This is the only option you have around this area. Sorry. Not one of the Montessori school. It's…read morethe ONLY Montessori school in this area. The best private school in the area. Lots of hands-on learning. Enhanced social interaction/a cultivated love for learning. But do keep in mind you should at least have some levels understanding of the Montessori mindsets. I think it's one of the nest way in early childhood education. But it doesn't means fits everyone.

From the owner: Authentic Montessori education for children 3 through 12 years of age.read more

Melissa Leanza (primary teacher) put my potty-trained child in pullups because she was too lazy to…read morechange a pair or pants if he had an accident. She did it without our consent (our 3 year old son told us). This is a fake Montessori School. The head of school (Robyn Stearne) couldn't care less. She's just trying to pack the school full of bodies and collect tuition.

One of the best schools around, made me who I am today and prepared me for life. I would highly…read morerecommend this school to anyone looking for an alternative to public school, because you are going to be getting a fantastic education from toddler all the way to 8th grade.

I had my twins go here and can't thank this place enough. let me start with saying that my kids…read morewould not be who they are today without the nurturing and learning their received at this wonderful school. I still remember the first day I dropped my twins and my son threw up in the first 5 mins after I left while crying. Miss H was so sweet to take care of it all while she knew I was right outside in my car waiting for it to happen and take them back home. They helped the kids from when they were 17 months to when they finally left them. I am so grateful to all the wonderful teachers the school carefully hires and Miss Vicky, who I really admire for her passion to help develop the little ones as a person. This place is a safe second home for all. I can't thank them enough...Thanks Miss V and MCH staff.

This place is run by a dictator on a power trip. My daughter spent 1 month at this disaster. At…read moredrop off on day 1, the school's second in command yelled at my wife for dropping my daughter off 15 minutes earlier than the assigned drop off time. It was the first day so we weren't aware that the school's open hours are not the same as the assigned hours for your child. It was a precursor for what was to come. In the 1 month my daughter attended here, she was sent home 4 separate times for having a runny nose, even though she was not sick. Each time she was not allowed back without a doctor's note. Each time, the doctor said she was healthy and fine. I had to watch my daughter for 13 days that month--shuttling her to doctors to get a note to satisfy the mad woman running this place. All the while, I'm paying this place (and the doctors) and hoping my work wouldn't fire me. When I brought up the ridiculousness of the policy with an email, the head kicked my daughter out of the school. The idea that the people here care about your child is a farce. Leaving this place was a blessing. If the toxic fumes from the adjacent auto repair shops are not enough for you to avoid this place, I hope my caution here gives some insight to the toxicity inside. If you do join here, make sure you don't question the supreme overlord. Or maybe you should so you can get out of your contract and go to a better place.

IMS has been the perfect fit for our son. He started attending at 18 months, and now at 3 he is…read moreblossoming. Our son loves going to school every day. We are constantly amazed at what he has been able to do (because we didn't teach him these things at home!). The teachers are incredibly caring, and most of them have been at the school a long time. The director, Karen, clearly cares about each and every student. Karen is also committed to Montessori principles, so families can feel comfortable knowing what to expect. They truly "follow the child' from their lesson plans all the way to the child-sized furniture throughout the facility. We have been so happy being part of the IMS Wilmington community.

From the owner: Our school is built on the wonderful Montessori principles where each child is considered as an…read moreindividual with his/her own intellectual potential, and is treated as such. We, as the educators are here to provide easy access to learning resources and offer support and guidance as they make discoveries on their own. This approach allows children to flourish into well balanced individuals with the strength to thrive in any environment. In keeping with the Montessori philosophy, our programs are truly child centered. In every aspect of our daily work, we put emphasis on respect: towards each child, the families, and among the staff.

Both my children attend here and it is a true Montessori education with a welcoming school…read morecommunity. The guides are exceptional.

My two daughters went to TMS from toddler through 6th grade. We had an outstanding experience…read morethere. Both of them went on to highly selective schools afterwards and had a common issue for TMS graduates-they were a year+ ahead of their peers. The students there are academically advanced because they understand the material more deeply than through typical teaching methods. They also learn to be part of a community and to relate to the broader world. The proof is in the pudding: one of ours went to a selective college at 16 and the other is getting straight As at a competitive private high school. I can't say enough about how strong this tiny school is.

We love Berwyn Montessori. Our children love going here and they learn so much whenever they do…read more Mary is wonderful and focuses on skills that are lost in our public school system today like cursive hand writing which is so good for hand strength. The children are fascinated by all of the different Montessori work and come home happy everyday they attend. I couldn't be happier with our choice of going here.

I have been at Berwyn Montessori for over 10 years with two children attending. Before coming to…read moreBerwyn I looked at 17 alternatives and sat in the classrooms of all of them for an extended period prior to selecting Berwyn Montessori. My experience is that Mrs. Shultz is the ultimate caregiver and her team are exceptional. They taught my children how to approach life, how to learn, and always ensured their safety. My first child had ADHD challenges and was dyslexic and brilliant (145 IQ), my second child was legally blind. Both are doing incredible in school and life due to Berwyn. They learned math, reading, writing, social studies, biology, and cursive, and advanced in social skills and manners beyond their peers. Each did better throughout grade school because of the foundation this institution provided. I can truly say neither child would be as successful as they are today without the care and guidance she provided. They celebrate and respect the cultural differences between families (mine is Hispanic) and learn the customs of Chinese New Year, Divalli and Yom Kippur. My 16-year-old still reaches out to her for direction and advice. My 11-year-old still asks to go to her summer camp over other potentially more exciting camp options. The children design and pick their graduation performances (speeches, songs, and dances) themselves and learn to speak in front of others and express their individuality and their views. They make their own pinatas and cakes for all of the parties. We have attended every graduation since 2009 except one and all were safe, fun, family activities. Mrs. Schultz has always put our family first, has never shown any political bias to our kids, and brings the kind of experience of child development that you cannot find in any of the big-box institutions. Her safety so far exceeds the standard and your child will be a well-behaved, self-aware, deeply educated member of our society. You will not find this elsewhere.

My daughter is in her third year of Clementine, and it is an absolutely amazing school. The…read moreteachers are caring, thoughtful, and complete experts at instilling a love of learning in young children. They write weekly emails with pictures and descriptions of children performing their Montessori "works" and are very responsive to questions or concerns. The kids always get to play outside, almost no matter the weather, and if it is nice they sometimes take field trips around the city or down to the Schuylkill river. There is also a small garden outside where the kids grow vegetables. My daughter has learned so much over the past three years. She never wants to leave at the end of the day.

My older son is in his third year at Clementine Montessori (now in Kindergarten) and we have been…read morevery happy with the school. It is a small, warm community with great communication between teachers and parents. The kindergarten experience is unique, small, and personalized. The kindergarteners have mini-units taught but a different teacher each month and Spanish once a week. They tie in so many field trips in their curriculum and really use the city as their playground. My younger son just started in a different classroom and we are really loving it for him as well, his teachers are wonderful, structured, and caring, really just what he needs.

I enrolled my daughter in the school when she turned 2 1/2 and she was there for 3 years. Teachers…read moreare great. Highly recommend this school!

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