Laniakea Montessori School

Both of my children have been attending Laniakea Montessori for three years and I cannot imagine a better place for them. I come from a family of educators who have taught students at every level, from pre-school to university, and I have the utmost confidence that the teachers and staff at Laniakea are the best out there. Their approach to learning can be understood as "classic Montessori" in that it is student-led, interdisciplinary, and conducted in an immersive, multi-age classroom. My children, who have very different interests and personalities, have developed independently as well as as siblings and family/community members.

Our experience at Laniakea Montessori has been exceptional. First and foremost, the teachers foster a community of compassion and respect among the children. They are quick to communicate with parents - weekly class information, child performance, or any other information needing our attention, and are happy to work together as a parent-teacher team if the need arises. Our child learns among a culturally and developmentally diverse class, and greatly benefits from the mixture of lived experiences. We've been able to witness other children coaching our child, and our child helping others. In addition to developing our child as a conscientious person, Laniakea's teachers create a sense of curiosity about the world. Our 3-year-old comes home to tell us exciting information about other continents, the composition of Earth, what they planted in their garden, or how to greet people in other languages. We've watched our child's confidence, knowledge, independence, and interpersonal skills blossom under the guidance of the Laniakea family. We highly recommend Laniakea Montessori to other parents seeking a well-rounded and compassionate learning environment for their child.

I can't say enough positive things about Laniakea Montessori School! My son attended for two years of preschool. The teachers are incredibly knowledgeable in the Montessori approach and were consistently able to challenge him, teaching to wherever his individual level in all areas of academics. The teachers are equally skilled in social emotional development, and I was constantly impressed with how they lovingly fostered age appropriate emotional regulation, social skills, and how we treat others in our community. Underlying everything is a love of and awe for the natural world. Laniakea truly is a special community of teachers, parents, and children. Your child will be seen as an individual, challenged to their full potential, and supported by the environment to thrive and grow. My son has been in a number of preschools, and this one tops them all! It's an incredibly special place.

Our grandson is a student at Laniakea Montessori School. He started at the school when he was 3 years old.  Laniakea provides a well-organized, inviting, and nurturing environment where children can grow, flourish, and excel academically and socially.  The teachers are caring and encouraging, and have been very sensitive and accommodating to the needs of a younger child including making special arrangements for nap time and providing a little extra one-on-one attention and encouragement when needed.  The curriculum is true to the Montessori principals, providing an excellent balance of academic learning and play time while encouraging social development and friendships.  The teachers make wonderful use of hands-on learning experiences, including art, nature studies, picnics, gardening, and special projects in the on-site Science Room.  Overall, our grandson loves Laniakea and his teachers, looks forward to going to school every day, and we couldn’t be more pleased.

I currently have my children enrolled at Laniakea Montessori School and I don't believe that I will be going back to a public education system ever again! They have a very kind and inviting atmosphere that makes my children feel comfortable about learning. I couldn't be more happy about our experiences with the staff and my children are always raving about how their days were. Every child learns differently and they recognize that, giving my children different ways to learn the same things - and their methods work amazingly well!

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