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How to Choose an Authentic Montessori School Near You: A Parent’s Guide  

Searching for the right preschool can feel overwhelming. Type “Montessori school near me” into your search engine, and you will find dozens of schools promising independence, hands-on learning, and child-centered education. The challenge is knowing which schools truly...

Understanding “Freedom within Limits” in a Montessori Preschool Classroom 

One of the most common questions parents ask when they learn about Montessori education is:   “If children can choose their own activities, does that mean there are no rules?”  This is a very understandable concern. Many families are...

What is the “Absorbent Mind” and How Does a Montessori Daycare Nurture It?

As a parent, you’ve probably watched your child learn something new and wondered, “How did they pick that up so quickly¡”   One day they are babbling, and the next they are speaking in complete sentences. They watch you fold laundry once, and suddenly they want to do...

Welcome to the 2016 -2017 School Year!

Welcome to the 2016-2017 school year at Norbeck Montessori. This week, our teachers have been busy cleaning out, prepping and organizing their rooms with anticipation in welcoming back off of our returning children and extending a warm welcome to all of our new...

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Summertime Fun!

I can’t believe summer is almost half way over already. All of the children have settled into their classrooms and are enjoying their time! So, we thought it was the perfect time for a recap of what’s been going on so far. During our first two weeks of camp, the theme...

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Norbeck Montessori’s Big K Graduation

On June 10th Norbeck Montessori recognized the great accomplishments of our Big K class as we celebrated their graduation. Our oldest students have worked hard this year with Mr. Denis and Ms. Esmeralda to finalize their Montessori learning experience and prepare for...

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Donuts for Dads

Another eventful morning here at Norbeck Montessori! It was the father’s turn to come in and be celebrated because fathers are such an important part of the children’s lives. All our students were so excited to show off their dad, grandpa, uncle, or another special...

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Spring Carnival Luau 2016

After having to postpone the Spring Carnival for a week we were able to enjoy a beautiful evening with our Norbeck families! The carnivals are a great way for our Norbeck families to get to know one another while the kiddos enjoy moon bounces, cotton candy, balloon...

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Muffins for Mom

What a wonderful morning we had here at Norbeck! Lots of mommies were able to join us for a wonderful celebration- celebrating them! The children were busy for several weeks making an adorable gift for their mom and practicing a song to sing to them. It was such a...

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We Love Our Teachers

We Love Our Teachers

As we all know, each child learns in different ways and at their own pace. Personally, I find it so incredible that using Montessori Method, we observe how each of our students learn and use that to teach them a particular concept. I know I may be a bit bias but we...

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Spring Popsicle Playdate

Spring Popsicle Playdate

Popsicle Playdate Ever wonder who your little ones new best friend is? Better yet, who that friends parents are? Well, Norbeck’s Popsicle Playdate is the perfect opportunity to find the answers to those questions. Held in both the fall and spring, this fun evening...

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Testimonials

What Parents Say

We believe that clear communication with parents is essential to the child’s wellbeing. It is particularly important during the early preschool years when children reach and surpass many developmental milestones. Naturally, we work diligently to help each of the children to be best taken care of.  That is the reason why the parents give us  best reviews. Here are a few of them.

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My son attended Norbeck Montessori for 2.5 years. He started in Ms. Nita's toddler class, then had Ms. Laurie for two years. The school and all the staff are amazing. They did a great job in preparing my son for school. His kindergarten teacher even commented on how much he knew at the start of the year.
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We love Norbeck Montessori. Both of our children went to Norbeck Montessori starting in the 2 year old class and then graduating from the kindergarten class. Norbeck really helped them thrive academically, develop emotionally and grow socially. We’re so glad we kept both children there all the way till kindergarten. They graduated from Norbeck as confident and emotionally strong with a strong academic foundation in math, reading and writing with enthusiasm and curiosity for art, creativity, music, science and geography. It was a very positive environment with highly experienced teachers focusing on the overall development of the children. The head of the school, Melissa Matthews, does an outstanding job managing the school and the teachers ensure that the kids are not just on par with but are also excelling beyond expectations in several elements. Discipline and kindness towards others are strongly encouraged and the children really have a lot of fun while learning. We highly recommend this school and so glad that our family had the Norbeck experience.
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My children have been at Norbeck for 5 years and our experience has been nothing but amazing. They are treated and cared for with love and respect. They enjoy going to school every day and have learned how to be independent children both in the classroom and in every day life. They have grown to be upstanding and courteous young ladies
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This place is amazing! When we were looking for a daycare or preschool where to send our 3 year old back then, we did some research and went to different places and realize this was the only one where you could see the kids and the teachers happy and having a great time (remember that's the environment you want your kids to grow in). So we decided for Norbeck and that was the best decision ever! Our son had the best experience during his 4 years there. We even kept him in the Kindergarten program (AMAZING). He learned so much and grew emotionally and socially as well. Great foundation and such a loving atmosphere for the kids. I could not recommend a better place. And BTW did I said he learned reading by 4 years and has started 1st grade knowing addition, subtraction and multiplication? Yep that's how great this place is :)
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Norbeck Montessori has been the most amazing experience for us! Our daughter has been there for over a year and absolutely loves it. The teachers are amazing and make you and your child feel welcome, nurtured and loved! And, the lessons they do on a daily basis are so fun and educational at the same time. Definitely recommend to any parents looking for a positive and warm environment for their kids, and be prepared to be part of a small and loving family!
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Melanie Deal
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What would I have done without Norbeck? This is my daughter's second year and every day I am more and more amazed about how much she is learning. She is only 4 years old and she is able to read, write and count to 100. The activities that the school coordinates through the year nurtures a sense of community/family, events include Halloween parade, Thanksgiving feast, Christmas song festival and much more! She loves her school, teachers and friends. I highly recommend this school.