When we moved to San Diego, I toured every preschool in the surrounding areas. Some places boasted great equipment and grounds, but I was dissatisfied with the evidence of Montessori principles in action. CMS is a wonderful community where teachers know not only their own students, but all of the children. They are fully committed to Montessori in its pure form, and they do it well. The fact that it is run by a board of parents makes it BETTER, rather than worse. I don't understand the other reviewer's contention. The fact that decisions are not made by an owner (business person), or an administrator under pressure from an owner means that the children's best interests are always served. The board members have nothing to gain, except to protect their own children's education. This is another reason I was drawn to this school, and all of my hopes have been met.
Pros: committed and engaged teachers, true montessori approach
Cons: website is hard to read and not updated regularly enough
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