Over the Rainbow Montessori

Both of my kids go here (started when they were 4 and 2). They've grown and excelled so much in 1.5 years. My son knows even and odd numbers, how to count to 100, and to tell time on an analog clock. Pretty impressive for 5. My daughter was extremely scared of people. Had severe anxiety. In a month or so of starting here, she blossomed into a different kid. she started walking into school without even saying bye to me. I was sad but was so happy to see that she finally felt comfortable without me. And she loves school! She knows how to count to 30, recognizes all her letters, and she loves to read. I would 100% recommend this school. Foundation is everything so why not choose wisely.
Apr 22nd, 2022

This review is long overdue!  My girl absolutely loved going to Over the Rainbow Montessori.  She loved all her teachers, especially Ms. Colleen, and looked forward to going to school every morning.  We recently moved to another city and nothing here compares to the love and attention that she got while attending OTR Montessori.  We highly recommend this school.  5 stars all the way!
Dec 12th, 2021

Our kid enjoyed this wonderful day care for her past two years. Amazing staff and very understanding and open for dialogue management.
Aug 11th, 2021

My 5 year old son has been going to Otrm for 3 years now and he absolutely loves it. The management is really committed in providing a safe and fun environment for the kids. The staff is amazing and they do such an incredible job exposing the kids to different aspects of learning. The staff is loving and very caring, which gives me a peace of mind knowing that my son is well taken care of throughout the day. Otrm did an outstanding Job navigating the school year with all the challenges we faced with COVID. They kept out little kiddos safe and we are very grateful. You will not be disappointed by sending your kids here. Don't miss out on all the fun and exciting things your kids can learn at Otrm.
May 30th, 2021

Can't say enough wonderful things about Over the Rainbow Montessori School. Let's just address a couple things right up front especially for parents who will drive by or are in the area.This is a SMALL program. If you want to be in a giant school campus setting with multiple rooms and kids running everywhere, this is NOT the program for you. And yes, it looks like it is in an apartment complex and there isn't a ton of parking. But rest assured, the location is easy to access and totally secured from both the public and the apartment complex. Getting the flow of drop and pick up is odd at first...but it gets easy and workable FAST. TRUST ME ON THIS ONE: Let the parking thing go...in the end, it is THE least important part of OTRM. BUT...if parking is THE most important thing for you, again, this is probably not the program for you.OK...NOW...the really important stuff...The team at OTRM is experienced and KNOW what they are doing both from the perspective of childcare and early child development but also in terms of a Montessori education. The Director is a long time teacher who has been in the trenches herself. She is leading this program with years of experience which has brought this amazing ability to modify the program to be the best possible program for our kids. We are in the older preschool group and to say we adore our teacher, Ms Colleen, is a massive understatement. She LOVES being a teacher and it shows. Our little one comes home excited about the funniest things: it was a week of discussing the skin, flesh, core and seeds of an apple which was then followed by a VERY accusatory question about if WE knew about photosynthesis (which was also followed by the AMAZED comment of "You KNOW about that? Like Ms Colleen???") She takes the time to know each child and give advice and thoughts when she sees issues or challenges we can overcome. Every teacher at OTRM clearly enjoys being in the program and I think that has a lot to do with the positive environment that the owner and Director have created. This team is always thinking of lessons that are as fun as they are educational. From songs about North America to science (STILL getting asked if little one can do experiments on molecules that involve marshmallows in the microwave!), OTRM isn't just daycare. I know our little one is going to be ready for all the adventures that come with the next step of Kindergarten and Elementary School.The advice I would give anyone looking at a preschool or daycare program...decide up front if you are looking for a daycare or if you are looking for a school. There IS a difference. Here, we have found a school where our little on is safe and stimulated in a Montessori school that focuses on all parts of her development. We couldn't be more happy with our decision to join OTRM.
Oct 6th, 2021