We had two children attend Brookeside Montessori and the impact that Brookeside has had on our children has been tremendous. They received such a strong foundation to begin their educational journey. Beyond the educational component to school, such as learning to read, write, etc. – they received so much from the teachers. They gained self-confidence, respect for themselves and others and developed a real love for learning. The individualized attention to each child’s learning path allowed them to learn, grow and excel at their pace. The teachers at Brookeside show a genuine interest in each child and created an environment that became a home away from home for our children. To see their excitement each day when it was time to go to school said it all!

Missy Connor, Brookeside Parent

My daughter attends Brookeside Montessori. The devotion and attention to the children’s individual needs far surpassed any other school/daycare program I looked into. I am so grateful for the opportunity to have my daughter involved in this program, and I have to give special extra credit/thanks to Mrs. Marks. We all love her so much, she is so patient and kind, my daughter cannot wait till it is her designated days to go back and see her. I highly recommend this school to anyone who is looking to enroll their little ones in a pre-school, pre-k program.

Matthew Winslow, Brookeside Parent

Both of my sons attended Brookeside from pre-school through the end of 2nd grade. In every respect, the Brookeside experience was rewarding for them. My husband and I were very impressed with the education they received there. The staff members are very knowledgeable about the Montessori method and adhere to it. However, what I really liked is that they always made sure the method served the student and not the other way around. At every grade level my sons were provided the opportunity to develop and excel. They met challenging academic tasks with enthusiasm and a desire to meet the challenge. They never expressed feelings of anxiety regarding academic performance. They were always excited about going to school and I don’t recall ever hearing the word “boring” regarding school, even though they are completely different in their academic interests, as well as strengths and weaknesses.My older son has already spent two years in a very traditional classroom environment after leaving Brookeside. Though he initially found it challenging to adapt to the more rigid classroom environment, Brookeside had instilled in him a great sense of respect for community rules, as well as a sense of self-discipline. These qualities were very helpful in helping him adjust to a new and different environment. We are incredibly satisfied with the foundation that Brookeside helped build for our boys’ education and citizenship.

Larissa Kebuz, Brookeside Parent

The Elementary program is outstanding; the teacher is warm towards the children and very communicative with parents. Teachers from the early childhood programs interact with the students as well, and all are experienced professionals qualified to provide an education meeting each child’s needs. Seeing your children intrinsically motivated by the enriching materials and dynamic, individualized instruction is amazing. Our family loves it so much we have 2 children enrolled in the Elementary program! Brookeside Montessori is a welcoming place for children to learn and grow. We wouldn’t want to be anywhere else!

Kara Renninger, Brookeside Parent

Simply put, Brookeside Montessori is an outstanding school with exceptional teachers! When we began our search for a preschool we knew that we wanted a Montessori school and had several on our list. We visited each school, but within the first 10 minutes of our first visit to Brookeside I knew that we had found the perfect school for our daughter. Not only was the school a true Montessori school, there was a distinct and welcoming feeling of community and warmth. About half way through our first tour of the school, our daughter declared “I want to stay and play”. She hadn’t wanted to stay at any of the other schools and this spoke volumes to us. She had picked her school and it has proved a wise decision!

The Sandford Family, Brookeside Parents

Brookeside Montessori is an outstanding school! Both of my daughters have attended Brookeside and I am continually impressed with the quality of the educational programs and the staff. Additionally, the students at Brookeside have access to specials like art, music and physical activity free of charge, which is almost unheard of in this funding climate. I live about 20 minutes from the school and choose to drive the distance because the school has provided a tremendous benefit to my children and our family. We chose to send our children to Brookeside rather than a daycare because of the excellent educational and social benefits. We were pleasantly surprised to discover that the tuition at Brookeside was much less than daycare, for so much more! The staff does an amazing job at providing for the needs of each individual child and is very focused on this interaction. I am grateful to Brookeside for providing my children with a great start!

Holly Parker, Brookeside Parent

As a parent of a special needs child, early intervention and education services are pivotal to my daughter’s development. In searching for a school, I hoped to find a place that would offer social and emotional support, as well as academic challenges. The Montessori philosophy offers the hands on instruction my child needs to learn and remain engaged and yet develop at her own pace. I cannot say enough about the caring, well educated, and dedicated staff at Brookeside. The teachers have gone above and beyond to understand my child and make small adaptations to lessons so that my daughter can learn and participate in her own way. The staff is extremely accessible and often provides valuable insight into my daughter’s changing needs and progress. Brookeside fosters love, respect, individuality and independence among its students and my daughter is comfortable and happy amongst her peers. I have found all that I was looking for and more, I’m glad I chose Brookeside Montessori!!!

Brookeside Parent

We were excited the minute we walked in the door. The warm, caring environment is exceptional. Our children were respected as individuals and given the special attention required to help them grow and learn.

Brookeside Parent