Monarch Montessori School

"Last year our son attended Monarch Montessori. My husband and I moved there from across the country and were looking for a good program to enroll our 4 year old son in. We had done research on the Montessori methods of learning and felt like it would be a great fit for our son. From the first day we visited our son loved it. At that time he was naturally drawn to building things and moved toward those items in the classroom. Julia, who was meeting him, observed him with calmness and warmth, and commented on some of the things he was making and answered his questions with thoughtfulness and dignity. Miss Mary Ellen and all his teachers were amazing with him as well. Along with letting him explore and use curiosity to guide his interests, they also knew how to scaffold his learning and when he was ready for next steps such as learning to begin reading. Though we had to relocate after a year, my husband and I found another Montessori school to enroll him in. Due to his experience at Monarch, he is thriving at the new school. We are so thankful to have had the opportunity to be part of the Monarch family for a year and offer our son an amazing foundation of learning that was filled with curiosity, love, and respect. Thank you!"

"We are so lucky we found Monarch. The teachers are wonderful, and both of our kids had amazing experiences to start out their education."

"The school has been a God sent to our family. The teachers are very nurturing and cater to each child wonderfully. My children have both flourished at Monarch! We are confident that they have a solid foundation and have started their educational journey with positive, wonderful memories. Best decision we could have made!"

"It is hugely comforting to me to know that when my child attends school for the day he is being left in very capable hands.He learns kindness because he is shown kindness. He chooses his own work and is tenderly guided toward independence. Thank you, Monarch, for the positive learning environment you provide!"

"Sending our children to Monarch Montessori School was one of the best decisions we have ever made. Choosing Montessori for your little one is a big decision and it should be made with a great deal of thought. Once you walk into Monarch though, you simply can't imagine sending your child anywhere else and I feel so fortunate that all 3 of my children will attend. The first thing you notice is that it is so inviting- warm and welcoming- it just feels like home. Then you slowly begin to notice the 22 kids that are all quietly, peacefully, HAPPILY, and dutifully working on their own work. Wait- how is this possible you wonder! How are they doing this? Is that child pouring water? Arranging flowers? Gracefully and carefully walking around the room so as not to disturb the other children? Doing MULTIPLICATION?? I've seen many preschool classrooms and this just doesn't happen! The answer? The teachers at Monarch are just magical. There is no other way to describe them! The students are focused on their work which has been very carefully prepared according to Montessori practices. The teachers observe, challenge and guide your child with the amount of patience that I have trouble mustering on my very best of days. They are genuinely interested in all that your child has to share. It honestly brings happy tears to my eyes when I am in the classroom. You can just feel the love at this school. They teach your child how to be successful in life. They are not just focused on preparing your child for the next grade. These tiny children are learning life long lessons in preschool- not just their colors and numbers- and LOVING it. One of the best aspects of Montessori is that each child is challenged at their level and will be doing work that is specifically designed for their abilities. The confidence my pre-schooler has gained is phenomenal and my other daughter graduated Kindergarten from Monarch subtracting 4 digit numbers with borrowing and reading on easily a 4th grade level, if not higher. The multi-age classrooms really helped her blossom in so many areas. She emerged a true leader with the ability to successfully help teach and guide younger children which deepened her own understanding of many concepts. Montessori is such a good fit for so many types of children (really pretty much all in my opinion) that even if you haven't considered it, think your child isn't the right temperment or don't know much about it, you owe it to your child to educate yourself. It just makes so much sense! There is reason and purpose behind every lesson, and that, coupled with hands on activities which develop true understanding of concepts, makes the Montessori method so powerful. There is NO busy work, no memorization without understanding, and lots of individual attention. Who wouldn't want that?! As a former 3rd grade public school teacher, Montessori is the answer to all the things I began to question and dislike about how our children are being taught. I have such complete faith and trust in Monarch that I literally do not worry about my child or their education at all. Not one bit! It is a huge weight lifted off my shoulders to know that my children are getting the love, attention and education that they deserve. Please visit Monarch, you won't regret it!"