Evergreen Academy Montessori

Reviews

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  Asia DeLeon Stanford

  1 day ago
  5.0
  I cannot say enough wonderful things about this school. Both of my kids have benefited from the thoughtful instruction and caring administration at Evergreen, and I'm so grateful for it! The teachers at Evergreen work deliberately and compassionately to instill a love of learning, and safety in belonging. Families get the opportunity to participate in building community, in a variety of creative ways that are welcoming and inclusive. That said, participation is not mandatory, which is appreciated since many of us are working parents, and I have never felt less welcome if conflicts prevent me from participating. 🥹 If you're on the fence, make an appointment to visit and connect with Miss Joanne or RJ; they are a weath of information and are intricately connected with everything going on at the school. Our family loves everyone at this school 🥰
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  Aaron Davidson

  5 days ago
  5.0
  More than a daycare, it’s a community and a center for connection with other parents. They work with us on the details, flexible when we need help. A real neighborhood home for our littlest one. Even my big kids want to come in for pick ups!
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  Michael LaPonte

  Oct 1, 2021
  1.0
  Parents Beware : Not Trustworthy or Competent Upon kicking off the fall 2021 school year, this school immediately experienced a rapid COVID outbreak that lead to the school closing for two weeks. This is understandable given the times. However what is not understandable is the schools response. They have chosen to misrepresent the ADA in an apparent attempt to cover up the severity of the outbreak. They appear to have lied about the nature of the closure in order to improperly charge normal tuition rates during the closure. They rolled out a reopening plan that ignores basic CDC guidelines designed to reduce COVID spread among children. To make things worse, the administrators seem disinterested in making amends and refuse to share basic information with families. We have aired our grievances directly and privately with Evergreen Academy, but nobody in the organization seems interested in resolving the situation. We are still awaiting a long overdue response from their legal team. For these reasons, we have removed our child from this program and encourage any future or current families to do the same. We do not feel this organization should be trusted to be forthcoming with critical information that impacts the welfare of children. If you'd like to learn more, view my review on yelp and contact me directly. Thank you.
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  Quinn McLaughlin

  Mar 5, 2019
  5.0
  I do not often write reviews (I don't have the time with two young boys!) nor do I feel comfortable posting my thoughts online. However, I felt compelled to write this in hopes that it could lead families who desire a quality, safe and enriching school to the right place: Lake Forest Park Montessori. It’s an absolute joy to feel the genuine care that exudes from the teachers and staff at this school. Both my boys love it and are learning so much – I know this because I see it in their development and maturity, as well as their social and emotional growth. Part of the core curriculum at Montessori is “Grace and Courtesy”. Although this may seem like a silly idea for a preschool curriculum, these simple lessons speak volumes. Here’s a reason why: Over Winter Break, we took our boys to Chicago to visit family. Upon entering my brother’s home for the first time, my 5 year old asked my brother “Where do I put my shoes and jacket?”. To add to the story, my 5 year old asked this WHILE his 4 cousins raced into the house with shoes and jackets flying every which way in a rage of excitement. Lol. My brother’s jaw dropped. He was so shocked at the simple act of respect and courtesy. I’m telling you, it’s moments like these that make my heart swell and remind me how lucky I am to have found this school. The countless activities and events that the schools supports and provides is pretty remarkable. Here are just a few: Spanish lessons, music lessons, field trips, winter and spring concerts (these concerts showcase songs and music that the students prepare for…it’s insanely cute), before and after care, a secure and safe building, twice a year parent-teacher conferences, a Jog-a-Thon fall fundraising event, spirit weeks, Thanksgiving Family Feast, Parent Nights Out, delicious school lunches, daily detailed communication about your child's day with a cool app you can easily sign up for, skate parties. In addition, they host a number of activities that kids can participate in during the afternoons (for a small cost): gymnastics, soccer, drama, ballet, swimming…to name a few. The administration makes a tremendous effort to communicate consistently with families - I feel like I'm always 'in the know' about what is going on. When I first walked through the halls and in classrooms at LFPM I noticed that each classroom reflected the core philosophies of Montessori and I couldn't help noticing how the students and teachers genuinely enjoyed and thrived in this beautiful environment. While I'm on this tangent, I would like to give a shout-out to the following staff at LFPM: To Ms. Cami and Ms. Helen - for welcoming my little one with open arms. Your warmth, gentleness and creative projects were a highlight with our little one. To Ms. Kristen and Ms. Emily for teaching and guiding my *wild* son grow and find his "groove". Your ability to organize phonics work and fun supplemental activities truly launched his success in reading at 4 years old! The organization of your classroom is incredible and the work you create is impeccable. To Ms. Sarah, Ms. Angeline and Ms. Anna - you three have always greeted me and welcomed me with a smile and sweet words about my 3 year old. Your Valentine's Day Party rocked. To the Kindergarten Teachers - Ms. Teri, Ms. Thea and Ms. Ellie - I cannot comprehend how impressed I am with the thoughtful design and implementation of the enriching curriculum that you organize and teach in this classroom. Your field trip to the Capitol Building - impressive. 24 kindergartners on a bus to Olympia, how DID you do that?! It was a tough decision to put our son in a private Kindergarten, but I wouldn't change it for the world. Mr. Aubrey and Ms. Shelly - THANK YOU for welcoming my boys each and every morning with a smile. It's so refreshing and I couldn't be more happy to see your faces and know that I am leaving my boys to your care. Last, but not least, to Ms. Erin, Ms. Joanne and Ms. Nellie. Your smiles, consistent communication and hard work to make LFPM the best it can be is truly amazing.

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