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| - My son has attended Spring Valley Montessori School for the past 2 years, since the age of 19 months old. When he started school, he was developmentally delayed and only spoke a few words due to his extreme prematurity. I expressed my concerns about his ability to complete the tasks in class and I was told not to worry, they would teach him, and did they ever! My son learned Spanish, sign language, and self-help skills at such a rapid rate, his therapists and pediatrician were amazed. They also stress manners and taking turns. When we were ready to start potty training, Ms. Anita told us to just put him in underwear and they would train him. It took a while, but eventually we were successful. By 2 years old, he progressed to the preschool class because he had learned all of the letter names and sounds, colors, and numbers to 12. In his new class, his vocabulary and academic skills began to skyrocket. He no longer needed speech therapy and physical therapy and was not only caught up to his peers in all areas, but he was significantly advanced. He is now 3 1/2 years old and has a solid foundation of early reading skills. He can also recognize double digit numbers to 99 and name all of the continents on a map. The Montessori method just makes sense by allowing students to advance at their own pace in a mixed-age group. This school exposes students to higher academic content that traditional preschools and when they complete the benchmarks in class, they are moved to a higher class, regardless of age. Since my son interacted with older kids, his speech and vocabulary improved exponentially.
Parent-teacher conferences occur twice a year so you can get updates on your child's progress. There are performances for almost every holiday you can imagine, which always include a feast for the entire family. Just get there early, the tables fill up fast. There is a feeling of family between the staff and the parents, which I think is so special. I feel as though they love my child as if he were their own.
The only thing we would change is that it is very far away from our house, about 30 minutes, but it is worth the drive for the level of care my son receives. Have I mentioned that we love this school?
Tip: If you can afford it, you can save 10% off tuition if you pay for the school year in advance, typically by the end of August.
Check out this school, you won't regret it!
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