Robin Hood Montessori School

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  When my family moved to Orange County from San Francisco our priority was to find the perfect preschool for our girls. I have been a teacher and administrator in private education for over ten years and when I found the Robin Hood Montessori website, I was immediately impressed. I spoke to Ramona and was excited to meet with her to discuss her educational philosophy and mission. Ramona's vision and enthusiasm spreads throughout her staff and all of her students. The Robin Hood faculty maintains an extremely organized, clean, happy and loving environment that enables the children to learn and grow. I sent my older daughter part time at first, while I stayed home with my infant. After a few months of observing the school environment, attending field trips and experiencing my daughters growth and happiness, I felt comfortable enough to send my infant to Robin Hood and go back to work again. My husband and I were able to have peace of mind when we dropped our daughters off for the day while we set off to work - and this peace is priceless. My girls have grown to see the world with big eyes. Curious and excited to learn and develop, my girls are aware of their surroundings, empathetic to their environment, comfortable with themselves and thoughtful to others around them. This is the product of Robin Hood Montessori. Now, we are moving back to San Francisco and our only regret is that Robin Hood can't come home with us. Our girls have had such a unique experience and our family developed a community within the school. I am so proud that we found Robin Hood and wish this experience for those who seek such an opportunity.
  By Sawson Jweinat, February 11, 2018
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  Today my second son graduated from RHM's kindergarten. We've been with the school for 6 years, since my eldest was 2, and the school has been good to us. We've met great friends and teachers there. They've taught my boys to be loving and kind, to be confident and respectful, and the academics can't be beat. My oldest has just tested into the GATE program at his elementary school and I am sure that it is due in part to the nurturing environment and the love of learning that they have given both my children. It's a tiny school that doesn't cater to the lowest common denominator. Expect your child to be pushed to do and be his best at all times. It might not be a good fit for everyone but I believe it was a good fit for us. Both my kids did well and I have confidence that they will continue to excel socially and academically. I truly believe in the Montessori way of teaching and RHM stays true to Maria Montessori's values and ideals.
  By J Burnett, December 29, 2017
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  The day Robin Hood had an opening for my daughter to be enrolled into the sunshine room, was the day my family experienced the biggest blessing! Unfortunately prior to the opening at Robin Hood, we had two horrible in-home daycare experiences after we thought we had vetted the caregiver to the best of our ability. For months, we picked up our daughter from the in-home daycare where she had been crying all day. It was awful. Today, I tell my family and friends that my 20 month old daughter thinks Robin Hood is her family, and we are just her caregivers. My daughter looks forward to going to Robin Hood every single day- I watch her run to the door and greet her teachers with a hug. We pick her up, and she is all smiles- happy and healthy. Now let me dive into her development since she has attended Robin Hood (she started in August 2016). She has interest in animals, books and drawings. She does not need tablets, phones and screen time to be entertained, rather she loves her books and animal figures. She is social, polite and loving- these are all attributes she has developed at Robin Hood. My husband and I are constantly complimented on how well mannered she is for a toddler and we always respond with, "We can't take the credit, she attends an amazing Montessori." The toddlers at Robin Hood are more well mannered than adults I come across in public places- it's pretty impressive! The Staff is absolutely amazing- hands down, the most loving, kind, patient Teachers I have witnessed. They will wave hello to you even if they are in far distance and every teacher knows your name even if your child is not in their classroom. We are so proud to say Robin Hood is our family, it is truly a privilege and honor to have our daughter attend a school with such great, respectful and academically/socially well rounded environment. We never have to question the safety or well being of my child there, we have never been at such ease. Thank you Robin Hood, for taking such good care of our loved ones! I wish I could rate this review more than 5 stars, we are SO lucky to have our daughter in your school!
  By Setara Guajardo, June 23, 2017

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