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October 2023 by Justin Beaupre
My child attended MCC from age 2-5 and often asked me why she couldn’t stay overnight when I picked her up each day. She made so many friends, none of whom go to her elementary school, but with whom she still keeps in contact for playdates and birthday parties. On her last day, she clung to one of the teachers while we all cried. She has since been back to visit twice, both time bringing her teachers cards or gifts. My experience of MCC was that the people there were truly invested in each child’s care and I saw the social-emotional growth in my child as a result. I highly recommend MCC to anyone looking for the best experience for their child during their most critical early childhood development years.
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August 2023 by Kati Nizzi
We had our youngest son here from March 2021 until July 2023. The team that works with the kids is unlike any other we've interacted with. They are fun, kind, supportive and consistent. They helped prepare my son for every next step he was ready to take. The only reason we're leaving is so he can go to kindergarten. The Montessori program was perfect for him and this school was perfect for the whole family. I would recommend this as an option for anyone looking for a great experience for their children.
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August 2023 by Joe Brookover
Our daughter and family had a great experience at MCC. We found this to be the perfect place for her to develop between daycare and kindergarten. The staff not only in her classroom, but through the center formed amazing bonds and very genuinely cared for her. We’re very much going to miss everyone at MCC but we are so thankful and grateful for all of the time, effort, and love they gave to us while all along preparing our daughter for kindergarten!
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February 2023 by Megan
Soo happy we found MCC. The teachers are wonderful. You can tell they care about the kids. They always have fun activities planned and play outside a lot too. At 3 he had never been to daycare before but they made the transition so easy and painless. He looks forward to seeing his friends and teachers every day!
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December 2022 by Alisha Lundberg
My daughter had an amazing experience at MMC during her time there. The teachers and staff are wonderful and caring people. We are going to miss them so much! Thank you for everything you have done for my daughter and my family!!
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December 2022 by Jeremy Garland
Absolutely horrified, disgusted, and heartbroken with how the director of this school treated my pregnant wife and 3 year old son (who JUST turned 3). We were extremely respectful and requested to talk to the director about a minor “issue” with him “not fitting in”, which we were just made aware of. There has been no communication of this “issue” within the 3 plus months he has been going to the school. He is only 3! The director of this school texted my wife and literally refused to sit down and talk with us and sent my wife some extremely unprofessional text messages. They also threatened to cut him since he was not fully potty trained yet (he turned 3 just 2 weeks ago!). They have caused emotional distress to my family with how they handled everything all because we had a simple request to sit down and have a conversation with the director. They have lied about many things as well and we have proof of it in a text messages. We pulled him out of the school this morning. The only real victim here is my 3 year old son who is wondering why he can’t see his friends at school anymore, and now has to go through the adjustment stage of going to a new school when we find one. Most of the teachers we have met have been very nice and our son really liked them, but that is the only positive thing I will say. I am writing this review because I don’t want any other parents to have to go through what we just went through, and I feel like the school needs to be responsible for their own actions.
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December 2022 by Cathy Strahl
MCC is absolutely wonderful! My son truly loved it there. He recently started kindergarten and with the support from MCC he was totally ready. We loved the teachers and felt so much love from them! We felt supported and I felt the teachers did a good job with communicating any concerns. It is truly like a family. Would highly recommended them! I am so grateful and thankful we found them when we did!!
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December 2022 by Leng Vong
I am disgusted to see all these one-star reviews from people who have never actually brought their kid to Montessori Children’s Center.Between my two children, my family was there for more than 7 years and it was the most amazing experience for my kids. The staff loved our kids as if they were their own and helped them thrive in the environment. We had issues with several daycares before and found MCC by accident. And it was the best accident for us.Maria, Summer, Bethany, Maggie, Jan and Paige will forever be in our lives because of how they loved my kids and helped them thrive.If you want an environment where your kids are loved, well taken care of and learning, I would not send my kids anywhere else.
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December 2022 by Amanda Wiebers
We absolutely loved our time at MCC! My daughter spent time in the twos and threes rooms and it was a perfect fit! The classes spend ample time outside, in nature and out in their little neighborhood. Pajama days, caregiver days, water days in the summer all made MCC a bit more special for my daughter. They practice pre-writing and phonetics skills without making it a sole focus of the children's day. The teachers are loving and attentive with my daughter and communicative with us as parents.
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December 2022 by Sima Nayeri
Our family loves MCC! We have had children in the center since 2015 and will continue until our youngest ages out. The teachers truly love and care for the students and the students feel safe and thrive. The teachers are so patient and the kids were prepared for school because of MCC. They feel like a family and we will be sad when our time at MCC is over.
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December 2021 by Kate lewis
My daughter started going to this center last year as a 3 year old and she has learned so much in the short time she has been going here. She loves all of the amazing teachers and truly enjoys every day she gets to go. The center is extremely clean and organized and an amazing playground in the back. I would recommend this center to anyone looking for a daycare. Im so happy that I found this wonderful gem!
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December 2021 by Jeff Glade
Montessori Children's Center has been such a perfect fit for us.The adults there care about and truly understand kids. Our son feels loved and gets to be himself without the stress of a rigid "curriculum" and classroom expectations that are not developmentally appropriate.They put exploration, curiosity, and play first - and he's so happy every day, which is what is most important to us.If you have a 2-5-year-old in the Des Moines Area, I can't recommend MCC enough!
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December 2021 by Loni Pham
We trust the staff at MCC and appreciate the joy and nurturing spirit they bring with them every day. It’s been a year of adapting and everyone at MCC has done a wonderful job trying to keep a safe environment while maintaining a sense of normalcy for the kids. The teachers are very accessible and responsive. It’s been a wonderful experience for us and most importantly for little E.
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December 2021 by Jake Strachan
Our son has attended for 2 years, and MCC feels like home for him! We love the nurturing environment where he can explore, discover, and grow as he prepares for kindergarten. It’s a great family atmosphere, and we will be sad to leave!
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December 2021 by Alex and Sarah Greazel
My daughter came from a corporate day care. It was the gold standard in child care but it didn’t fit my daughters personality and she didn’t love it. Montessori was very different. I think both centers are great, but for my daughter Montessori was clearly the best! The carrying staff and more relaxed style fit my daughter’s needs perfectly. I can’t stress enough about the caring staff. Frequently I would even see then at kids birthday parties.
