Our World Montessori 1335 Balltown Road, New York 12309,

"Our son is in his third year at Our World Montessori and we could not be happier. This small pre-k and k school is a gem. All the staff is wonderful and fully dedicated to the well-being and development of the whole child. The Montessori method is truly special as it fosters not only academic skills but also social, life and soft skills (the curriculum includes practical life skills and grace and courtesies). Children develop self-confidence, are able to explore the classroom and its material at their own pace. We love that the material is hands on. I wish I had been able to learn math that way (practical and fun). Our son has been thriving. He is curious and his teachers have been providing him with lots of opportunities to explore his interests such as the solar system and constellations. The third year is such an amazing year as he is now taking on the role of leader in the classroom. He loves to guide younger children in completing activities as well as taking on more challenging tasks on his own. He has made strides in math and reading skills but most importantly, he is full of joy, loves to go to school and has developed a true love of learning. Normally parents are fully involved with many parents information nights, family dinners at school and other events. OWM is a fantastic community. Finally, the Director is highly responsive and fully involved in the day to day operations of the school. We highly recommend Our World Montessori to anyone looking for excellence and nurturing in a preschool and kindergarten program."

"We feel so lucky to have found Our World Montessori. Our daughter is in her first year in the toddler room and absolutely loves going to school. She comes home each day talking about all of her friends (which includes the teachers as well!). She has gained so much confidence and become so independent in just this first year. They treat each child as family and respect their individual needs and personalities. We cannot wait to continue with Our World and look forward to sending our next child there as well!"

"This school was a blessing for our daughter. We were so committed to enrolling her in the Our World Montessori program that we put her on the waiting list 2 years before she began! The school follows ALL of the Montessori guidelines and cultivates a mutual respect between teachers, students AND parents. Having everyone on the same page regarding our child’s education was so helpful as we navigated our daughter’s strengths and challenges. Thankfully the teachers were able to identify her needs and she was able to thrive in the montessori environment. We are thrilled that she had such caring and attentive teachers. Making lifelong friends was an added bonus. We are grateful for the school and the care that they gave to our daughter and us!"

"We have seen tremendous growth in our child since attending Our World, because the teachers make their students' social, emotional, and academic development a priority. We've seen each of the teachers in action, and can attribute much of our child's independence and self confidence to the Montessori philosophy and teaching approach. In addition, we cannot say enough good things about the teachers' overall commitment to the students well being. Each has a unique style that fully embraces the identity of each child while nurturing their growth and monitoring their progress. We highly recommend Our World Montessori."

"My family has been part of the Our World Montessori community for six years, and all of my children have attended. I can’t possibly say enough good things about this program. The staff are incredibly dedicated and kind, well-trained, and squarely focused on the success of our children. OWM leadership is supportive of the staff and committed to their professional development, and extraordinarily accommodating to families with diverse needs. I could not have asked for a better place for my children to learn and grow in the early stages of their development, and we are deeply grateful for all that OWM has done for us as a family."