Choosing a Montessori School for Your Child: Tips for Finding the Right Fit

As a certified Positive Discipline parent coach, I ask parents to imagine a time 25 years from now: Your child pulls into the driveway ready to share time and a meal with you. What kind of adjectives would you use to describe your child? The responses are overwhelmingly positive. Not once have I heard a parent say they want their child to be stressed, depressed, co-dependent, or unhappy. In fact, all parents agree that they wish their children to know happiness, respect, independence, and love.

Choosing a Montessori education for your child is a good step toward helping him become be an independent and happy adult. But how do you know if the Montessori school you are considering is the right one for your child? Although they embrace the same methodology and philosophy, each Montessori school is different. Finding the one that best fits your child’s needs, personality, and learning style requires some careful reflection. Let’s look at some factors to consider when looking for the right Montessori school for your child.