Our children began their journey at WMS at the height of the pandemic. We did not intend to keep them there long term, but absolutely fell in love with the school, the teachers and the method. This past summer we relocated so that we could continue to send our children there. It has become so much more than school to us- it is a community and a family. Both our 5 and 7 year old thrive in the Mont... More

Our children began their journey at WMS at the height of the pandemic. We did not intend to keep them there long term, but absolutely fell in love with the school, the teachers and the method. This past summer we relocated so that we could continue to send our children there. It has become so much more than school to us- it is a community and a family. Both our 5 and 7 year old thrive in the Montessori environment and look forward to school every day. Whether it is the thrill of a new lesson, or the pride in helping another child after they have mastered one, there is genuine excitement and appreciation for what they are learning. They are supported both academically and emotionally every step of the way. WMS is truly one of a kind. Less

Excellent school! I have two sons that attended WMS. This school is an exceptional place where kids learn to be independent thinkers and love learning. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a high quality education for their children that also incorporates learning to appreciate others for their uniqueness. My older son attended WMS through Jr. High and is currently a straight A hi... More

Excellent school! I have two sons that attended WMS. This school is an exceptional place where kids learn to be independent thinkers and love learning. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a high quality education for their children that also incorporates learning to appreciate others for their uniqueness. My older son attended WMS through Jr. High and is currently a straight A high school student taking honors and AP classes. My younger son still attends WMS and consistently tests well above his grade level. However, what really makes me proud is how my children have learned to be independent, caring, and thoughtful individuals. And I know that WMS has had a hand in that. Less

Our 2 and a half year old daughter attends Wheaton Montessori. She is thriving in her primary classroom! She's learning practical skills, is becoming more independent by the day, enjoys spending time with children of different ages in her classroom, and loves all of the time in the fresh air. As a parent, I love the world view she's getting, learning courtesy, and becoming a lovely kind human. Ev... More

Our 2 and a half year old daughter attends Wheaton Montessori. She is thriving in her primary classroom! She's learning practical skills, is becoming more independent by the day, enjoys spending time with children of different ages in her classroom, and loves all of the time in the fresh air. As a parent, I love the world view she's getting, learning courtesy, and becoming a lovely kind human. Everyone (administration, teachers, assistants, and families) in this community is really special and we feel lucky to have found Sophie's educational home in WMS. Less

Wheaton Montessori is the absolute best. The teachers are so knowledgeable and caring. It’s a peaceful, loving, welcoming & inclusive environment. If you have an doubts or questions their entire staff is helpful and understanding. They are patient and enthusiastic in explaining all that the Montessori method & Dr Maria Montessori’s Theories have to offer your children.

This is my family's 4th year in the school, and it has been a great fit for our kids! I appreciate how my kids have freedom to explore their interests, with knowledgable teachers to make sure they are working at a level that is just challenging enough -- not too easy, not too frustrating. I also feel thankful for the school's response to the pandemic. The precautions are careful, reasonable, and... More

This is my family's 4th year in the school, and it has been a great fit for our kids! I appreciate how my kids have freedom to explore their interests, with knowledgable teachers to make sure they are working at a level that is just challenging enough -- not too easy, not too frustrating. I also feel thankful for the school's response to the pandemic. The precautions are careful, reasonable, and responsive to new developments in our understanding of how COVID spreads. Less

We literally moved back to Glen Ellyn in order for our daughters to attend Wheaton Montessori. My husband and I joke that they have a "secret sauce" unlike anything we've seen anywhere. The environment is such that my girls WANT to go to school. They love learning and they're motivated to do so on their own, even after school ends when they return home. What's more, they love their classmates and... More

