Montessori Fun

This preschool is wonderful. The quality of care is of the highest level. Diane and Ellen are wonderful with the children. When I leave my son there I feel he is in safe hands. The kids have a very well organized day which includes play, art, music, Spanish, learning and reading all in a variety of methods. The snacks and lunch that is served is wholesome and mostly organic and all the children eat together and share in clearing their place as well as washing dishes! They make it fun and I love when I pick him up early just to see him eating and conversing with others around the table or him washing his lunch plate! :) The atmosphere is always peaceful and sweet. I love their attention to my son’s well-​being such as they are always taking care of his layers of clothes depending on the weather conditions. Each week has a designated letter of the alphabet in which the children are invited to bring something in that starts with that letter. My son loves to participate in finding a toy to share during circle time. This has been fun and educational for him and gives me something to participate in as well. Everyday I pick him up there are art projects that he worked on in his cubby, sometimes with words written on it about what his description was when he made it. Diane and Ellen are always open to your concerns or comments. I appreciate the weekly news emails about what the kids did, Facebook updates and pictures! I am very happy with Montessori Fun.

We are new to Montesorri Fun, and have been so impressed by the sincere care. Our son was really nervous about «going to school» (tears, you know — the whole thing) but within a couple of weeks, comes home and says «I had FUN at school!» He has already started to tidy up more consistently, his motor skills and social skills get better every day, he sings all the time, and his focus keeps improving, all at a much more rapid pace than what we would have expected. Super excited to be a part of this new little community!

The best preschool in Windsor, just ask my daughter. Ever since the first day of school I can barely get her to stop and say goodbye to me. She is so excited to see her teachers, Ellen and Diane, learn new things and play with her friends. This is our second year and my daughter is now attending the pre-​K afternoon class and is learning a lot. She has been asking to stay for afternoon class every day she loves it so much. Ellen and Diane are great with the kids. My daughter is a very active, physical little lady and it can be a challenge to keep her attention. Ellen and Diane do a great job with her. The structure of Montessori Fun is routine, yet the kids get to focus on the activities that they enjoy, true to Montessori fashion. They have a nice balance of education, fun, and bringing out each child’s individual strengths, all while enjoying a beautiful, private in home class room and large, safe, private out door play area. If you are questioning if its worth the extra bucks when comparing it to the Montessori program through Windsor Parks and Rec, I can tell you it totally is. Small class size, privacy, safety, tons and tons of Montessori materials and two very involved teachers with so much to offer. You just can’t beat it. I have tried other preschools and daycares in the past and have always felt my child wasn’t being cared for as well as she should be. I have never once felt this way about Montessori Fun. My daughter always comes home looking great and feeling happy. It’s so rewarding to know that she is getting the best that I can give her and that her full potential is being embraced. Can’t say enough good things… go check it out for yourself!

I have had all three of my kids attend Montessori Fun, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. The curriculum is amazing, and the kids come home providing information about things («Mom, that is a cumulus cloud»; «That’s the bug’s thorax») that you wouldn’t expect a typical 4 year old to know. The Montessori method teaches graduated independence and self-​responsibility. I love that my kids come home telling me about their «jobs» and are enthusiastic about helping with chores around the home. Montessori also values completion of things, which is wonderful when telling kids that they need to put their toys away! Diane and Ellen help the kids understand the value of pursuing something from start to finish, which is an invaluable lesson. Most importantly tho, my kids feel loved and respected. My older teen still remembers preschool with Diane (and then teacher, Ann) fondly. All my kids were excited about going to school and meeting their friends. I have had experience with 2 other preschools in Healdsburg (one Montessori and the other not), and hands down, Diane’s program is the best there is!

My child attended Montessori Fun for over 2 years and it was the most wonderful experience I could hope for. I looked at many preschools, observing both in the classroom and out in the play yard and immediately saw the quality in this program and the Montessori philosophy. The first thing I saw when I visited was the children at lunch time. The children took turns setting the table, serving the healthy hot lunch that Diane prepared for them, and cleaning up in a calm peaceful atmosphere. The student teacher ratio was very low and the classroom was beautiful. I found both teachers to be very patient, a necessary and integral part of the Montessori method. My daughter flourished there and learned many things, including how to read by the time she was three. Just visit and you’ll see.

Cannot say enough great things about this pre-​school! Spanish every day, nurturing home environment, small class size, art, music, crafts, delicious organic lunches provided… You won’t find a better Montessori program! Diane and Ellen are amazing teachers… Diane has been in business for 25 years! Highly recommend it.

The teacher/​owner Diane is horrible and did not take good care of my child. She was rude and condescending. She made excuses of why my child was not cared for properly. She said I needed to put my child back in diapers because pull ups don’t work at her school too hard to get off and on. Stay clear of this preschool, horrible.