Northwest Montessori House of Children

Established in 1984, Northwest Montessori House of Children is a leading Montessori school in North Central Austin. We offer over 30 years of experience providing the highest quality Montessori education to children from 18 months to 6 years old. Our four schools were started by Shireen de Silva. Our teachers have many years of Montessori expertise and are passionate about providing a stimulating education for your children. Our school is run by a group of parents and students. Our classrooms are designed for a child’s environment. Small class sizes give a close-knit community. We are deeply involved in the children’s development with such low class sizes. Parents have reported that their children were well-prepared for elementary school. Our emphasis on individual instruction sets our Montessori school apart. In addition, the Montessori approach has been shown to improve academic performance.

Northwest Montessori has elicited overwhelmingly positive reactions from parents who are overjoyed and commend the institution for ensuring a complete and satisfying educational environment for their children. Many appreciate how their children's love for learning was fostered through hands-on activities, science experiments, and exposure to a well-rounded curriculum that enables them to read, write and do math. The teachers and staff are lauded for their commitment and attentiveness, from the youngest classes where students learn independence to the oldest where academic rigor is apparent. On a social level, the children are taught to be good citizens and to work in teams and individually, while the observers are assured of the institution's commitment to their children's safety. Lots of reviewers point out that their children enjoy school and never skip a day. This happiness is shared with the family at home, with the relatives observing changes in the children's social and academic lives. Parents and children alike are delighted, and the bulk of the reviews suggest that the academic foundation students receive when they leave the establishment is far ahead of what the public school, the child's next destination, offers. And they notice the same effect in all their children, beginning from an early age and continuing till the oldest. A few mention the enrichment opportunities that the school provides that give students a well-rounded education- including dance and Spanish classes. They loved the break and structured play that the children have in these classes. The overall feeling is of gratitude for the high quality of education and caring that the school provides, with most reviewers stating that they would not have considered any other educational institution. In conclusion, parents who have looked for a safe and enriching childcare program for their children and found Northwest Montessori School highly recommended.