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.

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.

This won't be the longest review, but this is a great place, with great people. The trainers are…read moreknowledgeable, friendly, and very very kind and open. They're efficient, and since it's somewhat small, you get lots of personal attention. (and I've been at an institute with lots of people) you want it to be small. Trust me. They're also very open to feedback, and willing to help if you have a problem. Parking can be annoying, as they don't really have their own lot, but it's not terrible. You can usually get a spot. And the bathroom is in the basement. But those aren't the things to focus on when it comes to a Montessori institute where you're going to become a teacher.

The Montessori School of Waukesha is amazing. Our K4 son is reading and writing. Our 1st grade…read moreson is doing reports on animals of which I've never heard. The education is amazing. The social diversity is phenomenal and the social graces are not found anywhere else like here. If I could give the school 10 stars I would. Now I just wish the School District of Waukesha would get their stuff together and make this school charter so more families could partake of this education. It's well worth the investment.

From the owner: The Montessori School of Waukesha is an educational institute that offers a variety of learning…read moreopportunities for students. Established in 1964, the school serves students up to 14 years. Its academic curriculum includes geography, botany, zoology, cultural arts, history and Spanish. The Montessori School of Waukesha offers a range of preschool, elementary, extracurricular and summer programs. The school additionally organizes several annual events, including international fairs and parent education nights. It conducts a variety of extracurricular sessions in ceramics, band and choir, dance, drama, and arts and crafts. It operates chess, ski and science clubs. The Montessori School of Waukesha is located in Waukesha, Wis.

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 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.

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.

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.