Kotesdgm Reviews

Sindhu Dharani 2025.12.12

     

I’m really disappointed with Montessori Children Center. They charge a premium by using the “Montessori” name, but they do not follow true Montessori practices in the classroom. Many of the teachers are not trained or certified in Montessori education. It feels misleading and more like a marketing tactic than a genuine Montessori environment. Overall, it’s definitely not worth the money.

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Reply from Kotesdgm 2025.12.18

Dear Sindhu Dharani,
After carefully reviewing our enrollment records, we are unable to identify you as a current or former parent of our school community.

We take all feedback seriously and also strive to ensure that reviews reflect genuine experiences. Visitors to our school will find that each classroom is led by a teacher who holds a Montessori certification.

It is possible this review was meant for a different school with a similar Montessori name and was inadvertently posted to our page.
If you would like to learn more about our programs, we would be happy to connect with you directly.

Thanks and Regards,
Montessori Children's Center

Meena V 2025.11.20

     

MCC has amazing, super experienced teachers who just get how to encourage kids and help them shine. It’s totally family-oriented and everyone is incredibly friendly and welcoming. The school is pretty "no frills," but don't let that fool you. They are all about providing a strong foundation. When we switched our kid from another daycare, he just thrived at this school! And can we talk about their graduation ceremony? It was genuinely top-notch! The kids had learned several cultural songs and dances, and seeing them perform was just the best. It's the kind of place that really builds confidence and a love for learning.

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Reply from Kotesdgm 2025.11.24

Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot to us to be part of your child’s early learning journey. We’re grateful for your trust and support!
The MCC -Herndon Team

Greisy Garrido 2025.11.09

     

I’ve been so impressed with MCC. The staff is knowledgeable, caring, and truly dedicated to supporting every student. Our children’s teachers, Mrs. Fatima and Mrs. Tela, are amazing—so loving and committed to their students (my little one absolutely adores them!). They contribute so much to early development, which is so essential for future success. They really set a positive tone for the school, and the whole team is always there to help. Mrs. Absi, the director, is fantastic. She’s always been incredibly supportive of us as parents and has a real sense of what’s going on with the students. It’s comforting to know that she’s got everything under control, and it gives me a real sense of security. Her leadership creates such a warm and positive environment for both students and staff. Mrs. Lilian and Mrs. Ola are incredibly supportive, creative, and focused on the academic growth of the children. They truly care about each student’s development, and their energy makes the school such a special place. I’ve seen consistent growth and progress in my children, and it’s clear that the school is focused on continuous improvement in everything they do. I also really appreciate how open and communicative they are with parents, always keeping me updated on my kids’ progress. MCC does an incredible job balancing academic excellence with personal care, and I’m so happy with the environment they’ve created. I’d highly recommend MCC to any family looking for a school that genuinely cares about its students. Thank you to all the teachers for your dedication to our children !

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Reply from Kotesdgm 2025.02.18

Thank you so much for your kind words, we truly appreciate you taking time to share your experiences at MCC

Kambham Danny 2025.08.21

     

Making this review anonymously. Initially this school was good but standards are really coming down. They need to hire active staff who teaches alphabets and numbers to kids rather than who prefers to sit idle on chairs. Sitting idle on chairs is not going to benefit any kid in anyway. Apart from that they also give more holidays to school which do not fall in line with public holidays. Hope this message reaches to the owner of the school.

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Reply from Kotesdgm 2025.11.24

We value and take all feedback seriously.
However, after reviewing our records, we were unable to find any indication that you or your child has attended our school.
For this reason, this review may not accurately represent our programs, staff, practices, or school.

Our teachers are fully engaged with students each day, focusing on both academics and hands-on learning through the Montessori approach.
Regarding holidays, our calendar is shared well in advance, and families receive multiple reminders throughout the year to help them plan accordingly.
If you would like to learn more about our programs, we would be happy to connect with you directly.

Thank you,
Montessori Children's Center

Emebet Haile 2025.08.15

     

I love it this place for my kids 💕 😍 ❤️

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Reply from Kotesdgm 2025.08.29

Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot to us to be part of your child’s early learning journey. We’re grateful for your trust and support!
The MCC -Herndon Team

induprom 2025.08.12

     

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William Hawkins 2025.07.26

     

This school is amazing. Our son was here from infant to two years old before we moved. They treated him and us like family, and they helped raise our son to be a moral kid, with a great attitude that is kind to others. Beyond that, he is advanced now in his learning and knows two languages going into years old. I highly recommend this school to everyone! Exceptional people that have high moral standards for themselves and our child!

