Montessori Children's Garden (MCG) is a truly amazing place. My husband and I are so grateful to…read morehave chosen MCG for our son's education! He was there from 2.5 to 6 years old. Not only was he incredibly well prepared to start school in IPSD 204 from an academic standpoint, but also socially and emotionally. The school is very well run - with top notch communication and a staff of talented, caring teachers. The staff put on regular education nights for parents, and with no judgment, really helped me identify how to be the best mom I can be. While in the Kindergarten program, our son was asked to be a leader in the classroom and take on more responsibilities. It was so wonderful to watch him thrive and be cared for by an entire staff of smart, devoted, and empathetic women. Thank you so much, MCG, for giving our son the best start! I can't help but wonder how wonderful the world would be if every child got this kind of start. MCG is truly a special place!

All 3 of my children attended MCG. When we started visiting schools there was something about each…read moreplace that just didn't sit right with me. As soon as we toured MCG I knew this was the place for us and it is honestly one of the best decisions we have ever made. Our kids grew their love of learning in a supportive and loving environment. Each and every teacher and staff member was amazing. Our children were given opportunities to grow and develop academically and social-emotionally. When they started attending public school, each of my children was ahead academically. One of our boys can be a bit rigid and challenging, and his teacher Ms. Jennie worked with him so well that he soared academically and behaviorally. Their hours are good for working parents and they even have fun summer programs.

We are proud parents of 2 of my children who have been attending Little Blossom Montessori School…read moresince 2017. This has been a great experience for our children learn and understand the facts with hands on materials. All the staff at school are very welcoming and deeply caring for every child at school. both my children are completely different, yet I see a huge progress in academic and social development. My kids love to be in Music Together Program and Spanish class. The friendly atmosphere makes Little Blossom Montessori stand out as the best.

Excellent choice for your preschooler! We feel Ms. Siji and her cheerful classroom have been a…read morebeautiful influence on our son's life over the last year. Academically, our son's concentration skills, ability to hold a pencil and actually write his name, recognition of sounds and letters, and understanding of numbers have improved dramatically. He has been introduced to concepts I previously thought were beyond his age - but he has embraced them, and retained them: continents, flags for our countries, historical figures, planets, environmental topics (like the importance of saving water), parts of the root, even words and songs in a second language (French). He takes great pride in whatever "works" he has brought home for us to see - from workbook pages to a handmade card or picture. Personally, our son has developed valuable social skills being with his peers and teachers each day. At home, we see a newfound sense of peace in his independence. He dresses himself and gets ready for the day with little parental help, will pick up his toys and put them in their proper places without being asked (much of the time!), and is a cheerful participant around the home-offering to help me with any task I happen to be working on. I feel my son is safe in the school when I leave him for class and find him happily playing on the secure and somewhat secluded playground with his friends and teachers at pickup. Ms. Siji is always accessible and has been very approachable for any concern we have faced this year. The class size is small and I feel she really knows my child and truly cares about his growth. Works are often rotated to keep the interest of the children and the classroom is a very inviting space for them. You will be amazed at how your child will truly blossom in this environment!

I've worked here for two and a half years. The teachers are great, the kids are great, the…read morecommunity is great. My daughter goes here and has grown tremendously. We will be doing kindergarten here because I have such confidence that she will excel from the extra year here.

My daughter went to this school for 2.5 years. This is a great school with well qualified staff,…read moremost with 15+ years experience and friendly administration. It provides Montessori education with a varied syllabus, that works around individual kids. The price is reasonable too. And, as a plus, they provide healthy food for the kids. There are a lot of ways to track your kids activities. The field trips and parent activities make us feel like a Community. I highly recommend this school!

