My daughter is in the toddler program. Earlier, I had her with a home daycare and a chain type daycare center. She was never happy. My co-worker recommended this school. It turns out my daughter loves it. The atmosphere is peaceful and fun at the same time. The teachers stay with the kids throughout
... Read more the day. Staff turnover is low. The curriculum is structured. Montessori activities keep my daughter busy, active and happy. At the same time, all kids get attention and love from the teachers. Both teachers are experienced and caring. They patiently helped my daughter nap! They know and help enrich each child s different personalities. The mixed age group (1.5 - 3 yr old) makes my daughter happy to learn from the older and to help the younger ones. The classroom and playground is spacious. I highly recommend this program. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/11/09
My daughter has been in the primary class as a kindergarten at this school for the 2008/2009 school year. We have been so impressed by the school and the Montessori method. My daughter loves learning and is learning so much, all while having fun. One of the school's greatest assets is its diversity
... Read more in both the student body and in its staff. My daughter is learning about languages and cultures all over the globe directly from teachers and students. She is so excited about learning to write in Korean from one friend, Chinese from another and Spanish from a third friend. The school teaches so much via songs that within the first couple of months of school, my daughter was singing the continents, the fifty-nifty United States, the countries in North America and the days of the week in English, Spanish and French. I highly recommend this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/26/09
My child has been at this school since early 2006 and is probably the smartest 4 year old on the block. Fully reads and writes, does her plus-es and minus-es and knows all the states and continents. Furthermore, she is so knowledgable about other countries, and animal, and plant life that she continually
... Read more outwits her parents. The school went through some restructuring before the 2007-2008 schoolyear and the new administration and new teachers are all wonderful additions to the school and all prior kinks have been worked out and it now runs like a well oiled machine. They are also so good about teaching the kids independence, great values and social protocol. I feel I am definately getting my money's worth and my child loves going to school and we plan to keep her there through 5th grade. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/28/08
I found great improvement in my Daughter's progress. She had learnt a lot and impressive development in a year.
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Posted by a parent on 06/06/08
I am a Montessori mom. When we moved here from out of state, my son knew no other type of educational setting. This school fell incredibly far short of my expectations Understaffed, poorly run. Parents try to make up for the lack of support from the administration, but can only do so much. There
... Read more is no PTO, and the idea of one was not favorably received. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/07/07
There have been major challenges to the toddler program in the past month. As a parent I expect honest two-way communication about my child's care. In theory this could be an excellent program, but has continued to fall short of my expectations due to high turnover and staff who demonstrate burn out.
... Read more I think the quality of education varies from class to class. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/20/07
Try as they might, the staff cannot make up for the lack of support they receive from the owner. Many parents try to participate, but the administration is so under-staffed that school needs are not presented in a timely manner. In sending my children to this school, I feel as though I have hindered
... Read more their education. Also the teacher turn-over rate in tremendously high. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/15/07
Individually, the classrooms provide a wonderful learning environment for the children. The teachers are encouraging to the children and parents in supporting the Montessori theories. I feel confident that my child is becoming her own person and learning from the materials. She has become independent
... Read more in her thinking and the good choices that she makes. Above all, she loves going to school each day. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/21/06
My child is in the toddler class, and has made tremendous strides in her vocabulary. The staff is wonderful, and stays consistent with my at home values. They make it very easy to contribute as a parent with many different activities. The teachers and aides are all wonderful to talk to and deal with
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Posted by a parent on 06/26/06
The availability of arts and music seems to waiver with the high-turn over staff. Many of the teachers are great people with low administrative support, not so much from thier campus administrators, but from the owners. There seem to be black holes in the areas of funding for different campuses. That
... Read more said, the students are generally safe, eager to return and excited about the Montessori pedagogy. Read less
School Profile for Montessori Day School - Lakeshore
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Student enrollment:
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11
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Chandler schools — Montessori Day School - Lakeshore is located at 1700 W Warner Rd, Chandler AZ 85224. 1700 W Warner Rd is in the 85224 ZIP code in Chandler, AZ The school district for Montessori Day School - Lakeshore is the Arizona State Charter School Board. Montessori Day School - Lakeshore is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 6.
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