Montessori Academy of Morton Grove, Morton Grove | Fees, Rankings, Address, Admission, Vacancies, Reviews & More

This review is way overdue! My daughter has been going to MAMG since its inception. Tanya, the school’s director, is an incredibly sweet and caring person who is extremely passionate about this school, the students and children’s development. She has been working in a Montessori environment for a while and has carefully selected amazing teachers who are extremely qualified in teaching the Montessori philosophy and are also warm and attentive. My daughter is developing so quickly and loves her time at school. She talks about her teachers and friends all the time at home. As more students have joined, MAMG continues to add programs that we are so excited about. There is a music class with a music teacher who comes in weekly and the kids love it! They have also had visits from the Morton Grove librarian and I know there are more programs in the works! My daughter just turned 2 and she is talking a ton, dancing, singing, happy and more self sufficient than I even knew a 2 year old could be! I attribute a lot of her development to MAMG and the social, tactile, sensory and fine motor stimulation she gets throughout her day! I should also add we get tons of photos of our daughter each week and as requested and Tanya is very prompt and responsive to any concerns or check ins! Can’t say enough good things about her, the teachers and this school 🙂

We have had all three of our children attend MAMG so have experienced the infant, toddler, and primary classrooms over the past 2-3 years. All three rooms have been wonderful and our kids have flourished with the oldest now doing great amongst her peers in public school. I call that out to counter any fear of missing out on “traditional” preschool experience with focus on instructor-directed learning in favor of a Montessori education (both options are great!). Initially switching from another traditional daycare, the smaller size of the school created a much more intimate atmosphere and strong connection between the teachers and students. The teachers and leadership are devoted to the school and hold several events to allow the MAMG community to gather (pre-pandemic, of course…) – summer picnic and winder holiday musical among others. MAMG leverages modern platforms (Brightwheel) for ease of communication and payment for parents but keeps the learning experience focused on real-world, hands-on learning for the kids. Overall a fantastic environment with a diverse group of students and staff that will truly care for your child and help them grow to be a wonderful little human.

After spending 16 months “homeschooling” my son due to the pandemic, I was given no option to work from home any longer and began the search for finding a new center for my 4 year old son in April 2021.

The communication at MAMG was outstanding from start to finish! Open communication and a way to send messages to the academy was the most important thing for me.

From the BrightWheel app, to the conversations with the teachers at drop off/pick up time, you could tell that our child was not a number, but an individual to them. I especially loved how our son started learning how to clean up his own plate, re-learned how to make friends with kids his age (thanks, Covid), music lessons, SoccerShots, and the variety of presentations from the fire department, police department, and even an exotic animal center.

The only reason I had to transfer my son to a new center was because my new job offered onsite daycare and it would save time with one less commute. I’m still sad he’s not at MAMG and will forever be grateful for their services, communication, and unique learning experiences. Thank you, MAMG Team!! We miss you!