Testimonials
"I was very impressed by my observation of the children's morning last week. To actually hear the children responding in Spanish was thrilling! What impressed me the most, however, was that each of the children truly worked independently!. When I saw a young 3 year old boy prepare a snack & share it with the others children, I was amazed & delighted! Ms. Claudia and Ms. Erika have an exceptioanl ability to engage & nurture the children in both the English & Spanish languages. They are truly gifted teachers!"
Ann K. Pringle 2007
"Thank you for allowing me to visit and observe a typical Montessori day in my daughter's life. It was a pleasure to see all of the children flow through the day with ease. They seemed to feel right at home. Every child had something to do and took pride in their work. It was incredible to see the children understand when they were being spoken to in Spanish. What seemed to amaze me even more was to see the incredible self discipline and responsibility they possess, even the youngest ones. I am very happy and proud to have Brianna attending such a great school and to have such great teachers. she is always excited about starting her day."
Leticia Moreno 2007
"The observation of your classroom today was so very interesting. It was incredible to to see all the children, not only my own, so incredibly focused, calm, and busy at work in the classroom. They were like a swarm of busy bees...each knowing their individual parts while also knowing when to pull together as a team to clean up and help each other out. The sense of Independence, pride, respect, order, and caring these little ones exhibited during my visit was fulfilling to watch as a parent. I sat and watched in amazement as the children selected their projects, concentrated and completed their tasks, and then put things exactly back in their proper places with such care (if only we could only teach our husbands to do the same!!). At one point during the observation, Fiona was at the sink cleaning her supplies after painting....it took her a long time to accomplish her task but she kept at it. I couldn't help but notice the pride she took and the sense of accomplishment she felt after completing the simplest of tasks. It was a proud moment for me as a parent to see the delight in her face after she completed her work and to see her so confident and comfortable within your classroom. The patients and attention you and Ms. Laty provide to the students is impressive. The environment you provide within your classroom allows for not only the teaching of academics and the Spanish language, but the reinforcement of values. I really enjoyed my visit today and wanted to tell you how pleased I am to see Fiona grow and learn in such a stimulating environment. Thanks again."
Eileen Duncan 2008
I was finally able to sit down and gather my thoughts on Mi Sol. This is something I have really wanted to do because we are so immensely impressed with Mi Sol. When my husband and I set out to find a pre-school for our daughter, we had very high aspirations. Since her education is one of our highest priorities, we wanted to find a unique place where our daughter would be nurtured, cared for, and secure while also actively learning and growing each day. I honestly did not expect to find such a place. Yet, from our very first observation at Mi Sol, we knew we had found out perfect fit. The Spanish immersion at Mi Sol attracted us right from the start. In that first observation, it was wonderful to see that the children truly were conversing in Spanish. What an amazing skill for our girl to learn, and what a perfect age to learn it! Once our daughter got started, however, what amazed us even more was the love that was shown to her. Each morning, she is greeted with open arms and a smiling face by a caring adult. Every day, her teachers maintain an unparalleled enthusiasm while also paying attention to her individual needs and progress. I never feel uncomfortable asking questions and I feel that her teachers continually take the time to fully address her needs. As we fell into a routine last school year at Mi Sol, I was quite excited to come and visit for the Mother's Day celebration. I knew I was totally amazed by this place, and I was curious to see how other parents felt as well. Throughout that morning, I spoke with many different parents. We discussed how our children really were learning skills, speaking Spanish, and being nurtured. The same sentiment was shared again and again: "there's just something about this place." During that same visit, I saw something else that amazed me. At one point during the morning, all of our children were allowed to show us their work in an unstructured format. Each child carefully selected a task, set it up next to their parent, and demonstrated their work without anyone orchestrating the event. At one point, I looked up and around the room to see at least fifteen different children all happily sharing their work with their parents. In one small classroom thirty different individuals were all very busy, yet the noise level was lower than my one child can make at home. As the months have continued, I continue to see the benefits of a Montessori education in my child. At first, I was quite impressed when her teachers taught her to put on her own coat and shoes. Since then, I have seen her develop so many other skills. In addition to her speaking Spanish, I see her skills changing dramatically. She has improved her fine motor skills so much that she just adores drawing and I can barely keep her away from her art desk. I most appreciate this when other parents cannot believe how patient and independent my daughter is in her play. Recently, at a friend's birthday party, all of the small children were allowed to paint picture frames. While all of the other children finished this task in a couple minutes, my daughter sat diligently for over a half hour, painstakingly perfecting her frame and covering every inch. The parents around us could not believe her patience, and I happily gave the credit to her Mi Sol Montessori education. Mi Sol is truly an amazing place, and I am so grateful we have found it! Have a great day and thanks as always for taking such good care of our girl!
Amanda Vogel, M.A.E. 2009
Vice President of Training and Curriculum
Nurturing Wisdom Tutoring
Dear Mi Sol,
We wanted to say muchas gracias for a wonderful year for Marcus and Jack! Marcus grew and excelled so much in the past year and Jack is speaking Spanish so nicely. They really enjoyed their year and we did as well. Thank you!
Dan and Toni 2009
Dear Ms. Erika,
It is not without mixed feelings that I have to let you know that I have taken a job as a professor in Phoenix and will need to be relocating. The hardest factor for me in this consideration has been my LOVE for Mi Sol Montessori and what you all have done for my daughter. I know that it has been a relatively short time that Lily has been in your care, but my admiration, respect and trust for Mi Sol escapes words. If there is ANYTHING that I can do to help you touch the lives of other children please let me know.
Professor Morgan Denney 2010
Mr. Alex, Ms. Erika and Senora Fe:
I wanted to thank you for making Evissa's birthday so special. You really made her feel special on her special day and it was so much fun being able to observe her with her friends and to participate in her birthday celebration. I am so proud of her progress with you and look forward to another fun year. I've said it many times to many people, but perhaps not to you, and I want you to know that I am pleased beyond measure and feel justified in my choice of early education for my child. Thank you so very much for making the first years of my child's education and school experience so exceptional, wonderful and memorable.
Michelle Ptak 2011
