Oneonta Montessori School

Overall this place has been great. As a new parent i was extremely skeptical sending my son to school prematurely but a change in my job reinforced the need. We looked at a few places, though i did not get to see this place before enrolling becuase i had to head to work. My fiancée called me excited saying how much my son loved this place and how warm it felt.
Im thinking ‘ok he loves any place he can play and be free’.
So we enroll him before i even got a chance to check this place out, ask the necessary questions and what not. Im truly trusting in the higher power here at this point.
Fast forward and that trust has been well worth it. My son loves his teaches and classmates. He changes his mind on his best friends daily but that is expected as he is learning to be social as an only child. That alone is gold.
Every time i pick him up he seems happy. Often times he wants to stay and play a bit longer so i allow him and observe.
The teachers handle the children well from what i see and it appears to be genuine.
I feel like my son was pretty advanced upon enrolling and he picked up various songs, talent show dances, and other activities as quickly as i expected. I was full of joy when he came home excited to show me his talent show dance!
In regards to the tuition it seems pricey at first but when you break it down you are paying a few dollars for every minute you are trusting your childs life in the hands of a few kind hearts. Also if you have access to a dep care fsa take advantage.
One question i would have had and barely received the answer to when my son got home the other day is how they handle the restroom situation. My son can use the restroom on his own but still requires help cleaning as i assumed all 3 year olds do. Well it is expected that potty trained includes cleaning self. Definitely did not expect that but gives me an opportunity to work even closer with my son so he does not come home with evidence of using the restroom.
Other than barely finding out that piece of information this school has been great. If we stay in the Alhambra area I’m certain my son will remain here for the years to come.

My child just started attending Oneonta Montessori. So far I find that the director is very caring and loving, and the school is quite clean as well. I was nervous at first regarding sending my child to a school however that worry soon fade as I get to meet the wonderful teachers at Oneonta. My only worry is that nap time is quite short since my child usually naps longer.

My two kids attend Oneonta. My initial intention was to only keep my kids there a short period. However, once my first born started attending at age 2 years old, she was so happy and thriving in the environment that we had to keep her there. She was learning fast and well behaved. Shortly after, my son started attending. Tuition was expensive
for two kids and we were again considering leaving Oneonta. At my daughters graduation from kindergarten, we had the opportunity to see the 6^th graders graduate also. It was then we decided we needed to do whatever it took to keep our kids at Oneonta. We were so impressed with the 6^th graders. Their speeches were heartfelt and they were just amazing kids. They were well-​spoken and so advanced. (one student that graduated has moved on to the 7^th grade and is in a private school and is doing so well– he told him mom that he missed Oneonta and that this new school is easy)
I just want all of you that read this review to know that this is a gem of a school. The curriculum is challenging but they combine hard work with fun and it makes it all work! The talent show they have every year is awesome. This is a safe and happy environment. I’m proud to have my kids at Oneonta. I know we are doing the right thing for our kids– its a sacrifice $ but worth it!
One more thing, to Cassie L. I think you might need some patients also.

Just call this school to find out imformation for next year for my child. We just move to the area and im trying to find a good school for my son this school happends to be in the area but unfortuanally it would’t be the school my son will be attending. For parents that care about where your kids go pay much attention to all the not so good comments parents have left in here. I ask to request imformation and i was able to talk to ms. Fiona the director who also happens to be the owner and may i say ive never spoken to a school director who is rude and impatient. If this is how she is over the phone with an adult i cant imagine how she is in person and with kids! im sure not all may be bad but as parent we want send our kids to the best place possible where you and your kid feel good. sadly this place is not for me I come from a school where staff and director have tread me and my son with respect and sad that we have to look for another place. Hope ms. Fiona gets to read the reviews and changes her approach on the phone with parents.

I just made a phone call to the school, the lady who picks up my call was so impatient, I just want to get some basic info like tuition, half/​full day, etc. Even I think she is very rude, but I still ended the call with ‘thank you very much for the information’ and I did not even finish she just hang up on me. I meant if you do not even have patient on answer my questions, how am I going to believe you people will have patient on my kid!!! I will not send my kid to this place. And also, be helpful to the Unilocal reviewer: their full day is from 9 – 3,$ 725; to 6 extra $ 100, half day 9 – 12, $ 680, and you have to pay $ 5 for lunch everyday, no breakfast.

My two kids have started preschool and then continue on to elementary school. Oneonta has excellent balance between character building and academic curriculum. I like the montesorri system where the kids are not held back by peer standard. One great attribute about this school for a working parent is that they bring all the extra curriculum activity to school so you don’t have to seek outside help and worry about transportation.

We are very happy with Oneonta school. Our 4 year old son is now attending and he loves it. He asks to go to school in the morning. I feel very confident that he is in a warm environment not to mention a very educational one. I am looking forward to sending my younger son to the preschool program as well.

I now have two children at Oneonta. Still love it. I am thrilled with the care and concern the teachers and administrators have for the children, their learning and well being, and shaping them into caring, well adjusted kids. Love it!

I have two sons who attend Oneonta Montessori. They are so happy and have learned so much from their caring teachers and peers. My oldest son is in Kindergarten, there is no other school in the area (public or private) that will offer the same curriculum, philosophy and special subjects that he gets here at Oneonta. My youngest is in preschool and under his teachers guidance has blossomed into a confident and well adjusted 3.5 year old.
If you are looking for a school that has a good curriculum with exceptional teachers and a strong philosophy (not to mention an NAEYC accreditation), look no further than OMS.