After evaluating schools in the area, we opted to put our son at Community Montessori School. He was three and Mom's Day Out just wasn't providing the level of stimulation that he needed. Within six months, we had pulled our daughter from an exemplary elementary school (public) and put her at CMS, too. She is in first grade and is flourishing there just as our son did from the beginning. The enthusiasm and compassion among the students and staff are compelling and the academics are superior to that of even the best public schools in the area.
CMS is run by a school board (elected by the parent body) and appropriate items are voted on by either the board or the parent body. I have served on many civic boards and CMS runs theirs in a professional and fair manner. The staff are professional yet friendly and always eager to help.
The decision to go public or go private as far as education goes is one that every parent must make. For those who are opting to go the private route, CMS provides an enriching and mature environment with certified instructors and administrators.
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