We love SpringStone Montessori in the Lakes. Our child started in SpringStone Montessori a few months after he turned 4 y/o. I was hesitant to place him in preschool but I knew he needed the experience of being around children his age. Especially he would be starting kindergarten as a late 5 y/o. I especially wanted his first experience of school to be a positive one. I didn't necessarily want a preschool that enforced academics so much as I wanted a place that was nurturing, loving, and caring. I wanted a school that he could learn, explore, and create. That's exactly what SpringStone provided for our son.
First the staff is very nice and friendly. Everyday that we dropped him off and picked him up we always were greeted with a smile and a warm welcome. Secondly, his teachers never hesitated to give us an update on his progress and how we can help him at home. They also reported every minute injury from a scratch to a bump which in the end we truly appreciated. I felt that he was in a safe place which is so important. The school provided nutritious meals for breakfast and lunch. This was one less chore I had to worry about. For the summer the school had water day on Wednesdays which our child loved. They had field trips such as going to Gilcrease Orchard which I thought was such a fun idea. Our son always came home with projects and I would receive pictures online of his various activities such as learning about plants, different countries/cultures, or learning yoga. The proof also was how much our child enjoyed school and always asked if he had school the next day. He is also very independent and likes being the helper. I know he learned this from school and I'm grateful to SpringStone for all the great things my son has learned in the 18 months his been there.
I would recommend SpringStone Montessori to everyone. They do a superb job and deserves recognition for all that they do.