We literally moved back to Glen Ellyn in order for our daughters to attend Wheaton Montessori. My husband and I joke that they have a "secret sauce" unlike anything we've seen anywhere. The environment is such that my girls WANT to go to school. They love learning and they're motivated to do so on their own, even after school ends when they return home. What's more, they love their classmates and are proud to go to school here. When we drive by, even our youngest daughter (Age 2.5, who just began primary this year) proudly points & screams, "My school, My school!" We're beyond grateful for Wheaton Montessori. Less

I’ve been a parent to two children at Wheaton Montessori School for the past 4 years. We just received the school’s operating plans for returning to campus, and I am so impressed!! The school has laid out a clear plan based on each phase of reopening. These plans consider how arrival and drop off will happen, when and how e-learning would occur, etc. I was so relieved to see this because I really... More

I’ve been a parent to two children at Wheaton Montessori School for the past 4 years. We just received the school’s operating plans for returning to campus, and I am so impressed!! The school has laid out a clear plan based on each phase of reopening. These plans consider how arrival and drop off will happen, when and how e-learning would occur, etc. I was so relieved to see this because I really had no questions after reviewing it! Other things they considered were rules during Phase 4 regarding backpacks, lunches, etc. All supplies and backpacks are staying at school and all lunches must be packaged in a certain way. Everything in this operating plan was carefully thought out. They will be following all CDC guidelines and implementing additional guidelines on top of those. (Since they’re a private school, they can go above and beyond what the CDC’s rules are.) My kids will be returning full day 5 days a week only because I feel that WMS is a safe environment, and they’re doing everything they can to ensure everyone’s safety. As a parent during these times, I am super relieved that my kids are at WMS. For any parent questioning their own school’s plan and concerned about their child’s safety at school during this pandemic, my advice is to consider WMS. Less

Our children thrive at Wheaton Montessori school because they are taught to love learning. Their interests drive their work focus. Spending three years with each teacher allows them to build a bond and understand each other to help strengthen weaknesses and emphasize strengths. The multi-age classroom fosters each child's ability to ask for help and give help. Our children are excited to go to sc... More

Our children thrive at Wheaton Montessori school because they are taught to love learning. Their interests drive their work focus. Spending three years with each teacher allows them to build a bond and understand each other to help strengthen weaknesses and emphasize strengths. The multi-age classroom fosters each child's ability to ask for help and give help. Our children are excited to go to school every day. We have been at WMS for 8 years and couldn't ask for more! Less

Even during COVID, WMS continues to exceed my expectations. The school has done a fantastic job of conscientiously re-opening their onsite school program, building in cleanliness, curriculum and fun in a small group setting. I signed my kids up for the summer program, and I'm really glad I did. My kids adjusted really well to the added process of regular hand-sanitizing and face masks. And in the... More

Even during COVID, WMS continues to exceed my expectations. The school has done a fantastic job of conscientiously re-opening their onsite school program, building in cleanliness, curriculum and fun in a small group setting. I signed my kids up for the summer program, and I'm really glad I did. My kids adjusted really well to the added process of regular hand-sanitizing and face masks. And in the last 3 weeks, my youngest learned how to read. The class environment sensibly balances safety with the social and intellectual needs of kids so they are able to get past the COVID barriers and just focus on learning. Thank you, WMS, for bravely, safely re-opening! Less

I am the father of a 6 and 4-year-old who attend Wheaton Montessori. Wheaton Montessori has had an enriching effect on the greater whole of our home life. The way in which Wheaton Montessori holds the child during the portion of the week they attend school is of immense benefit through the emotional, social, cognitive, motor/physical, and practical domains of development. As opposed to the tradi... More

I am the father of a 6 and 4-year-old who attend Wheaton Montessori. Wheaton Montessori has had an enriching effect on the greater whole of our home life. The way in which Wheaton Montessori holds the child during the portion of the week they attend school is of immense benefit through the emotional, social, cognitive, motor/physical, and practical domains of development. As opposed to the traditional structures of learning and education within many school systems, the Montessori method allows my children to learn about the ways they learn; to identify means and pathways of approaching their interests; to learn about how to structure their learning; and so much more. I believe this will foster their ability to engage in interest/subject specific ways that are best for them. I trust it will also allow them to remain open to learning throughout their life. We look forward to our days ahead and take comfort in Wheaton Montessori as our children's educational path. Less

