Foothill Progressive Montessori School - La Cañada Flintridge, California

YC Ashley

My son has been attending this preschool for 2 years (2022-2024). When I first visited the school, it was during the peak of COVID. The school was very clean, and I felt they were very careful about COVID. I loved the backyard, the bright classroom, and the students' smiling faces. It made me decide to send my son to this school. All the teachers love their students and work at each child's pace. The school decorates the front gate for monthly events or themes, and I enjoyed each event, like Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, and the end of the year. The summer school schedule was fun for my child, and the graduation ceremony and concert in May were very touching for me. I could see how hard the teachers worked to prepare, and I could feel their care in every class and event.
The school offers special classes; my son attended art and science classes, which he really loved and enjoyed. He brought his amazing artwork home, and I could see his development every week. He was also excited to recreate what he did in science class at home. I cannot forget the potluck times at the school. Every family brought food and shared it in the backyard. Thinking of those memories always makes me feel warm and happy.
One more important thing: the school has a great surrounding environment. There is no major road directly in front of it, making it safe. One side of the school is next to a quiet residential area. Near the gate, there is a city hall with a small park where my child could play after school, and we enjoyed having simple snacks there. Additionally, there is a small mall nearby, providing the convenience of having dinner or buying necessities before heading home.

I regret that I cannot share the thousands of school photos, but my phone gallery is filled with pictures of the children, including my son, with their happy smiles.

I feel very lucky that my son has met good teachers and made good friends. I hope that his positive experience at his first school will have a lasting positive impact on his future school life.

Ms. Kanthi and all teachers,

As I mentioned before, we will always remember this special time.

Saying goodbye is never easy, but we are leaving with hearts full of gratitude and happy memories. I hope you always stay healthy, safe, and happy.

Thank you for being amazing teachers and for making my son preschool experience so wonderful.

Noemi Alcantara

I highly recommend the school, Ms. Fatema is an exceptional teacher who has made a lasting impact on my daughter's education. She has a passion for teaching that is evident in the way she engages her students and inspires them to learn. My daughter had the opportunity to take Ms. Fatema's science class and found it to be a truly enjoyable experience. Ms. Fatema's dedication to her students is reflected in the progress my daughter has made under her guidance. It is clear that Ms. Fatema is a valuable asset to the teaching staff at Progressive Montessori. Based on my experience, I highly recommend the school to other parents looking for a nurturing and stimulating educational environment for their children.
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Lorianne Isaacson

I had my kids in the school for 3 years until we moved to Florida. I had my daughter in the school since she was age 3 til 6 1/2 and then my son from 2 until 3 1/2. They LOVED the school and the staff. The program was amazing. Now with them enrolled in school here in Florida, they did all their testing and school higher than any other student of the same age that came from any other school. The new school was so impressed with the kids education, manners, ability to follow directions. I can say that as a Mother, I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone and know that the teachers are like 2nd moms to the kids.

Maria Jayasekera

A wonderful diverse school with a homely atmosphere and loving staff. Apart from the nurturing environment, it has a great learning curriculum that is based on Montessori teaching. Their annual winter program and graduation program is a wonder on its own, which allows the children to step out from their shell and be little performers on stage.This enriching program help creates in the children a sense of love for its peers the environment and oneself. I absolutely love this school!!

Ani Keshishyan

My child and I loved this preschool. He learned soooo many new things while attending this preschool. He went happily all the time, made tons of friends, loved his teachers and enjoyed his time there. They serve nutritious food and snacks and make sure all kids are kept up to Montessori standards. Definitely worth checking it out.

Krist Agakhanyan

Excellent teachers that care for the well-being of your child. Highly recommend this preschool as my kids went there and I'm very satisfied.

Kelly Krulisky

Great school especially for working parents, very flexible and nice.

John Baird