We have had excellent experiences at La Jolla Montessori. Both of our daughters have attended the school and we know the director and staff very well. The communication between staff and parents is very clear and open, and the quality of the instruction is excellent. The bilingual program in particular is very good, with children receiving daily language lessons, which are complemented by Montessori work cycles in both English and Spanish. There are two guides in each classroom, one who provides instruction in English and one who provides instruction in Spanish. This creates a solid foundation in both languages – in fact our eldest daughter recently began attending a Spanish immersion elementary school and has had a very successful transition. We highly recommend LJMS.