Kinderhaus Montessori School

I researched almost every school in the area when deciding on my daughter's preschool, and Kinderhaus stood out as the best. I am very glad that we chose this school...and now it is offering not only part-time but full-time options! My daughter has attended Kinderhaus for almost two years, and she loves it. The environment is calm and encourages creativity and learning. It is also more affordable than other options in the area because it is parent-run. I could not say more positive things about this school, including the new teacher who started this year.

This school is both beautiful and remarkable in many ways. The teachers are outstanding, both highly qualified and experienced, carrying out the Montessori Method with authenticity. And the space is inspired; a former church chapel turned preschool, it is filled with natural light with many natural wood features. Also, because it is a parent-run school, the families and children get to know each other in a way that goes beyond the average school, creating a sense of community. We recommend it without reservation.

We feel incredibly blessed to have found Kinderhaus Montessori through some internet research a few months ago and perhaps I can shorten your path to a great school with an endorsement as a parent. If you are reading this review you may be wondering (just like we were) about the best place for your child to begin their education. What do you look for? Will your child feel comfortable and welcome ? What can you expect from a Montessori education?

This school had everything we were looking for and more. They offer morning and afternoon sessions and they offer both 3-day and 5-day programs. The class sizes are small and social and you likely won't find more caring and passionate educators than Miss Nora and Miss Susan. Plus, the tuition is affordable and some assistance is available.

We are almost done with our son's first year and we are planning to enroll him for a second year in the fall. Our daughter will be going there, too - no doubt in my mind. You should know that this is a small school with a close-knit connection between children, teachers and parents and they ask for parents to play an active role in the school if you can spare the time. This isn't the "drop your kid off in the parking lot" kind of place and we love how our son has blossomed in the quiet and challenging environment under the Montessori philosophy practiced at Kinderhaus Montessori.

I urge you to take a tour and see for yourself.

This school is really great. They have 2 teachers and they are very organized. They are also very caring and are willing to listen to the needs of the family. This is not a daycare, but a school where the kids work as a whole group at the beginning of the day and then they work on their own activities the rest of the time. It's very structured, which I really appreciate. My son has been going here for 5 months and I am amazed at how much he is learning. They have focused units of study every few weeks, for example, an Antarctica unit. We are in awe of how much he tells us about each unit. His vocabulary and background knowledge have grown so much in the last 5 months, really helping to build a solid foundation for future learning and reading. We highly recommend this school. Definitely take a look.

My husband and I searched all over the northern metro area for a Montessori school for our daughter because we felt strongly that the Montessori model provides a much stronger academic and life skill foundation compared to a traditional preschool program. After researching several Montessori programs in the area, we knew that Kinderhaus was the best fit for our daughter. While some of the Montessori programs have had frequent turnover rates in teachers, the teachers at Kinderhaus have been teaching there, as a team, for over twenty years. Therefore, the relationship of the teachers and the classroom routine has been well-established. The environment is welcoming, engaging, and clean, with materials that are in great condition. This was not the case in some of the other Montessori programs we visited. From the moment my daughter entered Kinderhaus for her interview, she felt comfortable exploring and did not want to leave. That was a huge sign that we had made the right decision. Now, we are amazed everyday at the new things she is learning and doing. For instance, at three, she is able to articulate the difference between living and non-living things and discuss the continents. Her independence is soaring as well; she is able to dress herself, pour her own milk, and understands the need to pick up after herself when she is done with an activity. We cannot say enough great things about Kinderhaus!