Lakeshore Montessori Schools

I have sent both of my children to LMS. The program director, Katrina, is the kind of caretaker/teacher that actually gets on the ground and plays with the children. She talks to them and engages with them. I have arrived unannounced many times, when she wasn't anticipating my visit, and witnessed her playing with the kids in meaningful ways and not just for show. At the end of the day, she is a kids' teacher. She gets them, and they get her. My kids both love her. And I know she cares for them. What more can you ask for?

Our son has flourished at Lakeshore Montessori. His social skills have matured and the favorable environment Katrina provides has nurtured his reading and math skills beyond expectation. We’ve also developed wonderful relationships with other parents at Lakeshore, we spend time on weekends having play dates and birthdays parties.

My son has been with Ms Katrina for almost 3 years now.He learns so much each day and enjoys both school hours as well as the before and aftercare. Especially the amount of outdoor time he gets and the fun stuff the kids can do in the huge backyard are a big plus. My son learned how to ride his first bike in school,how to plant a garden, how chickens hatch,even how to sew a button on to fabric.. ! Katrina and her assistants are very dedicated and loving and always come up with interesting ways to make learning fun and exciting and teach life skills . I couldn't be happier that we found Ms Katrina and her school and will miss her when we move on to first grade.

Finally found that elusive combo of everything in one school: strong academics; joyful creativity; a caring, nurturing environment; and lots of outdoor play. Our son has blossomed here. We only wish we had found it earlier!

I recommend Lakeshore Montessori to anyone looking for high quality preschool in a caring, supportive environment. My son has attended for the last year and we have been extremely impressed by the curriculum and approach to learning - they have a multi-cultural classroom where he learns appreciation for other cultures, "jobs" that provide opportunities for exploration and independence, and, at 3 years old, he is excelling in beginning level reading, writing, and math. Katrina (the owner and teacher) provides individual attention to each child and provides the perfect balance of structure and freedom in the classroom. Having experienced other childcare and preschool arrangements, the thing that makes me happiest about Lakeshore is the love Katrina and the other teachers show my son. You can tell when people love what they do and truly care about each child, and that is the situation at Lakeshore. My son considers his teachers as his best friends, so you know it is a special place and I highly recommend it for other parents!