Matawan Montessori Academy

Let me start off by saying that my son started in a different preschool nearby and we had a pretty negative experience (a review to come). He had never stayed with anyone but family before this, so I was pretty anxious about leaving him.

When I found Matawan Montessori through an internet search for local Montessori preschools, I was excited because it was so close to our home. I immediately made an appointment to meet the director and bring my son in for a visit.
Mr. Chris, the director, was delightful. He showed a true interest in my son and encouraged me to bring him in for a half-​day session to see how he liked it. We did and the rest is history! He LOVED IT! I immediately felt very comfortable with the staff and environment there. Montessori was the perfect place for my little guy, who was just two and a half at the time, but started in the 3 – 6 year group because they saw that his interest and attention span were a bit above his age.
He will be going into his sixth month at the school and I can’t say enough about the staff. His head teacher, Mrs. Marina is fabulous and brings with her a lot of Montessori experience. Her assistants, Kelly and Sheeta show so much caring and compassion, and my son just loves them. He hugs them goodbye each day.
Staff meets you at your car and escorts your child into the school. When you pick up, it’s the same.
They have a day each week where they spend some time focusing on music and one day for gym where the kids learn about fitness and eating well. They also teach Chinese and Spanish in the classroom one day a week.
My son has really blossomed in this school. The Montessori method is a fabulous way to allow a child to develop their independence along with a sense of discipline and purpose. It allows them to learn at their own pace, regardless of age, and having the older children in the classroom with the younger gives the little ones role models. This lets the older children feel a sense of pride in helping their younger coeds.
Matawan Montessori comes through with flying colors. I would recommend this school to anyone!

The Matawan Montessori Academy is a great school to send kids who really want an education. My son had gone to the other schools nearby without the benefit of «actually learning». Now after a four months in his new school he is able to read, write and do math at a higher grade level! I’m not kidding!
The teachers are really kind and informative, as they send updates on what my child is learning and their progress. It’s hard to find a teacher who actually cares these days. Also, it’s a small school, with all the benefits of individual teaching.
All in all, we are very happy with the services we’ve found in this school.