Warner Upper Elementary School

If the anxiety of COVID wasn't enough, factor in trying to find a school for your new preschooler in fall of 2020. We knew that we wanted a Montessori school, but we were really anxious about the process, the COVID protocol, and having our daughter with someone else other than family for an extended period of time. Up until it was time for preschool, our daughter was in the care of my parents while my husband and I worked. This put our daughter at a disadvantage socially because she hadn't really interacted with very many kids. This school was the 2nd school we visited. The Admin of the first school (a few blocks east) wasn't friendly, she didn't believe that children could catch COVID and overall her energy wasn't positive, giving us more anxiety about the process. When we met with Ms. Suman at MAFH, immediately, our daughter took to her, she was allowed to interact with the classroom tools while we were on tour, each building required handprints and a key code to enter, and she was very well versed in all aspects of the program. She pointed out assignments on the walls and described each child and their progress. VERY HANDS ON! VERY ENGAGED! She answered every question we had, very thoroughly. Her COVID plan was already implemented, and most importantly our daughter was engaged with Ms. Suman. On the first day of school our daughter bounced into the school and bounced out of the school. And it's been like that everyday since. And it's the same for every kid that comes in and out. All of the parents we interact with agree. The enrichment is comprehensive and individualized for each student and completely gaged for the student to be successful. We're absolutely going to miss the entire school and the entire staff. If we had to do it again, we absolutely, undoubtedly enroll her here!

Our experience with Maria Montessori Center has been truly wonderful. Both of our children have thrived here. Our daughter has been attending since first grade and our son has been attending since he was a toddler. We have consistently appreciated the one-on-one attention, the strong emphasis on handwriting, and the engaging project-based work.The Montessori method at MMC has given both our kids the ability to think clearly and with confidence. The teachers are well trained and create an environment that encourages independence while still offering support when needed. We are grateful for the foundation this school has provided and would highly recommend it to any family.

Our 6 year old twin daughters have attended Redhill Montessori for over 5 years. We are extremely pleased with the challenging curriculum at the school and the exceptional results that we have witnessed. The diverse student population, personalized instruction based on each child’s individual skill set (twin daughters are in the same grade but different homework due to tailored progression) and small teacher/ student ratio are just a few factors that we greatly appreciate about this school. Our 6 year old daughters are reading at a 3rd grade level and currently learning multiplication which is truly impressive! Overall, we highly recommend Redhill Montessori to any parent who values education that will yield a strong academic foundation and will be provided in a nurturing environment!

I truly love this school for my boys. They are thriving socially and academically.

I spent my early schooling years here, and I cannot discourage it enough. Growing up as a child with an attention deficit disorder, I felt that my needs as a student were completely ignored. At Hillel Day, there are absolutely no guidelines put in place to facilitate the education of students with learning disabilities. Lessons were catered to students who didn't suffer from such difficulties, and students like me were forced to fall by the wayside. My mother recalls a time when she requested I be given an IEP (Individualized Education Program) so that I can receive more help during class time. However, she was denied, as Hillel Day apparently "doesn't do that" (which from a legal perspective is fairly concerning, I might add). At the age of 13, I did not know my multiplication tables, as math was a difficult subject for me -- and the math teachers here simply chose to ignore me and focus on the students who had a better grasp on the topics.I also felt that, coming from a poorer economic standing, I was treated differently than my peers -- many of which came from rich, affluent Jewish families. Many of my friends at the time, due to the school's more casual classroom environment, would be considered "class clowns" -- yet none of them would be punished / penalized in the same way I was -- no doubt due to their status, as well as how much their families probably donated to the school. I felt that I was the frequent target of punishment / harassment from a select few teachers due to my learning challenges, as well as my family's economic standing. Over the years, I've simply come to the conclusion that they didn't care -- and if you have a child who suffers from learning challenges, stay far away from Hillel Day.