Malta Montessori School

100 Saratoga Village Blvd

Malta, NY 12020

6 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK, K-3
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 03, 2024

We have two kids at Malta Montessori and we absolutely love it. Both the Toddler Room and Children's House have been great experiences for our children. The teachers are topnotch and truly care about the kids both in their academic journey as well as their whole selves. The school truly feels like a community and we are so grateful we found it.
Submitted by parent on April 11, 2022

Children’s house leaves a lot to be desired. The teachers do not have empathy for their young children, who they are trusted to care for. There is no such thing as care for the whole child here.
Submitted by parent on February 22, 2022

We love Malta Montessori. I have one child in the toddler class and one in children's house. I am so amazed in the transformation my children have made this year. The teachers are effective, nurturing, and promote the love of learning. The teachers cater to your child's needs and will work to develop a plan to help your child. For example, my son struggled with writing. I discussed my concerns with his teacher and she developed a plan to help. My son went from tears and no interest writing to holding pencils and crayons the correct way and asking to practice at home in a month. Both of my children have become more independent, better at solving problems and developed a love for learning. They are eager to help each other. In addition, the school administrators and teachers have worked very hard to keep the children safe and in school during Covid without inhibiting their experience. They have done an amazing job managing the additional hurdles Covid created. Malta Montessori, not only is a school but it is a supportive community. Malta Montessori is amazing. I cannot imagine sending my Children any where else.
Submitted by parent on January 15, 2022

MMS was unfortunately a huge disappointment in the name of Montessori… I had no choice but to keep my twins there till they turned 5 since it was the only Montessori near us.Here is why you need to stay far away from Malta Montessori School:(1) Attrition: Multiple staffing issues. First of all not all assistants are AMS certified. The head teacher for my son’s class changed just over the first year… the assistant teacher was having a hard time controlling the class. Other than 3-4 teachers, most of the teaching staff keeps changing.(2) Facility: Before you decide to sign-up, compare this school to some of the other institutes like Cornerstone in New Hampshire. You will be SHOCKED to know that Malta Montessori is run as a struggling small business; whereas other AMS accredited schools like Cornerstone are truly a learning institute centered around the Montessori philosophy & principles.(3) For kids 5+ old : NOT very different from a public school. More than 50% of the school practices & routines are same as any public facility. So you need to ask yourself what are you paying for if you intend to sign-up 5+ yr old to this private school vs public school? Montessori style teaching is VERY limited at this facility compared to other Montessori schools. It’s basically Montessori materials and 2-3 AMS certified head teachers put together in a building. Compared to other Montessori schools, this school fails to create a positive environment required for children’s social development and does not focus on YOUR child’s educational needs.(4) For kids 4 yr and under: This school follows school calendar for all ages. So all working parents, be prepared to spend a LOT more on sitter expenses for all the holidays observed by this school. Imagine 3-year old twins at home while trying to work. All other pre-schools around us do NOT follow a school calendar for the simple reason that kids younger than 5 cannot possibly mind themselves for hours while parents and caregivers try to work.
Submitted by parent on March 27, 2019

Our experience with Malta Montessori could not be better. The teachers and administrators have been great every step of the way. Their attention to detail and warmth with the children have really made our experience. We as a family are so happy we have found this school.
Submitted by parent on August 10, 2018

The experience was horrible. I never thought that I would be writing a bad review for anyone. It has been overdue. I am certain that there are many more families out there that have had poor experiences with this school but don’t want to write about it.