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.

After much consideration we decided to send our 4 year old to 4K at DMA. We are so happy we did. It…read moreis such a wonderful community and the office staff to the teachers are so friendly. You can tell they all really love what they do and truly care for the kids. Definitely come in for a tour if you are thinking about sending your little one to a Montessori School!

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.

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.

There are various Milwaukee Recreation offerings at this school. There's a competition sized pool…read moreand some swimming and sports opportunities there, a pretty nice gym and some enrichment classes as well. You can go here to sign up: http://milwaukeerecreation.net/rec.htm

My granddaughter attends Milwaukee Montessori and is having the absolute best educational…read moreexperience. The teachers are outstanding, thoughtful, considerate and helpful in every way. She is excited to go to school and each day that she comes home she explains all the interesting things they are doing, plus I feel like her vocabulary and insight about the world around her grows and grows. I can not say enough great things about MMS, its staff and all the experiences so far. Looking forward to seeing what she learns next !

if your child is perfect, she/he will get. a good education. If not, they do not seemed interested…read moreand will dismiss at the drop of a hat. No time for those less than perfect. My foster child was born addicted. and is therefore hyper. They had no time to help her. Friend's perfect children have gotten great educations. They are not there to help everyone, only those who need no help.

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.

All of my kids attended here starting at 2 y.o. Such a wonderful environment and loving staff. The…read morepreparation they got for school beyond pre-k is beyond words.

I would not recommend at all, my child was here for a total of 3 weeks and we had nothing but…read moreproblems. Her stuff was stolen and her teacher kept trying to say she didn't bring anything with her. She had rocks thrown at her that caused damage to her face and we were not notified by the school. All of our concerns were swept under the rug, they violated MULTIPLE rules in their handbook. The administrator and my child's teacher are in-laws and all they did was lie and cover things up. We were told one thing and days later it was something else. If you have a minority child stay away from this place, my child use to love school and now she hates it and everything is about color where before it wasn't. There was no progress reported on my child since she's started and there still isn't, multiple emails that were sent to the school they claim they haven't received them. Overall they are VERY UNPROFESSIONAL and I would not recommend ANY minorities to go there. There also isn't anyone above the school administration that you can talk to, to address your problems. It is a big daycare scam.

Utlized Penfield's Child Care program when my kids were little - absolutlely AMAZING - loving,…read morenurturing, caring, and extremely knowledgeable staff that really work as a team. I got to know staff from all rooms, not just my child's room. Adminstrative staff were extremely helpful with schedule needs, billing questions and program qustions. Nurses on site also an added plus! My kids are school-aged now but I know Penfield had a major influence on them as well as on me!

Penfield is a wonderful place to both work and to provide your child with everything they need to…read morebe their very best. Working here has been the biggest challenge, but has provided the biggest rewards. Though there is a lot of work to be done, It is a great place with a supportive team environment, and leadership who is invested in the employees and understands the importance of work-life balance. It has been a wonderful journey so far, so much so that my child will be attending Penfield - I know Penfield can provide all the tools needed for my child to succeed in a loving environment.