Honestly, I cannot say enough good things about this school!! The first day that my 4 year-old son…read moreattended the school, he came home happy, cheerful, and proud to be a student of "Montessori school." He felt safe, included, and confident as a new little learner in his classroom. His enthusiasm and interest to learn and explore new things grows everyday. I cannot thank enough his teachers for guiding and encouraging him to learn and explore new things in school. I found everyone working in this school, right from the administrators to the teachers, to be caring, dedicated and compassionate individuals who love working with children. They work tirelessly to support and guide them in order to help them gain meaningful knowledge at their own pace. In short, this school is a hidden gem tucked away in North Aurora road and all parents who want their children to experience authentic Montessori method of learning in a school, should definitely visit and explore this school. I only wish their organization had a prominent website that was solely dedicated to the school and shared their curriculum, vision and mission. Had there been a proper website of this school instead of the "montessori unlimited", we would have enrolled our son long ago when he was 3; we learned about this school from a friend and I'm so glad we visited them soon after. Thus, a prominent website and/or a strong presence in social media will, I strongly believe, help many more families to be aware of this wonderful school that provides authentic Montessori learning experience to children.

My soon was here for 1 year. All I can say is that they have poor communication with us regarding…read moremy sons behavior. We need to constantly ask for updates regarding meals , nap time , etc. One occasion a pick up my soon earlier than usual and one of the assistants was correcting inappropriately around other kids (after talking to him and a different teacher we find out that what he was getting scream at was nothing wrong), the director address the issue immediately but regardless the bad experience can't go away. I don't fee they understand kids sometimes need to be kids. Our previous school was a Montessori as well but was Amazing. As a parent I believe we pay enough for situations like this not to happen.

Our older daughter has attended Cosmic since she was 2 years old and has had an amazing experience…read more We toured and interviewed several Montessori facilities in the area and chose Cosmic because of its unique layout and beautiful grounds. The first thing you will notice when you walk into the building is complete silence...no kids running around and shouting. Everything is very orderly and calm. The children are usually busy with their "work cycles" and they truly love the structure that Cosmic gives them! Our daughter's vocabulary exploded within a few weeks of starting class simply by talking with the other kids! We had been struggling with potty training and she got it down within a month after encouragement from her classmates! She is now in the 3-6 year old classroom and can count to 100, recognizes basic words, and loves to help us cook at home with her plastic knife. She also loves talking about what she learned from the "big kids" in her classroom. The staff are all wonderful to every child, even those who are not in their classroom. Every teacher in the building knows our daughter and get so excited to see her when we drop her off. She was taught by Ms Mayra in the Harmony Room (2 year olds) and by Ms Namita in the Journey Room (3-6 year olds). We have had nothing but positive experiences with both. In the Harmony Room, we received daily emails at the end of each day reporting what she ate and her bathroom activity, along with any comments (ex. "She made a new friend today!") and daily pictures from her activities in the classroom. It has truly given her confidence and fostered her sense of independence! They try to take the kids outside for a bit every day - this is aligned with the Montessori curriculum - they only skip outdoor time if the weather is too bad. They hold seasonal activities such as ice cream social in the summer, weekend trip to Morton Arboretum in the fall, picnic in the spring, etc. which is nice for us parents to meet each other. They also have holiday events such as Valentine's exchange and breakfast on Mother's Day. We love it all! If you are hesitating on whether or not to send your child to Cosmic, just do it! Sylvia and her team are truly the best!

We love cosmic. I had 2 kiddos there. one in the harmony class and another one in peace class. miss…read moreMyra and miss Rachel did great with my little one. She learned so much in just one year! She was happy to go to school and come back singing songs and always wanted stay at school. My oldest one was in peace room with Ms. Hanane. She got him reading and writing in 6 months! He loved learning and enjoyed going to school. This is one of best schools. The staff is amazing to work with and the kids learn alot! The teachers treat the kids with so much love! Highly recommended!

My children both began their education as toddlers at FVMS and both completed the program in sixth…read moregrade. This is not a traditional school, they allow children to make mistakes and encourage them to find the answers. They support the children in learning how to communicate with each other in addition to teaching beyond educational standards in arithmetic, writing language science and so on. My children left Montessori and felt that the public schools were not able to keep pace with what they learned through these programs. They have both expressed that their public school experience is socially disappointing because the students are often unkind and treat each other with disrespect. While my children were encouraged to help peers there public student peers are often concerned with shaming and putting peers who are different than themselves down. Fox Valley Montessori taught my children that learning is fun, that curiosity is a value. My children learned to be respectful, they learned how to manage their work and it is serving them quite well in high school as they manage their time for finals and AP classes. This is not a traditional school, it is so much more, this school teaches your child what community is. Their Montessori education has prepared them far better than I could have imagined and I cannot recommend this school enough.

