Auburn’s House Montessori School

I would like to take the time to highly recommend Auburn’s House Montessori. It has been over 8 years since my daughter went to this school and there are still so many memories imprinted in her mind and heart. She still recalls sneaking figs off the trees, tomatoes off the plants, and learning to write with Auburn.
My husband is in the Navy and we move around a lot so we don’t get to much time to look around for schools, so when we stumbled across Auburn’s House it was like we hit the jackpot! Entering the classroom, it is plain to see the love and care that have gone into the environment. That same love and care is taught to the children so that they will enjoy their environment and learning to the highest degree. The directress is a wonderful woman, and a real Montessori expert. My daughter thrived there! The directress, Miss Auburn, is an experienced Montessori educator and a true believer in the Montessori philosophy. She respects the children and helps them to become the best little people they can be. My daughter adores her! And let us not forget Mr. Joe who is also there to help the children every step of the way and they also love and respect him as well.
The children spend lots of time in the garden, learning about and appreciating nature. Inside, they choose the activities they enjoy and learning comes naturally. They also learn to respect each other and take care of each other.
Please keep in mind that many schools call themselves Montessori, but don’t adhere to the true spirit of Montessori. Miss Auburn does. Again, I would highly recommend this school (and have) to just about everyone I know!

I have known Auburn and Joe for almost twelve years and have worked in a classroom with her. Both Auburn and Joe are very patient and loving. They are very passionate about Montessori and teaching. I highly recommend having your child at this school!

When beginning to plan our move from VA to CA, finding a non-​traditional school was important to us. Our daughter had been in a traditional classroom preschool setting which included circle time, small group work, and play time. What we started to realize is that she was developing a dislike for learning. She would fuss and not want to stay if we ever arrived at school during circle time or small groups. As an educator and PhD candidate studying Education this really bothered me. Knowing about the Montessori method, I began to search for this curriculum as I felt it might be a better fit for my child. I found Auburn’s House and have been so pleased. My daughter is excited to go to school again, and loves to tell us everything she is learning!
At school, our daughter is taught in a manner that develops the whole-​child. This is very important as we want her to be well-​rounded and have a variety of interests. In addition, the school supports the emotional and social aspects of the child that is void in most other settings. This gives her the ability to become an independent learner and explore the world around her. The special attention to the emotional and social skills has turned our quiet and somewhat shy child into a confident and independent child.
While we could go on for pages about the benefits of this type of education, especially for preschool age children, the best way to get an idea of what an AMAZING place this school is for children is to visit and watch the interactions between the students and the teachers. It is truly something I never could have imagined after my years in education. Ms. Auburn has a gift, and we have been so lucky to be able to reap the benefits of her gift. Each child is an individual and Ms. Auburn appreciates this and helps each individual to grow on his/​her own path. This is so important to us as parents, and to me as an educator. I could not have chosen a better place for my child!

Auburn’s House Montessori is a wonderful environment. The students are encouraged to «experience» the world around them through hands-​on, real life learning. The class size is small so that each child is given a bit more of the individualized attention they may need. Mr. Joe and Mrs. Auburn are intuitive and help each student to develop their strengths to thrive!

Allyson, our daughter, has attended Auburn’s House Montessori for 2 years. Since being there, she has not only learned the basic curriculum but has expanded into a compassionate, caring, empathetic child that is excited about learning. Allyson is a high energy, spirited child that needs the freedom to express herself and go at her own pace (either fast or slow), Auburn’s House provides that environment. She has been able to grow into a unique individual. The help that Mrs. Auburn and Mr. Joe has provided has taught us, as parents, to appreciate her for who she is.
It has been an amazing journey and we are sad to leave (due to military orders) because the school’s new location is offering such a great opportunity for children. The full day program has been so beneficial for our daughter’s transition into the next level of education. She is being challenged everyday and her excitement is expressed by her enthusiasm to share her learning experience with us.
The Montessori methodology has helped Allyson develop a fundamental foundation that she can grow and expand on; she has learned respect for her peers and leaders, compassion for learning, confidence and a true belief in herself. She has been empowered to be herself. We have watched her become a self-​reliant, strong, self-​sufficient, confident child and this wouldn’t have been possible without the support of Auburn’s House.