Step By Step Montessori Of Wayzata

Both of our daughters have attended Step By Step in Wayzata and we have been so pleased with the school. Our oldest is going into 1st grade and she was beyond prepared for Kindergarten, both academically and socially. And our youngest is in the toddler program, soon to be moving into the preschool program! My husband and I have been so blown away by the quality of care and teaching provided there. It is not uncommon to see little kids reading and writing way before they should be. And the environment is also very loving. Miss Kylee went out of her way to help guide my oldest daughter during a time of great anxiety for her. The impact of that relationship was felt throughout our whole family. And I know we are not the only ones to receive this type of special love and attention at the school. The toddler room is quite incredible too. It is such a loving environment and they teach the little ones so much independence! It’s truly incredible. I always leave drop-off watching my kiddo getting the biggest hug from someone, and feeling so happy and grateful that we found this school. Miss Ethel runs that room like a tight ship, all the while creating such a fun and loving environment. I seriously can’t believe all the things that my 2.5 year old can do. And Ethel is ALWAYS willing to talk to us at length about my daughters day (successes & struggles) as well as ideas of how we can support her at home. This program is SO much more than a day care. Although the center is on the smaller side, they make the absolute best of their space. The classrooms are very calming with plants, animals and all sorts or amazing Montessori “works” that they invest in. The children really respond to it, as I have never encountered an out of control classroom in 3 years. They also provide all sorts of supplemental learning opportunities like music, dance, language, nutrition and soccer. Jessica, the Director has created an amazing environment in which it seems both kids and teachers feel at home. There is always a calm and positive vibe when you walk in which I know the children are aware of. The teachers have a genuine passion for what they do, and many of them have been there for 15 years or more which speaks volumes in this high turnover industry. Over the years I have recommended this school to so many families! I am just now finally getting around to sharing the love publicly!