July 14, 2025
August 6, 2025

Our son started at LJMS 2.5 years old until 4.5years and we had an amazing experience and are sad to leave due to a move. He started in toddler class, which he loved from the first day and where he learned to regulate his emotions, how to care for himself and importantly, potty training (to which the school has a helpful and non-stressful approach). He then transitioned to primary class, where he became so self-motivated and independent. He thrived in LJMS, where his curiosity and interests were nourished. As parents, it made us very happy to know that he was not only in a safe but genuinely loving and caring environment, the whole school is a wonderful community. Our son came home every day from a long school day with before- and after school care at LJMS with a happy smile on his face, sometimes requesting to even stay longer in school, because he needed to finish a work. The Montessori approach suited us well, the classrooms are designed mindfully with high quality materials that foster independence and focus and it was a joy to see how calm and serene the atmosphere was at any time we passed by.
We also greatly appreciated the consistency of teachers, it allowed our son as well as us parents to form trusting relationships and to really feel at home. All of his teachers were amazing, we felt their passion for their work and admired how they managed to teach our son academics, daily life competencies and importantly create a social environment where he considers all his classmates his dear friends.
The degree of parent involvement events was perfect for us working parents, events were timed thoughtfully around work days and we felt we could participate in school activities without feeling overburdened.
The director is very competent, compassionate, always there to advise and find solutions. As parents we felt that it was a great partnership and communication starting from the leadership to each individual school community member.
In summary, we wholeheartedly recommend LJMS to parents looking for a stimulating, nourishing and caring environment for their children.