Kinderhouse Montessori School

From the moment you enter Kinderhouse Montessori School, you know that you are in a special environment. The Rancho Bernardo Campus is designed with the child in mind. The wooden flooring and shelves provides a sense of welcome and warmth, but it only gets better. The classrooms have a full range of materials which provide opportunities for the every child’s ability. The low shelving allows the children to choose from a variety of work from simple practical living skills to more challenging math, language and science. There is a buzz of activity throughout the classroom with children moving about freely within the safe guidelines provided by the teachers. It is a beautiful and rich environment. One worth checking out!

I am extremely happy that we had enrolled our daughter in this school. The campus is always superbly organized, neat, and clean. Their constantly being on top of all regulations really impressed me. Teachers and staffs are friendly and welcoming people who make curb side drop off/​pick up a breeze and are quick in responding to any question or concern. Regarding teaching materials, they are true to Montessori methods and stimulate a well balanced learning environment. It also encourages and embraces many level of cultural diversity. My daughter has really flourished under the guidance of her primary teachers. Their calm teaching methods produced a methodological, organized, and self motivated learner, and we are blessed for her achievements this past year.

I am very pleased with the nutrition guidelines provided by the school. It is nice to know that the children are being provided daily opportunities to enjoy fruits and vegetables as early exposure helps to promote lifelong healthy choices. I feel the opportunity to learn Spanish from native speakers is a valuable attribute and sets the school apart from other schools. I also appreciate that the children are taught to respect the cultures of others and that the school is quite multicultural.
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We love Ms. Owen! She is knowledgeable, though very humble, and extremely kind and calm. We feel so lucky to have her as our primary guide!

We have been very happy with our experience at KHM and would recommend the school to others looking for a Montessori program for their children.

This is our 1^st year at KHM but am hoping it won’t be our last. Selecting a preschool for my 4 year old was not an easy decision (nor do I think it is for anyone). There were also many changes going on in his life at that time including a move that were causing some instability so I was focused on finding a preschool that would provide him with stability while nurturing him at this critical time. I am very fortunate and had free child care with my parents so was not forced to look for a preschool for child care needs only. I wanted a school that would be the primer for his elementary education and provide the basis for his early education.
I found that and more at KHM. Everyone there has been truly outstanding. The 1^st few weeks were challenging for him as he was accustomed to doing what he wanted when he wanted and being the center of attention. It was a huge shift for him. Everyone assured me and him that the tears and sadness would pass; it did.
He has thrived and has grown into an independent boy that loves to learn. His social skills are growing by leaps and bounds and what he learns at KHM on a daily basis I am certain would not be a center of focus in a traditional preschool setting. Above all, I do not feel that I am dropping him off at paid child care which many preschools these days are. He works each and every day. He has goals set for him and obtains some of them in short order and others will take longer but I am confident he will reach them. I joined him the other night for a ‘Mother’s Night’ in the classroom and am slightly embarrassed to say he even taught me a thing or two.
His guide, Ms. Kim, truly cares for him and it is evident in each interaction. He is not just another student to her and I have no worries when he is there as I know Ms. Kim and all of the KHM staff are watching him as if he was their own.
I don’t believe the Montessori program is for everyone. You have to work as hard as your child does. You need to be just as engaged as your child. If you are willing to do so them KHM is most certainly the choice for you. It is well with the financial and time commitment.

This is an excellent Montessori program with the right balance of academic and social development. True to what research has found, our son has become more socially adept and creative. He truly enjoys learning now, and we have found the biggest plus is that he is in a nurturing and fair environment that he is comfortable in.
His previous preschool surrounded him with kids running wild, which made him even more timid. Now he is thriving socially and has developed wonderful confidence. We are very pleased and would recommend this school to anyone.