Cleveland Montessori

Our daughter is in the Primary classroom at Cleveland Montessori School, and we've been very happy with our experience. The teachers are caring and intentional, and the Montessori approach has helped her grow in independence and confidence. The classroom environment is calm, engaging, and thoughtfully designed. She has grown in independence tremendously since she has started last fall. Would ALWAYS recommend Cleveland Montessori.

What an amazing learning environment! Our daughter has been a student at Cleveland Montessori for the past four years. She started in the primary program, completed that three-year learning cycle, and is now in the elementary program as a 1st grader. Cleveland Montessori stays true to the Montessori method outlined by Dr. Montessori, and in these turbulent times, especially in the public education and curriculum space, it is comforting to know that my daughter is learning from the time-tested materials. The other thing that is important to me about raising children in our culture is that the school is screen-free. The children have a warm, analog space to love to learn for a lifetime. Lastly, it has to be noted that the school is housed in a century-old building with character, nestled in historic Little Italy blocks away from University Circle, and they walk (in all weather) to a fabulous playground in the neighborhood! All in all, a very, very good choice for building an amazing foundation for life.

Cleveland Montessori has been a great fit for our family. With so much of our world relying on technology, it was important to me to find a school where my children could grow their love of learning and establish their sense of identity using concrete materials. Cleveland Montessori is providing a space where my children are learning to discern their own opinions, interests, and take pride in accomplishments, with the support of caring teachers and administrators.

We've been in the Cleveland Montessori community for three and a half years, and my children are thriving. The teachers have been great at supporting their sense of curiosity. "Mama, I wonder what it would take to have a quokka as a class pet. - I think we can do a fundraiser!" [We have not done the fundraiser, but the design-thinker in me loves that it's on the table.] I've also appreciated some of the challenge points and how staff has navigated them: encouraging both self-reflection and peer dialogue—with adult support—for the sake of fostering engaged, empowered, and relational humans. From taking care of their immediate environment to engaging with the parks and shops in Little Italy, I can see how CMS is making my children kind and good citizens of the world, who see learning as an integrated piece of their personhood. It's been absolutely wonderful.

My children are thriving at Cleveland Montessori. The staff and guides are extremely involved in the learning and growing process of each individual student. Students are treated with respect and taught lifelong skills in courtesy, grace, and independence. My children are given the space, tools, and encouragement to explore interests of their choice, such as baking and music. I see their confidence and knowledge grow daily, but at their own pace. They are able to move about the classroom and engage in their learning hands-on. The authentic Montessori approach can't be beat.

Cleveland Montessori is a wonderful school, and my children are very happy here. The teachers are caring, friendly, and truly dedicated to each child's growth. The school provides a warm, supportive, and positive learning environment. Parents are highly involved, and there is a strong sense of community. School activities are well-organized and inclusive for families. The staff is always approachable and ready to help when needed. The administration, especially Ms. Tina, is extremely supportive and responsive. Overall, Cleveland Montessori is an excellent school that truly feels like a family.

I have been extremely impressed with Cleveland Montessori these past 2yrs. They maintain rigorous academic standards while nurturing your child`s unique interests and personality and promoting a love of learning. They provide one-on-one help as needed with academics, while not making the child feel singled out or behind, they instead adapt to your child`s learning style, pace, and needs. They provide a warm and inclusive environment for children to grow into their best selves - my child has come out of his shell remarkably in the last year. The parent and student body is diverse and promotes inclusivity, acceptance, and community engagement.

We have had an excellent experience at Cleveland Montessori so far! My children all started in the primary classrooms. The teachers/staff are very welcoming to children and families. My kids have thrived in the Montessori environment. The teachers are all so caring and nurturing and my children absolutely adore them. Personally, I love the neighborhood the school is in (the kids get to walk to the nearby playground daily). Pre-Covid, we loved the different activities planned outside of normal school hours like the Valentine's Dance and Halloween activities - which are great times to connect with other parents!

Cleveland Montessori is unique in all the Cleveland area. They practice Montessori practices very closely. Children use materials throughout primary to upper elementary. They teach children as they are ready, not on grade level. The school is small, but caring and warm. They offer a close knit community where the staff always go above and beyond their duties. My daughter and her friend were supported as they initiated a project to raise money and then distribute sanitary items to homeless women. On the adolescent level, she received one-to-one support with writing. They also taught the children how to debate important, timely topics in the US culture and beyond.