Triunfo Corner

This is a life changing educational environment for young children. Both my children have thrived socially, emotionally and educationally at Montessori one. The teachers and staff are exceptional, the campus is beautiful, it provides a nurturing and loving learning environment. Montessori pedagogy is child led and creates a life long love of learning and encourages a strong sense of self and confidence in abilities. This school is a gift.

Our family has been at Carden Conejo for the last 5 years with our two kids having attended grades preschool through 4th grade so far. It is academically rigorous in all subjects, being one of the best in our area. Our specialists are also excellent: our kids have been able to do PE almost daily, the specialist classes (art, science, music, French, computers) all at least once or twice a week. Starting in kindergarten, the kids move with their classmates from their homeroom to the different dedicated specialist classes multiple times a day, which I think is a very mature thing to be able to do in kindergarten. They do public speaking at their weekly school assemblies multiple times a month, which I think is very special about this school. Best of all, they emphasize manners and morals which encourage human virtues, but also things like looking an adult in the eyes when saying good morning or when being spoken to, and holding the door open for an adult so that he/she can pass through first. Things that I feel our kids in the recent digital world do not really learn anymore, but will help them be successful in their workplaces (and families) in the future.Compared to other private schools in the area, tuition is more affordable, and yet the teachers offer academic support after school for kids to need it for free (although I think they should be paid extra for it). Although academically rigorous, our kids also have so much fun at school. Holidays are so fun. They have a huge fall festival at Halloween with carnival games, food trucks, trunk or treat. They also have a big festive winter holiday show, egg hunts for Easter, class parties, and a big family picnic on campus at the end of the year. They have tons of after school enrichment classes and Funtastic Friday nights where the kids can come and play in the evenings while parents get a night out. Summer camps are also very thoughtful and engaging. A favorite week is themed after the book Roxaboxen where they create their own shops and barter goods with “gems” as currency. We have loved every teacher we have had through the years. Everyone knows your child’s name and each teacher invests in their students. One of my children had a little embarrassing accident at school and her 1st grade teacher handled it with such respect and tact - she treated her like she would want her own daughter treated. I think it would be hard to find a school with teachers and staff who are this invested in their students.

We've been here for many years now with our children now in 6th and 4th grade and couldn't be happier. Every teacher is dedicated and passionate about their class only using the best curriculum and tools aligned with their high standards for academics. The smaller class sizes allow for each child the opportunity to thrive with confidence and motivation to be their best selves. The specialty programs for all grades allow the students to grow and learn in ways other schools can't offer- Certified Outdoor Classroom, MakerSpace, Music, Art Trek, Spanish, Chapel and Chapel buddies, Community Service projects, etc, Their middle school academy is outstanding offering various field trips throughout the year to connect the curriculum with the real word, as well as their Thrive program which supports social emotional learning during the awkward middle school years. The TK-3rd grade classes each have a dedicated teacher's aid to support individual care for each student so no child is left behind and those who excel can still be challenged. We feel so blessed to be apart of this community providing our children with a solid foundation for their future.