Long Hill Montessori School

"Our son has been through the entire LHMS preschool program and our younger daughter has been there for one year. Choosing the LHMS has been one of the best decisions we have made as parents! The teachers are all amazing, dedicated, smart, warm & loving. Our children look forward to attending each day. They support each child's individual needs while making school a fun experience. Their academic program has exceeded our expectations and our kids continue to amaze us with everything they learn. LHMS truly provides a strong foundation for an excellent educational experience. We highly recommend this program!!"

"We consider ourselves so lucky to have had LHM literally in our backyard while we lived in Stirling. Our daughter went to school there for her second year of preschool, and we had just the most positive experience. The owners and teachers, Kelly and Fiona, are truly wonderful in every way. Our daughter thrived there, academically, socially and emotionally. She is in kindergarten now in public school (we would have stayed at LHM for her kindergarten year had we not moved) and she is excelling in math, reading and writing. I truly believe that she loves math so much because of what she learned at Montessori. She’s already adding and subtracting double digit numbers (including negatives!) and can do simple multiplication and division! If you have the opportunity to send your child to Long Hill Montessori, do so without hesitation. You will inevitably have the same incredible experience that we and so many other families have had there."

"My 'almost' 5 yr old twins started their Montessori journey in the beautiful and very nurturing Acorn room (for toddlers). This was the perfect transition into school from their 3 years of life at home with me. The classroom was full of inviting activities that my children were encouraged to choose independently. This really helped to build their focus and concentration along with instilling confidence, responsibilities, patience and respect. All of this being very difficult lessons for a 2-3 years old but crucial to functioning in life. After that amazing year in the Acorn Room a strong foundation had been created. I felt confident they were fully prepared for the next part of the journey which was to move up to the Oak room (3-6). My son and daughter are now in their second year in the Oak room and absolutely love going to school. The teachers are brilliant and have taught them the love of learning, curiosity, creativity, and of course great independence. I also love the teacher's enthusiasm/dedication to nurturing each child's unique abilities, both academically and socially. I am always confident the teachers will handle all situation the right way, which is very reassuring. My children have learned so much at LHMS - they constantly surprise me. I can not wait to experience the Kindergarten program with them next year. I know I will be absolutely blown away. I can not thank the teachers enough for making my children's first school experience such a loving place where learning has been so much fun. I wish this type of hands on learning had been around when I was a preschooler!"

"My daughter attended Long Hill Montessori School from January 2011 to June 2013. She was welcomed into a warm and nurturing environment and thrived. I now send my 3 1/2 year old son to LHMS and although the ownership of the school has changed, the environment is still as nurturing and welcoming as it was back in the years my daughter attended. The teachers and staff live the Montessori spirit and encourage independence. Bravo."

"As an educator, it was important to me that my children attend a school that embraced a rich curriculum. As a mom, I sought a nurturing environment that my children would flourish in. After evaluating several area schools, I discovered that Long Hill Montessori School offered these qualities and more. My son has grown tremendously over the past two years there and my daughter is excited to join her brother in September. The LHMS community is more than a group of preschool parents. During our tenure at the school we have enjoyed participating in school, community service and social events. The network and friendships that our family has developed as a result of being part of the Montessori family have proven to be an invaluable bonus to establishing our roots in the area. The leadership at the school is truly outstanding. The teachers are not only caring and compassionate; they are devoted to the growth and development my children. Directors Fiona Rouse and Kelly Legiec are not only owners but also compassionate educators and it has been such a pleasure to work with them. My husband and look forward to watching our children continue to grow both socially and academically at Long Hill Montessori School."