Challenging Minds. Nurturing Hearts. Inspiring Greatness.
At West Miami Montessori Learning Academy, we are committed to providing a high-quality educational program that inspires children to achieve academic excellence, independence, and personal growth in a safe, respectful, nurturing, and diverse environment. Our mission is to prepare our children for the future by providing a positive environment rich with materials that foster meaningful learning experiences.
Our Philosophy
Our method for teaching is based on the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, who believed that all children have an innate ability to learn independently when provided with a positive environment rich with materials that foster meaningful learning experiences. We believe that children have the ability to explore and learn at their own pace in an environment that is designed to educate first through the senses and later through the abstract in reading, writing, advanced mathematics, problem solving, geography, science, and cultural studies.
Our Teachers
All our Lead teachers are Montessori certified, loving, caring, and genuinely motivated individuals who inspire children to work at their own pace, alone, or with others. They encourage the growth of self-motivated, independent children by balancing active, self-directed learning with small group collaboration and peer teaching.
Our Programs
We offer a range of programs designed to nurture and educate the whole child, including Infant, Toddler, Primary, VPK, and Kindergarten classes led by our Certified Montessori Teachers. Our school is proud to be a member of the American Montessori Society and is working towards Full AMS accreditation.
Why Choose Montessori?
Dr. Maria Montessori studied children throughout the course of her adult life and found that meaningful learning takes place through the use of the senses and through physical interaction within their environment. She believed that young children can rapidly absorb large amounts of information, soaking up all aspects of the environment. This is what Dr. Montessori referred to as the "absorbent mind." By choosing Montessori, you can be confident that your child will receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for a lifetime of learning.
Overall Experience
The reviews describe the overall experience of parents with West Miami Montessori. The school is described as a "home" to the children, where they feel safe and happy. The teachers are passionate, and the school is clean and organized.
Positive Aspects
Quality of Education
The school provides a high-quality education, and children are well-prepared for the next stage of their education. The school encourages children to be the best they can be, and the teachers are attentive and nurturing.
Cleanliness and Organization
The school is described as extremely clean, and the teachers take care of the children's personal hygiene.
Staff
The director, Emily, is highly praised for her attentiveness and responsiveness to parents' concerns. The teachers are kind, loving, and highly educated.
Unique Moments
Some parents share touching moments, such as the director's efforts to find a lost tooth or the school's encouragement of bilingualism.
Negative Aspects
Disorganization and Lack of Communication
One parent expresses frustration with the school's disorganization and lack of communication, particularly with the director. They claim that the director is unresponsive and hides behind her employees.