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Reply from Kotesdgm 2025.07.28

Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot to us to be part of your child’s early learning journey. We’re grateful for your trust and support!
The MCC -Herndon Team

Enkhnaran Myagmar 2025.07.25

     

A big thank you to Ms. Rama and Ms. Farhana for all the love, support, and care you’ve given our daughter. The past two years at the Montessori have been the most peaceful and worry-free, thanks to the incredible dedication of all the teachers. You have cared for not just our child, but every child, with such genuine heart. We’re especially going to miss Ms. Farhana, she has made such a lasting impact and built a strong foundation in our daughter’s early education. We truly hope to stay in touch and visit whenever we can. While we’re excited for this next chapter in Kindergarten, it’s bittersweet to leave a place that has felt like home. Thank you for all the thoughtful activities and fun field trips you’ve planned every detail meant so much. To all the amazing staff and teachers, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We will miss you dearly and we love you all.

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martha duguma 2025.07.10

     

The director is phenomenal. This place is clean, organized, and my son had so much fun here. I would highly recommend.

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Reply from Kotesdgm 2025.07.15

Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot to us to be part of your child’s early learning journey. We’re grateful for your trust and support!
The MCC -Herndon Team

Aravind Ashwin 2025.07.09

     

🌟 A Heartfelt Thank You to the Montessori Children Center Herndon Team 🌟 We are having a truly wonderful experience with Montessori Children Center in Herndon, and I wanted to take a moment to express our deep appreciation for the incredible staff and the nurturing environment they’ve created. 👩‍🏫 Exceptional Teaching Staff: The teachers at MCC are nothing short of amazing. Their dedication to each child’s growth—both academically and emotionally—is evident in every interaction. They truly understand the Montessori philosophy and bring it to life with patience, creativity, and warmth. Our child has blossomed under their guidance, developing independence, curiosity, and a genuine love for learning. 🏫 Thoughtful School Management: The administrative team specifically Ms. Smitha runs the school with professionalism and care. Communication is always clear and timely, and they are incredibly responsive to questions or concerns. The school is well-organized, and it’s clear that every decision is made with the children’s best interests in mind. 🌱 Nurturing Environment: The classrooms are beautifully maintained, calm, and inviting—perfect for focused learning and exploration. The materials are always age-appropriate and encourage hands-on discovery. The outdoor play areas are safe and engaging, giving children the space to move, play, and connect with nature.. 💖 A Place That Feels Like Family: Most importantly, the love and care the staff shows for each child is palpable. Our child feels safe, valued, and excited to go to school each day—and as parents, that means everything. Thank you to the entire team at Montessori Children Center Herndon for your unwavering commitment to excellence. You’ve created a place where children thrive, and we’re so grateful to be part of your community. Best wishes , Ashwin

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Reply from Kotesdgm 2025.07.15

Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot to us to be part of your child’s early learning journey. We’re grateful for your trust and support!
The MCC -Herndon Team

Marysa DeBlassie 2025.06.30

     

My child has attended the Infant and Toddler 1 programs at Montessori Children's Center-Herndon and our experience has been phenomenal! This is a nurturing environment where children grow in all aspects of their development. Beginning as infants, children participate in circle time each morning and are exposed to a variety of concepts. As children grow into toddlerhood, they are taught to care for their environment by cleaning their space and pushing in their chair as well as for the people around them by using “please” and “thank you” in their interactions. Gross and fine motor skills are worked on at each developmental stage starting with tummy time to using a writing utensil by toddlerhood. Children develop their language skills through music, offered once a week in English and once a week in Spanish. Classrooms are arranged for materials and activities to be accessed by children independently. Children are provided an opportunity to participate in educational activities of personal choice, following the Montessori approach. Every day my child has been at Montessori Children's Center Herndon, I have been confident they are in excellent hands and they are in an enriched learning environment!

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Reply from Kotesdgm 2025.07.15

Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot to us to be part of your child’s early learning journey. We’re grateful for your trust and support!
The MCC -Herndon Team

A O 2025.06.30

     

We have been at Montessori Children’s Center - Centreville for the past two years and could not be happier! Ms. Farhana and Ms. Indu are excellent teachers who care deeply about children and are passionate about learning and healthy growth. We were attending a different daycare before, but after switching to a Montessori I could not believe how much my son was learning! He is about to go into Kindergarten and he already knows how to read, do addition, subtraction, and multiplication. He learns about science, has Spanish and music classes, and goes on different kinds of field trips. The school is very safe. Ms. Rama is a wonderful principal who takes parent comments and suggestions seriously and acts on them quickly. We love the diversity and how many different cultural holidays are celebrated throughout the year. Wonderful school with wonderful teachers and staff. Highly recommend.

