Learn and Play® Montessori School & Child Care Centerville

Nidhi Mahajan

10 months ago · ★ 5

Recently attended the school night, and I was really impressed with how well it was organized. Ms Sandra thoughtfully demonstrated and explained the daily routine, activities, and learning approach for class 5 (2-3 yrs). It gave us a clear picture of how our children spend their day and the kind of care and attention they receive. It was reassuring and heartwarming to see the effort the teachers put into creating such a positive and engaging environment for the kids. We feel grateful to have our child here!

Seny

9 months ago · ★ 1

Ms Koressa, Ms Ana , Ms Linta and Ms Adriana are very experienced and loving teachers. Kids are in good hands with their care. Infrastructure and front desk staff is great as well. Playground needs repairs, it is hazardous to kids. There is ton of improvement scope for teachers in room 3 who do not have any prior experience in teaching kids or young kids except one of them has their own kid in school. It is pretty sad to see teachers actually ignoring students ( doing their own admin work in room and standing in shade and not engaging in playground) and otherwise taking pictures for their marketing material. The reason the school gives is that they have 30 kids which is too much for 2 teachers to manage. So shouldn’t they fix this issue. Feedback to school is not encouraged. They will turn it around on you. When I asked the director what is being done for improvement she asked me “what do want us to do?” This is not a school for learning maybe just for playing hence Learn and Play is absolutely misleading. The repetitive limited “jobs” that kids are offered cannot keep kids interested for long term. Experienced staff is basic requirement which is missing so that the school environment is Nurturing and Learning for Kids. I hope school Owner looks into hiring experienced and nurturing staff.

swati goyal

2 years ago · ★ 5

Learn and play Montessori centerville school is the school that I immediately decided to enroll my kid after visiting them for a tour. New building, with lots of natural lighting and big spacious rooms. The rooms are well equipped as well with toys and stationary for the kids stimulation. The play areas outside are beautiful. Wonderful teachers who are loving and caring. My kid gets overwhelmed and scared of new surroundings but she loves the atmosphere here. The teachers in the evening give detailed review about the happenings in the day and know all details about the kid which shows personal care and attention. Academically also the curriculum is really nice and they cater to each kids individual development. My kid loves the Spanish and science classes. Love their approach for transitional kindergarten and kindergarten programs, making academics fun and playful. I had few concerns while transitioning but those concerns were well addressed by the staff. Since the new lunch program has started, I feel much more relaxed as I don’t have to prepare lunches for her. The food is served fresh and warm. So overall a very happy kid and a happy parent.

Sirisha Sriram

10 months ago · ★ 5

Hi My elder daughter really enjoys going to school, especially because she likes her classroom and her teachers. The environment is friendly and welcoming, and the teachers are kind, patient, and supportive. In class room 1 . She feels comfortable asking questions and is always excited to share what she learned each day. We're happy with the way the teachers encourages learning in a fun and positive way.special thanks to Ms. Ghoncha ms. Anjani Mr.Dean my daughter loves them a lot . Last 3 years she was in Lapms last month she started going public school there My daughter is doing really well in her current public school, and I truly believe her Montessori background played a big role in that. it helps Montessori approach as well she became independent and early on and developed strong writing skills, which have helped her thrive in a classroom environment in Lapms . My younger daughter started 1 month before and overall, we’ve had a good experience. She is naturally very shy and tends to have fewer interactions with her peers, but the classroom environment and the teachers have helped her feel safe, respected, and included. One of the things she really enjoys is her classroom teacher’s and friends . it's well-organized and calm, which makes it easier for her and I would say thanks to the teachers who are kind, patient, and supportive to my daughter Even though she's quiet, they make sure she feels seen and encouraged. Thanks.

Kavita

a year ago · ★ 5

Wonderful, well-managed school and awesome, supportive teachers! My younger one started in Classroom 6 as a very clingy toddler but her teachers miss Vanessa, miss Jalina and miss Kalai made her come out of her shell and interact with peers and other teachers. She became more observant and communicative in room 4 under the care of Miss Kalai and Miss Mukta. Her potty training also went off smoothly. Now she continues to thrive with the guidance and care of miss Anna, miss Linta and miss Adriana, getting better at alphabet tracing, coloring, numbers and Spanish. My older one also has also transformed from being a shy toddler to an outgoing, independent child. Be it reading, writing, art or math, sports, yoga or playtime, fable coloring and even general knowledge taught during cultural time, this school has immensely contributed towards her growth and development. Credit goes to her teachers from classrooms 3,2 and 1. Huge shout out to miss Geeta, Miss Manu, Miss Neelu, Miss Nuzhat, Miss Ghoncha and Mr Dean for creating a fun learning environment. The school is based on the Montessori philosophy which we at our home are a huge fan of! The teachers do not force the child into learning or doing a certain task but follow and encourage the child to do the activity which they enjoy doing. This has allowed our kids to explore different activities at their own pace thereby encouraging independence. Kudos to the front desk and the directors! Thank you for providing this well rounded approach to education! If only LAPMS had K-12, then we would definitely continue here till college!