Kinderhouse Montessori School

I had a poor experience with this school. After a zoom tour, we were told to hastily enroll our son due to limited enrollment asap. Then the assistant did not send us paperwork I had to send several emails and calls to finally get paperwork. Finally I get a response from them and they make us drive down there for every encounter because of course they want a payment for everything. They tell me shortly after they will have space for him in the primary program with a start date of when he is still two years old. When we visit the open house, the director was quite dismissive and rude. As I waited patiently in line to ask her a question regarding his class start and potty training as he will still be two years, she let several other parents cut me in line with complete disregard. When I emailed days later to withdraw our enrollment, she called me and was rude again over the phone telling me that the classes suddenly had several spots open up the week before and that was why they offered half off the $340 registration fee which they rushed us to pay months earlier. I felt their tactics are dishonest. Thankfully, I checked the childcare.gov records for this school and read some recent details and I am now very happy he is not going to attend there.

Unfortunately, I was not very welcomed by Yogi Patel the first time because I did not have an appointment. I did not take it personally and even was " ashamed" to interrupt classes, as I was told because they have nobody at front desk for information as all schools I have been touring. Anyway, while she was walking promptly to the way out for me to go, I asked her if just outside if kids where taught how to read on kinder garden, she said " our kids" already know how to read at 3 years old, but you need to schedule an appointment in order for me to give you information. And so I did, because every School has its own policies. Took me a couple of days for them to give an appointment for following week. Today I went there and Teacher Amanda made me fill all basic papers and after that, she took me to tour the first clasroom .. and she was just telling me all kids "work at their own paste ", when Yogi Patel showed up to asked me, what she already knew, about my 5 year old son who was actually there listening to her telling me , her students were able to read complete " chapter books" by that age that he couldn't take him and the she requested how many figure numbers did he knew by then ..... for what? If she was going to say no Unless I pay extra 1k after tuition fees for a special teacher ....that my kid was old for their program witch with recommendatly has to star at 3 years old or the " rest of the world" would be behind their knowledge. I mean if that is a something to be fulfilled before, why didn't she just said it the first day and avoid me from booking an appointment, spending my time and gas money ... but specially , the frustation of explaining my excited child, why was he rejected from a school this woman did even let us tour and even contradicted her own staff by saying exactly the opposite she was just explaining to us. A very unnecessary experience that was just taken place by a extremely unproffesional teacher that just made us go ti inflate her huge useless ego. Shame on you Yogi Patel!

Our daughter has been going to Kinderhouse Montessori School for last last 3 years. She joined in toddler class when she was 2.5 years. This school has made such a positive impact on our daughter’s life. The teachers & the staff are wonderful. The teachers are caring, teach in small groups & let each child go at his or her own pace. Focus is on kid’s independence. They also use materials to help children understand the lessons in different ways and make learning things interesting & fun. Our daughter has made remarkable progress not only academically but also in social, emotional and behavioral aspects. The school is dedicated towards development of the whole child.The staff is always approachable and respond to any queries/concerns in a timely manner We are very grateful to the teachers and staff for the amazing difference they have made in our daughter’s life.

All 3 our our children has attended KHM and it has been nothing short of amazing. The staff is very friendly and professional and does an outstanding job teaching the children independence and respect. The school is very clean and well kept my kids have been sick MUCH less than when they attended a regular day care center. Keep in mind, Kinderhouse is not a child care center or day care. This is a school where the children have rules, just like a public school does for older children, and they are there to learn. Learning how to treat the school, teachers and other students with respect will be a huge advantage as they move into public school settings. Ms. P, the director, has been more than helpful when we have questions or have needed assistance. She is very professional and at the same time she knows all of the students by their first and last names. For being the owner of the business and the director of the school, she is very in touch with all aspects of what goes into making this school special. The teachers are easily reached by email, or even a quick chat when we drop off the kids. I've never had an issue with trying to speak to a teacher or anyone at the school. They are always willing to be flexible when trying to schedule meetings or phone calls as well. Communication is excellent between the school and parents and there are many opportunities to become involved with school activities, attend learning workshops (Positive Discipline) or just volunteer to help out. Are their rules that need to be followed? Yes, but are they unreasonable? No. Do your kids get to run around all day long and do what ever they want? No, but they are having fun learning at their own pace and still get fun play time outside. Do you need to drop your kid off within a 25 min window? Yes, but we are adults and can manage our time appropriately. My children have thrived since arriving at Kinderhouse and I couldn't be happier with their progress. They love to come to school and truly enjoy spending time with their teachers and friends. Keep up the good work!

My toddler attends Kinderhouse, and he is thriving at age 2. I appreciate the dedication of the staff to the welfare and positive development of the children under their care.