MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF WEST OMAHA INC

My son has been in the Primary Room for about 5 months now. We absolutely love it. He’s excited to go and comes home happy every single day. The staff is warm & caring and I’ve noticed my son is more independent since he started. So thankful to have found this preschool!

All three of our boys have attended Montessori Academy of West Omaha, from our oldest starting in 2017 to our youngest now in 2026. Over the years, the teachers and staff have been nothing short of phenomenal. What truly sets this school apart is their commitment to child-led learning. Each child is encouraged to move at their own pace, explore their interests, and develop a genuine love of learning. The teachers take the time to really know each student, meeting them where they are and giving them individualized attention that you just don’t find everywhere. We’ve watched each of our boys grow tremendously, not only academically, but also in confidence, independence, and responsibility. Those life skills have been just as valuable as anything they’ve learned in the classroom. I don’t have enough words to express the impact Christine, Susan, and Sheri have had on our family, along with the rest of the teachers and aides. They truly care, and it shows in everything they do. We’re honestly sad that our youngest is now heading off to kindergarten. This school has taken such incredible care of our kids, and it will be hard to replace what they’ve given our family.

Montessori Academy is so much more than childcare - it’s a way of life! We have been sending our children there since 2022 and they have become family. The main teachers have been there since day one and are fantastic! Very little staff turnover, excellent communication, and the care my boys get is phenomenal. They have grow so much through the care and curriculum. I can’t say enough great things about this place.

We've been involved with Montessori Academy for almost 3 years and have enjoyed every bit of it. Our son has excelled and thrived in the curriculum. The teachers are the best and genuinely love their careers and kids.

Our children have already lived in 3 and 4 states at their young ages - which means we've been to several daycares/preschools. This is our first Montessori experience and both my children have thrived here - one started at age 2 (now 4) and one at age 4.5 (now 6.5). My older child, who only had the benefit of one year in Montessori, grew so much and was more than prepared for kindergarten - so prepared that the public school kindergarten structure bored him a bit. He's back at the Montessori part-time this summer (post-kindergarten) and fit right back in. He is able to play with his friends from last year and engage in work at his individual level. My younger child has had the benefit of being at Montessori Academy of West Omaha for 2 years, with one more year before kindergarten - she is excelling. What truly separates this center from other centers are the teachers and size of the school. Several of the teachers have been with the school for years, which not only demonstrates their ability and experience as Montessori-trained teachers, but also speaks to the work environment. We ultimately chose this school because it has one toddler room and one primary room - the center operates like one big family. The kids know all of the teachers at the school and the transition for my younger child from the toddler room to the primary room was seamless. In our previous centers, transitions to new rooms for my son were always stressful - but the natural integration of kids and teachers at the whole-school level here eliminates that challenge. At our most recent center out of state, daycare was a daily source of anxiety for my children and me. It has been a relief not to worry about my kids anymore and for them to walk confidently into school each morning - to the point they forget to give me a hug. I'll take it. The teachers and center director (Ms. Christine) care about each child and each family. They communicate well with parents and are flexible with families. During the pandemic, we have had variable care for our kids, and they were willing to work with me to let both of my children attend this summer (also, their handling of the pandemic/infection control has been excellent and makes me comfortable sending my children).