Westside Montessori International

Our daughter is almost 3 and has been going here since she was 2.5 and we lovvvve WMI. We toured 9 other preschools including 2 other Montessori programs and this place has everything we were looking for!!!
First– the teachers. No matter where you go or what type of «program» a school says they base their teaching strategies on its honestly all about the teachers and WMI has some of the most caring and nurturing of people around. They are so caring welcoming they make your child feel safe while allowing them to be independent and respectful and have some ownership in their learning and school.
The students– AMAZING. They are the most well behaved group of kids you will ever meet… And happy! Because they model after each other and the teachers are good at modeling discussing/​explaining reasons for why we respect each other and act the way we act everyone is happy and just respectful of each other. I had a friend tour who was weirded out and Said it wasn’t natural to be this well behaved almost cult like… But it just shows you kids can be respectful playful well behaved little people if they are expected to be. The friend actually toured and did an «experiential day» with the school and actually has her daughter starting end of the month!!!
The director– joy is amazing and really caring for her student. They all love her to pieces. I will say honestly she sometimes is a little disorganized with parents (forgets scheduled meetings with parents from time to time) but never lacks with the children. I think she just has tons on her plate teaching/​training/​running and amazing school that things fall through the crack sometimes. She really wants the family to be really involved in the community which is great. She is also very easily reached/​available and in constant communication with parents.
The one negative that I can think of is they don’t help wipe the kids if they are potty trained. They want them to be independent and do it on their own. My daughter has come home multiple times with skid marks because I just don’t think she can reach that far. I have mentioned it before but not seriously talked to the school about it.
Honestly though… There is no other school that I would trust with teaching the right morals and learning how to interact in a community to become fully functioning little people than WMI. You will not regret your decision for going…

I LOVE WSMI ! I feel so lucky to have found this school right when I started working again. My little girl was 2 ½ and is now completing her first year there. I am astonished with her development. She has become more thoughtful and cooperative. I have learned wonderful tips from the staff in an effort to keep the good behavior going at home. It is always very thoughtful and effective advise. She has really blossomed in there bright, clean, colorful, and organized environment. It has been an enriching experience for our entire family. When I’m at work I don’t worry about her and I really trust the staff. Every time I pick her up she is happy. She comes home singing new songs in various languages, shows me her explorations in various art techniques, and tells stories about her friends. I appreciate how diverse the student body is, and I think she really enjoys playing with kids of various ages. I believe it helps prevent the age discrimination that can go on between kids when they start elementary school. Here they learn that if you are older you are not more powerful then the younger kids, you are more responsible, and therefore expected to set a good example to be kind and helpful. It’s great for the younger children to be inspired and influenced by slightly older kids with this mentality. SMART. It’s been delightful and I look forward to my little girl spending the next few years here.

Million stars for this Montessori location.
Amazing teachers and atmosphere. Sparkling clean with new construction.
My kids been 3 different preschool and daycare so far, but this one is beyond the comparison. Simply put… even if I quit my job and spend 100% of my time to educate my kid, I wouldn’t be better than these teachers!!!
All preschool req. is taught and beyond, my daughter just need to PLAY at home :)