Westside Montessori

"If you are looking for a school that represents true Montessori education stay away from Westside Montessori. Their mission on their website & framed on their front office wall says “ they foster emotional growth” not only they did not do that they broke my child with making a chart that only showed his wrong doings. Completely opposite of Montessori positive education they advertise. The school has a new director Dr David. He lacks leadership and experience. He doesn’t not know how to handle even the smallest situation that occurs under his care. Most of the time he has no idea what is happening, there was not onetime he asked us to meet together with the teachers. They changed up my sons classroom this year with two new teachers and more kids with learning disabilities. It was unorganized and my son was exposed to many bad behaviors. He was also struggling and the school had no resources. There was no plan or process in places. Just blaming and shaming. As educators and professionals and as a school with over 40 years of experience who advertise about Montessori education they surely have failed. The administration is all about money and except the teachers and 2 people working in the office they have no support. We did have some wonderful teachers like Mrs Shelly, Gabby, Allison and Lydia that we will miss very much but we are definitely happy that all of our kids are out of that school where there are some teachers that dims Children’s light. Teachers like Kariene who after 2 months couldn’t even get my sons simple name spelled correctly. She should go back to teaching art and leave Montessori education to professionals. Also to add they have blocked my husband and I from their Facebook page for just writing them a honest reviews and have asked other parents to write nice reviews after our review suddenly after their kids being there for many years and they haven’t had a reviews in 2 years. How conveniently and dishonest. This is how they do run things there."

"Our family has been part of the Westside Montessori community since September of 2021. We were on a search for an educational environment where our son's individualism and creativeness would surface and flourish. We were sure we wanted him in a Montessori environment but were having trouble finding a school that had the Montessori culture as well as the Montessori tools and structure. So, my wife went online to research the best education we could give our son in the Houston area – and she found it in Westside Montessori School. From the day we came for an interview, we knew we had found the right school for him and every day since just convinces us more. Westside Montessori is much more than just a school. It is a community. A community of kids, parents, educators, and staff all working together to raise our children to be independent, self-sufficient, confident adults. There is constant interaction between the teachers and the parents and between the parents themselves. It takes a village to raise a child and, for us, Westside Montessori is that village. Seldom do you truly see the type of overall commitment to a school and to the students that you find at Westside – from parents and even grandparents volunteering at the school to educators, staff and Board members that truly exude the Montessori culture. I want our son to attend Westside Montessori for as long as he can and take full advantage of this magical place. I would give more than 5 stars, but that's all they allow...."

"I'm so grateful to have found Westside Montessori School. It's a place where: ✅ The staff sees the strengths in my child and works with us around the challenges. ✅ My voice and presence as a parent is welcome and invited. ✅ The school community and staff is intentionally diverse. ✅ My daughter has rich enrichment opportunities outside of the classroom, and all kids have access to extra curriculars (as a 3 year old she goes to Dance, Gymnastics, and Soccer Shots)!"

"Amazing teachers, principle, facilities and classroom materials. The families are wonderful. The school puts on lovely events. I am so happy with the quality of education at Westside Montessori! I have a masters degree in Education, and have lived overseas- my children have always studied at private schools, and I am very impressed with the child centered, modern pedagogy here."

"Westside Montessori is a wonderful school with excellent curriculum and materials as well as well-trained, caring teachers and staff. They have a strong community of families and several events spaced throughout the year to help families, new and old, connect and enjoy time as a family. There are several programs available including half-day, academic day and full day so that you only pay for the care that you need instead of everyone paying a flat tuition fee. Partial day programs can also add early or late care to help with different work schedules. My daughter started in the toddler program just before the pandemic hit so her transition was delayed a few months until in-person learning resumed in the fall. I was so glad though that the school had time to prepare the classrooms and staff to be clean, safe and social-distanced. I’m so glad she will be able to stay at Westside through middle school instead of transitioning through several public or private schools through the years. Montessori offers children opportunity for lots of movement in the classroom and more independence in directing their studies, as well as opportunities to help younger students within their age group. Characteristics I believe to encourage wonderful qualities like self-motivation, confidence, self-discipline, character, empathy, responsibility and independence. We are so glad for the opportunity to be at Westside and so excited for her to be setting out on her Montessori journey!"