This school has far exceeded my expectations. My daughter is happy and learning more than other children going to day care or staying home. She is far advanced for her age and that is because she only learns at her pace and all of her work is self directed. She wants to go to school and learn more
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Posted by a parent on 10/01/09
The negative reference to the principal of the school is old news. There is a new Head of School who has the education, training, enthusiasm, and vision to bring Tempe Montessori School into a great future for children. Stop and visit TMS.
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Posted by a other on 09/30/09
More than anything else, we love the sense of community at the school. The facilities, teachers, and cirriculum also surpassed the dozen other Montessori schools we reserached prior to enrolling our 3 year old here. We would highly recommend TMS to any parent seeking a quality Montessori education
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Posted by a parent on 09/30/09
If you don't have an opinion or concerns for your child, then this is the place for you. The school is run by a family and the owners don't take too kindly to those who question them. As long as you can ignore the administration the teaching staff is great and my child learned a lot in the time they
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Posted by a parent on 06/26/09
We really love this school. My son has really grown and has learned so much in his time there. This year our son will be starting his 3rd year at TMS and our daughter will be starting her 1st. The teachers are wonderful and we adore them! They are very caring and compassionate. Their approach to learning
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Posted by a parent on 06/18/09
Love the way the school is setup, trees, plants, play area, pond, petting area on the outside and the clean spacious class rooms on the inside. The teachers are loving and caring. Our child started there when she was 18 months old and is now in the primary program and her ability to adapt and learn new
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Posted by a parent on 03/24/09
Tempe Montessori School is an excellent experience for the child. Not only does it carry the AMI certification which follows Maria Montessori s methods, the teachers care about the children. They are well cared for and taught. Not only are they learning literature, mathematics, geography, natural and
... Read more physical science- they are also learning grace and courtesy, caring for others and themselves. The self motivation the children show is phenomenal. Being a part of the Tempe Montessori community has been one of the best experiences of my life. I highly recommend this school and the true Montessori program to all parents who are looking to fulfill their child s natural need for learning and to fulfill their potential! Read less
Posted by a other on 04/03/08
Just visit Tempe Montessori to see the wonderful park-like setting and clean, orderly, and pleasant facilities. While some administrative changes have created some starts and stops- to be expected learning curves IMO- what makes this school golden is the committed, loving, well-educated teachers. This
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Posted by a parent on 03/09/08
My son has attended for 2 years and my other son will start in the fall. The environment is very unique, very safe, designed for the children with lots of room to play outdoors, with gardens and animals. Children are respected as individuals and participate in their own growth and development through
... Read more completion of a variety of hands-on works that integrate all subjects at age appropriate levels. Children use courtesy and grace towards each other, learning exceptional social skills and individual responsibility. My son is 5 years old, but is able to learn at his own pace. He reads at a 2nd grade level, and studies botony, astronomy, biology, geography and other sciences within the course of a typical school day! This is an acredited Montessori program, it is well worth a visit to learn more. Good parent resources also. Watch your child transform and evolve in the most amazing person! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/07/08
The school has really gone downhill. We have had our child there for many years (primary and elementary) and not been happy this year. The quality and lack of attention to core areas are apparent. I strongly advise against the elementary program, but the primary program seems to still be good.
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Mesa schools — Tempe Montessori School is located at 410 S El Dorado Rd, Mesa AZ 85274. 410 S El Dorado Rd is in the 85274 ZIP code in Mesa, AZ Tempe Montessori School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 6.
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