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"When we moved into our house, I was pregnant with our first child. We noticed Twin Oaks Montessori school at the end of our street and halfway-joked "Wouldn't that be funny if that worked out for our kids?" 5 years later, our daughter has been attending TOM for 4+ years and our son has been there for 2.5+ years. We couldn't recommend it more. It's a true gem in our community! TOM has been open for 35+ years. One of my colleagues with college-aged children sent their kids to TOM 20+ years ago and had nothing but positive things to say about the school even back then. Before my daughter attended TOM, she attended a daycare. I was always so disturbed by how loud it was, how dirty the kids were and how I felt like my child was just associated with a "checkmark" or a task. When we toured TOM, I noticed how the kids were so well behaved and how the atmosphere was so serene. Our kids both started at TOM between 15-18 months of age. TOM has appropriately guided each one of them and tended to their differences as far as their learning and development. Both of our children have done so well with the early, foundational childhood skills TOM has helped them develop, and they both have a great base for their future education. We couldn't be happier with how well-rounded their education has been. Environment: Three classrooms: Star (toddler), Rainbow (2-3 year old) and Sunshine (pre-K/K). Ages of the children range from 18m - 6y. Each class has a certified Montessori guide and an assistant (i.e. two teachers per class). Very low turnover of teachers. Staff is multicultural. Two playgrounds outside. Curriculum: Traditional Montessori "works" and individual early learning activities (including but not limited to coloring, puzzles, blocks, traditional toys, worksheets, etc.). Curriculum topics: counting, colors, alphabet, opposites, matching, geography, culture, community helpers, animals, weather, lifecycles, sign language, etc. Lots of outside playtime. Group learning includes inside games/songs, Spanish classes, music classes, yoga classes, art activities, storytime etc. Traditional circle time commences at 9am. Soccer Shots, lessons from Layla's Dance Academy, and tennis classes used to occur weekly (for an extra fee) pre-COVID. Logistics: Open M-F except for AISD holidays (closed on New Year's Day, MLK Day, President's Day, Spring Break, Good Friday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, TG week, Xmas break). Hours are 8:30a-6p. For an extra fee, kids can arrive at 7:30a. Summer hours are the same and include additional activities like 4th of July Parade and Splash Days. Special Events: Celebration of cultural holidays. International Night in December. Parent-Teacher Conferences 2-3x a year. Gardening Days. TOM is not as high-tech as some other schools, so if that really matters to you, TOM may not be right for you and your family. The school utilizes signs on the school doors and monthly newsletters as their main mode of communication. However, the teachers are always available by phone. Tuition payments are expected at the beginning of the month via check. We have been so impressed with TOM's COVID precautions. After Spring Break 2020, TOM remained closed for a few months and then re-opened with smaller class sizes, frequent cleaning of surfaces, all staff wearing masks/aprons at all times, and parents dropping off children outside. Kids bring their own snacks with their lunch in their own bag. There have been ABSOLUTELY NO COVID cases/exposures at all. This just goes to show how all the TOM families/staff are all working together to ensure the best outcomes for the kiddos. TOM feels like a second home for my kids, and we trust the staff 100%. They have become like family, and they treat our kids (and us!) with such respect, love and care. We have been so happy with our time and experience at TOM. As our kids are preparing for the next phase in their education, we will always look back at our years at TOM very fondly."

- Shimona Thakrar, 3 years ago

"Ms. Ruhi and Team at Montessori school of Madison are simply amazing. My toddler has been to 3 daycares/preschools in hsv and she loves it here. She is always excited to go to school in the morning and always exclaims that she’s had a great day at pick up!"

- Tamara-Lynn Richards, a year ago

"We had two children attend WPMS-one from toddler through kindergarten, the other from toddler until right before kindergarten due to moving. I couldn't say enough positive things about the school, staff, and how our kids grew in the environment. Both children were reading prior to kindergarten and reading lengthy chapter books by the end, and at or above the level of understanding for mathematical concepts. They have a true love of learning due to the foundations WPMS gave them. Every day, they would come home from school chattering about the fun works they were exposed to. Aside from the academic learning principles, my children were taught the basics of conflict resolution and the importance of peace and are emotionally more well-rounded than had they entered a traditional pre-school environment. WPMS grew our love for the Montessori method so much that when we moved out of state, we specifically sought out a Montessori school that goes through middle school. We love WPMS and everything it did for our children while we were in Pittsburgh!"

- Joshua Baisden, 3 years ago

"The greatest advantage of Lupine Montessori is that it's a small school with the feel of a tight-knit family. Everyone working here is so thoughtful and kind. Every kid is cared for as if it's the educators' own child. Every little person is treated like a unique seed who, with just the right amount of time, attention, water, organic fertilizer and sunshine, would grow to be a strong and healthy tree - special in its own way. With roots deep in the foundation of family and community and branches reaching for the limitless sky."

- Nevena Georgieva, 3 years ago

"Brittany is the sweetest lady! You can tell she really loves the children & strives to take good care of them. My son attended here & loved being with the other kids! I appreciate her being so loving towards my boy. I will never forget her & her grace."

- jazzyboo58, 9 months ago

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- Maren Maddry, 3 months ago

"My son has shown so much improvement while attending this Preschool. He has been learning Spanish , his shapes, colors, numbers and letters. He never spoke much until he came here, I am so thankful for all the staff for helping my son thrive in his learning abilities!"

- Skylar Richardson, 3 days ago

"We couldn’t be happier with our experience at this preschool! The staff is incredibly caring, patient, and attentive. They offer a wonderful range of activities that keep the kids engaged and learning, and their programs are very reasonably priced, especially for the quality of care provided and the area. The facility is clean, organized, and equipped with everything needed for a safe and fun environment."

- Leah Delgado, 2 months ago