Independence Academy 84 Tingen Road, Broadway, NC 27505

"My daughter started going to IA in Oct. 2020 when she was 2 1/2. I was very nervous about how she would do in a full day school but the staff at IA were exactly what we needed. She has been in two classrooms in her 2 years there and we have been more than satisfied with our experience at IA. The teachers at this school have loved her as one of their own and she's grown leaps and bounds socially since starting at IA. I would recommend this school to anyone who is looking for a full time , year round school environment for their children."

"We love IA! My son attended kindergarten there last year. I can’t imagine having a better teacher than the one he had. There was some time when Covid started where children were home and it took a little time, but his teacher managed to make virtual learning effective and really put together materials and at home experiments that my son still enjoyed. My son returned for the themed summer programs that were mostly outdoors and loved it. I was and still am very impressed and comfortable with the Covid precautions at IA. I actually wouldn’t feel comfortable anywhere else. My son now attends their Indie nature school three days a week and homeschools the remainder. The environment is a great place for children to thrive. The teacher is excited to be there and the kids love the outdoor excitement and adventure. It’s very hands on and the kids even help care for chickens and ducks and plant a garden in the spring. In my opinion it’s worth every Penny and my drive twenty minutes out of the way."

"My son was in pre-K at IMA for 3 years. During his time here he was met with attentive, compassionate teachers who helped him grow and learn with ease. Their teachers go above and beyond to make sure your child has personalized attention to insure they are growing in healthy and impactful ways. They care for not only their educational needs, but also their social needs and overall wellbeing. Since IMA's inception, they have been growing by leaps and bounds and are clearly focusing on constantly improving their experience for the students and their families. I couldn't be happier with the education my son received at IMA and would recommend them to anyone looking for a very personalized, compassionate, and creative approach to education."

"My son has just begun his second year at Independence Montessori Academy and we have been thrilled. We love the small class size, the sense of community and individualized curriculum. They have helped foster his self esteem and independence. We also love the yoga and foreign language classes he receives each week!"

"After reviewing your website, I was excited to visit Independence Montessori, unfortunately the actual visit left both my husband and I disappointed. We do not feel your school is a good fit for our family. We both were surprised and irritated with the overwhelming lack of interest you showed to my child. At previous schools we've selected, everyone from administrators to teachers were warm, welcoming, and showed genuine concern for him. During the visit, you did not ask him any questions to get to know him. As the director of a school, especially a Montessori, your primary focus should be the child. Even the teachers in the classroom we visited, did not introduce themselves nor welcome him. We were also alarmed by the lack of noise in the school. We understand that children should be taught classroom etiquette, but the fact none of the children showed any emotion, fun, or joy during the classroom tour was strange. I think it is imperative at this stage in his schooling, that he is allowed to express himself while learning. Overall, the demeanor of you and your staff demonstrated to us the limited depth of your professional ability. The atmosphere appeared cold and rigid. I could not understand how you can teach a child love and compassion in this type of environment. For the monthly fee your facility charges, we were overwhelming unimpressed."