Starlight School

My Youngest baby big girl went to starlight school and she had a great time learning, meeting other kids, being herself, the owner and staffs are simply fabulous, equally prepared to teach any kids in any situation! thanks

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Starlight! My three year old daughter attends the Benicia location and from the minute she started, I could tell she would thrive! I’m so glad that Parisa decided to open a Montessori in Benicia. Having 4 kids, I have been through a lot of different daycare/​preschools, and this is by far the best. We plan on keeping her in Starlight through Kindergarten as we truly enjoy the Montessori philosophy. If you are looking for an awesome learning environment for your child, look no further than Starlight Montessori!

We adore Starlight. We send our three year old here and he has thrived. The teachers are so kind and helpful and they really adhere to the Montessori philosophy. We are proud of what our son has accomplished with the help of the teachers at Starlight. We are glad we found this little gem!

I sent my oldest daughter to Starlight when she was 18 mos. old. At the time, she was speaking about five words verbally and baby signing 30 words. After attending Starlight for about six months, she no longer used baby signs and speaking in full sentences. I attribute this to the care and encouragement of the teachers at starlight coupled with the Montessori organisational class room. I have now sent my youngest and she has had the same experience. We found Starlight from a friend and we are so glad we did!

Our daughter has been attending Starlight School since she was about 20-​months-​old – first in the toddler program and now in the preschool. The teachers are outstanding and facilitate a calm environment that allows children to explore the numerous academic and practical life «work» stations on their own time. The Montessori method has helped to instill a sense of responsibility, manners, and concentration that I had no idea could exist in a toddler. Our daughter’s ability to learn and excel at her own pace is amazing to us. The community of parents and teachers is very warm and inviting. The school itself is nestled in the woods and provides a way for children to explore their natural environment – inside and outside. They grow a vegetable garden and usually have fresh flowers in tiny vases all around the room, along with other houseplants. The children have responsibilities to feed the fish, water the plants, get their own snack, and clean up after themselves… all while also learning language, mathematical, science, art, and other skills! We are so happy to have such a top rate school so close to home.

I am proud and relieved my child attends this school. Starlight Montessori without a doubt outweighs any school in the district when it comes to caring for a child, for my child. I feel like she’s being taught by friends who really love her. My daughter is two and incredibly mature. Her cognition and speech are beyond her year, which has made it tough finding the right school. We didn’t want her to be in an overwhelming environment with all older children, and we also didn’t want her to be placed only by age. She’s more focused, expressive of her emotions, and happy since just the few weeks ago that she enrolled.
What I didn’t expect is that she seems to be more interested in telling me about the work she’s doing in class than about her new peers. Then again, I suppose that was the whole idea originally. Who imagined that school would be so fun, one would walk away feeling satisfied by her own task and that becomes the most significant memory of the day.

Our youngest child attends Starlight and has never been in a school-​like environment prior to coming to school this year. At first, we were hesitant to enroll because our son is very strong willed — a big personality for what seemed a smaller school and kids that seemingly were amazingly behaved and focused.
After only a month of being at the school, we have noticed that our son is able to ficus and get into the «work» that he is interested in. Starlight has been so loving, kind and patient with our son. When his schedule wasn’t working in his best favor, the recommended that we make a change and everyone has seen an improvement with his behavior! In just a few weeks of school commencing, we have already noticed his growing independence too– He no longer asks us to take him to the potty either, he just goes and comes out with washed hands and lights off!
We also LOVE how well the communication is between the parents and teachers, directors and assistants. They are ALL so committed to every one of their students. They are happy to provide feedback to you either on the spot about the day or recap behavior via email so that you can get a great sense of what your child’s day, week or month has been like.
The staff creates fun activities on a monthly basis that aligns with the learning in the classroom for the whole school to participate in. Parisa has increased the parent to parent communication through coffee socials once a month so that the parents can get to know the other families that their children are interacting with. My daughter was at a few different preschools before heading off to Kindergarten and we never saw this at any of them in our local area.
Starlight fosters loving kindness, provides beautiful and interesting materials for the children to interact with and allows the children to let their own curiosity fuel their intrinsic desire to learn. Check it out — it will amaze you and give it a trial before you make a decision on attending– it is completely worth it!!!

We’re very happy with Starlight School! Our daughter has been attending Starlight since September and she absolutely loves the school and the teachers. It’s a wonderful, fun environment for preschoolers.

Our youngest daughter has been attending Starlight for her second year now. She is completely blossoming in a calm and nurturing environment. She loves to go to school and always comes back home with a huge smile on her face. The four teachers, loving and patient, tend to 20 kids: you would never believe how disciplined and calm the children are. The rooms are spacious and nicely equipped with high quality Montessori tools. They also have a nice playground. Last but not least, snacks are healthy!
The program is Montessori based with a great mix of academics, play and practical life routines. There is also a strong emphasis on building independence, self esteem and respect. Now I just wish I had sent my two other kids when they were younger!