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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The point of making sure the kids follow instructions is because the montessori materials are to be used for specific purposes only and not creatively turned into other things.  So the counting bead chains are for counting, not say making a pretend necklace.
They have lots of kids who are not good listeners, it's not that big a deal.
Ms Antonucci seems disagreeable and scary during the interview but as a teacher she seems laid back and kind.  
I found it hard to sit back and have her boss my child round during the interview, but I felt like this was also a test of me.  
In reality I love this school.  Kids can work on learning multiplication when they are still in preschool!  REally great learning materials.
If you want a school that is not focused on learning, but on just letting your child play freely than this school might not be for you.  But if you want something that will actually teach your child rather than babysit them for preschool, then this montessori program is great.
As for not getting the 2nd sibling in, I think this is not a surprise.  As great as any school is, they are in it for the money, not because they altruistically love your child.  If you have a history of a short term stay they will not be as interested in you.

The best thing about montessori is that the kids learn at their own pace, and choose what to work on during the day, so that they can focus on one thing until they move really soaked it in and then feel comfortable moving on.[/quote]

What a load of crap. Children learn through play. My play-based (in your words "babysat") child is doing wonderfully, as are her classmates. They are also creative and independent thinkers, which is a lot more than I can say for the Montessori robots. It's easy to follow instructions each day - it's a lot harder to self regulate, but it's a necessary skill that many Montessori kids don't get.[/quote]

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