Palo Alto Montessori School453

My daughter has attended Palo Alto Montessori School for the last year. I didn’t experience anything reflecting the negative comments of the "anonymous" reviewer. Before we signed up, I inquired the about the naptime and was informed there is a quite work time option for children. Our daughter naps at school, and I prefer her to be well rested. I found the director to be very knowledgeable and approachable. BTW, the optional gymnastics and ballet are great and convenient. I’d recommend parents to see this program from themselves. I agree with reviewer "Mary," my child has blossomed at this school. I researched many Montessori schools in the area before I picked this one. I’m very happy with my choice! Mark

...with this school. At first, their academic program looked ok and they offer after school gym and ballet (with extra charge) which is nice. My daughter, who is 5, liked it for the first few months (she always loved being in school, she is very outgoing). When she started complaining I felt there was something wrong. First of all, some of the staff never had smiles on their faces. Second, they are too strict with discipline (I'm talking about 2-5 year-olds). Kids had to stay quiet in bed during nap time, even if they didn't nap anymore (1 and 1/2 hour). No quiet work time offered, as supposed. Kids are not allowed to hold hands in the school grounds, they would be separated from their friends if they talked too much during lunch time, they were not allowed to really share their toys in "show and tell" days (just show and put the toy away). That was weird to me, because this is a time to teach them how to share. I know conflicts arise but that is an opportunity for learning.

We are very happy to have found Palo Alto Montessori school. Our daughter has blossed from a shy child to a outgoing and happy child. She loves coimg to school each day. Her happiness is how we judge the excellence of this school.