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Scripps Ranch, Northeastern San Diego
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Alisia H.

10/02/2019

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My daughter has only been at SMS for a short period of time, but it has been long enough for us to fall in love with this school. Ms. Ciara and all of the other teachers are welcoming, understanding, and truly make you feel like family. I have seen such an amazing progression of my daughter's developmental milestones since she started going to school here full time. Not only do the students learn the "normal" things you would expect them to learn, but they also learn how to garden, cook, speak multiple languages, clean up after themselves, and are encouraged to learn about who they are as a person. We stumbled upon the Montessori style of teaching on our hunt for the perfect school for our daughter, and could not be happier with what we have found at SMS!

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Cecilia Q.

06/05/2019

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There honestly are not enough words to explain how amazing this school is! We moved here from the east coast and the moment we stepped into the door at Scripps they made us feel at home and welcomed! I felt confident and safe leaving my son with people I just met! Every teacher and staff member is always smiling and willing to help you with whatever you need. My son has learned so much since starting here, it has blown my mind! This school truly embodies the Montessori way!

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Yas K.

05/29/2019

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I have never written a yelp* review before but felt compelled to do so after reading the negative comments posted about the administrator and certain other staff of the pre-school/kindergarten that both of our children attended. Ciara C. is the "face" of the school and represents SMS extremely well, as do the other staff members.

Not only have my wife and I been pleased with the educational and nurturing environment of SMS, we have been duly impressed with the compassion, caring and patience of the administrator and faculty. As another reviewer wrote, the teachers and staff really do make a difference, whether on a macro level (by instilling a lifetime love of learning) or on a micro level (soothing bruised egos after some unkind words among pre-school classmates).

Our oldest child is now a second-grader at a local elementary school. I am able to observe her in the classroom with some regularity, and believe her confidence, poise and ability are due, in no small part, to her experience at SMS. She transitioned to her new school after kindergarten, which our son will do next year.

Our children have benefitted immensely from their time at SMS, and I recommend the school highly.

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Crissy R.

05/22/2019

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Scripps Montessori has been such a great school for my daughter. They have trained their teachers in the Montessori method and ensured that they are AMI certified. This means that they went through the process of having the American Montessori Institute ensure that their practices are as Montessori intended and their teachers have all gone through the Montessori training. They are one of two Montessori schools in San Diego that went through the AMI certification program to make sure that their teachers and curriculum were authentically Montessori. As a teacher myself with a degree in child development I sought out a Montessori program for my daughter because I believe that the Montessori education experience is optimal a young child's development.
All of the teachers at the school have been warm and caring toward my daughter. The school encourages parent observation and every time I have gone in to watch my daughter, I feel so grateful that she is in such a peaceful, caring, academic environment. There is no stress. All of the children are actively engaged in their work, and you can feel the love in the room. All of the materials are designed to help her become independent, develop language skills, engage in fine and gross motor activities, and experience math concepts through hands on activities. It is all child centered.
Each child's family is asked to bring a week's worth of snack to share with the class. If it is your turn, you are given a list of items to bring. They do this because the children help prepare the snack, set the table, and are encouraged to try new foods. I also find this very convenient. I love never having to worry about what to pack for a snack.
My daughter has some health issues and the school has been extremely accommodating, kind, and supportive. The teachers have gone out of their way to make sure she can be successful in the classroom.
The director of the school has a very open door attitude and is always willing to help a child. When you meet her you can tell that she has a deep love for children.
The school offers many conveniences as well- before and after school care, after school programs such as dance, sports, Spanish, and cooking, hot lunch, and school uniforms.
This is a wonderful place for my daughter to learn and grow.

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Stef P.

05/08/2019

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The environment is very warm and compassionate. Classrooms are filled with natural lighting and teachers speak to the children with respect and enthusiasm when teaching a new lesson. Overall, I think this is an excellent school for Preschool. I also think if you decided to go the Montessori way of education for primary school, this is a great place!

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May B.

04/10/2019

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This school is such a special place. I am blown away each time I observe the classroom environment. It is beautiful, calm, loving, and designed for the ultimate learning experience. The teachers go out of their way to provide excellent care and are always so approachable. Most of the teachers have worked at the school for years and are very experienced with children. The school is AMI certified so the teachers and curriculum are top quality. Additionally, my daughter has some special needs and the school goes out of their way to provide her with care and communicate with me whenever it is needed. I can tell that despite her differences from the other children, she feels very loved and accepted. Because the staff is so loving and models this for the class, the children are so kind to her. I highly recommend this school!

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Phone: (858) 566-3632

Address: 9939 Old Grove Rd, San Diego, CA 92131

Website: http://www.scrippsmontessori.com

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