We are so incredibly grateful to have found Fox Valley Montessori School. From the very first day,…read moreit was clear this wasn't just a school--it was a community where our children feel safe, supported, and genuinely excited to learn. If you're seeking an accredited Montessori program that truly understands and nurtures the whole child--mind, heart, and spirit--FVMS is the best choice in the area. We couldn't be more thrilled with the foundation the school is offering our girls!

Terrible management! they complain about your child all the time, super rude management who will…read morescold at you, make you feel like a child. They literally told me my child was a better fit elsewhere because he would want to be held! This is at 7 month old, how do I explain to a child that you cannot want to be held. I found a much better place now and only realized how horrible and crappy these people are in the same of a good Montessori. No wonder they don't have reviews enabled on Google or elsewhere! Speaks a lot about them. Coz if you're doing it all right why fear real reviews?

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Lotus Montessori is so loving and nurturing and caring.The facility is top notch, clean, bright,…read moresafe, stimulating and nurturing. The tours outside of school and the Spanish classes are my son's favourites. My son's vocabulary has expanded a lot post starting at Lotus Montessori. Ms Maulika provides individual attention.

From the owner: An outstanding unique AMI Montessori experience for your child where your child can get one -on -…read moreone and hands on experience in learning and creating memories to last life time.

We are proud parents of two children who have been attending DuPage Montessori for the past 6…read moreyears. This has been an incredible experience for our kids. They love the learning, nurturing and caring environment at the school. We truly believe in montessori methodology as the kids learn and master the concepts using concrete techniques. We're happy that DuPage Montessori has exceeded our expectations. The Teachers at Dupage montessori are extremely dedicated, passionate and love sharing their knowledge with the students. They go above and beyond to make the child feel comfortable, teach relevant material, demonstrate science experiments, nature walks with kids and countless productive/fun projects. While the children may be advancing academically, they are also taught to develop as a person and become leaders, be respectful, compassionate, develop good character, friendly through various community building exercises. A lot of success is also credited to Thought leadership, Management and friendly staff who encourages a freedom and responsibility culture where everyone(Teachers, Students) thrive. This school deserves a high-five!!

My girls have been attending this Montessori school, and it has been a truly wonderful experience…read more Ms. Joanne, along with all of the amazing teachers we've had--Ms. Jennifer, Ms. Prabha, Ms. Mary, Ms. Aruna, Ms. Tania, Ms. Michelle and Ms. Debbie--and the entire staff are incredibly compassionate and supportive, genuinely invested in each child's independence and personal growth. We especially appreciate the cultural activities, in-depth exploration of diverse topics, and the frequent field trips that make learning engaging and meaningful. These experiences spark curiosity, build awareness, and deepen understanding. The teachers are clearly dedicated and intentional, creating a warm, supportive space where children truly thrive. Highly recommend!

Finding Rekha and her home daycare was such a huge blessing! First of all her daycare is licensed,…read morewhich is a huge plus. The daycare is always clean, organized, and filled with educational toys my 1 year old loves. She Rekha often does activities with the kids, such as finger painting and water works. She goes above and beyond any typical caretaker. She helped my daughter practice walking when she was struggling at 16 months. If we are running late, she will even give my daughter dinner. She makes sure all the food that is given is healthy, organic, and fiber rich. I would highly recommend this home daycare for anyone who wants their babies to have that extra personalized care and attention that they deserve in a safe and nurturing environment :)

My daughter has been going to this daycare since she turned 2 years old. We had moved here from out…read moreof state and I was worried my daughter would have issues transitioning to a new day care, however she adapted extremely well from day one - eating and napping at her regular times. I believe this was largely because whilst Rekha is very attentive to her immediate needs, she also follows the standard Montessori rhythm and routine that my child was familiar with from her previous Montessori daycare. That consistency has helped immensely. She is always eager to go to her 'school' and is learning counting/ ABCs and getting involved in arts and crafts on a daily basis. Rekha is very caring and great at communicating my child's progress to us. I would definitely recommend this daycare to anyone looking for a warm, welcoming yet structured environment for their babies/child!