Nw Montessori School

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5 reviews

Grades

PK-6

Type

Private

7400 25th Avenue Northeast
Seattle, WA 98115

(206) 524-4244

https://www.greatschools.org/washington/seattle/2730-Nw-Montessori-School/

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Our child was in the elementary program from 2021-2022. Having had great experiences at the former Montessori school in our home state, I expected a certain standard in Montessori education as Northwest Montessori School stated that their school was fully accredited and recognized by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). The head of school, appeared eager for us to sign the contract and to get our money. As a Montessori trained guide, as someone who attended Montessori school, and observed in Montessori classrooms in the US and abroad, I found the lower elementary program at Northwest Montessori School to be of poor quality. The lower elementary classroom is like a daycare. We didn't get an opportunity to observe in the classroom and we later regretted signing the contract. We noticed practices inconsistent with Montessori method and philosophy. The leadership is also very slow in their communication. The lead teacher in the lower elementary was a stoic, unfriendly, and unwelcoming individual. I was quite appalled to hear that he would call the kids, "dodos." He also failed to provide our kid with adequate number of lessons in many areas, including math, writing, science, and reading. When we brought up our concerns, he either blamed us, our kid, or made an excuse and would not take responsibility. Our child fell behind in reading, writing, and math; science education is deficient in this classroom. Although we did a lot of tutoring at home once we realized that our child was falling behind, we wished we never sent our kid here. The most concerning was when an older child in the classroom targeted our kid and acted inappropriately with him. We brought this to the attention of the lead teacher in the lower elementary, the head of school (Elizabeth Truman), and couple of administrators many times. They were slow to respond. Elizabeth Truman even tried to put the onus on our child regarding defending and there were no real consequences for the other child. They all failed to protect our child while he was victimized many times in the presence of three adults (the lead teacher and his two assistants) until they finally separated the other child a month before the end of the semester. This place failed to provide a safe learning environment for our child, let alone offer a good Montessori education. Fast forward, our child is now back in his old Montessori school. BIG difference. He learned so much since we left this one.

Posted by a parent on 5/23/2023

My daughter has attended this school for a year, 2021-2022, as well as the summer program. We have been very impressed by how well the teachers understand her strengths and challenges. There have been challenges that the teachers have noticed, reflected on, adapted their way of instructing/interacting with my daughter, and the challenge has improved. These challenges have not slowed down her progress and flourishing with her strengths. She wants to go to school everyday, and has rich relationships with her peers and teachers. I love hearing her stories from school, learning (from!) what they are doing in the classroom, and feeling supported by the teachers on her development and growth at home as well. So grateful for this team of professionals and how they are supporting an attitude toward thoughtful interactions with others and joyful life-long learning. As a fellow early childhood educator, I am impressed.

Posted by a parent on 7/18/2022

Very excellent throughout 9 years and two children at the school, both doing very well in higher education. I highly recommend it.

Posted by a community member on 9/17/2019

The staff and even the classroom setting change every year forcing the kids to readjust year after year to the drastic changes. They do not hold themselves accountable for the fluctuations in the school and the impact it has on the kids, nor the dysfunctional, inconsistent, communication with children or parents. Staff targets certain kids. There are children every year that get booted "weeding out" by an irrational bar. Staff needs to be trained better. Very few staff are AMI-trained. The setting is too relaxed, letting the kids freely roam. My son is still struggling with certain subjects and is behind because of the laxed education. Most children aren't challenged by the program and many eventually leave. Parents aren't informed on where their child is on national level. After speaking with a parent that had their child in my son's class, they told me they had an evaluation done on her child after leaving the school and that he was 2 grades below what he should have been. We don't plan to attend this school anymore (he's been in it for years). I warn any parents seeking a true Montessori or even a decent education, you will be very disappointed.For those in the school currently. I highly recommend having your child's development evaluated based on the national level. It will speak for itself.

Posted by a parent on 2/26/2018

I also chose another school for my child. The teachers and administrators were uninvolved with just about everything going on with the school and children. In fact, communication at any level was not encouraged. The director and teacher made most of the parents I spoke with feel uninvited to discuss anything. I almost view this place now as a "daycare" - not a school. And the teachers are just biding time until they retire - one in particular. Such a disappointment that my child spent the 2 years here. If only I would have followed my instinct.

Posted by a parent on 9/7/2011

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Seattle schools - Nw Montessori School is located at 7400 25th Avenue Northeast, Seattle WA 98115. Nw Montessori School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK-6.