Springstone Montessori School, Rio Rancho | Fees, Rankings, Address, Admission, Vacancies, Reviews & More

I have nothing but positive things to say about Springstone. My four-year-old adores her teachers, and I love that she is exploring interesting topics in an engaging classroom. This year she has watched caterpillars hatch into butterflies, has planted vegetables for the school garden, has had a visit from the “alligator dentist” (complete with free toothbrush), has enjoyed “splash days” over the summer, and has made educational projects such as stalagmites: all of these activities are in addition to the Montessori activities provided in the classroom and the English, Spanish, and math instruction she receives.

My one-year-old has an excellent teacher and actually reaches for her when we get to the classroom. She loves the songs, books, and games they play in her class, too. I like that I receive a daily report including what my little one ate, when she slept, when her diapers were checked/changed, and, most importantly, what she really enjoyed doing that day. I also love that I bring home laminated copies of some of her best “hand print art” projects, which are perfect for the scrapbook.

The managers have been helpful, courteous, and kind. They know all the children’s names, and they greet each child warmly, making everyone feel welcome immediately. Any time I have called with a question or concern, they have been happy to speak with me or to put me through to my child’s teacher. We have been extremely happy with our experience at Springstone!

My 2-year-old son attended Springstone for 2 months before I pulled him out. This place was awful. I had no idea who the teachers were. Every time I picked him up it was someone new. The teachers were usually rude in the afternoon and never acknowledged you when you went in to pick up your child from the classroom. I walked in and they had all the kids sitting there on the floor watching an IPAD. Everyone was so disorganized, and I was constantly being given other children’s clothes that didn’t belong to my son. No one ever communicates what your child does all day. I was unsure if they even followed any curriculum. When I would pick up my son I would try and get the teachers attention to ask how his day went. The reply would always be “good”, and it seemed like you were almost bugging them by asking. The classrooms were dirty and the bathrooms in the classrooms were disgusting and smelt awful. My son was constantly sick when he started attending. When I picked up my son, I saw one of the afternoon teachers grabbing a kid by the arm pretty rough and dragging him out of the bathroom. At drop offs, my son would cry every single time and not let me go. He started attending a different school now and it is a night and day difference. He enjoys going and has never once cried at drop offs at his new school.