The commitment and dedication of the staff is truly unmatched! I cannot say enough positive things about the teachers at the school, and their unwavering commitment to advancing our children. I appreciate the candor they bring in providing feedback, and I love that everything they do is so tailored to each class for each year. The “old school” ways of learning without use of electronic or screen assistance is deeply acknowledged and appreciated! Phenomenal school!
The friendly atmosphere. It's always a pleasure to drop off and pick up my son. All the teachers and staff are very caring, patient, and understanding while getting the children up to speed well beyond conventional pre-K schooling. Well worth the 30 minute drive for us from Dunedin.
PHMA Rocks!!! I love our school, staff and community!! We are so proud to see our daughter Happy and thriving in school!! I love how active and supportive we are to one another and how our school continues to flourish!! GO PHMA!!
This is absolutely a fantastic school. My daughter has made leaps and bounds since starting, she loves her classmates her teachers and the curriculum. Montessori as a whole is a wonderful choice.
How the children lead in their lesson plans and are encouraged to be independent. That the classrooms are filled with students from different grades. How personal the teachers are with the kids. They are super observant of each and every one of them and are able to inform parents of their achievements and growth. We LOVE this school!
Transparency and communication. We love our kids' teachers, specifically Ms. Laila and Ms. Laizan. They are absolutely top notch and wonderful at what they do!!!
We absolutely loved our experience at PHM. The teachers were truly AMAZING! So nurturing, patient and genuinely invested in my girl's growth and happiness. I was able to send my 3.5-year-old and 18-month-old here. I had so much peace dropping them, knowing they'd receive so much kindness and love. We are so sad to be leaving due to my work hours, one of the hardest decisions I've had to make. I can't recommend them enough to any family looking for a warm, engaging and high-quality Montessori experience. A HUGE shout out to Ms. Marjana, Ms. Sarah, Ms. Yenny and Ms. Haylee! All of the staff is so wonderful!
Our experience at the school has been exceptional. What stands out the most is the refreshing, balanced approach to education. It is clear that the focus goes well beyond just academics; the school genuinely fosters personal growth, independence, and the development of practical life skills.
The teachers demonstrate a sincere concern for every student, consistently creating a supportive environment where there is no unnecessary pressure. Because of this, our children feel comfortable and authentic—they are encouraged to be themselves, which has made all the difference in their learning journey.
We are incredibly grateful to be part of a community that values the whole child so highly.
Our son starts tomorrow, and so far our experience has been absolutely outstanding. Everyone at the school has made us feel incredibly welcome and supported throughout the process.
We especially want to highlight our son’s teacher, who has been warm, attentive, and genuinely caring from the very beginning. It gives us great peace of mind knowing he will be in such good hands.
We are very excited and grateful to be part of this school community.
I have recommended the school to many, many people. This is our 6th year at PHMA and we are very pleased with the school. I'm particularly happy with the growth and expansion of the gardening program this year.
The teachers truly care about the students and are dedicated and passionate about the development of the kids. The school is a great size where each child is known by name.
We absolutely love the laid back, friendly staff. I always feel as if I can voice my opinion and be heard. The only thing I wish is that the kids had more learning outside!
We love how the environment supports curiosity and the teachers meet each child where they are at and help develop from there.
We are very impressed by Mrs. Sierra in particular
The teachers and families are an amazing community. Daisy loves going to school and is learning not only academics but also about the world beyond her immediate surroundings. There are also very important lessons around working together and getting along with peers even when there is conflict. The teachers and staff are what make all of this a success