Weaver Cdc At Malone University

Canton Montessori is an amazing school, with excellent leadership and a fantastic collection of teachers and staff. Our youngest started there mid-year, after having a rough time at another school. Not only did his issues at school disappear in the first couple of days, but he LOVES CMS. How many 4 or 5 year olds do you know that literally run into school every morning? He is one of them, although we do less running now, because the school has helped build his confidence and sense of personal responsibility to the degree that we now "car-line" most mornings.CMS isn't afraid to give the students as much information as the student feels like they can handle. A couple of weeks after starting at CMS, our youngest broke into an explanation of the political conflict that led to the pilgrims leaving England, of the dangers of the voyage on the Mayflower and the challenges they faced when they got to North America (including a sidebar to explain some of the difficulties native Americans faced with their new neighbors). Another dinner conversation was about the decomposition (his word) of leaves in the fall, and what effect that has on the larger ecosystem. This is nearly every day; but he never complains about being forced to learn, instead each subject is brought up brimming with curiosity. And the teachers... we love them. We had our first "parent-teacher" conference, and our son's teacher not only explained in general terms where he was academically, but actually had copied notes and progress reports for each area of study and spoke fluently about his specific challenges and achievements (down to letters he needed practice on, and examples of his improved writing).

I would not recommend this school based on what I’ve seen and experienced. There seems to be a serious lack of organization and consistency in leadership, which trickles down into the overall environment. Decisions feel scattered, and it’s hard to tell who is actually in charge. There also appears to be a lot of turnover with both staff and students, which is concerning for anyone looking for stability. That kind of inconsistency makes it difficult for kids to have a reliable, supportive learning experience. My biggest concern is the lack of clear support systems in place for students who may need extra help. For a school that presents itself as supportive, I didn’t see enough evidence of strong structures to meet a wide range of student needs.It feels like the priorities are not where they should be. I would strongly encourage families to ask very direct questions and do thorough research before enrolling.