This is an amazing preschool that allows children the freedom to choose their own work, while…read moreproviding specialized instruction for their level. Children are able to work beyond their typical age level and explore at their own pace. At the same times, the teachers have special education back grounds so they are able to provide extra help and ideas for students who learn in different styles. Having ages 2.5 - 6 year old inthe same classroom fosters a love of learning and teaching in children. My son gets so much out of learning from children close to his own age rather than an adult. Montessori also prides itself on respecting the student and providing an environment where children learn to self direct and work independantly. Children learn to respect one another and take responsbility for their own learning. Independance is a key factor to Children's House. My 2 year does dishes on a regular basis, can sweep and mop floors, and even clean windows. These are all skills that I would not execpt of a 2 year old and yet Montessori has taught me that children are capable of doing all sorts of things for them selves. "I can do so many thing, all by myself" is sung regularly in the classroom. Contrary to popular thought, Montessori does expect children to learn certain age appropriate lessons. Instead of a typical classroom, the children are given work assignments (3 for example) but they have a choice of which to work and for how long. All that is expected is that at the end of the work period, they have worked on all 3. The children learn to self direct their learning and there is never a child sitting around "not doing anything." If a child is having a tough day, the teachers work hard to help them through it. The school also has Kindermsuik, a Library Reader, and even a Yoga instructor! The kids run their own garden in the spring and fall. They plant and take care of the garden themselves. It truly is a wonderul school. You should check it out!

We had hoped for a supportive and developmentally aligned experience at Montessori Children's…read moreHouse, but our experience left us disappointed. Our daughter has had some challenging behaviors, which we openly acknowledged and were eager to partner on. However, rather than taking a proactive, skill-building approach, the response often felt reactive. Instead of working with her to understand and address the underlying causes of her behavior, the approach focused on managing the situation in the moment and the bad behavior (which wasn't the root cause) --ultimately resulting in her being sent home. What was most difficult is that we did not feel there was a consistent effort to help her build the skills needed to navigate her challenges. We were hoping for collaboration, strategies, and guidance aligned with Montessori principles of supporting the whole child. We understand that supporting children with behavioral needs can be complex, and we truly value educators. However, families need a partnership--one that focuses not just on behavior, but on development, growth, and problem-solving. I share this feedback in the hope that the school can reflect on how to better support children with diverse needs in a more proactive and skill-building way. These are still good kids having a hard time and don't deserve to be sent away during these tough times. They deserve connection and care.

I have worked with a lot of daycares and other kinds of child-based organizations, and I would say…read morethat I am a huge fan of Montessori style education. If you are wondering what that is, please look that up and know that this business is set up to provide education that aligns with the Montessori standards. That being said, I can continue to the nitty gritty. Montessori education is wonderful and may appear disorganized to some when in reality it is actually very well planned by a teacher knowledgable in this unique style of learning. The teachers here that I have met seem very nice and have wonderfully run classrooms. However, I have found that in winter, they hardly ever let the kids out. I can whole-heartedly understand the difficulty of suiting up children for winter and playing in the snow when they are so small. Half of recess time is wasted just getting some kids ready. But I do think fresh air is important and explorative free play is essential to the Montessori way. Why would you not want children to experience outdoor play at a time that is so crucial to their development (see Richard Louv's book, "Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder"). Also, the blonde woman with little to no makeup I see in the afternoons who watches the door and the group play area can be awful. Not to me, but to the kids she's watching. She outright yells at them even when I'm right in the room! Sometimes she says things that are rude or put them down publically. These are children who are probably only about three years old! This is terrible! I hate listening to her while I wait for the child I pick up to get everything from her cubby. This place, like many daycares, is a bit too small for the number of children who attend. I understand good business, but I also know a thing or two about children, development, and education, and I would say that should take priority over business. Too many daycares have their heart in the wrong place. If you don't value kids, don't create a business meant to support and develop them when it really only edifies you. Anyway, that's my rant. If I were looking for childcare in the area, I would avoid this place, but still find another Montessori style education for my child.

