Eagle Rock Montessori School

My four year old started in Sophie’s class when she was two and she has displayed the central ideologies surrounding Montessori from the very beginning. Sharing, caring, peace, problem solving, while developing a deep enjoyment and need for learning are just a few of the core values this incredible school has fostered in her and in our family as a whole. There is a deep sense of respect that permeates out from the classroom through the administration and to the parents and caregivers. We love that this is a traditional school in the sense that the families are not asked to raise funds or participate much more than the parent-​teacher interaction, and a few additional fun events peppered throughout the academic year. While the waiting list is long, we signed up early and got a spot when we wanted one. And there is no «application» or «interview» involved. It is truly a space for the children to foster independence and exploration in an environment designed for each to thrive individually.

Our daughter has attended ERMS since she was 2 ½. She is now 5 and finishing up with her Kindergarten equivalent year. It has been the best experience. She has grown leaps and bounds.
She started in pre-​K and the care and love she was given still continues to shine through our girl we utilized the summer program offered and it was a great stepping stone into the world of montessori. I have watched her grow and learn and come in to herself in such a natural way. I am so glad we chose to let her finish her term at ERMS as opposed to enrolling her in another school for kindergarten. I would make the same choice if given the opportunity again. I can’t recommend the school enough. From the bottom to the top grade A experience.

Pricey, but worth it. My niece went here for kindergarten and she enjoyed every part of it. Ms. Marikit is so nice! :)

We love this school! All the teachers on staff are caring. The school itself is organized. They make an effort to bring all the parents together in activities with the children a few times a year, which is nice.
The kids learn some baking which I think is super cool. During Thanksgiving they prepare (kids/​teachers) prepare dessert for their Thanksgiving School Meal. It is an extra special touch. We love it!

The director of this school is rude and terribly strange at times. She was wonderful upon first meeting her but she displayed impatient, abrupt and often times just agressive behavior with some of the other children in subsequent interactions. Her and I were discussing the music class once and my son was pressing his face against the glass looking out the window, when the director quickly stepped forward and clapped her hands loudly right next to my sons head and shouted a bit at him to quit «dirtying» the window. Really? Surely she could have found a much better way to ask a 3 year old to step away. I let this go at the time but after a few more instances with my son’s teacher Inga (who is no longer employed) being agressive with students we ended our enrollment at Eagle Rock Montessori School after only a few months. In addition, Our son was always sick with an illness he was out of school more than he was in school (their bathrooms were always dirty even Monday morning) and after leaving the school he literally did not contract another cold for the rest of the year. My son would always refer to it as his «bad school with bad Inga»…we never ever discussed our reasoning with him for ending his schooling there, so his opinion was entirely his own. It was very upsetting that our choice turned out to be such a bad one. This school may be loved by some because some of the teachers are great and the playground and classrooms are nice, but based on our experience I would not recommend this montessori school to anyone.

My daughter just started this school, she loves it and so do we. The vibe is creative, while friendly and warm. Intelligent and open teachers. Good communication with the parents. I know she is really cared for — she is feed well, has a great nap and comes home happy!

My first impression of this school is not good. I was looking for a Montessori school for my 3 year-​old and found this school. It’s close to my parents’ house who take care of my son when I’m at work. I called the school to inquire about their program, school hours and tuition. The reception I received via telephone from the director of the school was rude and cold. She asked me to «…speak up, I can’t hear you.» And then she asked with a bothered tone, «So, what to you want?» After her very rude tone, I zoned out, asked all the questions I needed to ask as fast as I could and said, «Thank you very much for your time.» She just hung up without saying goodbye. Based on this, I don’t think I’ll be sending my son there.

I still have a friend who I met here in 1991, so yeah I can’t really hate anything about this place. I always pass it on my daily commute. The day care and teachers at this place from what I could remember were really nice.

My daughter started here in September 08 and LOVES it! I’m very pleased with school as well! I instantly started seeing a new self confidence and at home she always lets me know «I can do it all by mine own self». She also wants to help me with everything at home and is interested in having me show her how to do things like getting a glass of water for herself and setting the table (she’s 3). If you are looking for a Montessori school I highly suggest you check this preschool out!

this Montessori school has been around for over 30 years. under the same ownership since the start, it’s been a cornerstone of Eagle Rock along with Trader Joe’s, Casa Bianca (the dome shaped building is even on the map there!) and of course the rock itself.
what’s montessori? an Italian based sensorial teaching method. trace the letter A, sound the letter A, and so on.