Alexander Graham Bell Montessori School, Wheeling | Fees, Rankings, Address, Admission, Vacancies, Reviews & More

We chose AGBMS for our toddler in 2022 after doing lots of research. We follow Montessori principles at home and it was important for us to find childcare that would carry those principles, too. There are few certified Montessori schools in the area and we were using both AMS and AMI school locators to help guide us to find a quality but conveniently located school. Our experience at AGBMS has been amazing so far and we are excited for our children to continue their Montessori educations here (the wonderful thing is that the school goes through middle school, at least). The administration staff are friendly and responsive and truly care about their teachers and children. The teachers have a passion for what they do and make a positive impact on the students. The curriculum obviously focuses on Montessori principles and it’s a great extension of our Montessori home environment and materials; the teachers do a great job of following the child but with the added challenge of doing it on a group scale. The school utilizes Transparent Classroom so we can get glimpses into her day and see what she’s up to. Our toddler is enjoying her time there and she looks forward to going to school and not only interacts with her group but with other groups and teachers as well. I highly recommend AGBMS.

We are so fortunate to be members of this treasured community. It has been a home away from home for our 3 children for the past 9 years as we have witnessed our children grow through the infant program, the Children’s House preschool curriculum, and into Kindergarten/Lower Elementary. The teachers and staff are warm, welcoming, engaging, talented, and teach at the highest Montessori caliber day in and out. They go above and beyond to create a warm and loving environment, treating our child as if he were one of their own.The quality of care, attention, and guidance given to each child has been a cornerstone of our experience at AGBMS. The school environment encourages curiosity, peacefulness, and cooperation. One of the unique aspects of this school is the low turnover in staff which provides an incredible sense of comfort and confidence. We love to witness our children’s growth and see new things they are learning. Recently, our son’s favorite thing is to sign “May I please be excused?” at the dinner table each night – featuring his sign language skills and his grace & courtesy. As parents, we take such pride giving our children this incredible foundation on their learning journey by sending them to AGBMS in their most formative years.