Carmel / Zionsville Maria Montessori International Academy

• kylee keuneke
  
  
  (January 31, 2019, 6:32 pm)

  We joined the MMIA family a year and a half a go when we moved from the Fort Wayne area to the Indy area. We actually found MMIA for our baby before we ever found a house (that is how important quality childcare is to our family). MMIA has over the past year and a half become a part of our extended family. The teachers are all amazing and are invested in your child's education and wellbeing. They work with your child through any problems that arise and we had a few that our child had (pushing, yelling, biting) and while they were typical behaviors for his age we worked through them together as a team in a positive enriching way and our child stopped the behaviors very quickly.

• Jennifer Middleton
  
  
  (January 16, 2019, 1:38 pm)

  Strengths:
  -Teachers: The head teachers all have degrees in the field in addition to their Montessori training. The support teachers have advanced training as well. They know each child's academic strengths and weaknesses as well as their personal ones, and individualize their teaching styles. There is extremely low turnover of the faculty and staff. Even the subs know my children and their interests and hobbies. My children are safe and loved when I'm away. Most teachers are bilingual, as are many children.
  -Curriculum: The curriculum is common to Montessori schools, and is adapted to the child. It respects the child as a whole person and allows them to develop self discipline, curiosity, and skills in addition to mastering typical topics. This school is special in that it has a music/dance/yoga/art curriculum in addition to the unusual. The school meets all the requirements for certification (I asked and looked it up too), but chooses to use the cost of the certification for a big summer project each year for the kids. Expect optional field trips, extended care, and wrap around care for some breaks and holidays.
  -Building: The building is nice; big rooms with natural light and separate doors for outside in each class. There are sinks and potties for the children, with a flow between rooms for exchange of children and activities if needed. Meets highest safety standards (certificate in the window). There is a washer and dryer, so you aren't responsible for your kid's sleeping stuff and extra clothes each weekend.
  People: The other parents who come here are all committed, passionate, interesting people. Having school friends over is easy; their friends are kind with good self control and their parents are comfortable supporting the children's independence.
  
  Areas that work for us, but might not be your choice:
  Food: There isn't a cafeteria, so you pack lunches every day. Also, there is a snack calendar and families take turns bringing assigned snacks. This is fruit, veg, grain, and protein snacks, and most parents bring awesome snacks that keep my kids coming back for seconds. Expect that cost once a month about... Maybe every other.
  Breaks: If you are familiar with Montessori, you know it has more time off than a typical daycare. This school does a good job of supporting the parents who need child care in addition to education, but it won't always match your work schedule. They do have a parent night out every month that is nice.
  Screens: There isn't screen time/computer time. We teach them these skills at home. The teachers have a device where they can post your child's photos/diaper changes like most places, but expect a once a day update. These might not even be done every day, because your kids are getting eye contact instead. I like this, but it was an adjustment.
  For us, the pros outweigh the cons.

• Tiffany Laughlin
  
  
  (November 15, 2018, 7:16 pm)

  What a wonderful school! We love how the school incorporates the infant class on their field trips and celebrations! Our son has had so much fun traveling to different places and celebrating different holidays with all of his buddies at school! We look forward to many more fun trips in the future!

• Jen V
  
  
  (August 24, 2018, 8:20 pm)

  Fantastic program, caring teachers! I highly recommend MMIA to anyone considering starting their child in a Montessori program. I have two children in the program and I can see their knowledge growth weekly! It’s truly amazing!! My four year old can read, write, count, and is learning Spanish! My two year old is counting, correctly identifying letters, shapes, colors, and numbers along with learning key social skills! The curriculum is well rounded and fun and includes lots of art, music, dance, and cultural exploration. Definately worth it!

• Sonya Anderson
  
  
  (December 10, 2017, 12:26 pm)

  Both of my girls attended this preschool for three years. The teachers are passionate about the children and it reflected in the progress our girls have made. We are grateful to find a place where they were not only cared for but taught at their own pace.

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