Montessori Center School
My cousin's two-and-a-half-year-old daughter just started at the Montessori Center School last month, and while our relative's experience is therefore obviously limited, they've been quite impressed so far. They was fully convinced their daughter, who does not especially enjoy being around (a) strangers or (b) other children, would last about 15 minutes in whatever preschool we chose, but the teachers have been fantastic at engaging their in activities while also respecting her desire NOT to participate, or to participate in a limited way that feels safer for her, when she's feeling anxious. I can see that their gentle approach to integrating her there is making her more and more comfortable each day. The facilities are beautiful -- light and airy, with wonderful toys and art supplies -- and the yard is full of fun toys, play-houses, a trampoline, etc.
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