My son has been going to this school since he was 15 months. Initially our experience started well…read moreand then our son went through 5 teacher changes and there was a lack of continuity between each teacher. It felt like we started from the beginning each time, his strengths, interests, and protective factors were not integrated into his care. He then transitioned into the tree classroom where they had extreme lack of transparency with us. Once he was in the tree classroom for a few months they notified us of disruptive behavior, and we called for a meeting. A plan was made to improve his attention and increasing independence during activities. At parent teacher conferences weeks later it was brought to our attention that our son was not a "good fit" and suggested looking elsewhere though he was diligently working with a specialized teacher who reported progress in all these areas. We felt blind sided and overall disappointed. My son no longer attends and has not shown any of the behaviors from being in the tree room. I hope this is helpful. - Bret

From the owner: Our intimate setting allows us to provide children age 12 months to 6 years a child centered…read moreapproach to learning. The Montessori approach encourages not just the physical development but also the social, cognitive, emotional, and educational development too. Children learn at their own pace and begin to navigate the world around them while learning to resolve conflict and problem solve. Our team of specially trained professionals help guide the children in a caring, loving and fun environment. Play and work intertwine through a stimulating, nurturing curriculum that includes music and art. At Montessori Beginnings, we are more than a school, we are a foundation for life! And if you enroll before March 15th you can take $100 from your first month's tuition.

This school is worth visiting if you are at all interested in something other than public. The…read morestaff is passionate, and class size small. If you are not familiar with a Montessori School just visit Suzanne for details about this type of learning. I highly recommend.

My son has been attending this school since his 1st grade for four years, now going to 5th grade…read more Well... You will not find anything better in the area. Period. The curriculum is good, teachers are very qualified, the environment in the school is great, other kids are great too. The price is reasonable. If I had younger children I would have sent them to Bridgeview Montessori too.

My children attended the bilingual Montessori School of Sharon and it is truly the best decision we…read morehave ever made. The head of school works tirelessly to provide a safe and loving environment for our children. In addition to the beautiful environment and dedicated staff, the school offers a curriculum like no other schools that we visited. My oldest started reading at 3.5 years and read at 2nd grade level prior to transitioning to private school. We are amazed with our daughter's math skills and how meticulous and kind she became. If you want to invest in a school that will support your child's development, visit the Bilingual Montessori School of Sharon. I highly recommend BMSS to every parent seeking school. Best investment ever for our children!

I relocated to another state and left the school with teary eyes-…read moreFrom the moment I entered BMSS, I knew it was the right school for my children. The warm and welcoming attitude of the administration and staff made us feel right at home. I was astonished by the progress that my children made during their first few months attending the school and onwards. BMSS offers a unique and enriched curriculum that not only aligned with my expectations but also suited the growth and development of my children. During their 4 years at BMSS, they achieved success academically, socially and emotionally. I can still see today the lasting impact that this environment made on them. Even more satisfactory was the progress of my autistic child. My husband and I were unaware of his condition until the Head of school kindly shared her observations with us. They literally changed the trajectory of his life. The Montessori education coupled with the school's tireless efforts towards my children's education was second to none. I would recommend the Bilingual Montessori School of Sharon to any parent seeking a remarkable environment for their children where they can acquire lifelong skills.

My oldest has been at OCMS for going on 3 years now, and my youngest for 2. I cannot say enough…read moregood things about this school in particular, but the Montessori education in general. It allows the child to learn in their own time removing, shame, pressure and ultimately, anxiety. And yes, they learn. My 6 year old is reading chapter books. What it does, is gives them the gift of actually learning for enjoyment. The teachers are nurturing, accommodating and the facilities are excellent. If you're on the fence, check it out- I believe tours go year round. Also worth visiting is the elementary program where not only academia (like math/ reading etc) is taught, but yoga, breath work and organic gardening are practiced. Cannot recommend enough.

From the owner: Old Colony Montessori School is the oldest Montessori institution south of Boston. Our students…read moredevelop a natural love of learning that lasts a lifetime, and approach the world with self-confidence, intellectual curiosity, joy, and respect. We welcome students looking for nursery or preschool all the way through grade 3.

Our child has been attending Greenwood for the past two years, and we absolutely love this school…read more The teachers are warm, nurturing and passionately dedicated to their work and the children. The school is run according to authentic Montessori principles, and takes its pedagogy very seriously. There is a wonderful sense of peace and tranquility, as the children are lovingly encouraged to become independent learners. The school grounds are beautiful, including a real wildlife pond with a swan family (and from which the occasional frog will visit). Pure magic! What a wonderful place for a child to start to experience the world and acquire the foundations for a lifetime of learning. This is an outstanding school.

From the owner: Greenwood Montessori School is a private preschool and kindergarten in Warwick, Rhode Island. Here,…read moreyour child will be immersed in a peaceful, innovative and educational environment that will challenge, intrigue and delight. At Greenwood Montessori School, all children are viewed as individuals and are exposed to meaningful learning experiences where they are allowed, with guidance from the teacher, to educate themselves at their own developmental level. Children in control of their own learning build confidence in themselves and are then willing and able to embrace life's opportunities and challenges and become successful in future endeavors.

Wildflower Montessori is an incredible school community. All three of our children have attended…read moreand thrived in this warm, supportive, unique Montessori environment over the past 5 years. Our youngest is currently in her second year. As parents, we have seen each of our children develop strong, secure relationships with the amazing teachers and with the kind friends in their class. We have also cherished the friendships we have made with other families in this close-knit community. Recommend 100%!

This is literally the most beautiful interior space I have ever seen for children and educators and…read moreparents. It looks more like a curiosity filled art and living park than a traditional school- which can be depressing and feel stifling and even boring inside. At Wildflower, the school feels like a pastoral space where learning and exploring are a natural and engaging (fun) part of life and the world.

We're so grateful to have had the opportunity for our son to attend Whitney Montessori School for…read morethe fall of 2014 through spring of 2015. We recently relocated to Seattle or we'd still have our son (4 years old) there and soon enough our daughter (2 years old). The facilities were more than adequate and convenient for us. I was particularly impressed with the Montessori Method with specific materials used throughout the classroom. The simplicity and layout of the classroom allowed my son to really expand his capacity to concentrate and focus on a task. By the end of the school year he was up to a span of 45+ minutes on a specific activity, on his own accord. For a 4 year old I think that is quite impressive. My son really enjoyed his time at school and still misses the good friends he made. We were thrilled with the dual language aspect as well. With our world becoming smaller and smaller its important to us to introduce other languages and respective cultures to our children. Our primary language at home is English and I wasn't expecting my son to speak Chinese as much as recognize the sounds. I was quite surprised when he was excited to share with me that he could count to 10 in Chinese one day. I was impressed to find out as well how Chinese is one of the few languages that require use of both the right and left brain. I especially appreciated John and Lilly's (the owners') attention to our son's needs and our needs as parents. The communication between us and John and Lilly was consistent and thorough. We were kept informed of our son's development in academic and social aspects, the school's focus, etc. I really enjoyed getting the monthly updates via email of what the children have enjoyed and learned with video and pictures, along with helpful developmental milestones for us as parents to be aware of. John and Lilly really care about the children and their families first and foremost and it really comes through in the way they run their school.

From the owner: We use English and Mandarin Chinese as our language of instruction. We believe learning to speak…read moreMandarin and to write Chinese characters train a whole array of cognitive abilities and motor skills.