Gateway Montessori School

Wow… talk about horrible first impression. Had an appointment today for a walk through with «Charlene». Get here… all lights off doors locked. Called the number and left a message. For what they charge. im definitely dissapointed.

We absolutely love this school. We have been here since my oldest was 3 years old, now 8, and she attended the Rowland school and my youngest, 7months, is at this school as well as my older one now. Ms Merley is an awesome teacher. Everyone is. Ms Arandi, Ms Lynn, Ms Vernice, Ms Gianne, Ms Charmaine… the list goes on. Everyone is very loving toward the children and treats them as if they were there own. We will never go anywhere else.

I want to give negative stars about this place! I worked here for a month until I couldn’t stand the way the kids were treated. I reported Charmaine the owner already but I want to warn parents. They are horrible and mean to kids. They told me I was too nice!!! Kids aren’t even allowed to speak at lunch time!!! Hello that’s time to learn social skills!!! They’re dragged by their arms and yelled at. It’s a nightmare. Please please please never take your child here!!!

My son reminds me often (especially when we drive by the school on our way to the YMCA) «mommy remember when Ms. hit me.» Needless to say, I finally found a better place for him that treats him better. May god be with all the children that are still with Gateway be protected from the «mean teacher.»

I enrolled my child in this school when she was in preschool and she attended for about 2 ½ years. I credit my daughter’s reading ability, (she entered first grade with a fourth grade reading level, and was at college level by fifth), due to the way this school introduces and teaches reading. They are structured, and nurture a child’s interest and potential. Their performances at promotion time are amazing; children singing and dancing to music from a variety of cultures. (Many thought my daughter attended a school of arts when they were at her Kindergarden graduation.) For a parent who has a smart, yet sometimes strong minded child, the structure, routine and curriculum is perfect. I’d be happy to serve as a reference for this school anytime.
Shauna Facciponti —

To anyone looking for a great child care place, this is it! The entire staff is very nice, they are great teachers and they have a great curriculum for the kids to learn. My daughter will be 5 soon and they are getting her ready for Kindergarten. They teach phonics on a daily basis, Spanish and French. They focus on the kids needs and are very nurturing to the kids. We are so happy with this school and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great day-​care/​school.