Encinitas, CA
Central Montessori Schools

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.2)
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job
Patient and affectionate with children
Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off
Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute
Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them
Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn
Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts
Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children

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Parents' Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parent #1
My son's teacher is absolutely the BEST! Super patient, even keeled, thorough and very caring. Quality is awesome! As part of the curriculum, the kids have yoga, cooking, and spanish. We've had our son at a handful of preschools and this is the best match for him so far. And we're probably going to keep him there for Kindergarten since we are so pleased with the teachers and the school. My younger daughter loves it too and if she had control over her schedule, she would go every day!

Parent #2
Teachers are excellent in the 2.5-3.5 year old classroom. They are very patient, loving towards the children. My daughter just loves her teachers. There is one Montessori trained teacher who is there from 8.30-noon. Montessori time is between 8.30-9.30am, so parents should bring their kids by this time if they want their child to get Montessori educated. She works with the children in small grops, while the rest do some art activity (e.g. painting, playdough). The other teachers are not Montessori trained, but are very caring and attentive of the children's needs. There is a Spanish teacher once a week from 9-9.30am. Circle time is later in the morning, where the Montessori teacher will read a fun book.I would like to see more science projects, or gardening activities but many children are too young to pay attention, so it happens infrequently--this may be better in the older classrooms.

Parent #3
Money money money. Stuff as many kids in for as much money as possible. That is my thought on this school.

Parent #4
This teacher was so good and we loved her. But she was not there any more.

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