Edgcumbe Montessori Day Care

Love this daycare. The teachers are fantastic and there's a lot of green space for the kids to play outside. Both my son and daughter loved it too.

*** Let me preface by saying I did not actually use Edgecumbe Montessori for my child care needs. This review is purely based on my experience calling and emailing them in consideration of using them for childcare. ***When I called the school to inquire about rates, etc. I have no idea who I spoke with - I could barely understand her, I even had to question whether I had dialed the right number. She could not answer any of my questions and simply told me to email them through the website. So I did. My emails were responded to casually, slowly, were not signed so, again, I have no idea who I was corresponding with. Sometimes I would go a week without receiving a response at all, and when I finally did my questions were not even addressed. To me, it showed a lack of organization and care. They were the most proximal and least expensive of the dozen daycare facilities I contacted, which are huge pros, but how can I possibly send my kid to a place that rubbed me wrong every step of the way?UPDATE:Th director of the school emailed me back (nearly 8 months later) apologizing and saying my message "went to the spam folder and got deleted". Since my emails were in direct reply to their own, I don't know how that could have happened except by someone tagging it as spam (perhaps by accident, but either way only reinforces the disorganized impression I have of this place)

My sons have attended Edgcumbe Montessori for over 3 years now and we are extremely happy with the quality of the teachers, learning activities, and most of all the outdoor play space. The daily program mixes plenty of play with singing, stories, and learning about new concepts. The teachers are experienced and able to direct children in a gentle manner.

I cannot say enough positive things about this school. My son has been cared for there since he was 10 weeks old and will soon transition to public pre-k. The director and staff have high expectations for the children, but also an eddless supply of patience and kindness. We can afford any daycare option, but my son has gotten the best possible care with the bonus of more affordability.

We moved our son from another daycare to Edgcumbe when he was 10 months old. It is fantasic. A loving environment with a focus on learning as well. Can't recommend highly enough.