International Montessori Schools - Paoli 1510 Russell Road, Paoli, PA 19301

"My son was at IMS Paoli for 2 years and loved every minute. The teachers were so warm and caring. It felt like we were leaving him to spend the day with family. They helped him with potty training which was awesome. He learned about all different cultures and languages. The Montessori style was perfect for his age allowing him to practice life skills and do everything independently. When he started at this school, he was shy and withdrawn and after 2 years, he is outgoing and acts like a leader in the classroom, now proudly teaching the younger students how to work with different materials and then clean up before starting a new activity. The school has a chicken coup which is really fun for the kids to observe and feed the chickens. This year they also had baby chicks at the school which my son just loved. The school has also been really flexible with my schedule. I highly recommend this school for so many reasons, but mainly because the people who work there truly care about the wellbeing of the children!"

"My son spent time in IMS Paoli for two years. He always wanted to go to the school even on weekends because there were nice teachers and lovely friends. I love to see kids playing in the playground and taking care of chickens. I’ll never forget this amazing experience."

"IMS Paoli is a joy of a school. My daughter who was nervous to attend absolutely loves the school. They are so kind and in tune with the children. They have a large outdoor component with chickens and gardens. The inside is lovely and warm."

"As a teacher, I was very concerned about finding the right childcare for my son. We toured IMS Paoli and immediately fell in love with the director and beautiful school. Our son loved the independence that a Montessori program provided and really thrived in the pre primary classroom. He had attended a traditional daycare previously and frequently cried throughout the day and was very unhappy when he had to go to school. He is now in the primary classroom and it is really amazing how independent, mature, and self motivated he has become. Our babysitter commented on his personality saying that he is more mature than a seven year old she babysits and I know it's due to the Montessori environment. Our 10 month old daughter goes to IMS Great Valley and Silvia is a baby whisperer. Our daughter did not leave my side for the first five months of her life but really bonded with Silvia. She is truly a gem. While I miss my children during the day, I have absolutely zero worries about them and know that they are happy and well cared for."