Sidewalk's End Montessori School

My kiddo is currently here and we absolutely love it! Ms. Lynne, Ms. Jennifer and all of the teachers truly care for each and every child. It is a true Montessori program which is what we wanted. My son has gained so much confidence, independence, and a love for learning. This is a truly beautiful place for kids!

Having read up on the Montessori educational program previously, I already knew this is the route we wanted to take. As soon as my daughter starting showing the signs of "I can do it all by myself", I knew it was time. I called Sidewalk's End and made an appointment. Ms. Lynne really took the time to show us around and explain all the activity stations. She took what I thought I knew about the program before to the next level. I was blown away. Then she went into what each station teaches the child; it really is down to a science. Once enrolled, they really got to know my daughter as an individual. It really shows that all of the wonderful teachers there believe in the Montessori program and want to see each child develop to their best potential. I can't talk about our personal experience without specifically mentioning Ms. Grace and Ms. Amber. They had a huge impact on my daughter during her year and a half there; and even though we haven't been enrolled at Sidewalk's End for many months now, she still talks about them today. I am absolutely certain that if my husband's career didn't take us in a different direction, she would still be enrolled at Sidewalk's End. Thank you Sidewalk's End Montessori School. As her parents, we are completely confident we chose the best teammates possible in creating a strong foundation to her life skills and educational journey.

We can't say enough good things about Sidewalk's End Montessori School. Our 4yr old son has been here for 1 yr year. The family culture of the school is very warm and positive. The parents are very involved with the school and the outdoor environment, is great and green . His teachers (Mrs. Gloria and Mrs. Lyeen) are wonderful. They are dedicated, passionate and intelligent. We know our son is getting individualized attention and they are allowing him to grow at his own pace (i.e., not just at the common denominator of the class). They are cultivating and developing the whole child. We are simply amazed at how much he is learning and advancing. All while becoming a compassionate and polite individual. We always feel supported as a family. They have been great throughout the enrollment process.They are always planning activities and the children are never bored. It's an efficient and well run school. We are enrolling our 3 yr old son given how much his older brother enjoys the school.

Our timid (and sometimes anxious) 3-year old son attended Sidewalk's End Montessori School three days per week for 9 months. Initially unsure of his new surroundings, he was immediately made to feel comfortable, welcome, and included at his new school. By way of continual, positive, and personalized care from the entire SEMS staff, our son overcame most, if not all of his anxiety. He measurable grew academically, organizationally, and socially, and looked forward to his next day of school. Sadly military duty has forced us to relocate from Colorado Springs... and we will be somewhat challenged to find another preschool as great as SEMS.

Sidewalk's End Montessori is an absolutely fabulous school! The heart of every school is its teachers and Sidewalk's End's are top notch. Led by Ms. Lynne, who has won community awards as an outstanding teacher, the team of instructors is motivated, kind, intelligent, loving, and actively engaged in your child's learning. Together they have decades of teaching experience and many have Master's degrees in addition to special instruction on teaching/leading the Montessori method. My oldest children attended Sidewalk's End for the entire three years we lived in Colorado Springs. My oldest graduated from Sidewalk's End and attended our local elementary school this year. She excelled in every area, due to her great foundation established at Sidewalk's End. I could not be happier as she continues to be excited to go to school every day. My other daughter was lucky enough to continue at Sidewalk's End this year where she continues to grow and learn at her own pace and focusing on her areas of interest. She is happy, bright, and socially adjusted. She also loves going to school each day! As a military assignment takes us away from the area, this school will be one of the things I miss the most. I cannot say enough great things about Sidewalk's End. You will love it!