Robin Hood Montessori School

"The day Robin Hood had an opening for my daughter to be enrolled into the sunshine room, was the day my family experienced the biggest blessing! Unfortunately prior to the opening at Robin Hood, we had two horrible in-home daycare experiences after we thought we had vetted the caregiver to the best of our ability. For months, we picked up our daughter from the in-home daycare where she had been crying all day. It was awful. Today, I tell my family and friends that my 20 month old daughter thinks Robin Hood is her family, and we are just her caregivers. My daughter looks forward to going to Robin Hood every single day- I watch her run to the door and greet her teachers with a hug. We pick her up, and she is all smiles- happy and healthy. Now let me dive into her development since she has attended Robin Hood (she started in August 2016). She has interest in animals, books and drawings. She does not need tablets, phones and screen time to be entertained, rather she loves her books and animal figures. She is social, polite and loving- these are all attributes she has developed at Robin Hood. My husband and I are constantly complimented on how well mannered she is for a toddler and we always respond with, "We can't take the credit, she attends an amazing Montessori." The toddlers at Robin Hood are more well mannered than adults I come across in public places- it's pretty impressive! The Staff is absolutely amazing- hands down, the most loving, kind, patient Teachers I have witnessed. They will wave hello to you even if they are in far distance and every teacher knows your name even if your child is not in their classroom. We are so proud to say Robin Hood is our family, it is truly a privilege and honor to have our daughter attend a school with such great, respectful and academically/socially well rounded environment. We never have to question the safety or well being of my child there, we have never been at such ease. Thank you Robin Hood, for taking such good care of our loved ones! I wish I could rate this review more than 5 stars, we are SO lucky to have our daughter in your school!"

"Our son started going to RHM in august and we absolutely love him being a part of this Montessori. The environment is just perfect for children of all ages to learn at the highest level. All of the staff is super professional and very caring for all of the students, it's all very genuine! As first time parents we have the highest expectations for a school taking care of our son and Robin Hood Montessori surpasses them all! During our sons first 2 weeks of attending RHM we would receive text message updates with pictures throughout the day to help out us at ease! We would recommended RHM to all my friends and family looking for a school to take their children to! Thank you Robin Hood for making this transition easy for us and know our son is in great hands!"

"When my family moved to Orange County from San Francisco our priority was to find the perfect preschool for our girls. I have been a teacher and administrator in private education for over ten years and when I found the Robin Hood Montessori website, I was immediately impressed. I spoke to Ramona and was excited to meet with her to discuss her educational philosophy and mission. Ramona's vision and enthusiasm spreads throughout her staff and all of her students. The Robin Hood faculty maintains an extremely organized, clean, happy and loving environment that enables the children to learn and grow. I sent my older daughter part time at first, while I stayed home with my infant. After a few months of observing the school environment, attending field trips and experiencing my daughters growth and happiness, I felt comfortable enough to send my infant to Robin Hood and go back to work again. My husband and I were able to have peace of mind when we dropped our daughters off for the day while we set off to work - and this peace is priceless. My girls have grown to see the world with big eyes. Curious and excited to learn and develop, my girls are aware of their surroundings, empathetic to their environment, comfortable with themselves and thoughtful to others around them. This is the product of Robin Hood Montessori. Now, we are moving back to San Francisco and our only regret is that Robin Hood can't come home with us. Our girls have had such a unique experience and our family developed a community within the school. I am so proud that we found Robin Hood and wish this experience for those who seek such an opportunity."

"My oldest daughter started at Robin Hood 3 years ago and is now in kindergarten. I was 7 months pregnant with my second child and had just moved to Mission Viejo from New York when I first visited the school. Ramona immediately made me feel at home. My second daughter started 1 year ago and I could not be happier. Both of my children have flourished and grown tremendously. I have not only found a great school for my children but also found a lifelong friendship with Ramona and Friedhelm. If you are wanting a school that is clean, structured and committed to your child's well being then this is the place for you. They are very passionate about their jobs and go above and beyond to make sure my children are having a great educational experience. My children never want to miss school and are always looking forward to going to school."

"This school is absolutely wonderful. I have been sending my daughter there since she was five and a half months old and she actually doesn't want to go home at the end of the day. The staff sees all of the children as their own and would do anything for each one of them. The school is spotless and well maintained. Each year, the staff works tirelessly to flip out the curriculum and make everything new for the children. The owners have literally put their lives into this school and would do anything for you (including calling your child on the weekend to praise them for something they did well in school). They have set the bar high and maintained a true Montessori format. The state is ABSOLUTELY NEVER in there unless it is for a regular annual inspection. There are no marks against them, and they are very careful about who may come into the school unannounced (wouldn't you be if you were in charge of 51 children under six?!?!?!?). When I was pregnant my husband and I looked at several schools and Robin Hood was by far our first choice. Students who graduate from Robin Hood start first grade well ahead of their peers. I'm a teacher so I know what I'm talking about!"