“This is the first year that our family has been a part of the Hands on Montessori family. Our daughter joined the Toddler/Montessori Beginners classroom after attending a Montessori school in another state from the age of 18 months. HOMS has made the move and transition so much easier for her. The school adheres to a traditional Montessori environment and curriculum, and the small class size for the Montessori Beginners group has been great. While the pivot to online learning has been challenging, especially for a group of kids 3 and under, it’s provided a wonderful outlet for my daughter during this challenging time. The teachers and administrators have provided great guidance and strong content. They’ve offered assistance with materials, and made the daily calls a place for my daughter to continue to learn, grow and engage with her peers. HOMS is also very supportive of the parent community, and that does not go unnoticed! Thank you guys for all you do!”

Calista T

"When it was time to start thinking about enrolling my niece in a program, I wanted a program that would take into consideration the whole person. I wanted her to develop academically, socially and emotionally so I looked around. I also wanted her to be in a place that she felt secure, people cared about her and would be part of a school family. Well, I found a place that fit the bill, my niece is currently enrolled in the Hands-On Montessori Toddler Program. She LOVES it! The teachers are very loving, attentive and professional. She is thriving and loves learning, thanks to Hands-On. Even with COVID-19, the love continued. They quickly changed gears and went to distance learning even with the toddlers. I had my doubts that it would work with the age group, but the teachers are so great and get the kids involved with dancing, singing, puppets and stories while still doing ABC’s and 123’s … she still enjoys it and is so excited when she sees her friends and teachers! I’m very happy with the incredible progress my niece has made this year, even with the COVID-19 situation. She is very capable, and the teachers/staff bring that out and foster a since of self confidence that will carry with her through her entire school career. I’m appreciative of the support and love she gets from her teachers and all the staff, and especially the way they were able to adapt to these unprecedented times. Hands-On was one of the best decisions and it’s on to the Pre-School next year!"

Kristy B

"There’s no shortage of praise I could give for the Hands On Montessori School. I quite literally couldn’t imagine my son being even close to a better fit in a different school. The staff and teachers are amazing people, who love each child and take real time to get to know them. So much value is placed in who an individual child is, and what their strengths are as they are guided from an understanding of how they personally will excel. The learning environment goes beyond mere academics; it is a school in which kindness, love and respect for life is also instilled. It must be said too, how amazing the staff has been at HOMS during this year specifically. Despite the Covid-19 epidemic, they didn’t miss a beat. Due to the tireless efforts of those at HOMS, my child has been able to maintain his school routine in the best possible way, with classes being hosted every week day. They also provided many printable projects that they went over via online school, as well as sufficient help in obtaining any of the materials needed. Having many nieces and nephews in other schools, I feel comfortable in saying that not many other schools are able to adapt in the same way this school has."

Jake R

Hands-On Montessori has been a life saver for myself and my family during the pandemic. My daughter has not actually attended any physical classes at Hand-On Montessori, but is enrolled to begin kindergarten for Fall 2020. When the stay-at-home orders began, Emily reached out regarding enrollment for the Fall. During our conversation, I informed her that my daughter’s current pre-school was not providing any assistance or guidance on continuing our daughter’s education while being at home. Our family was having some difficulty, due to both adults still being required to work full-time all while managing having two little ones at home that needed structure and education. Upon my mention of this issue, Emily offered to allow our daughter to participate in the daily Zoom class that they were offering their current students. The opportunity to have my daughter participate in the classes, has been amazing. The teacher’s have made every effort to make her feel as if she is as much a part of the class as anyone else. She has been guided through weekly lesson plans that have allowed her to continue her education in a way that she takes ownership in her own learning. As a parent, I wholly recommend Hands-On Montessori to anyone who has a child that they are interested in receiving a great educational experience. From the first interaction with the staff at Hands-On Montessori, we have been extremely impressed and satisfied and it makes me feel very comfortable knowing I am sending my daughter to a school where everyone cares about her well-being and education. Thank you, Amber Noyes

Amber N

Our daughter is in her third year at HOMS and is currently in the extended day Kindergarten program. Obviously this year has not gone as expected for anyone. When announcements were made that schools would not meet physically for the remainder of the school year, the HOMS teachers and staff sprang into action. Montessori learning is intrinsically hands-on. Moving Montessori learning onto an online platform definitely had its challenges for teachers, children and parents. However, with the love, patience, and strong bond already built between the teachers and students, online learning has gone beyond original expectations.

Amidst the chaos and upheaval of all our lives during these difficult times, the HOMS teachers and staff have been our rock through the storm. It has been such a comfort for my daughter to continue her routine of learning and see her friends and teachers every day. Online learning has been an adjustment for us all but we cannot thank everyone at HOMS enough for all the hard work, love and care that they put in to every single class.
Sending love, Kat

Kat B

My daughter has been attending Hands-On Montessori School for the last 4 years, beginning with extended day kindergarten. I am really pleased with how she has advanced and matured. In addition it has always been a pleasure interacting with the teachers, staff and other parents. When it was decided that school would be closed to ensure the safety of the students, due to the corona virus pandemic, l was fearful of how my daughter’s education would be impacted. I am pleased to say Hands -On Montessori school has exceeded my expectations. Not only have they provided my daughter with daily class materials, they have also provided avenues for their students to display their creativity and have fun together for instance, Pj day, Scavenger hunt , bird watching, culture fair, yoga, games, arts and crafts. Every Friday the teachers and the student have lunch together, just to name a few of the fun things they do with the students. My daughter has adjusted well, I am happy she still has access to the valuable teaching materials provided by the school. I would like to thank the teachers and staff at Hands-On Montessori school I am please with all the precautions they have taken and there efforts to provide continued education for the students.

Margaret R