children throughout all parts of the day. Everything is a teachable moment and we couldn't ask for anything more!

From the owner: Dunedin Montessori is committed to quality education through a varied curriculum that attends to…read moreeach child's natural curiosity and innate desire to learn. We adapt a syllabus that is self-directed & disciplined. The staff is able to give each child the opportunity to satisfy their developmental needs & a chance to realize their ultimate potential in a nurturing, environment. Our program accomplishes this with a committed staff dedicated to giving children freedom to grow in a specially prepared setting. (License #C100965)

I don't recommend this school at all if I can give 0 starts I will. So where should I start…read more... The director Cathie is so unprofessional, extremely rude. I was not greeted with respect as a mother of a child going to school there should be treated. I can't even imagine what goes down on those closed doors when I'm not around. I felt criticized about my race. And my son was getting hurt every day I will see bruises and scratches. He had scratched nails marks on his chest next to his neck, when I went to inform the teachers they will say something like.. he came to school like this or He scratched him self. So now this is unbelievable so I go to speck with the director Cathie and she says that she's not in-position to show me the cameras, also says that "in school kids get hurt and kids get sick" and I tell her that I'm will aware that these things happens but it's not ok for kids to come home will scratch's and bruises EVERYDAY !! Now let's talk about The employees who are taking care of our children while we're thinking their HAPPY and SAFE! Ms. Cathy and ms. D (the one year old class) they are very rude and have very bad energy. Twice already of picking my son from school they left him with a dirty diaper (pooped) That he also got a rash. They also feed my son water from the sink?! My son kept on throwing up allll day and night and they failed to inform me that we give him water from the sink, so I had to ask and they wouldn't tell me what water they was feeding him until I asked (are u guys giving my son water from the sink?) and she finally said yes and I told her all the money I'm paying u guys, you can't spend $3 dollars on baby water???! NOT ALL Belleair montessori academy's are good schools because it's not about the name of the school BUT THE STAFF IN IT. Look at the photos I posted below ..

Love the school. My son runs and hugs his teachers and is excited to go. He has learned so much in…read morethe 1 1/2 he has been there too. Had him evaluated because I thought his speech was slightly delayed and he blew not only me, but the ladies doing the evaluation. I know he learned all that from the school. The drive for us everyday has been worth it.

Best of the best! Look no farther for an outstanding preschool experience for both parents and…read morechildren. Our son was almost 3 when he started Country Day IRB. We were all a bit nervous for his first time away from the nest. The staff was patient, pleasant, and worked hard to make his transition as easy as possible. Daily schedule includes circle time, age appropriate learning stations, and enrichment activities like PE, Yoga, Art, and Music. Plus they periodically host guest speakers from the community like law enforcement and other service workers. The tuition rates are reasonable for the quality of education provided. In addition to the outstanding teachers and well-rounded teaching approach, the school uses a wonderful app called Seesaw (like a virtual diary) where teachers post pictures and videos for parents. Seesaw gives parents the opportunity to see their child engaged in daily activities. Not only does this app provide a sense of comfort for parents, it generates specific topics for after school conversations. I have high expectations for our son's educational experience and County Day School at Indian Rocks Beach continues to exceed all of them.

From the owner: Temporarily closed due to impact from Hurricane Helene. Country Day Montessori School of Indian…read moreRocks Beach is the leading accredited provider of Montessori Education on the Beaches serving students 8 weeks to 3rd grade. CDMS-IRB is part of the CDS Tampa Bay portfolio, recognized as the leader in providing Montessori Education in Tampa Bay including campuses in Pinellas and Hillsborough as well as the renowned Country Day World School in Largo. The CDMS-IRB mission is to "Nurture, Inspire and Prepare Students to Flourish Globally". The school is distinguished by its desirable location one block from the beach, small personalized learning and best in class Montessori Program. Accredited by FCIS & Cognia.

Very disappointed about my experience with the school enrollment team. I've called as I was…read moreinterested to place my first year old in a school that seemed very interesting, supportive and with exceptional amenities but the team was laughing at my questions and almost critical. I was baffled. We were supposed to tour the school and they were going to write us an email with the guidance to get there but they never did...... unprofessional at BEST.

We loved CDWS! My daughters loved having small class sizes and personalized learning. The school…read morebeing on a farm is a special bonus and it truly feels like no other school I've ever been to. The academics are rigorous and there are a surprising number of opportunities for it being such a small school. My only complaint it that they don't have a high school!

I have worked at Saint Paul's - Clearwater's Independent School for 2 years and it has been an…read moreamazing experience. I started my employment during the COVID-19 pandemic and I am so impressed how the Administration team handled the opening of school. They are proactive, thoughtful, strategic and always keep the health, safety and well being of our students, families and staff at the forefront. The campus is truly a hidden gem, located on the banks of Allen's Creek and offers waterfront activities, engineering and technology classes. The campus also includes a new white box theatre. The youngest students learn and play in an environment built with curiosity and joy in mind. I only wish I found this school earlier. Truly a must visit.

The school is great and provides many opportunities for students to succeed. The current principle…read morehas done a very good job having a good curriculum and renovations to the facility making the school a great learning environment. As a former student I currently would recommend sending your children here.