Montessori for Toddlers

I can not say enough good things about the Montessori for Toddlers teachers and program. I think it is the top toddler program in our area. There is always a waiting list so sign up early.

What a loving and safe environment for my daughter to learn. I also think it is the best preschool in Novato, if you can get your child enrolled do it!

Montessori for Toddlers is by far the most excellent toddler program in the area. I did extensive research when it came time for my children to enroll in preschool, and I cannot imagine a better place for them to begin their education. All three of my children thrived under the loving care of Terese Bradshaw. She is absolutely gifted with understanding the minds and hearts of toddlers. I am extremely grateful for her program and give my highest recommendation.

We are so happy with my daughter's progress that would recommend this pre-school highly to everyone who has a toddler. She has grown not only academically but as a wonderful caring and outgoing person from a little girl who had a lot of stranger anxiety. Terese and Mary provide a wonderful nurturing and learning environment for the kids and my daughter loves them and even at home they are always with us!

After observing many pre-schools, when I arrived to observe M for T, I immediately knew this was the cream of the crop of pre-schools in northern Marin. Terese has a way with the kids that is hard to find elsewhere, and with her many years (decades) experience, you can rest assured your child is in great hands. She also teaches parenting classes that are very helpful. You will be amazed at what children even under age 2 are able to do-- both at school and at home after having been with Terese and her assistant, Mary, a very short time. My daughter immediately loved going to "Reese's" and had no trouble transitioning there. I highly recommend it.

I think Terese has a great montessori program for toddlers and is highly recognized on her positive discipline credential. She understands toddlers very well and always has the answer for me when I need it. I am amazed of what my son has become after being with her and her assistant-Mary. When started, my son was about 21 months old and was very shy and spoke only a few words. Now he is 31 months old and is much more outgoing and speaks non-stop. He often says something that puts me in awe of how much he learns at school. Terese's program is a calm, nurturing, and safe environment and I feel like my son is in the best hand I could find. So I would recommend parent to do your homework-read the books about positive discipline and montessori and go observe Terese's class and you will see what I mean. I would highly recommend this school.

We have been at Montessori for Toddlers for almost 2 years. Although hesitant to send our daughter at 18 months, she has thrived being a part of Terese's amazing program, and we couldn't be happier with our decision. Terese and her assistant, Mary, are extremely loving, caring, take a genuine interest in your child's growth on all levels, and take into account their unique temperament. The curriculum is beyond what you would imagine any 18 month old to 3.5 year old could and would learn in a preschool environment. Their attention to building the self esteem of each child is what also really stands out. The focus on encouraging each child to be able to do it for themselves, to build self confidence and self reliance, has been so enriching for my child at school, and we are so pleased that it has carried over into our home (especially after taking Terese's amazing parenting courses!!). Terese's use of Positive Discipline in the classroom is, I feel, a huge key to the successes that each child feels in all aspects of their lives....socially, academically, and physically. Each child feels a sense of belonging and purpose, which creates an atmosphere of cooperation and calmness. Our experience has been beyond any expectations we had when we first entered the program. We are sad to have to leave such a stellar program.

This is the most fantastic pre-school! I am very experienced with Montessori, my two teenage daughters went to six different Montessori schools between them, and I was thoroughly impressed with this school for my son. He started at 18 months and flourished. Terese and her assistant Mary are absolutely terrific with the children. They guide them beautifully. Seriously, I cannot say enough fabulous things about the school, the teachers, the families and the setting. We recently moved to Austin, Texas and we really miss Montessori for Toddlers. There is nothing like it here!

Terese & Mary are truly gifted with children. The program is strong on all levels. The Positive Parenting/Discipline method is artfully practiced there. I have total confidence and feel at ease entrusting my son to them! My husband and I researched many schools/programs in Marin for our 2 year old son and felt this one to be second to none!

I would like to echo most of the praise already posted here. I cannot say enough good things about this program. Both teachers, Terese and Mary, are such nice, smart, caring people and are so good with the children. Terese is honestly the Toddler Whisperer. It is amazing what she does with the little ones and she is full of great advice for parents as well (if you are looking for it). The kids love her program. They enjoy time inside and out and they eat lunch at school. When they come home they are exhausted and ready for a nap. Our daughter started out very shy and really blossomed while she was there. It was a wonderful introduction to Montessori which we knew little about before starting MFT. We were so impressed that we chose to continue on with Montessori education for the rest of preschool. We just wished we could have stayed at MFT for ALL of preschool. I highly recommend MFT for your toddler.

I highly recommend Terese's Montessori for Toddlers school. My two boys had a wonderful experience there, where they were introduced to the Montessori method. My husband and I were so impressed with Terese's positive parenting discipline that we chose to have the boys continue on to another Montessori school after turning 3 1/2. Terese truly is an exceptional teacher, and I would recommend her school to all parents looking for a nurturing, encouraging, and wonderful environment for their children, geared to instill happiness, kindness, and love of learning as well as focus and work ethic. Truly superb program!

Zosia has been admitted to Montessori for Toddlers one week after she has arrived to the U.S. from Poland. She was almost two years old at that time and did not speak any language. Despite the language and cultural barrier she simply sunk into her First-in-life school! People were taking pictures of her RUNNING from our car to her school! My wife took Positive Discipline classes and we are certain that both our daughters benefit from the skills and method we got acquainted with, thanks to Terese.
One year stay in the U.S. has passed quickly and we moved back to Europe. Zosia still speaks English as her first language, writes cards for Ms. Mary and Ms. Terese, and keeps arguing that her school address is 'number two-zero' (although it's 25 at the moment).
Out of many happy things that we have experienced living in Bay Area Terese's school and Zosia's development is listed #1. Our daughter is happy, self-confident, helpful and nice to others mainly due to Terese's and Mary's hard work, patience and love they offer to the kids.
I have failed to find a comparable school program back home. And we all miss Montessori for Toddlers at Terese's.