Learn And Play Montessori Danville INC.

We are so grateful to all the teachers and admin team for making Learn and Play Montessori School of Danville feel like a second home for our children. We have both our 2-year-old and 4-year-old enrolled here, and it has been an incredible experience. The whole team is exceptionally warm, caring, and professional. From the very first day, they made my children feel safe and loved, which was my top priority. The teachers truly take the time to understand each child's individual needs. My 2-year-old is blossoming in the preschool program, gaining independence and confidence, while my 4-year-old is constantly learning and thriving with hands-on, engaging activities. You can tell the teachers are highly trained in the Montessori method—they are calm, patient, and fostering a true love for learning. The communication is fantastic, and we always feel informed about our children’s progress. Highly recommend this school to any parent looking for a nurturing environment!

We’ve had a great experience With LAPMS, Danville. My son is in Classroom 6, and he absolutely loves going to this daycare every day. As a parent, that itself means everything to me. The management is wonderful—very supportive, organized, and always approachable. A special mention to his teacher, Mrs. Prema, who is truly exceptional. She is very articulate, patient, and genuinely takes the time to understand what’s best for each child. She focuses on bringing out the strengths in my son, constantly encourages him, and helps build his confidence in such a positive way. It’s clear that she teaches with care and passion. I’m extremely happy with this daycare and grateful for the nurturing environment they provide.

I feel so lucky to have found this amazing Montessori school for my 3-year-old, who’s been going here since she was 18 months old. Her teachers, Ms. Maria and Ms. Sushma, are incredibly caring and always give each child personal attention. They also keep me updated with helpful feedback about how my daughter is doing, which I really appreciate. The curriculum is wonderfully creative and covers all sorts of topics—from physics and geometry to geography and more. What I love most is that they do lots of hands-on projects that help kids really understand what they’re learning. Thanks to their guidance, my daughter can already write her name and all the alphabets, and I rely completely on the school for her academic learning. They also focus on important life skills—encouraging public speaking, teaching kids how to calm down, and building everyday habits like washing hands and cleaning up after playtime. The administration is just as awesome. Ms. Amrita Bagchi is always so friendly, approachable, and quick to help—with a big smile every time. It truly feels like a warm, caring community where kids are happy and parents feel supported.

My son has been attending this daycare for about a year now. He started in the 2–3 year classroom and has since transitioned into the 3–4 year classroom, the transition has been smooth and well supported from teachers. My son comes home learning something new every day, and it is clear that the teachers are truly invested in each child’s growth and development. The teachers’ feedback is greatly appreciated—they take the time to understand each child’s unique personality and needs and guide them appropriately to prepare for the next school level. Most importantly, he comes home very happy and safe and looks forward to going to school every morning, which means a lot to us as parents. The school is very well organized, fun events throughout the year, communication is easy, and responses are always prompt. I highly recommend to any parent looking for quality care for their child :)

We discovered Learn & Play in Danville and loved its vibe and setup. His first teachers there were amazing--caring, loving, compassionate. He started at 2 1/2, after being home full-time with us (we both WFH), so the adjustment was normal but he genuinely enjoyed class and his teachers. We watched him grow--literally and figuratively. The only downside: he was always sick. We knew that would happen; friends warned us. Kids came to class under the weather--lime-green snot and all. The policy was simple: if your child has a fever, pick them up; otherwise they'll stay. We understood parents have to work, but still. Aside from colds and settling in, we were happy--they said he was ready to move up to the next class. We trusted the admin, so when he joined the older-kid class, we expected a smooth transition. He had a few mini-meltdowns ("I don't want to go!") but we chalked it up to change and growing vocabulary. At our first parent-teacher conference--four months later--we were blindsided. They told us: * He hadn't interacted much with other kids; during play, story time, etc., he mostly read quietly in a corner. * When teachers tried to involve him, he sometimes melted down, and they eventually gave up trying--without telling us. * For two weeks straight he hid under a desk, refusing to come out or engage with peers or adults. * They didn't think he was adjusting well, but assured us he was "getting better." We left shocked and appalled. We paid thousands to this school, yet they'd let him struggle in isolation without a word for months. Who speaks for a nonverbal child? After that meeting we happened to talk to his previous preschool teachers. They'd warned the administrator he wasn't ready and advised she keep him in his original class a few more months; but she ignored them. Why? To free up spots (and tuition dollars) for new students. In short: this school prioritizes filling seats over children's needs. Then came the kicker: during a one-on-one, post that parent/teacher conference his class teacher said, "It's typical of kids on the spectrum." Kids with autism are nothing but wonderful little humans. BUT, here's the kicker, our son isn't autistic. This turn-key, play-based "Montessori" setup is just a sales pitch. The school or the brand, I think is owned by the administrators husband and thy care more about their bottom line and "franchise" status than genuine child development. Do yourself a favor: don't send your child here. They'll use your tuition to fatten their wallets, not enrich your child's growth.