Ridgewood Montessori Learning Center Pre-School

When we visited and interviewed with the school, we very much enjoyed our experience. Then a month in, they changed our sons teacher with little notice. It was unfortunate, but we gave them the benefit of the doubt, and assumed it was not the schools fault. The school was not the least expensive school we visited, but we thought what they offered was worth the expense. When Covid changed the curriculum, from in person shared classroom experience, to online classes, we were again disappointed. I assumed as many friends and family experienced at other schools, that the school would either refund the tuition for the final 2 months, or provide a credit for next year. After a month and 1/2, of hearing nothing from them, I called and asked. I was basically told that no refund's, credits or discounts would be given. So they decided to keep my money for a service that was not provided for the final 2 months. My son is 3 years old. 3 year old's do not have the attention span to sit through a 30 minute zoom class. While I appreciate their effort, it was not what I paid for, or what I wanted. If I did that to my clients I would not have any clients. Not to mention the person I spoke with was rude, and after 15 minutes she said her doctor was calling and hung up on me. Very unprofessional.

We absolutely LOVE Ridgewood Montessori! I toured so many different preschools in the area before I found my son's school. I knew within moments that this was the one. My son is thriving here and they were so wonderfuly accommodating with his initial separation anxiety. We also love that he can stay an extra year in case we decide to delay his kindergarten start, as he has a late summer birthday.

I cannot recommend this school more highly. My daughter loves it and learns a tremendous amount there.