Warning Unqualified Teachers-NOT RECOMMENDED: My daughter was there for a year and during that time, she had approximately 8 to 9 teachers (not including the frequent use of subs). Teachers qualifications ranged from recent college grads with NO child development or teaching experience to very old women with absolutely no tolerance for children. In fact one teacher was dismissed for screaming at the top of her lungs to a crying child and then subsequently grabbed and mishandled him. There is no opportunity for the children to develop a bond with their teachers. The school is disorganized, misrun, and dirty. I will not recommend to anyone. A very agonizing year for both me and my child.

I highly recommend this school for your kids. It’s small school and the teachers pay personal attention to all Kids. My child learning so much and has so many friends. All kids are so well mannered here. ...

They give personal attention to every child and seem to understand my daughter’s strengths and weaknesses as much as I do. The new director is great. We really love it here. ...

The director is a very reasonable person. Every time I’ve seen a parent have a suggestion, she makes a note of it. Suggestions which are feasible are implemented very fast. But I love the gesture of my suggestions getting noted. ...

Reading one of these previous posts, I have to wonder if the person is talking about a different school from the Pasadena Montessori School I know. The Director is a dedicated Montessorian, and her co-teacher is just outstanding. ...