Miami Shores Montessori School

Beautiful school, caring and highly educated director. Well established Montessori environment. Nurturing teachers. Motessori method is implemented gracefully.

I'm writing a few years after the other reviewers. I find the director to be articulate and passionate about education; it seems like she has high standards and certainly doesn't rub me the wrong way. In fact those are the qualities I like in a director. The teachers and staff seem warm and nurturing. My toddler daughter is really flourishing in the Montessori environment and particularly in this small school. It is quite expensive, but I feel confident that my child is getting personal attention from the teachers and even the director.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is a wonderful, warm and nuturing place for children. Not only are they taught academics they are also taught how to be polite and respectful individuals. They are taught acceptance of those that are different. The teachers are loving and all of the children are happy. Saddly, I had to take my children out due to the expense but if you can afford it then it is absolutely worth it!
--Submitted by a parent

I am glad parents are able to write in this blog. The director is not very welcoming and rude. I hope she sees these coments and fixes her attitude. I am not the only parent that takes her child out of this school because of her. During special events she is constantly asking the children to stop playing. The children need to be children. It is very sad because the teachers are wonderful!
--Submitted by a parent

This is a very well run , clean and orderly school. There is quite a high turn over of teachers due to the fact that the owner runs a very tight ship and perhaps 'over powers' them. The positives: small - personal- clean - orderly- excellent teachers - very caring environment ! negatives: expensive- owner often doesn't communicate well with parents - rubs people the wrong way but all in all a excellent & very nurturing environment for a young child !! I would defiantly recommend !!!
--Submitted by a parent

I agree that the teachers are wonderful. But they seem to leave after only one year. The director does not have a clue. With todays economy, a price hike of more than $40 with no sibling discount is ridiculous. Parents are expected to provide food for events but at the same time are not respected in the sense that we learn about things last minute - like teachers leaving. If you are looking for a warm, homelike, family environment, this school is NOT for you.
--Submitted by a parent

Teachers are very knowledgeable and kind but the director's attitude makes the place a bad environment. The prices are high and on top of that parents need to provide snack. I would not recommend this school unless it was under different management.
--Submitted by a parent