Montessori School of Centerville

My Son was going to a different Preschool from 2 years age. We found that he was not happy and was staying within himself. so we wanted to change the school. when we went for this school for tour and talked to Ms. Lysa, we felt so good. the school premises looks old but inside its cleaned and well organised. we saw all the teachers are following the real Montessori guide line. we decided to send our son to this school. within 3 months we found a huge difference in his behavior and he stays happy and now playing with children. I just wanted to wanted to post my review today and say thanks to all the teacher and stuff on this thanks giving day occasion.

My son has been going to this school since he was 20 months old. The facility is nice with multiple play areas for different age groups and lots of indoor Montessori learning activities. The children learn at their pace and they have a schedule that includes reading books, singing, dancing and learning. The teachers are a diverse group and you can see their genuine affection for these babies under their care! My son has grown up to be an independent and confident little boy, and a lot of credit for that goes to this school!

My daughter has been at this school since 2013, and they are so supportive and caring to both the kids and to us parents. On our tour, we first sat down with the administrator to discuss what the school provides, and answer all of our questions, and then we were able to observe the actual classroom and see what the children do. We were able to call with any follow up questions we had, and they were (and still are) always courteous and patient.
They offer snacks and lunch, and teach the children about setting the table, serving, etiquette, washing up when done. They teach them life based activities. It’s amazing to watch the kids do these things independently, and things they can bring back to the home. The teachers are very good with the kids, warm and patient, and it’s just amazing to walk into the classrooms and see how orderly it is, and see how focused the kids are on what they are doing. For the younger kids, they also help with potty training, which was a big plus for us.
There is a curriculum that is theme based at different times throughout the year (continents, seasons, plants, insects, important events, people, etc) for both the older and younger kids, with different activities (songs, crafts) or lessons depending on their abilities. There are parent observation days throughout the year, and parent teacher conferences to discuss the child’s progress, and help answer any questions. Parents are encouraged to help whenever possible, especially when there are special events or concerts. There are workshops provided throughout the year for the parents, which I have enjoyed attending and are very informative. They have part time, part days, full time, full days schedule, which was nice to have some flexibility as our needs changed.
Lastly, my daughter enjoys going to school, and tells us the things she does at school, the friends she’s made, and how much she likes her teachers. She shares with us the projects she’s worked on, and she is proud to show us the songs and things she’s learned. We are happy with this school

My two kids are going to this school for more than 3 years. My daughter started as a pre-​schooler and now she goes there to kindergarten. My son goes there for pre-​school. I tried couple of other schools before I got both of my kids here.
To set the expectations right — If you want your kids to have discipline and become independent of the daily activities, then this is the place. Kids do many jobs (an activity to learn to do something like blocks, water pouring, cleaning, etc…) at school and they explore what they like. I like two things about this school. Firstly, the Montessori philosophy of continuous learning and kids being independent decision makers is awesome. In today’s world, we need leaders who can act and decide right things for this society. I strongly feel the Montessori philosophy is a good way. The secondly, each teacher is a Montessori certified teacher and has lots of patience and I mean it. Each age group is divided and assigned 2 – 3 teachers to help them learn in every aspect. E.g. My 2 year old does more on the sensory, motor skills and my 5 year old does more of the math, science and public speaking training. The beauty is that kids don’t necessarily know that they are learning a specific skill but it’s all integrated.
One of the best transformations that I saw in my kids is how they behave at home. Simple habits like remove their shoes and socks and keep it in shoe rack or going to bathroom to wash their hands. I am really amazed on how they learn at Montessori and implement at home. Of course, every kid is different and how they learn is also different. The best part is there is no standardized teaching or in other words your kid absorbs as much as he wants to.
I appreciate all the teachers for their commitment and dedication. I truly appreciate the times when they teach and make kids practice for the spring, graduation and winter concerts. Each age group sings some songs and they practice for at least a month before the concert day. To make these kids with such small children is amazing.
Finally, I only wish that this school had the classes beyond kindergarten. We will miss the Montessori philosophy and teachers after our kids are done with kindergarten.

My daughter started here in March and absolutely loves it. She was previously in a home daycare but we were ready to try a more school-​related environment since she was turning 3. The teachers there have already taught her so much just within 3 months of being there. Her manners, attitude, and independence has all grown greatly. It’s nice that she is actually excited about going to school everyday!

Wonderful school. Both my kids went here for preschool. Cant praise the teachers enough for the love and affection they shower on the kids. Frankly speaking, that is good enough in a preschool. And the way they prepare the kids for bigger tests ahead is truly a bonus. Both my kids didnt want to leave this place when the time came for public school. You can be confident that this school is the next best thing to home when it comes to taking care of the kids.

My daughter only went to this school for a short time because our living arrangements were in flux, but she enjoyed it. Each week she came home singing a new song, showing off something new she learned, or performing a new skill. She really enjoyed being able to help with the chores at school, which made her more willing to do them at home as well. We were happy with her education and really enjoyed how nice the teachers were.

This is a wonderful school. We entered our daughter at this school when she was 18 months old. She is now 21 months and she has fully acclimated into their school system. Here are just a few evidence that she is learning from school. When she is at home, she is amazing. She always eats at her table during breakfast, lunch, dinner & snack time. She eats and drinks on her own. When she is done, she brings her plate and cup to either mommy or daddy indicating she is done. She always wipes her hands and mouth when eating and when she is done using the napkin, she runs and throws it in the trash. She speaks plenty of words now. She is always smiling when we pick her up from school. She loves to sing & dance when we’re home. When picking her up, I try to spy in on her. I always find her singing with the teacher and the rest of the students.
She had a difficult time in the beginning and would cry every time we dropped her off. She then got comfortable with Ms. Lysa and Ms. Harpreet. She associated Ms. Harpreet as family and would call her «daddy.» Hence, she calls mommy and daddy «daddy.»
This is a wonderful school. I highly recommend this Montessori. Our daughter, at only 21 months, is independent and social. She is friendly with all children. She is not shy with other children when we go out to social settings. She is able to articulate what she wants (for the most part) and we can almost always understand her. This is nice, now that she is about to turn 2, so she won’t have as much of a difficult time trying to communicate her needs.

Youngest age 2. Offer veg and non-​veg lunches. Pre-​K wears uniform, younger than that is street clothes. Lots of outdoor play gyms. Goes to Scribbles school when done. I really liked the teacher who gave me a tour. She was very kind and the kids liked her. The school seems to focus on academics, math and reading. The building is a bit older and its near train tracks but the vibe made it a three star. Mon-​Fri only, full time $ 1000. Extra $ 100 if not potty trained.