I have loved the teachers and staff at Southwest Montessori Academy so much through the 6 years of…read moresending both my kids here. They have supported me and my kids so well through a challenging season of our family's life, in addition to providing excellent structure and freedom for my kids to learn and grow.

The teachers care so much! And they really work with the kids. It's amazing how much they learn…read morecompared to just a daycare.

Great place and people to deal with. Eveyone was polite and very informative to all my questions…read more Will deal with again for sure.

Great customer service. The range is one of the best I've been to. My son rented a rifle and had…read morea great time on the range.

As a proud stay-at-home mom to a (then) 2.5 year old I saw no reason to put my daughter in…read morepreschool yet. However, I was interested in some of the "Mom & Me" types of programs that I heard OFMS offered. For that reason, we all decided to take an official tour of the school and see what it was like. We were sitting behind a one-way observation mirror that looked in on the part-time toddler classroom when my normally introverted daughter exclaims, "Play with other kids!" For those in need of a translation, that was her way of telling us she wanted INSIDE the classroom. Between her reaction and ours, needless to say, we ended up enrolling her as quickly as we could. Oak Farm is more than most parents could hope for in a school. Seriously. It truly is a second home for our daughter. I did not cry, nor did she, on the first day of school. We were all so excited to begin this journey. For new toddlers, it was our experience that the lead teacher (there is also an asst. teacher at that level) would come to our home so she could meet our daughter on HER turf. A much less intimidating experience, especially for those on the quieter side. Lori Z. (my daughter's teacher) is a genuine gift to the academic world. I know my daughter is in wonderful, caring, kind and respectful hands whenever she steps into her classroom. Lori is quick to answer questions and to offer encouragement (it's hard raising a toddler!). She clearly loves spending many hours of her day with our children. That in and of itself is priceless. I'd say that probably 99% of all of my interactions with any of the staff members at OFMS have felt warm and welcoming. They are readily available to answer my never-ending stream of questions and to help me in my quest to learn more about the Montessori philosophy. Judith Cunningham, the head of the school, is easily accessible. She has an open forum once a month or so where questions can be addressed and new ideas shared. She is a visible presence at the school and can readily be reached by email, too. (How many parents can say that about their child's principal?) Moreover, she encourages parents to give feedback and embraces new ideas. When those ideas turn into solid suggestions they get implemented, not just talked about over and over again! (How many schools seem stuck in the same old way of doing things, just because that's the ways it's always been?) This is an environment that specializes in healthy living for the mind, body, and soul. They are accredited by the American Montessori Society, as well as ISACS (the accrediting body for independent schools in our area) and they bring life to the Montessori method in everything they do. How neat is it to see a bunch of two year olds peeling their own hard boiled eggs or to watch four year olds going down the hall to the library and checking out their own books?! What about the middle school students who used a system of levers and round fence posts to help move the chicken coop? (How many schools give our kids hands-on, real-life applications to their math and science lessons?) OFMS is the reason we've given up several better job offers (i.e., lots more $$) to stay in this area. I also know of at least two families who live much closer to a Montessori school in Fort Wayne, yet CHOOSE to drive 40 minutes or so one-way to have their children enrolled here at Oak Farm. Come see for yourself. It's hard to know just what a gem this school is until you step inside and feel the amazing vibe emanating from our children absorbed in their work. Good luck in finding the best academic fit for your family. Feel free to visit http://www.oakfarm.org/ for more information. P.S. Ask to try one of Jill (their chef's) famous muffins to find out how great their school lunch program is first-hand!

The shill commenter Raphael F. is the head of the school, Judith Cunningham's son!…read more Our child attended Oak Farm for 2.5 years. The toddler classroom teacher and setting was a wonderful experience. The second half of our experience in the Primary 3-6 year-old classroom was AWFUL. We were told we were not welcome back to the school if our child discontinued experimental listening therapy for an extra $100 a month (credentials: administered by a physical therapist/school gardener). We were told our child needed to be evaluated and after evaluations, our pediatrician assured us our child was a normal 3-year old likely having a difficult time adjusting to a classroom of 4-6-year olds as he was the only 3-year old and the other two 4-year olds were closer to five years old. Furthermore, our doctor and his nurse confirmed our son was one of many children sent into the the practice for superfluous evaluations. The head of the school will likely have this comment removed. This is the second time I have written a review as my other was removed as was two family forums set up by parents for discussions concerning the school's practices. We are just one of many disappointed parents who had a poor experience at Oak Farm.

My nephew attended this day care. The administrative staff was not able to control their…read moreemployees. I know the word "control" sounds strange, but this is the word the administrator used when my nephew was drinking one of the employees hot coffee that continued to be placed on the children's table in the 2 year olds classroom. She stated she told the employees to keep their coffee out of the childrens reach, but they were not doing it. My neice had this conversation only after CPS contacted her because another parent reported her son and a list of other children drinking coffee, in addition to many other issues. This is a terrible environment for children who can not speak for themselves. Before enrolling your child, please contact the Fort Wayne CPS office for a list of complaints. I am shocked they are still in business!

We love the friendly staff. They really care about our children and want the best for them. The…read moreeducation programs really help our children learn and the facility is very clean and welcoming.

A great place to work. Staff are awesome . They have a great leader in Donna. All of their programs…read moreare CARF Accredited.

Kiddie Academy is top notch. I have a 10 year old and a five year old and we have been sending them…read morefrom the second I was off maternity leave. I have never once had a complaint or worry. The staff not only have strict state guidelines to follow but they also love the kids as their own. There are opportunities for extracurriculars as well such as soccer shots that will come on site and librarians that will come and read to them. They have free open houses with fun activities for the kids as well. The kids learn so many social skills along with the essentials for starting school. I even had comments from my daughter's teacher when she started kindergarten that she was extremely prepared for kindergarten. Could not recommend Kiddie Academy more! Both the north and southwest sites are where you want to send your kids for daycare no question!

When you visit family and you are a vegan you just know going in you might not get to eat whats…read moreprepared. I'm cool with it and never try to make a fuss. Yesterday a beautiful chocolate raspberry cake appeared out of nowhere and I was told it was Vegan! You might imagine I was jumping up and down on the inside but trying not to look to pumped When I said, "oh you didn't have to do that." Sometimes the family comes through and wants to try something new anyway! The cake was delicious! Very rich vegan chocolate with just a hint of raspberry separating the layers! The frosting was definitely a hit in my book and after I devoured my 2nd massive piece I thought I better pack it in for the night! This cake went great with the beer I was drinking but would have gone even better with a glass of Almond Milk! It's so cool small town Indiana has a place where you can order vegan baked goods, worth the trip from Iowa just for dessert!

Their Cookies are delicious. My clients had been telling me I had to go to Cookie Nook and try some…read morecookies. I finally stopped by and bought a dozen to take back to the office and they were demolished by my team and customers within minutes. The flavors are amazing. You eat one and are left craving more.