Montessori School Of Rome

The Montessori method is a great approach to teaching children. MSOR has no business being in contact with children in any capacity. I have witnessed first hand issues for other families and experienced numerous unacceptable challenges for my children. The owner has no background in education but thinks very highly of herself (and will tell everyone, whether listening or not). The staff are beyond incompetent - not a surprise based on how the place is run. The *only* reasons my children stayed for a few years were the teachers (we were blessed with GREAT teachers) and the global pandemic. Our teachers were fantastic and operated in spite of the owners tyranny. Our friends and neighbors did not have the same experience and left rapidly. When parents have questions, issues or concerns the owner and staff do not listen and help - they turn the situation around on the parent even taking it as far as recommending you find another school (over minor discussions).They talk of community but it is fake. This “school” will certainly fold in a year or two. Teachers are leaving left and right (half left before this year started). Don’t take your kids here. You cannot trust them with your children.

<My son started MSR at 18 months and his teacher complained about his behavioral problems daily seeking me to resolve his issues in school as opposed to her handling them herself. After about a year and a half in attendance I went to school early, and I found my son in the directress's classroom barricaded in a corner behind a white board in urine soaked pants. At that time I begged the directress, who is seemingly out of touch with the children at the school, to allow me to seek a suitable place for my son to learn. I transferred him to Westminster Christian Academy, and I never heard another behavioral issue arise. The teachers were loving, firm, eager to teach, and cared deeply for our son. They chose to challenge him intellectually instead of forcing him to lie on a mat for 2 hours during nap time, which by the way is against the state of GA guidelines. He and my daughter were reading books by 4 and adding and beginning subtraction. My children were taught by a very accomplished educator with 20 + years in education and had a PhD in education. On top of all of this, the tuition was more than $150/mo less than Montessori.

My children love the Montessori method and have learned so much! I love the way the teachers care about my children and know exactly what their progress is in each subject. I don't know of another school that knows so much about each child's accomplishments. The academics are excellent, but even more than that, the children are loved and get to explore their interests without being held back or without everyone having to do the same thing. I love that you can observe in the observation room at any time and see exactly what your children are doing. The teachers are certified and Montessori trained, and it shows. When I am around other children, I am surprised at how far ahead my children seem to be. I believe this method does a great job of teaching children how to read and have confidence to think outside of the box!

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this school. Our kids have been there for nine years and will be more than prepared for the next level. If you are looking for a school that embraces diversity, fosters global awareness and encourages students beyond their own expectations then this is the place. I love the fact that my kids have experienced other students from such diverse backgrounds at such an early age. Just a few of my favorite MSR events are Historical Timeline, International Day, Science Fair and the Holiday Program. We would make the same choice for both of them again!!

I wish Montessori School of Rome would go through high school! The teachers at Montessori are above reproach! They have very high (but realistic) expectations of the children they teach and their methods of teaching are creative and have proven (for my children) to be very effective. I will recommend Montessori School of Rome to anyone who is looking for a loving, creative and academically challenging atmosphere for his/her children!