Salem Montessori School is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 2140 16th St Ne, Salem, Oregon OR. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.
What Parents Say
Salem Montessori School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the welcoming, caring teaching staff and Montessori-based hands-on learning approach. Parents report their children thrived academically and emotionally, with particular appreciation for teacher consistency, strong social-emotional development, and inclusive community events. One 1-star review provided no constructive details.
We came to SMS during a transitional time for our family, and our kids were having a hard time with the unknowns. SMS was the most welcoming and kind community for them to land with - they were kind and patient from day one, even when our kids had rocky days. We are so grateful to have found their gentle touch!
The BEST preschool! My son (oldest) attended here for three years, and my daughter (youngest) went for a year. While my daughter went, they were both there at the same time. The only reason they stopped (in January 2025) is because we are moving out of state. I cannot say enough great things about SMS. My kids blossomed here. When my son first started, he could barely talk, and I was worried about his speech. He learned so much, so fast. He surprises me to this day with his skills and interests, and I can tell that a lot of that comes from his time at SMS. He felt so safe, secure, and loved here. As most kids do, he had a hard time being away from home at first, but the teachers at SMS made him feel so welcome. My daughter also adapted quickly, and they were so flexible and understanding whenever our kids were struggling with something. I also want to point out that my kids' teachers have been the same ever since they started at SMS. There has been no turnover. Other parents have talked to me about this and have said that they greatly appreciate the consistency at SMS. It's a great school, and my family and I highly recommend it!
Salem Montessori School is the greatest little school in town! I sent my daughter here for 2 years before starting kindergarten and I can’t wait until my son is old enough to go. The teachers are kind and caring and are excellent at teaching the kids how to work through tough emotions and play nicely with one another. I love that they don’t get parked in front of the tv or tablets and instead get to do lots of hands on learning and play. The social skills my daughter learned here properly prepared her for kindergarten and even set her ahead in emotional maturity and working through conflict. I can’t say enough wonderful things about SMS, they are family and we are forever grateful. Any and all children I have will go here.
Incredible teachers and owners, lessons and kindness they teach really shows. They’ve created a very inclusive culture hosting events throughout the year so parents can be involved.
We felt lucky to have found this place. It did wonders for our little learner. I would definitely recommend. I think that 1 star may be a former employee, perhaps something didn't work out there with their employment and that's their revenge.