Child Daycare & PreschoolsFort Collins, CO

Discovery Montessori LLC

3.5(7 reviews)

About

Discovery Montessori LLC is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 225 E Skyway Dr, Fort Collins, Colorado CO. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

Discovery Montessori receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviewers praise the Montessori approach and enrichment activities, while negative reviewers cite serious concerns about staff qualifications, security, child safety, classroom management, and alleged inappropriate handling of behavioral issues.

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Recent Reviews

7 years ago

So there are a few things about this school that made me uneasy. First that they have no form of security to keep an intruder or unauthorized personnel from entering the school. When I asked about it, the director just dismissed my question. My husband also witnessed a little girl just letting herself out the front door wondering in front of the school, teachers not having a clue. When my husband pointed it out to the director she said "Oh the teachers know," "its okay she's 5," "was she on the path or parking lot?" She was trying to justify a little girl walking out the front door. It was very apparent the teachers had not idea where she had gone. When my kid started attending already being potty trained, it took three weeks for the teachers to figure out that he uses the potty. They just weren't very active in potty training when we had no issues in public or at home. Teachers who swore to have "years of experience" after a month had no clue what to do with my son who just turned "3." I was called to pick him up on several occasions because they couldn't handle my son. They had constant issues putting him down for his nap, even though me, sitters, his current school has no issues what so ever. I've witnessed kids be reprimanded if they are too silly with friends, a little to loud, and just being kids. They want all the children to be little robots to sit quietly and play with their blocks. No wonder why my son got bored and acted out. The kicker was at the parent-teacher conference they couldn't tell me how my son was doing holding a pencil to write, but the director (unqualified to give this opinion) suggested to have my son "again just turned 3" evaluated for ADHD. To me that says, "yes because you can't or don't want to deal with my son lets have him medicated so your job is easier." I don't believe this is a true Montessori school, to be a true Montessori school all the teachers should be AMS or AMI certified. My son is at a new place where is thriving and is so much happier.

9 years ago

We Love this school!! Both my girls have attended Discovery Montessori and we have been thrilled with the Montessori foundation they recieved. Our oldest entered Discovery as a very shy 3 year old and emerged as a confident learner and was fully ready for Kindergarten at 6. We made the decision to give her a extra year of Discovery Montessori Preschool and send her to Kindergarten at 6 instead of 5 and we are so very thankful for this school and that decision. Our 4 year old is currently in her second year at discovery and we will also be giving her the gift of a 3rd year of Montessori before entering Kindergarten. Thank you Discovery for all that you do!

7 years ago

From our experience this has not been a good daycare for my family. My grandson has come home numerous times saying the kids are mean to him and his teacher has hit him. My grandson has been sent home for being too silly!! Is discluded from singing performance because he is too silly!! He's just being a kid obviously this daycare must want the children to be robots!

10 years ago

Perhaps the 8th pre-school that my kids have attended - and far and away the worst. Why? 1) Teacher attitudes... a combination of condescension and pettiness dealing with parents (not just me, others) 2) Teacher doctrinaire following of a hundred year-old and completely "made up" philosophy of education that sounds sensible at first encounter (follow the child), but when taken to conclusion - and pursued the way this school does is idiotic and harmful 3) Indifference to my child's emotional distress on one occasion. Unaware of it when I arrive, unable to explain it, and defensive as hell when I asked if they understood the reasons 4) Insanely petty when it comes to t-shirts for field trips, and lunches being just-so - no thought to parent convenience or lack thereof. Avoid like the plague (a view shared by at least one other family)

8 years ago

My grandson attended this preschool. The ratios seemed high, children were often crying or in time out. The staff did not seem to be qualified or experienced. My grandson always cried when dropped off and the staff was not responsive. And the kids watched tv...

Frequently asked questions

Discovery Montessori LLC is a child daycare & preschools childcare facility located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The facility has a capacity of 83 children.
Discovery Montessori LLC has a Google rating of 3.5 out of 5 based on 7 parent reviews. Read the full reviews on this page to see what parents appreciate about this facility and any areas for improvement.
To enroll your child at Discovery Montessori LLC, contact the facility directly to inquire about availability, schedule a tour, and learn about their enrollment process. Be prepared to provide your child's age, any special needs or allergies, and your preferred schedule. Many facilities have waitlists, so it's best to inquire early.
You can verify the licensing status of Discovery Montessori LLC through Colorado's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities in Colorado must meet state standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios.

Contact Information

Address
225 E Skyway Dr, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
County
LARIMER

Details

Daycare Type
Child Daycare & Preschools
Capacity
83 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
40.50142, -105.0738

Quality Rating

Colorado Shines

Level 1 out of 5

Level 1

This rating is part of the state's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). Trained evaluators assess staff qualifications, learning environment, curriculum, and family engagement — standards that go beyond basic licensing requirements.

What do the levels mean?

Level 1: Meets basic licensing standards.

Level 2: Exceeds licensing with some quality improvements in place.

Level 3: Demonstrates strong practices in curriculum and staff development.

Level 4: High quality across most assessed areas.

Level 5: Highest quality — excels in all areas of assessment.