We've been really pleased with how the school has handled both remote learning and in-person learning during the pandemic. The teachers were reaching out through YouTube and then Zoom as soon as school shut down, and that support was so helpful for our kids (and for us!) in the early days when so much was uncertain. In-person camp has gone really well this summer. The kids are really happy to be ... More

We've been really pleased with how the school has handled both remote learning and in-person learning during the pandemic. The teachers were reaching out through YouTube and then Zoom as soon as school shut down, and that support was so helpful for our kids (and for us!) in the early days when so much was uncertain. In-person camp has gone really well this summer. The kids are really happy to be back with their friends and their work and seem totally unfazed by the masks, distancing, extra hygiene, etc. Less

am so blessed to belong to Wheaton Montessori comunity, and to see the academic and emotional development of my children ... it is wonderful.Gabriela Hernandez

Wheaton Montessori School is outstanding! We have moved within the midwest and no Montessori school has compared to the quality of WMS. I had two children attend this school. Friends were blown away by the beautiful cursive writing of our 4 year old. There is no heavy reliance on iPads and this brought me such joy! The children learn concepts in meaningful and comprehensive ways rather than simpl... More

Wheaton Montessori School is outstanding! We have moved within the midwest and no Montessori school has compared to the quality of WMS. I had two children attend this school. Friends were blown away by the beautiful cursive writing of our 4 year old. There is no heavy reliance on iPads and this brought me such joy! The children learn concepts in meaningful and comprehensive ways rather than simply rote memorization, iPad apps or worksheets. I especially love the way the teachers break down math, reading and writing. The physical environment is a delight with big, bright windows and high quality materials. I also loved that my children were consistently able to go outside to play, regardless of the weather--they learned how to bundle up on their own and outside time is essential for child development. The teachers, such as Ms. Chiste, have been there for many years and love the children as their own. If anyone lives in the area I cannot recommend this school enough. --past Montessori parent Less

My children ages 3 and 4 absolutely love this school. They have thrived in every aspect and are bringing their skills home. They tell me how much they love their teachers and how they “take such great care of them”. They show them grace and common courtesy. I see how happy they are. We are not just another family in the school. You become part of their family and community. I feel the same abou... More

My children ages 3 and 4 absolutely love this school. They have thrived in every aspect and are bringing their skills home. They tell me how much they love their teachers and how they “take such great care of them”. They show them grace and common courtesy. I see how happy they are. We are not just another family in the school. You become part of their family and community. I feel the same about the few parents I’ve met at the school. Just a wonderful group a people raising a wonderful group of little people. Less

Everything....it is an amazing place with an outstanding staff and my Granddaughter loves going there.

My Granddon Garrison had had an amazing experience at WMS. I am so proud of the young man he has become as a result of the guidence this school has provided . Judy Smith

This is such a wonderful place of learning! The staff is dedicated and loving. Our children are learning to collaborate with one another, sort out differences, teach and motivate one another, among many other valuable lessons. As one of the other mom’s said to me a while back, “I drank the Kool Aid.” I can wholeheartedly say, we did too. This is one of the best decisions we’ve made for our family... More

This is such a wonderful place of learning! The staff is dedicated and loving. Our children are learning to collaborate with one another, sort out differences, teach and motivate one another, among many other valuable lessons. As one of the other mom’s said to me a while back, “I drank the Kool Aid.” I can wholeheartedly say, we did too. This is one of the best decisions we’ve made for our family. Less

Amazing school with amazing teachers. Teachers are all dedicated to success of their students and their is strong parent community and involvement. As our son is now in elementary school he is one of the smartest kids in his class and I believe Wheaton Montessori had a strong role in that. We recently moved to GA, and I wish we had a Wheaton Montessori in Georgia so our daughter could attend.

