Dove Canyon Montessori School

My kids have been going to the school from 1.5 yrs now. They have had change of teachers in the past 2 months. The current teacher Ms. Inoka seems to manage the kids pretty well and focus on Montessori activities as good as the previous teacher Ms.Bader.
Ms.Inoka is focusing more on math, reading and science. The kids do art projects but it is definitely lesser than before. Not sure how it is with kids under 3.5 years. The kids might do more sensorial and art activities at that age.
In a way that has been a blessing for us as my kids go to kindergarten next year and need to be on par with other kids. The one good thing is that the school is still following the true Montessori concept of no homework and keeping learning at school.
It would be nice if Ms. Inoka sticks around the entire academic year as frequent change of teachers affects young minds. Other than that the free breakfast and lunch, free morning day care and school closed only 10 days in a year are still the highlights of this school.

I had a very unpleasant experience with this kindergarten. My daughter has 2 years and 8 months, and both with my husband decided to get on our daughter at Dove Montessori .My daughter is very happy and she has a lot energy, like all kids. First two weeks when Ms Boudther was at this school, my daughter was very happy, after two weeks when Ms Boudther departed from this school and remained Ms Atusa my daughter was totally changed. She has not any progress and crying every morning. After a month at this school, I and my husband decided that this is not a good place for our girl and we will move at another kindergarten, because Ms Atusa, director and teacher at this kindergarten not working in the best interests of our children, everything is just a business for her. In this morning when I announced that my daughter will go to another kindergarten, because she is not very happy here, Ms Atusa said my: NO PROBLEM! I personally do not recommend this kindergarten!

Our experience with Dove Canyon Montessori preschool has been outstanding. Dove Canyon Montessori is a wonderful, homey school, where children are taught on all levels, socials, cognitive and emotional. The academics of the social environment at Dove Canyon Montessori preschool is fantastic. All their teachers and staff make every students feel special and welcome. They never pushed but helped foster independence and confidence in my Son. As a parents I am also very happy with the school. Any time I have any question or concern about my son, the teacher is always available and will address me. In sum, our son learns a lot, has friends and he has a lot of fun activities here. It is a wonderful, almost magical place. We are very happy to have found it.

Love, love, LOVE this school. My daughter is 4 ½ and she loves everything about it. The teachers are all awesome. My daughter’s main teacher, Miss. Badar, is the kindest, most gentle person I’ve ever met. She encourages the children to excel and learn at their own pace. Although each day is structured, the children are allowed to participate in each learning activity as they wish. She comes home telling me about continents and constellations, different country flags, animals living in different parts of the world, mammals vs. reptiles, etc. They have summer programs that include water days, guest speakers, visits from firemen, dentists, veterinarians, etc. I couldn’t be more happy with this school and the staff. Nothing to complain about.