Magnolia Montessori School

Yahoo tells me that the five star rating means «Woohoo! As good as it gets!» I would say this is true of our experience with Magnolia Montessori. This is a one-​room-​schoolhouse preschool, but don’t let the small size fool you. It definitely provides a «global, big world» education that celebrates many cultures, languages, and customs. My little person turned four at this school, and every day this year she has been happy at drop off and pick up. I’ve been very impressed with the developmentally appropriate instruction in numeracy, literacy, verbal expression, music, art, ecology, and athletics, as well as the socio-​emotional support provided the children as they learn to negotiate their way with peers and adults. The school provides meals, snacks, and quite/​nap time and is an excellent option for working parents (open from 7:30-ish to 5:30pm). The outdoor play area in back is just right for the littles, who also take occasional field trips to a local playground and bus rides to Seattle area attractions. We feel this school provides a gentle, interesting, caring, challenging, supportive, friendly, and creative environment for our child, and we’re thrilled. Get your child on the wait list early! This gem of a school is increasingly on parents’ radars, and it’s sure to fill up fast and far into the future…

I am posting a long over due review for this wonderful school and an exceptional lead teacher Ms. Ayfen. My older son has been in Ms. Ayfen and Mr Tory’s care for nearly two years now and my younger one just started this month and has adjusted very quickly. I have so many good things to say about this school that I don’t know where to start. The environment is very kind and nurturing, they teach the kids to be independent, kind, respectful, think for themselves, explore. Over the course of the year they cover so many topics: different countries, cultures, animals… our 5 year old constantly surprises us with his knowledge. They spend a good amount of time outside playing, learning, gardening, exercising. School organizes many fun and educational field trips throughout the year: Children’s Museum, Science Center, Soundbridge, Discovery Park… and many more. On top of that, they have visitors, like Mr. Allan music and storytelling every other week. I also love that the school is small (12 kids) so all the families know each other and the kids can develop stronger friendships. Ms. Ayfen sends weekly emails telling us more about the week past and the week ahead, also posts pictures on school Facebook page so we get to see more details about the field trip or school activities.
I am very thankful that we have found this school! Highest recommendations!

This is my daughters second year and we absolutely love it. The instructors are nurturing and flexible and provide a great environment for the children and parents. The curriculum incorporates everyday life into their daily tasks and the children are introduced to a large variety of activities in the Seattle area. We are very sad we will be moving on to kindergarten next year and wish we could stay with Ms. Ayfen and Mr. Tory.

Fantastic school and teachers. Our 4 year old son attends Magnolia Montessori and his development is fantastic in all aspects. Couldn’t be happer!

Our daughter enrolled this fall and loves it. The owner and director, Ayfen taught our older children. Our older kids thrived in her positive and nurturing learning environment. We are so lucky to have our third child being in their care. Our child comes home everyday with calmness and independence. I strongly recommend to anyone who is looking for child are especially preK program.

We recently moved our son to Magnolia Montessori School and we couldn’t be happier. The care at Magnolia Montessori School is exceptional. We completely trust Miss Ayfen with our son. Miss Ayfen and Miss Ashley are great at communicating what is going on with our child and what he is learning. Miss Ayfen sends out weekly emails notifying parents what is coming up for the next week. Magnolia Montessori School nurtures children and provides a great environment of respect, self-​expression and learning. We consider ourselves very lucky to be there!