Montessori School of Greater Hartford

MSGH is an incredible community. The staff, faculty, and other families cultivate a family environment that you can witness in the way the older students look after and role model for the younger students. Having come out of the pandemic, we especially see how the sense of community is something quite special at MSGH. Our children have developed an inner sense of confidence, independence, and a love of learning thanks to their education there.

We have our two kids at MSGH, but actually it feels like the entire family is attending this school. I never had this feeling before, that an institution is so much more than just a daycare or a school, but a place where everybody seems to grow: our little daughter in the toddler program, where she learned so quickly to feel capable, where she becomes more and more independent, where she is just happy in a warm and loving atmosphere. Our son, who is in 3rd grade, just mentioned that he just loves his school, even cleaning up, because ‘I love to do this for the community and I like to have the Montessori materials in my hands.’ To see how he enjoys working, doing research, planning presentations, creating ideas is simply a joy! I feel it is the greatest gift I can give my kids to let them develop in this unique environment.

Due to a variety of possibilities for us adults to experience what Montessori is about, (transparent classrooms, silent journey, parenting classes, celebrating together, conferences and last but not least always an open ear from the head and all staff) we consider ourselves a Montessori Family. Thank you MSGH!

MSGH = cult.  "The group is focused on a living leader to whom members seem to display excessively zealous, unquestioning commitment.  The group is preocupied with bringing in new members.  The group is preoccupied with making money.  Questioning, doubt, and dissent are discouraged or even punished."

Their covid approach has been dismal.  They will not gather community input for their approach.  They will mask your children without your consent or notification.  (Practicing medicine without a license).  They will not provide documentation on why they are enforcing something.  They will go around in circles.  The Head of School is their living leader.

I liked their methodology up until now.  The administration is something out of a twilight zone film.  Do not send your child here if you want any decent back and forth communication and documentation besides "we do what we want."

We have three children currently attending the Montessori School of Greater Hartford from primary through the adolescent program and we could not be happier with the care and attention they have received. The montessori philosophy is constructed around the individual needs of each child both academically and developmentally and is implemented by highly trained and loving teachers and staff in an environment that is designed to nurture growth and curiosity. MSGH is  more than a school it is a warm, vibrant community that is centered on the values of respect and creating peaceful citizens of the world. I can not recommend it highly enough!!

Excellent school - from toddler to ninth grade, you will find experienced teachers, a caring and nurturing environment where your child can thrive. Younger kids can attend half day, full day (until 3) and there is aftercare until 5:30 which is invaluable for working parents, along with an early morning drop-off on demand. Best yet, the Montessori curriculum is build on respect for the child and his/her innate interests and talents: it is designed to produce an independent individual who is self-motivated and capable of self-management. I highly recommend this school.

I remember being so worried with our first child - are we doing the right thing? Maybe we should&#39;t be doing this; Maybe we should be trying that etc. And I have to admit, till this day, I keep having the same inner dialogue. But there is one area, where this conversation has ceased. And that is &#39;What is the right school for our children?&#39;. MSGH is a unique Montessori school that not only provides an authentic education that perfectly balances academics with life &amp; executive skills, but a school that has created such a loving and caring community that we truly call our second home. That is the one area, where I don&#39;t have to worry anymore - I know my children are being lovingly cared for, receive the right amount of support to flourish emotionally and to grow into mature individuals that are strong academically but also feel responsible to make our world a better place for everyone.

The Montessori School of Greater Hartford is truly a unique learning environment centered on the individual needs of each child. We have three children currently at the school and could not be happier with the attention and encouragement they have received. The school is devoted not only to academic excellence but also to nurturing independent thinkers who have internal curiosity and tenacity to problem solve and be active thinkers. MSGH is a warm, caring community that supports not only it&#39;s students but their families as well through engaging parenting workshops and teachers and staff that are always willing to listen and advise. As our oldest child is looking at high schools for next year we could not feel more strongly that MSGH has prepared her to excel where ever she chooses to go both to school and in life. There is no better gift you can give your child than an MSGH education!

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