Montessori on the Lake

We placed our daughter in this school from the time she was an infant till 2 yrs old. Then, we placed her back again when she was 4 years old . We had no problems in the infant and in the 1 yr old class. However, when she was transferred to the 18 month to 2 yr old section, there was less supervision. She was getting bruises and I had to ask why. The staff was hesitant to report accidents. The pre-school was even more of a problem. After a year off , I placed her back . She was 4 yrs old and was having social issues. We later on found out she has mild autism - not aggressive, but introverted . She received little guidance from the teacher, because the teacher claimed there were other kids, although, she had an assistant. What infuriated me was when my daughter stood in front of the sink and did not wash her hands. Instead of talking to her, the teacher just stood back and did nothing. Worse, she asked her assistant not to do anything, and just to watch . My daughter just stood in the sink for about 15 minutes! In my opinion, this is a good school, but only if your kid has no issues.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter has attended MOTL for 2 years in the preschool program. We love her teachers and the school. They offer many activites for the kids to participate in, ballet, gymnastics, art, cooking etc. I do have to pay for these extra classes but they do it after school hours. Her extra classes are from 3:30 to 4:30 which is perfect. She can do an extra activity and with my work schedule I pick he up at 4:30. It just works great for our daughter and for our working schedule. I don't feel as though I'm compromising on anything! It's a GREAT school:)
--Submitted by a parent

I have put both my kids through the program at Montessori on the Lake. My youngest (who has a learning disability) graduated this year from the program. She was accepted into Honors Biology and English at her new High School! The teachers are just amazing. Hooray for MOTL. Our family will miss you very much.
--Submitted by a parent

Our daughter has been in the preschool program here for 2 years. We love the teachers, the staff and the environment. After looking at MANY schools we chose MOTL based on talking to several parents/co-workers that had great experiences here and happy we did. Our daughter runs in and joins in the fun. There are no politics, no turnover that I've seen. There is great communication, an open feeling with the parents/teachers, ability for parents to interact and help where they can. Kids have respect for each other, treat others with kindness and learn in a casual and fun setting.
--Submitted by a parent

I am extemely happy with this school and feel confident leaving my child everyday knowing that she is in good hands.
--Submitted by a parent

this is the best school! i love it here. my name is Mei and i am in 7th Grade. this school offers one-on-one teaching. all of the teachers are highly educated. my Teacher has gotten some of my friends into Sage Hill high, and another opne of my friends got into Santa Margarita High with honors Algebra and Biology. i would definetly recommend this school
--Submitted by Meilani, a student