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Abigail Murchison 2025.06.27

     

Our kids have thrived at MCC and are so excited to attend each day. The teachers and staff have created a nurturing environment with ample time for play, learning, and creativity. MCC is very well-run and communicative; importantly for busy parents, drop-off and pickup are seamless. The teachers exhibit kindness and joy tirelessly, and I’m so thankful our kids can learn from them about what it means to be a good person. I highly recommend MCC!

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Sri Koduri 2025.06.26

     

Very nice place with caring staff.

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Ravi Shah 2025.06.26

     

We have sent both our kids here for more than two years. The school and teachers are all amazing! Super clean and well kept!

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Sulbigar Shanawaz 2025.06.20

     

Post Covid it was very hard to find a preschool that cared for the little ones to my expectation. Many of the teachers kept shuffling in the preschool where my elder child went. My second child needed more care and attention and a continuity of teacher to assess and teach him to his needs with lots of patience. After many research I found Montessori Children Center to be the right fit for him. The teachers took great care for him which helped him settle better and make learning progress over the years. Thank You so much to Ms.Madhu and Ms.Sarala for their dedication.

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Reply from Kotesdgm 2025.07.15

Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot to us to be part of your child’s early learning journey. We’re grateful for your trust and support!
The MCC -Herndon Team

Anamika Pushkar 2025.06.18

     

We are so incredibly grateful for this Montessori preschool—it truly felt like a second home for our child. He enjoyed every aspect of his time there, from the rich educational curriculum to the wide range of co-curricular activities offered. In addition to the Montessori learning environment, the school provided Spanish classes as part of the curriculum, and offered optional activities like soccer, basketball, and even Bollywood dance—all of which added so much joy and variety to his experience.They also provided an amazing experience with the educational and fun filled field trips. Although our child missed the public school cut-off date (September 30), he was so well-prepared through the kindergarten curriculum here that he was confidently accepted into 1st grade in the public school system. That speaks volumes about the dedication and effectiveness of the teachers and the Montessori approach. The environment fostered self-directed learning, building confidence, independence, and curiosity in such a peaceful and supportive setting. The school also made learning joyful through well-organized celebrations like Thanksgiving, Halloween parades, Diwali, Father’s Day or Mother’s Day and many more all designed with a thoughtful educational purpose behind them. Ms Smitha is amazingly a wonderful person, very supportive, welcoming and has always a smile on her face. The teachers are the heart of the school—super kind, patient, caring, and genuinely attuned to nurturing each child’s individuality. Ms Salmah was his classroom teacher along with Ms Manjeet and Ms Shelby. We are so very thankful to each one of them which can’t be expressed in few words. Ms Salmah, you will be forever in our heart. WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR EVERYTHING!!!It was amazing to watch our son grow both academically and personally, all while having fun. We couldn’t have asked for a better foundation for his early years. This school holds a very special place in our hearts.

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Reply from Kotesdgm 2025.07.15

Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot to us to be part of your child’s early learning journey. We’re grateful for your trust and support!
The MCC -Herndon Team

Maria addante 2025.06.17

     

This has been a wonderful school with great structure and versatility. It is always clean and cheerful with decorations for each holiday. The teachers are on point with the children and only wish I had started sooner

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jasmeen saini 2025.06.17

     

We are incredibly happy with our experience at this Montessori daycare under the leadership of Director Rama. From day one, she and her team have created a calm, nurturing, and enriching environment where our child feels safe, respected, and inspired to learn. The Montessori approach is followed thoughtfully, allowing children to explore, make choices, and develop independence at their own pace. The classrooms are well-organized and filled with high-quality materials that truly encourage curiosity and hands-on learning. Special thanks to Miss Jyoti, Miss Shana, Miss Amrit, Miss Manju, and the rest of the staff—each one of them brings warmth, patience, and thoughtful guidance to the classroom every single day. They treat every child with kindness and respect, always encouraging learning through exploration and independence Our children has grown so much—both socially and academically—since attending, and we feel confident and at peace knowing they are in such capable, caring hands. We highly recommend this Montessori daycare to any family looking for a thoughtful, child-centered program.

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Jyoti Sharma 2025.06.16

     

Thank you Ms.Rama & Ms.Farahna also Ms.Indu for being such a wonderful part of Kabir’s learning journey. Your love, patience, and encouragement helped him grow, and we’re truly grateful for everything you’ve done. With appreciation.

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