Carnes Hill Montessori Academy

My son started at Montessori when he was a year old into the babies room. He was so quick to settle in and as a family with other children who have attended other childcare’s over the years and whilst we were happy with other services we received, we feel that we wish we had of tried Montessori much earlier so our other children could also have the learning benefits. Some reasons why I love Montessori is - My son learns manners right from the very beginning of his day where he is encouraged to knock on the door before opening and is then greeted with a smiling friendly staff member who is there to assist you with a smooth transition to make drop offs much more happier for your child and parent. If there is any sadness they are quick to distract your child so they can settle quickly. - My son learns to clean up after play and helps to clean up after his made a mess or plays at home. - My son was encouraged to wash his own hands with soap and water after his nappy changes right from when he started which has carried through with his routine at home where he knows himself to wash his hands after toileting or when his hands and face are dirty and he will try to do it himself. - My son has experienced structured learning experiences which I feel has improved his cognitive and has made him such a smart bright little boy. - My son has been enabled to have fun with lots of free play and whilst he has had a couple of minor solo incidents due to his own explorative nature, they have been managed exceptionally well and we have been communicated with and been informed of the interventions to prevent the incident reoccurring. - The communication is so great that I don’t feel the need to ask a hundred questions on pick up. The room leader appears to be well organised, is an excellent communicator, she really listens and hears you and acts promptly and offers suggestions to help when needed about different battles with different growth stages. Most recently she and the team also helped me with strategies to help keep my sons socks on his feet all day as he wouldn’t keep them on. - Most of all, I feel completely confident with all the carers who care for my son, we feel the love for the children from the front door with the management team right through the centre from teachers in other rooms greeting and waving or high fiving my son when they see him right into his room where his friends and teachers are happy to see him and greet him. My son’s face lights up when he sees everyone who greets him, he blows kisses and waves. I feel the centre hires more mature aged staff members and this I think really makes a difference. I feel like it’s one great big family at Montessori. We thank all the beautiful team at Carnes Hill Montessori, for loving and caring for our son and for all his learnings that is helping him to grow. His approaching 2 years now and we’re looking forward to the rest of our Montessori journey!