Montessori Early Learning Center INC. is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 1101 Balsam Road, Columbia, South Carolina SC. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.
What Parents Say
Montessori Early Learning Center is highly praised by parents for its dedicated staff, strong Montessori methodology, and nurturing environment that fosters academic excellence and personal development. Parents consistently report that their children thrive intellectually, socially, and emotionally, with many noting accelerated academic progress and a genuine love of learning. The school is described as a foundational investment in their children's education and future success.
Montessori Early Learning Center is truly a hidden gem in Columbia. My child has been part of the MELC family for over six years, and watching her grow and thrive here has been an incredible blessing. The teachers pour so much love and dedication into every child, nurturing their strengths and gently guiding them to reach their full potential. I’m beyond grateful for the strong, nurturing foundation my child has received. Mrs. Ina and her amazing staff embody everything Montessori should be — thoughtful, intentional, and full of heart.
I am eternally grateful for the amazing foundation MELC created for my daughter. The MELC staff goes above and beyond to feed into the children not only educational knowledge but life skills. They helped set my now 8th grader up for success. She has exceeded all her standardized test scores due to the MELC methods of learning. I highly recommend this school for anyone to send their children too.
We are delighted and thankful for the work done by the teachers and staff at MELC. The school has made a tremendous contribution to our daughter's growth: intellectual, physical, and social. The Montessori system helped her learn to read from a very young age and develop an affinity for math and sciences. Teamwork and service are developed as core elements of the curriculum. Excellence and kindness are inculcated since day 1.
The most consequential decision my wife and I made regarding our son's and grandson's education was to enroll them at the Montessori Early Learning Center - we cannot recommend that school enough! The teachers there are phenomenal - they challenge their students and make them earn the grade - my two boys love, respect, and truly look up to them. There is not another school quite like it, nor is there another principal quite like Ms. Ina Fort! Love that place :-)
A treasure to have found MELC - an amazingly awesome set of people who live, love, and work here to instill a love of learning and the arts in a safe, serene, and supportive environment. I really appreciate the dedication and passion for cultivating a calm, warm, and safe learning environment for our children. The staff are top notch quality for training, expertise, personality, and character. It is very apparent that each teacher enjoys their work and loves to connect with the kiddos in their care. It's beautiful to witness the emphasis on respect, clear and timely communication, and a love of learning. We are so grateful to have found MELC and treasure the opportunity to have our children here.