If you want an excellent start for your child, this is school they need to be at. My son is in his…read moresecond year, and is thriving with the individualized attention and instruction his teachers give him (there is a teacher and an assistant in each class). It is a caring, peaceful and harmonious atmosphere where my son, who's 5, is doing such things as map work, addition and writing, as well as learning about how to treat others with grace and courtesy. I'm SO glad we found LCM, and we're excited to see what the rest of the school year brings!

From the owner: Lake Country Montessori was founded in 2001 and offers preschool and kindergarten education…read moreprograms to communities in Lake Country, Wisconsin, including Hartland, Pewaukee, Delafield, Oconomowoc, Waukesha and surrounding areas.

My 5-yr-old granddaughter has attended Morningstar for the past two years. I am overwhelmed with…read morethe level of education she has received academically, socially, culturally, and emotionally. Ms. Vera is the kindest educator I have ever experienced. I was fortunate to chaperone a field trip to the Calatrava with the group. Ms. Vera had prepared the students to the point that, when they experienced the art, it was like visiting a dear friend. I am certain that the best gift you can give your child is a solid educational foundation, and they will benefit from attending Morningstar for the rest of their lives.

From the owner: In every authentic Montessori "environment," there are areas of Practical Life, Montessori…read moreSensorial Skills, Language, Mathematics, Culture, Sciences and Arts. Each child is given individual presentations according to his or her own interests and development. Each child is allowed freedom within limits to explore the environment, make choices, and utilize the materials at will. This allows the child the joy of discovery, the space and time to work at his/her own pace, the power to think for him/herself, the ability to problem-solve, to persist, and to gain the confidence, concentration, and the desire to learn more. There is no greater gift of education than for a child to become a joyful and motivated self-learner. In the child-centered Montessori environment, the Guide follows the child, and the child becomes the true teacher. The Guide "learns" how to truly assist each child, by utilizing the same techniques that Dr. Montessori used -- observing the child's needs and interests, then matching appropriate materials for the child's development. If the child is drawn to a particular material, he/she may choose to repeat it (repetition) over and over again until that skill is acquired. All of the materials are sequential in order of difficulty, and each child may begin according to his/her own ability.

If you're looking for a high quality nurturing environment for your child North Shore Montessori is…read morethe place. I'm not known for long reviews here but I could write well not a book, but quite a brochure. EVERYONE at this school is amazing. I've had 4 children go through excellent high performing public schools in high income suburbs but North Shore exceeds them by a substantial margin. Do yourselves and your children the favor of visiting.

It's almost a year out since my child was enrolled in this school but after having time to reflect…read moreI want to make sure parents are aware of our experience. My child was around 2.5 when starting his first "school" experience here. He was part time (3 hours in the morning) and attended maybe a total of 5 or 6 school days before they told me they needed to unenroll him. The reasoning was regarding his emotional regulation. I could definitely see that he was having a hard time with emotional regulation - even at home. They also advised me to get him evaluated. I have no issues with getting my son help that he needs, but it did shock me to have such a strong response after barely knowing him and without giving him a chance to acclimate to a new environment. I asked for specific things that happened to understand what he was doing exactly that would result in him being unenrolled and the examples they gave were like "running around" and "struggling with the routine". I thought they were going to tell me he physically hurt someone or himself or that he was destructive to the classroom. I took time to reflect on their comments and spoke to his doctor. He did not have concerns and said that at 2.5 we cannot expect toddlers to have a grasp on their emotional regulation yet. Since this experience, he has now been in different schools where he is thriving. It's not due to smaller class ratios - the school he is in now has the same ratio and he is so happy to go to every day. I'm not sure what was going on at North Shore that made him so distressed. I believe if they gave him the opportunity to adjust he could have done well there too. Unfortunately, I think they only accept specific types of children that can follow very rigid routines. I chose a Montessori school because I thought the philosophy was to follow a child's lead as opposed to rigidity. I definitely acknowledge that my child was having a harder time managing his emotions (especially at that age), but parents of toddlers who are still learning how to regulate emotions and need more fluidity to just be a kid should be aware of this before enrolling. I also want to note that I find it extremely odd that you can't find reviews on this school. Google reviews are turned off, and there are only 2 posts on Facebook.

