Kindred Montessori

Wow wow wow! This is the beginning of the rest of your child's life, make it count! Every day is an adventure at Kindred, and it is the absolute best! The mixture of outdoor activities and Montessori style learning make a perfect place to learn. Our child loves going here every day, and brings us home crafts to remind us how much fun he is having! Vero and her staff are super neutering, caring, and flexible. If you're lucky enough to get a chance to send your kid(s) here, don't hesitate.

We have been part of the Kindred family since our son was 17 months. He's now 5 and still spends time with all his friends from the school. We could not have asked for a better Spanish Montessori pre-school. Our son is bilingual and continues to learn from his public school, all thanks to Ms. Vero and her teachers.

My 3.5yo daughter is finishing up a second wonderful school year at Kindred and is excited for her third and last one in the fall. It’s currently Kindred’s “Summer Session” which the kids look forward to all year. During this time, each day has a theme: art, obstacles, splashing… and everyone has a blast. The regular school year is also well-structured and balanced. Each day includes time for group activities, student-led work and free play. My daughter has looked forward to school every day since she started. She is very independent and can focus on tasks for an extended period of time, much of which we attribute to Kindred. The teachers’ consistent approach to Spanish immersion means the kids are effortlessly bilingual (but they do reach for English when speaking to each other!). The kids also have encyclopedic knowledge on whatever has piqued their interest recently. Students wear uniform shirts which makes getting ready in the morning less complicated. The owner and teacher of the big kids, Vero, makes herself available to discuss any questions or concerns. We always feel heard when we talk to her and any slight concern we have had has been creatively addressed even when we thought there might not be an easy solution (eg friction between classmates). There is frequent and clear communication via email and the Brightwheel app. We love the pictures that teachers share! Kindred Montessori offers a wonderful environment for kids 18m-5y. I can’t recommend it enough!

We have been so lucky to have found Kindred Montessori in our neighborhood - our daughter loves her teachers, classmates and the school environment and we can't wait to send our son there soon. The teachers are extremely personable, highly educated, caring, in regular communication with the families, and are invested in the children's learning, physical and emotional wellbeing. Our daughter loves spending so much time outdoors - at the nearby parks and in the school patio and 'mud kitchen'. She comes home with stories, songs and new projects everyday - she just turned 4 and has been starting to write in cursive (or as she says 'Spanish'). We weren't looking for a Spanish-immersion program but it has been amazing for our daughter, who now speaks Spanish confidently and with enthusiasm at school and at home. Cannot recommend Kindred Montessori enough!

My wife and I discovered Kindred Montessori about 4 years ago, while walking through the neighborhood, and ever since we have felt incredibly grateful for it. We have two children there, ages 3 and 4, and the thought of starting them somewhere else for kindergarten is daunting. Veronica (Vero), who runs Kindred out of her home, has decades of experience teaching in Montessori programs. Her assistant, Mariela, is also a certified Montessori teacher. They both have such extraordinary talent for what they do. Their inexhaustible patience, the deliberateness and respect that goes into every interaction with every kid ... it's so inspiring to witness, and it comforts me to know they are caring for our kids each day. From day one, I have admired the balance that Vero strikes: consistently setting healthy boundaries but otherwise encouraging each kid in their exploration of the world. It seems so effortless for her. It's amazing to me that in the 3 years I have known Vero, she's been surrounded by toddlers and not once have I seen her get even slightly flustered. I can say the same about Mariela. I'm completely on-board with the Montessori philosophy, but for me the most impressive thing about Kindred is the people running it--Vero and Mariela are truly amazing people. On that note, I need to mention Kenny, who helps more in the afternoons with "extended care", and Susy, who prepares their amazing food and also helps out with the childcare occasionally. They too are wonderful, somehow possessing that same patience and thoughtfulness. The kids love them. Sometimes my son has a hard time saying goodbye to Kenny. (My theory is that Vero attracts like-minded people--intelligent, empathetic people who understand the inner lives of children and can see the world through their eyes. Before Mariela came to Kindred, there was another teacher for the younger kids named Leslie...also an amazing human being.) I was blown away by the immediate growth and development of both of our kids after starting at Kindred. Things like getting dressed, pouring liquids, putting things away after use, preparing food, etc helped me realize I had been underestimating my kids potential for learning. Did I mention that kids at Kindred are fluent in spanish?! Some of the older kids are now able to read, in both English and Spanish. There is student-led exploration of things like cooking, geography, gardening, music, and art. I also love that they spend a couple of hours at the park every day, not at the playground but just exploring nature, playing games (very creative ones, mostly dreamed up by the kids), and letting loose. I should also mention the food at kindred; every time I hear about it or see a picture it just reaffirms my desire to be a Kindred student--very healthy, absolutely nothing processed, and the kids love it. Maybe the best way to sum up is this: I tend to second-guess every decision I make as a parent, but sending our kids to Kindred is one decision I'm totally at peace with--maybe even proud of. As a bonus, if you're reading this in 2022, the other families at Kindred are incredible (and I'm not somebody who likes everybody). They inspire us as parents and provide such a sweet sense of community in our lives.

An amazing, cozy place where a toddler is free, happy, and becomes strong, independent and a bright kid. Management knows how to make you and your kids welcome. Just like all great things in life

EI loved your philosophy and the website, I am very excited to know your facilities and that my son participates in the summer course

Estuvimos de viaje en San Diego y nos encanto el curso de verano para las niñas! Muy bonito lugar y la atención de Verónica increíble sin duda pasarán ahí este verano. Gracias Verónica!

Wonderful place to my 5 years happy boy