Orlando Montessori Bilingual Academy

"If there was a way to rate 10 stars for OMBA, I would! We were worried about sending our first child to preschool for the first time. However, OMBA made the transition very easy. The school is definitely a home away from home for our child. With only three months in, our child was becoming caring and protective of her siblings and being more independent around the house. Another hidden surprise was that she could already almost count to 20 and greet others in Spanish. Her teachers (Ms. Sonia and Ms. Eliana) are amazing along with the rest of the staff. We are glad that we found the school and we highly recommend OMBA as a school for your young ones."

"What a great academy! It’s such a rewarding feeling knowing that my child is attending a school who truly cares for their students and takes the time to give them that one on one attention some need. This specific location ( Dean ) has been one of my biggest blessings for my children. As a father I am very protective and want my children to have the best of the best ( as we all do ! ) From the daily updates on things going on at school campus, to the specifics that have to do with my son in the class room. I love it and couldn’t ask for more. ( & I ask for a lot ) Their core values speak for itself because they hit on every single bullet point ( my child’s Movement and cognition, my child’s Choices, My child’s Interest , Avoiding extrinsic rewards , Learning from and with his peers, Learning in context, His Adult interaction with his teachers, even his Order In Environment and Mind) They truly believe and practice this every single day. My son is 5 and knows more Spanish than me, already! I want to really emphasize how awesome Ms. Denise & Ms. Ismaely has been. What a great team! Can I give 6 stars!? I hope as my child grows we encounter other teachers as awesome as they have been. I can’t wait for my daughter to begin next year, I really look forward to keeping my children in throughout the whole Montessori cycle."

"I homeschooled my son for kindergarten for several reasons, one of them being his significant separation anxiety. The following summer we enrolled him in OMBA’s summer camp program. He had such a smooth, seamless transition that we decided to send him there for first grade. All of the teachers there are so warm and friendly. They are truly invested in their students and they love and care for them as if they were their own children. Professional and loving, their excellent values are reflected in all that they do. At OMBA they have mastered the delicate art of giving young people the firm guidance needed to develop morally and academically, but at the same time letting kids be kids. Learning is fun, hands on, and, frequently, child led. Students learn at their own pace and the focus is on mastery of concepts, not grades. There is equal focus on the critical task of socioemotional development. On top of all this, every day my son amazes me with how much Spanish he has picked up. We try to reinforce what he is learning, but he does not have any fluent Spanish speakers at home. Nonetheless, his understanding of the language is blossoming. My son has made so many friends at OMBA and he adores his teachers. Coming from a child who swore to me he would NEVER go to school, this speaks volumes. When I drop him off each day, I feel like I am leaving him with family. I recommend OMBA wholeheartedly, without hesitation."

"Words cannot begin to express how much I love this school. My daughter started when she was two and is now a thriving, bright, independent little girl. I hope to keep her there for years to come. I wish they went up to 12th grade! OMBA provides such a loving environment that it feels like I'm dropping my daughter off with family every day. The teachers treat the kids with care and respect yet are firm with them when appropriate. It says a lot when your child doesn't want to leave when you pick her up from school. OMBA fosters independence, curiosity, friendships, diversity, and empathy in an amazing learning environment. Since every child learns at their own pace, there is no pressure to push them. They understand that they will get it when their brains are ready! My 5 year old is reading like a champ, and loves it! The kids at OMBA are also exposed to Spanish all day long. We are a Spanish speaking family so she is exposed to Spanish at home as well. I will say that it is a breath of fresh air to hear children from all different backgrounds speaking Spanish ! Not only do they learn Spanish, they also incorporate ASL in all of their performances. I can go on and on. This is definitely the village I'd like my daughter to be a part of for a long time! WE LOVE OMBA."