Turtle River Montessori School
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61 reviews
Grades
PK-8
PK-8
Type
Private
Private
926 Maplewood Drive
Jupiter, FL 33458
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 745-1995
Community Reviews
Read what parents are saying about Turtle River Montessori SchoolAfter researching this school and hearing such wonderful things, I did not hesitate to send my child here. I am only familiar with the East campus as my child attended school here from 3-6 years old. I really did love their approach to learning and how they claim to provide an open and supportive environment for children that suites their needs, at their own pace. But I do believe parents need to be warned about this campus and the director/owners that are running it. I do not believe they have their best interest in the children and their educational setting. I do believe that they have wonderful, nurturing, some- educated teachers however, I believe the director of this school consistently is failing the children and families that attend this campus. There is a list of red-flags with the director that oversees this campus and the beautiful children that are in it. I have experienced a lot within my 3 years sending my child here and most of my issues had to do with the decisions that the ‘director’ in charge was making. My first concern with this school this year (August 2023) was that my child’s classroom did not have working A/C for the first two-weeks of the school year (August in FL). The director did not notify any parents of this issue, continued to let our children (4-6 years of age) stay in the hot classroom. On top of this, parents should be aware that NONE of the windows in this building are capable of opening (old-school building) and there was one door inside that classroom that lead to the outside. The director took it upon herself to take out the door that lead to the outside and create a make-shift plug in air-conditioner to cool down the classroom. Now, not only where the parents of this class not notified, but it was also a concern for a fire hazard and safety issue, the environment of the classroom was completely not safe- how will my child get out of the classroom if there was a fire or emergency? When you are paying so much in tuition, you would think such a private school would have safety down but they DO NOT and that is my biggest concern with this campus, as I encountered multiple unsafe encounters during my time here- car break ins, no cameras that are recording/actually work, no security guard (that is new). FYI- be veeeerrrrryyy cautious if thinking about sending your child here!! Luckily, Jupiter FL is filled with a lot of great schools, so you DO have options!
Posted by a parent on 1/24/2024When we began looking for a daycare option for our oldest child nearly 6 years ago, Turtle River was on our list and quickly rose to the top of it. Walking into the lobby of the East campus we were met with a calm atmosphere, different from many of the brightly colored, noisy, overwhelming environments we saw at other daycares we toured. We enrolled our oldest, and then as they were old enough, our second and third child as well.As a former VPK teacher, I was looking for an environment that fostered independence, encouraged children to advocate for themselves, and presented a well-rounded curriculum to develop my child in ALL areas, not just an academic curriculum.In our experience, Turtle River has met our needs and goals.As our children have grown and moved on to the West Campus, we have seen the staff using data gathered from observations, testing, and conversations with our children to help them grow personally and academically. They enjoy going to school, they come home talking about the experiments they did, the lessons they learned, and the fun that they had.The teachers that we have had the pleasure to get to know really care about their students, and love working with them. As parents, we are invited into the classroom for special events all year long to coincide with what students are learning.One of my favorite things (of many) is that parents are encouraged to observe the classrooms if they are curious or want to see how their children are doing, through the use of one-way observation windows.
Posted by a parent on 2/7/2023I attended a Montessori school through elementary and was raised by a mother who is a Montessori teacher. Down the road my children attended Turtle River Montessori and they have returned to TRM for their middle school years. I am a former teacher in both the private and public sectors and I can't say enough about Turtle River Montessori. The true vision of Maria Montessori, to teach the whole child and to empower the child to be intrinsically motivated for a lifetime of learning happens at Turtle River. Both of our children are free and independent thinkers, highly engaged in their learning and driven by the curiosity which was fostered at TRM. As my oldest moved to a new school for high school, she is thriving and much of that is because of Turtle River. Her ability to self advocate, to communicate with her new teachers, to feel confident enough to ask big questions and to be responsible for her own academics is such a joy to witness. The middle school at Turtle River has fully prepared her for the workload in high school and supported and encouraged her to expand her views, navigate broad thinking, and understand deep, analytical texts in order to speak confidently about her work. This is such a gift. We are all forever grateful to the staff, faculty and families of Turtle River Montessori for all they do over the years.
Posted by a parent on 11/11/2022We love this school ! We were considering many different schools but fell in love with the teachers, staff, everyone. My son is doing so well and I couldn’t be more pleased! Highly recommend!
Posted by a community member on 6/29/2022I am an alumni of TRM and attended the school from 4th grade through 8th grade (I also attended Montessori schools since Pre-K).The school’s Montessori program equipped me with both academic and personal skills that have helped me thrive through high school and college. From learning advanced reading and writing to advanced math and problem solving, I was more than prepared to attend a top high school in the state. Furthermore, this school instilled in me leadership, time management, and public speaking skills, enabling me to grow as a student and lifelong learner. I just completed my bachelor’s degree in one of the best universities in the state and accepted a position at a Fortune 500 company, and I can guarantee that my success is backed by the education I received at TRM.
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Jupiter schools - Turtle River Montessori School is located at 926 Maplewood Drive, Jupiter FL 33458. Turtle River Montessori School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK-8.
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