For the 3rd year in a row, these people have impressed me. They really care about the children in their care.
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Posted by a parent on 05/27/09
Montessori is the way to go. Intergrates mind/body/soul into the childs lifestyle. The staff and teachers here are very dedicated to the well-being and overall growth of the child. Thier teaching styles and love of the program combined with parent involvement make it a win-win situation. My son has
... Read more learned and grown very well under this style of education. I enjoy the group interactions and encouragement for the child to be responsible for thier actions and thier part of the community. These benefits are only topped by the fact that they are a charter school! Why place a child in the public school system when there is MDS available? Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/27/09
Why choose a montessori education? there are many reasons i have decided to enroll my two children at this school. a montessori education includes a complete body/mind/spirit approach and we find our children excel academically as well. there is emphasis on the learning process which includes developing
... Read more a stratagy of how to think, as much as the individual concept itself. the children are learning through manipulation of materials and strengthening their cognitive processes with various learning techniques. the teachers provide an environment of mutual respect and leadership which in turn, helps the children create a community with each other. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/26/09
I enrolled my kids in this school when my oldest child entered middle school. The class sizes are small, the teaching staff is dedicated, and my children excel when they graduate from the middle school program. We moved to a suburb in 2002 and I still drive my children 40 minutes each way because the
... Read more quality of education and community sense can't be surpassed anywhere I've looked, and, trust me, I've looked. What I love about this school is the fact that they teach your children how to think! Their problem solving skills are exceptional because of the training that they've received. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/20/09
My daughter has gone here since preschool. She has had the absolute best teachers. Very interactive with parents. Very interested in the children.
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Posted by a parent on 04/20/09
I love this school. Both of my sons have loved it and done well there. It is a wonderful learning environment for the children, all the staff, teachers, office staff and principal, will all take the time to communicate with you. I feel that my children are getting a great education in an environment
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Posted by a parent on 10/16/08
This is my daughter's second year at this school and my husband and I just love it. She has learned so much. I truly believe in the 'montessori way'.
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Posted by a parent on 09/18/08
I am a parent of 2 that attend this campus of Montessori. Both my husband and I believe wholeheartedly in the principles and philosophy here and both of our children (3 and 4 years old) absolutely love to attend. I feel like this campus is an extension of the home. Everyone is so caring and peaceful
... Read more and it has helped both of my children relate to each other so much better at home. They feel that school is a safe place and therefore they have opened up their minds to learning and experiencing so much. We are grateful to have found this campus for our children. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/17/08
I am a parent. My daughter is a student at mountainside montessori School since Kindergarten. I find staff and management very helpful. There is a lot of communication. My daughter loves to go School. I am very satisfied with her knowledge and learning.
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Posted by a parent on 09/17/08
My girls have gone to the school for almost 4 years. My oldest is in 2nd grade and my youngest is in Kindergarten. I love the principal, she is really good with everyone and will always take the time to communicate. They have chosen some really wonderful teachers and at the end of the day my daughters
... Read more are happy to go to school and are thriving. They are able to work at there own pace and most of the kids are above grade level in Reading and Writing. I would highly recommend this school to any other parent , as a parent and an ex teacher as well. Read less
School Profile for Montessori Day School - Mtnside
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Student enrollment:
175
Students per teacher:
15
Full-time teachers:
12
Number of classrooms:
11
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English as Second Language
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Phoenix schools — Montessori Day School - Mtnside is located at 9215 N 14th St, Phoenix AZ 85020. 9215 N 14th St is in the North Mountain neighborhood and 85020 ZIP code in Phoenix, AZ The school district for Montessori Day School - Mtnside is the Arizona State Charter School Board. Montessori Day School - Mtnside is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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