4861 Santa Cruz Ave, San Diego, CA 92107, United States
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5.0 out of 5 stars
(6 reviews)katya tomashpolski
Natalia’s place(Dandelion) a Montessori school. Is the perfect fit for my daughter. Calm, natural and loving. The kids live their independent life in this school. Walking around knowing what to do. Getting exactly what kids need to my opinion.Outdoor time every day, healthy food which they help to prepare. Their lunch time is very family like. Sitting around a table, in a very sweet atmosphere , very adorable.The activities that the kids can choose from are very interesting and nurturing for their brains. Whenever you enter the school, the kids are engaging in some interesting work. I really love the school aesthetics as well. I can easily recommend Natalia and her school to anyone who wants independent, active and happy kid.
Evgeniya Vasilchenko
A truly wonderful place for our child to learn and grow at her own pace and we couldn't be more thankful for how much care and thought is given to helping our daughter grow into the little person she is now. She often asks to “go back” when we get home :) Natalia is wonderful! She sparked curiosity, coached her through disagreements with peers and gave her the confidence to try new things. She always goes above and beyond and we couldn’t be more appreciative for all she does to support and care for our daughter. As parents, we are so grateful for the guidance and support we have gotten from the school! It truly is everything we hoped for our child. I highly recommend this place! All parents are great and we feel like we’re a part of the family! It’s been our best experience and we can’t wait to introduce our other kids to this place.
Aleksey Bazhynov
Our experience with Dandelions Montessori has been nothing short of outstanding. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by Natalia with warmth and professionalism. Natalia is incredibly attentive, nurturing, and genuinely invested in the children's development. The Montessori method is seamlessly integrated into every aspect of the program, fostering independence, creativity, and a love for learning. Our daughter, Lea, absolutely LOVE it! Lea became so independent, calm and really carrying. We spent time individually with Natalia where she helped us to develop this skills in our daughter and the way we have to communicate. Great experience! The facility is clean, safe, and thoughtfully designed to inspire exploration and discovery. We couldn't be happier with our choice and highly recommend this school (daycare) to any parent seeking a nurturing and enriching environment for their child."
Toni Rose Geronimo-Hara
My 4YO daughter has been at The Dandelions Montessori for a year now, and our experience has been nothing short of amazing. This school year, both my daughter and 3YO son are enrolled, and I truly feel that the Dandelions Montessori is their home away from home. Their teacher, Natalia, is a wonderful human being who cares deeply for her students, her community, and the environment. I cannot think of a better role model for my children (and everyone, really)! She is gentle, intentional, extremely organized, and so patient. Natalia is an expert in Montessori philosophies & Positive Discipline education, and she provides a warm, authentic Montessori experience at her school. She keenly observes her students, celebrates their unique interests, and fosters opportunities for them to grow in curiosity and independence, all at their own pace. She teaches her students through example, to be kind, compassionate, well-rounded stewards of their community and our planet. The school is a home-based environment that is clean, inviting, and meticulously prepared to provide so many opportunities for learning—from practical life and fine motor skills to reading, math, art, geography, and so much more. Class sizes are always small (usually between 5 and 8 children), and I appreciate the care and attention that this affords my children. Their prepared snacks and meals are always healthy and offer exposure to a variety of nutritious foods in a stress-free way. Perhaps one of my favorite things about this school is its commitment to outdoor exploration. The students are given opportunities to explore and care for their community through regularly scheduled nature excursions, beach clean-ups, neighborhood walks to the playground or library, and beach play days. Since attending Dandelions, my daughter has shown tremendous growth in so many ways. She is more assertive and self-confident, and is always so eager to learn and try new activities. Through Dandelions, she discovered her love for reading, sewing, geography, and creating art. She’s also developed healthier eating and hygiene habits, is learning Spanish, and can write in cursive! I can’t wait for my son to grow and create his own experiences at the Dandelions Montessori School, and I am so thankful that my children have Natalia to nurture their sense of wonder and curiosity. This school is truly something special!
Tanni Chakraborty
This is the magical place for my daughter. We know Natalia since she used to work in a preschool. We really loved her passion and style of interacting with children. So we just moved to her very own Montessori school at home. It’s very beautiful, clean and very organized. This place has all the age appropriate Montessori materials for students. We love this place so much that we still feel very connected even though our child goes to public school now. Natalia has magical personality for both kids and parents and it helps a lot to grow together. She has her positive energy and discipline and high understanding for both students and parents. Overall I am very grateful to Dandelion Montessori 🙏.
kodi madrid
This is the best place for children and Natalia is great. She has magic inside her for children. My daughter loves her home school.
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