We love Amy Montessori!!! My daughter started at 2.5 years old and has grown socially and…read moreacademically! We can't imagine going anywhere else. We love the small classes and truly feel that teachers love and care for our children. Highly recommend!

I cannot say enough great things about AMS, as evidenced by sending our fourth child to AMS. My…read morethree older children, who attended AMS between 2017 and 2022, all with different learning abilities and skillsets were extremely prepared for Elmbrook Schools. The education, social, and emotional skills they all gained at AMS has propelled their learning and abilities and we are still reaping the benefits of AMS today. Our youngest, who is currently attending AMS full time, including their full-time wrap care program, absolutely loves going to school. I love the personal photos and updates from everyone at the school; the level of personal care and concern for all of my children while in the hands of the AMS staff is absolutely unmatched.

If I could give this place 0 stars I would. A strain on the community…read more There are better places to take your children. ​

This review has been a long time coming…read more When my child started attending this facility 5 years ago, when he was 7 weeks old. I was a first time mom, and had very little experience with daycares. They offered me 1/2 off, in exchange for working there. His tuition was deducted from my pay of $9 an hour. Now that I have more kids, and I've seen other places, I feel obligated to speak up about Green Bay Montessori. My biggest complaint has to be with the way they treat the non-moving infants. Unless your child is scheduled to eat, or have a diaper change, They will leave your immobile child to cry in their crib. Their small baby room is also incredibly hot!In the afternoon, the sun is beating through the windows. I've seen a 5 month old baby wrapped up in a fleece tie blanket, face covered, crying because she is so hot! I was told not to unwrap her, because that was the blanket her parents brought, but I picked her up anyways, and she was soaked in sweat. As far as the older children, it doesn't get any better. I have heard the teachers say HORRIBLE things to children as young as 3 years old! They use tones of voices that are bone chilling, and I was chastised for using a soft, kind voice, when talking to a child who is struggling to fall asleep. I have heard the lead teacher scream at a crying child, "You are not special". The toddler room isn't any better. When I was there, The lead teacher's daughter was in charge of that room. One day, an ambulance had to be called to that room. We were told to not tell anyone what had happened. The truth is, the 2 year old's arm was dislocated, because she was yanking his arm too hard. He wasn't going where she wanted him to, and she pulled his arm so hard, they had to call 911. As a very inexperienced, timid, first-time mom, this all was not enough to get me to leave. This last thing was the last straw. Something most parents are not aware of is: many of the teachers, including the head teacher, smoke like chimneys! They take breaks all day long, to go to their cars or the back of the school and smoke. They get the smoke into their clothes and hair, and then proceed to hold babies and small children. After we started going to this daycare, my son suddenly started experiencing symptoms of asthma. I took him to the pediatrician multiple times, and she was going to start him on medication. Then it dawned on me, and I brought up the smoking teachers. She said that could be the problem, and suggested that I pull him. I left that place without a second thought, and his breathing was back to normal within DAYS! I have since learned about the effects of 3rd-hand smoke inhalation, and know for a fact, that was the cause. There are probably many more things I could share, but it has been too long. If you are thinking of sending your child here, please reconsider. If the things above don't bother you, then you will love this school, but if they do, this is not the right fit for your family.

Great school. Real Montessori, nature based. Our kid loves school and is thriving. Highly…read morerecommend

The bad are the worst they activities suck. I generally hate this place. The food is OK. The bed…read moreare so uncomfortable and the staff is pretty nice. I would rather be in prison than here.