Palo Alto Montessori School

Both of my children attended Palo Alto Montessori School from ages two through five, until they went to kindergarten. Dinesh and the other teachers and support staff are so wonderful – they really love and care for the kids, and both of my children really flourished at PAMS. There is very low staff turnover, and over the years, the kids bonded with the staff and the other children and the school. My kids loved music and instruments, playing outside, gardening, cooking, the art projects, and the calm, nourishing, and fun atmosphere at the school. There are lots of international students there, which I think was also a great education for our kids. I would recommend this school to anyone who is looking for a great preschool, regardless if they are looking for Montessori education or not. I feel very fortunate that my kids got to spend their early years at PAMS.

Our son has been going to Palo Alto Montessori for the last two years and we could not be happier with the school. It is now time for our son to move on to Kindergarten and we know that he brings a fantastic foundation with him from his time at PAM. The school director and head teacher Dinesh and his staff made it very easy for him to adjust to the new school from the beginning, providing a welcoming, caring and inclusive environment. We love the Montessori program and how it is brought to life at PAM by Dinesh and his staff.

Our son is more on the quiet and reserved side, but over the last two years he has gained confidence and is comfortable speaking up. We love the fact that the school places a lot of value on social skills, time for play and respect for each other, in addition to learning letters, numbers, etc. Dinesh does a wonderful job keeping us regularly updated about the progress of our son, and during each 1:1 he has been providing extremely valuable insights about our son at school. The school is small and very well run, clean and organized, with great activities throughout the year.

We will definitely miss this fantastic school and can wholeheartedly recommend it to other parents! Thank you very much, Dinesh and Palo Alto Montessori School!

Our 3 years old daughter spent one year in Palo Alto Montessori School. We just arrived from France for a one year journey in USA. It was her first school experience and moreover in a new langage. She was happy too go to school every day. Danish and all his staff are outstanding people. Palo Alto Montessori School is really a good place pour enjoying school.

The Palo Alto Montessori program has been amazing for my daughter. We were there for almost 3 years. The caring atmosphere and the thoughtful staff provide a perfect place for both academic and personal growth. The children learn about the practical aspects of everyday life, as well as the basics of language and math. Montessori specific exercise well prepare the children for the next steps. The program graduates well rounded children with a healthy spark of curiosity and confidence, as well as behavioral tools to be well-adjusted in any situations. PAMS puts on great holiday parties to help the children celebrate with their parents and peers creating a well-connected community. The location is unique allowing children to spend plenty of time outside in a safe and beautiful environment. The teachers are very supportive not only of the child but also of the transitions that can be difficult for parents such as potty-training. Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better home away from home for our daughter. My daughter was able to successfully transition to kindergarten, and succeed in both personal and academic pursuits. We are very thankful for having had Palo Alto Montessori School in our lives and the lessons learned carry forward not only in my daughter but in all of us.

My daughter has been to other day care and preschools as well. Palo Alto Monstessori is the best place so far.
The environment is welcoming, friendly and perfect for kids. Its been 2 years and I highly recommend sending kids here. Teachers are exceptional. They know strengths of my daughter and refined her learning skills as well as social abilities.
From management to teachers, everyone is organized and supportive. My daughter made alot of friends here.
I can meet teachers for regular progress meetings and discuss in detail about how my kid is performing.
Love this school and already recommending to friends and coworkers.
Thank you all at Palo Alto Montessori for your hard work!

I highly recommend Palo Alto Montessori School! It was absolutely the best possible preschool we could have hoped to find for our three very active boys. Dinesh and his team are incredibly kind and caring, and they create a wonderful environment for the kids to feel at home and flourish. Our oldest spent two years there, and our twins spent three years there; all of them arrived at Kindergarten m… More

Our daughter attended the Palo Alto Montessori preschool during the worst of times in our adult memories (COVID). Dinesh and his team did everything they could to reopen early and keep the school up and running for our little ones to learn and develop social skills when the word &#34;social&#34; was mostly an adjective for &#34;distancing&#34;.<br>Our kid loved it, and we found it very warm and comforting. During parent-teacher meetings (online), it was very clear that the bond that was formed between the kids and the staff was bidirectional, and that Dinesh was very attentive to the kid&#39;s development.<br>Our daughter learned a lot and had a smooth transition to K in public school.<br>This school is a gem.

Amazing Preschool! I can&#39;t say enough wonderful things. My son and daughter both attend(ed) this school and I couldn&#39;t be happier with their experience and incredible development. I had the unique experience of sending my son to a different, highly rated preschool before attending Palo Alto Montessori. While he had fun at school, the teachers said he had trouble paying attention. Which was really interesting as I know my son could sit with toys undisturbed for well over 30 min and look at books in the car quietly for long road trips. During COVID, we switched to PA Montessori mainly due to Dinesh&#39;s high attention to safety and adhering to protocols. Immediately, we saw a difference in our son&#39;s desire to learn and color. I didn&#39;t even know the extent of it until he came home with booklets with numbers into the 1,000&#39;s and 3 letter words! Most importantly, Dinesh&#39;s ability to get to know each child intimately and learn how to help them grow as an individual is unparalleled. He is extremely thoughtful in his approach towards each child and can see the difference in both of our kids confidence and love of learning. I can&#39;t thank the Palo Alto Montessori teachers enough for our kids&#39; experiences at school.

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