Desert Montessori School

Posted July 25, 2007

As the parents of a bright pre-school age kid, we love this school. The teachers are well trained and well prepared to manage the needs of all the children in their classroom. Communication between parents and teachers is exceptional. During the school year they bring in music and gymnastics teachers to augment the curriculum. The children spend about 2 hours a day outside year round. The class projects are creative and exciting. My son loves this school. My biggest complaints 1: the parking lot is difficult to manage during drop-off and pick up, and 2: the diversity of the school does not match the diversity of the city both ethnically and economically. As a family on the less wealthy end of the spectrum, we find we don't have a lot in common with many of the other parents. Even so, we're looking forward to elementary school here in a few years.
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Posted May 31, 2006

My son attends Desert Montessori's preschool, and we've been very happy with the experience. The school is very structured (probably too much for some Santa Feans)and emphasizes manners which I love (and it appeals to a 3 year old's need for structure as well). It is also very educational, rather than play-oriented. He learned his alphabet and numbers very quickly in the toddler class. Facilities are great and classes are small and warm. I don't know much about their elementary school, but the preschool is great!
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