The classrooms are great. The school is quiet and focused, with child driven learning. It is an environment that is really special. The community is also very involved, with good caring, diverse families.
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
Our elementary aged son has been at Chiaravalle since he was in the toddler program, and has thrived. The academics in elementary are outstanding. The school emphasizes the social and emotional development of the children, and offers a warm, welcoming environment with dedicated faculty.
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Posted by a parent on 05/21/09
I have had three children in this school - all very different, as children tend to be. Chiaravalle has given all three of them a love of learning, intellectual curiosity, excellent academic grounding and, perhaps most important, positive social skills. All three of them know how to work effectively and
... Read more respectfully with their peers. My oldest child is now in a very large high school and I constantly hear from his teachers that he is a skilled class leader: 'I can put him with any group of students and he knows how to motivate them and get everyone to do their best.' These skills are a direct consequence of an education that focuses on the process of learning and social and emotional development, not just the processing and reproduction of information. In addition to the core academics, the drama and art programs at Chiaravalle are exceptional. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/21/09
Our daughter loves going to Chiaravalle. She is just finishing her kindergarten year, and the curriculum is rich and engaging, covering cultural, social, and scientific areas as well as the math, language, and practical life. She is reading at a second grade level. Our children have thrived in a school
... Read more where they can learn at their own pace, and each child is respected and appreciated for what he or she brings to the classroom. Montessori materials are interesting to the children, and Chiaravalle provides a structured, calm environment for children to explore and discover a love of learning. Our daughter is sad that summer is coming, but she is excited to start in first grade at Chiaravalle next year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/21/09
I chose Chiaravalle Montessori School for my son not once, but twice. I knew before my children were born I wanted a Montessori education for them. When my eldest was 16 months old he was accepted the two local Montessori schools for the parent-child program. I chose Chiaravalle because of the warm reception
... Read more I received from the administration during my tour; and, because I what I witnessed on the playground during several visits = respect. Older children were respectful of themselves, each other and elders; and, most impressive the older children were engaging the younger children. My children have been valued and respected as individuals. They have been nurtured by faculty and encouraged by a tremendous set teachers. The bar was held high for my son and he soared. His kindergarten years was amazing! My son loves to go to school every day at Chiaravalle. 1st grade is equally terrific! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/19/09
I have my daugter at this school in the 3-6 year program for the last two years. I believe the school is one of the better ones in following the Montessori method. I was very impressed with how much my daugter has learned especially in the Kindergarten year. However, I was not impressed with the hands
... Read more off approach that the teachers seem to have regarding various instances amongst the children. I believe they may carry the approach a little too far and leave too many problems that normally occur amonst children up to the children. They are not nuturing and are even cold in their relations with the children. During these first years, it is important to feel that your teacher is happy to have you in the class and not a burden. They have been a bit too rigid. My child does not want to go to school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/16/09
Chiaravalle Montessori has far exceeded my expectations. I am writing this review because the parent reviews on this website helped me as I went through the process of selecting a school for kindergarten for my son. I visited and applied to about 20 schools in Chicago and Evanston. I knew that the
... Read more Montessori philosophy was a good match for my son but I had no idea how comprehensive the kindergarten curriculum was at Chiaravalle. When the school says they offer science, I had no idea my son would be learning every bone in the body, or extensive details about the solar system and the list goes on. When I went to observe my son in the classroom, I was surprised to notice other kindergarteners working on multiplication, counting money and advanced reading. The Montessori philosophy allows for different learning abilities. My son loves going to school at Chiaravalle Montessori. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/16/09
Chiaravalle is not true to Montessori philosophy and practice. This is our second year at the school and I have seen teacher turn around too often which does not follow the idea of 1 teacher for a 2-3 year cycle. They claim to promote respect and unity yet I am not allowed in the room with out a prior
... Read more appointment with an administrator. Very rigid and fake in my opinion. This school is not worth the high cost of a true Montessori Education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/30/09
Chiaravalle is a terrific Montessori school. We ve had experience with several Montessori schools, both in and out of the Chicago area, and this one is one of the best we ve seen. True to Montessori principles, Chiaravalle teachers accept and honor children for who they are as individuals, allowing
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Posted by a parent on 01/13/09
I have a child at Chiaravalle for seven years --grades 2-8. I have never donated money to the school above my tuition payments because that is not within my family's means. This never affected my kid's experience or my sense of being very much a full member of the school community. The school is an
... Read more absolute gem. The physical facility, location, teacher and staff quality and curriculum design are all excellent. The Middle School has proved to be a capstone experience-- rigorous and imaginative academics (good prep for high school) with superior attention to each child's social and personal development. There have been some changes recently--the new Head of School has been strengthening the academic rigor of the curriculum and the professionalism of the staff. This bodes well for the future of the school even if it is unsettling at the moment for some families who must endure staff turnover mid-cycle. Read less
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Evanston schools — Chiaravalle Montessori School is located at 425 Dempster St, Evanston IL 60201. 425 Dempster St is in the 60201 ZIP code in Evanston, IL Chiaravalle Montessori School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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