Countryside Montessori School

I've had my son here for two years now and I'm amazed how much he's learned. His reading and critical thinking skills are outstanding. The teachers really cater well to a child's level, interests, and abilities. My son loves it there and both looks forward to going to school and is always happy at pickup time. The playground is also really large and enjoyable, and they go out rain or shine (there's a covered area, too). As for location, they are at the edge of the parking lot behind a tall fence and locked gate, which the kids don't exit from without a caretaker (they never get taken out by staff during the day), so it's not like they're at any risk from cars. Certainly, it's much easier to park and drop off/pick up here than at some school locations I've seen, so that's a plus.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is bit far from home so at first we were not sure. Also it is in the middle of a shopping center which was very inconvenient. But that out ways all the great stuff this school dose for my son. We are very happy parents. My son is attending Pre-K and has progressed leaps and bounds. He is now learning how to read and write. They have this theme day (insect, reptile, planet) which works wonders for building curiosity in 3-4 yrs. olds. The teachers are great and very helpful
--Submitted by a parent

LOVE this school! My daughter started going to Countryside at around 1 yrs old after being in an in-home daycare because I wanted a more structured and learning environment. The teachers are great. There is a long waiting list. Money well spent
--Submitted by a parent

This school is amazing. They have a very structured learning enviroment. Great teachers and grest staff. I have a son and daughter that go to this school and they are both doing great. We love it here.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is one of the most structed I have seen so far for toddlers. I was on the waiting list for months till we finally got in. My son who is 4 yrs love this place. He is a bright child and I wanted to place him somewhere where he can be challenged. This place dose that for him. We are very happy with the teacher and staff.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is in a fairly large shopping center. I decided to take my daughter out of this school because of all the foot and vehicle traffic (cars go fast) i didnt feel comfortable with my child there in the middle of that.
--Submitted by a parent

I really hope that you are paying attention to your kids behavior. We had the worst experience with this school, and I will regret putting my son thru this school for the rest of my live. If you think is great, please start volunteering to see the reality.
--Submitted by a parent

LOVE this school! My daughter started going to Countryside at around 1 1/2 yrs old after being in an in-home daycare because I wanted a more structured and learning environment. The teachers are very caring and all the materials are high quality. Many of the teachers and assistants actually attended the school when they were children. That tells you something. All the parents I talk to are so happy to have their children at this school, as am I. There is a long waiting list.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is wonderful -- my daughter was enrolled from 5 wks of age through kindergarten and she loved it! She started first grade able to read at a third grade level and with a healthy desire and curiosity to learn new things. As a single mom I worked part-time at the school. I thought that this would make me more likely to have issues with it (you never know what happens when the parents aren't there, right?) but instead a gained more respect than I previously had. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this school to anyone.
--Submitted by a parent

I was a teacher at Countryside Montessori for 9 years before I got married and moved to Alaska. I cannot tell you how much I miss this wonderful school. There are so many wonderful experiences the children are exposed to every day. Animals, gardening, special visitors from farms, reptile handlers, as well as hands on materials that are proportioned for small children in an adult world. It is also very important to involve parents in the everyday activities of their child and Countryside provides this without question. This wonderful Montessori provides enough love and attention to both child and parent that it allows parents to go to their place of work feeling content and at ease with their choice of enrollment. You will not make a mistake by taking a visit to this school to observe their menu! Anna Marie Ellis AKA Anna Marie Buckenmeyer
--Submitted by Anna Marie Ellis, a teacher