Lakeview Montessori School

After hearing other parents leave our previous preschool to come here, we looked at it in early 2010. However we were not sold on this Montessori name. It is such a catch phrase I was not familiar with that is so frequently thrown out there but meaning very different things.
So we waited and enrolled our daughter here in 2011. I am so thrilled! Why didn’t we come here earlier?
Yes, they have 4 large classrooms in this great modern space. The ages are mixed. I was unsure about how this worked. However 3 months into it, it is incredible. My daughter is learning how to relate with older and younger children. Her ability to relate with other ages is especially important as a only child.
She is academically stimulated with a diverse amount of subjects. They sent home a «Student Progress Report» of 12 Practical Life, 10 Sensorial, 5 Art, 3 Writing, 9 Language, 16 Math, 5 Geography, 3 Science & Human Culture, 3 Group Activities, 5 Social Skills, 4 Learning Strategy Skills with a detailed Note on my child’s progress. I am thrilled to see how well the Teacher looked at each child to assess there development. To have something to work from next quarter. I won’t go into the details of this report with regard to grading, as not to give away to competitors the fantastic tools they have, but WOW. Very impressed! I feel like my daughter is in the best care. My daugher is learning phonics, writing words, doing math, geography, etc. Great fun and learning.
I do not want «daycare» I want Preschool, stimulation, a quality experience. This is ideal! The school knows how to cultivate each child and allow them the opportunity to work on different skills.
I was a little taken back on how they don’t heat lunches we pack, but the more we are there, it is fine. I don’t think elementary school will heat my packed lunch up either. Take a Thermos & Ice Pack. I can put any hot food in the thermos, which is hot. Ice pack in the bag is cold. The parents donate a snack each month, of which they provide a Dr. approved list of ORGANIC and HEALTHY foods. Wow, high standards here. I am not the healthiest eater, not all natural or organic, but I can appreciate how they have higher standards for caring for my child. Thats great! Will make eating at home easier to promote healthy eating habits.
They do not require a nap which is great because my daughter had outgrown it. If she chooses to take a nap, they have cots for children to nap on and have a dedicated nap time. Although it also saves me a lot of money not having to pay a daycare to have my child sleep. If she needs a nap, is taking a short one after school before dinner.
My daughter loves her teacher. She also loves her classmates. The business owners are 2 very professional and likable women. They are such a pleasure to work with. I also love our Teacher, to take such as genuine interest in my child!
Another feature I love is we can choose different care times & days. They have coupons so that if you run late or need a couple extra hours, can use these coupons for extended care.
The school offers after school extra curricular activities which is great for those of us who would love to have these but either can’t drive all over town early from work or isn’t it just nice to have onsite? My Daughter is taking Little Kickers Soccer at School! Loved that soccer and now its hosted after school onsite! There were also Art Classes. Affordable add on! Love it!
There playgroud is fantastic. Astro turf so my child doesnt come home dirty. Previous preschool had her coming home dirty most days, even had supplied them with water proof pants to put on top of her clothes to prevent the wet dirty clothes. This playground is clean, my child comes home clean. If she is doing art projects, etc, the teachers promote taking care of yourself as not to make a mess. I am thrilled with this school. So glad we found it before it was too late!
I read the other reviewer and agree with all she is happy with. Trying to mention other things that are great. 5 Stars!

My husband and I were pleasantly surprised by how well our son adjusted to this school. He was so attached to his mommy and daddy all summer that we thought he was going to have a really hard time going back to school, especially a new school. However, after only a minor meltdown when we dropped him off, he jumped right into his work and the new routine.
The school is brand new and its a gem. Its the nicest looking preschool that I’ve visited and the playground area is huge. The building is secure and you need to be buzzed in. During pick up and drop off time, the teachers escort the children to and from the car, something our son’s last school didn’t offer. Of course you always have the option of walking them in yourself, something my husband and I opted for the first couple of days. My favorite feature of this school is that each classroom is equipped with classroom cameras that only the parents and staff can access. Its so nice to be able to peak in on my son’s day from the convenience of my own computer.
Since it just opened up a week ago, the classroom sizes are small and the students get a lot of individual attention from the teachers. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and they seem to truly enjoy working with the children. Our son appears to be very comfortable in his new surroundings and seems to take his work, play and new responsibilities very seriously. It was so cute to watch him clean up after himself during lunch and sit so calmly during circle time.
Even though this school has only been open for a week, we are very happy with it and take a lot of comfort in knowing that we can check in on him at anytime through the cameras and through talking with the staff. We would highly recommend this school to anyone who is looking for a high quality Montessori education for their child, or just needs to find a preschool in which they are comfortable leaving their children.