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Absorbent Minds Montessori School

330.922.8299

Jon Franks
Listing Manager: Jon Franks

Absorbent Minds is a private Montessori preschool and kindergarten. The classrooms of Absorbent Minds can be described as purposefully prepared; following in line with the Montessori philosophy. Their teachers guide the studies of every child based on the child’s interests, level of maturity, developmental stages and academic readiness. The children’s safety, character development and educational foundation are their top priorities.

Absorbent Minds Montessori School is guided by the observations of Dr. Maria Montessori. The program is based on the belief that during the first six years of life, children should develop through purposeful "work" in an environment that allows for intellectual freedom and exploration. Absorbent Minds believes the child's mind will never again be as absorbent as it is from birth to age six. It is the goal of Absorbent Minds to help children strive to attain their potential, and develop attitudes and confidence that will serve them throughout their lives.

Each member of the staff at Absorbent Minds is dedicated to using the Montessori Method of education to develop a self-disciplined, self-reliant child who is strong, not only academically, but also in character and leadership.

Absorbent Minds Montessori School is located inside the historic Pilgrim United Church of Christ, off of Route 8, at the Broad Boulevard exit, in downtown Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

  • Fax: 330.922.8299
  • Hours: Mon - Fri, 7am-6pm
  • Handicap Accessible: No
  • Founding Date: August 2006
  • Number of students: 80
  • Public/Private: Private
  • Financial aid: No
  • Accreditation/licenses: Montessori certified teachers, licensed through the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services.
  • Student-to-teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Parking: Free lot
  • Number of faculty: 10
  • Montessori: Yes
  • Grade levels: Preschool & Kindergarten
  • Special education: Yes
  • Extracurricular activities available: Music, Spanish, Art, Sign Language, Dance and Science.
  • Age range: 2.5 - 6
  • Uniforms: No

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Reviews (3)

*****

I am so appreciative for Absorbent Minds Montessori School (AMMS)! Two years ago I was beginning the search for where I would enroll my son for preschool. I visited and toured three different schools and spoke on the phone to many more. I am a first grade teacher and have a master’s degree in education. Due to my background in education I had a long list of requirements regarding which school would be right for my son. I can tell you that AMMS made my choice an easy one! It was by far the hands-down best choice I found! My son has been a student for a year and a half and I am still thrilled with AMMS!
I am continually impressed with how organized, clean and professional AMMS is. AMMS keeps the classrooms kid-friendly, safe, and clean. I really appreciate the level of communication AMMS offers to parents. Brandy and Kelly run the office extremely efficiently and keep the staff and parents well informed. The integrity they show in running their school is rock-solid.
My son had a very difficult time adjusting to his first year of school. Brandy, Kelly and his other teachers were incredibly patient, kind, supportive and empathetic. They offered their time over and over for conferences, phone calls and emails. We talked, laughed and even cried together! I am thankful that teaching young children is more than a “job” for the staff at AMMS. I believe they see teaching young children as a calling.
AMMS offers a tremendous educational program!

*****

When it came time to pick a preschool, we wanted something at would not only meet our daughter where she was at, academically and socially, but also a school that would guide her in the right direction. From day one we saw this at AMMS. The teachers and staff are kind, caring, and so excited about school it just rubs off her. They are always willing to go the extra mile for her (and every student there).

The curriculum includes not only kindergarten readiness, but exposure to a variety of material. For example - Mr. John's science experiments! She has learned to form a "hypothesis" and to think about different possibilities when presented with a question. While she may not fully understand all the steps of the scientific methods, she knows that it all starts with "what will happen if I...." She also has developed an appreciation for science and thinks it is really fun.

Since both of us work, we needed "daycare" but we wanted more then just all day babysitting for her. AMMS is one of the few true preschools that we found that has a 5-day/all day option as well as before and after care. It is a full educational opportunity for her from the moment she walks in till she leaves!

She is a preschooler reading early reader books on her own and can count to 10 in several languages! She has grown and developed into a wonderful student who loves school and learning more everyday! She has learned structure, to stay on a schedule and to act as leader. THANK YOU AMMS!!!

*****

We researched and visited many different preschools in the Cuyahoga Falls/Stow area during the year before our son started preschool, and our very first visit to Absorbent Minds made our decision simple: aside from home, this was the "next best place" for our son to be. All of the teachers are amazing with the kids, the classrooms are bright and organized, their program is an excellent mix of both individual and group learning through work and play, and the flexibility of scheduling is great.

My husband and I are amazed at how much our son has already learned and how well he interacts with his teachers and classmates. We love knowing that he is in such a safe, caring environment and he is so happy there. He tells everyone that he LOVES school. Absorbent Minds is a truly special place and we already plan to have our younger (1-yr old) son attend in a couple years when he is old enough!

 
 
 
 
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