Wheaton Montessori School is impressively well managed, and a wonderfully caring place. I feel so blessed to be able to send my children to Wheaton Montessori. The girls frequently complain that they have to go home at the end of the day, because they have been so engrossed and engaged during their school day. I am a huge supporter of US public education, but even living in the wonderful Glen Ell... More

Wheaton Montessori School is impressively well managed, and a wonderfully caring place. I feel so blessed to be able to send my children to Wheaton Montessori. The girls frequently complain that they have to go home at the end of the day, because they have been so engrossed and engaged during their school day. I am a huge supporter of US public education, but even living in the wonderful Glen Ellyn school district, my children cannot get anything near this quality of education in public school. I want to find ways to help empower public schools to move toward the Montessori method, but until then, my kids will be at Wheaton Montessori! Less

Our daughter was sharing with us how they were learning about Photosynthesis at her high school which she had already learned at WMS. She helps her classmates understand various biology concepts that she learned at WMS. It was remarkable to hear she still remembers stuff she learned at WMS few years back. How many of us remember what we did in school?! I think it's only with Montessori style educ... More

Our daughter was sharing with us how they were learning about Photosynthesis at her high school which she had already learned at WMS. She helps her classmates understand various biology concepts that she learned at WMS. It was remarkable to hear she still remembers stuff she learned at WMS few years back. How many of us remember what we did in school?! I think it's only with Montessori style education that teaches children life long lessons and a love for learning! It was a big relief for us when we found WMS after trying and testing various educational systems. Less

I love WMS! It makes me wish I could be a kid again and go back to school. Not only do they have an amazing approach to teaching, they instill a love of learning in the children that's just wonderful to see. If you're looking for an environment where your child will grow and thrive and learn to love learning, you won't find a better place than WMS!

WMS has been a fantastic fit for both of our children. Our experience with the school has been uniformly positive. The teachers and staff are excellent: well-qualified, engaged, and deeply caring. It's been amazing to watch our children grow, not only academically but also socially and emotionally. I am continually impressed by how capable the older children in the classroom are of helping the yo... More

WMS has been a fantastic fit for both of our children. Our experience with the school has been uniformly positive. The teachers and staff are excellent: well-qualified, engaged, and deeply caring. It's been amazing to watch our children grow, not only academically but also socially and emotionally. I am continually impressed by how capable the older children in the classroom are of helping the younger children. It's really a testament to how successful the school is at educating young people. Overall, an excellent school. Highly recommended. Less

It has been such a joy watching our kids blossom at Wheaton Montessori. Their independence, compassion, and self-confidence have all grown dramatically. The concrete skills they’ve acquired amaze me—our two-year-old can use scissors and fix himself a snack, and our five-year-old can read fluently, write cursive, and do multi-step arithmetic in her head—but even more than these, I value the curios... More

It has been such a joy watching our kids blossom at Wheaton Montessori. Their independence, compassion, and self-confidence have all grown dramatically. The concrete skills they’ve acquired amaze me—our two-year-old can use scissors and fix himself a snack, and our five-year-old can read fluently, write cursive, and do multi-step arithmetic in her head—but even more than these, I value the curiosity, autonomy, and concern for others that I see being cultivated. The teachers see them, know them, and appreciate them. Mrs. Rogers sends home the most wonderful notes to tell us about the growth she’s seeing in our kids. Wheaton Montessori is a wonderful, wonderful place. Less

We found our exact right school fit with Wheaton Montessori School! The school leadership, faculty, staff, and parent community educate, support, and nourish our children. We have seen our son grow tremendously over his past three years with the school and are eager for our daughter to start soon.

The best possible education for your child aged 2-14. Hands on, individual, purposeful work. The best educational environment I have ever seen in nearly two decades of teaching.