Chestnut Montessori School

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About

Chestnut Montessori School is a small, nurturing, child-centered community where children, ages 2 1/2 through 9, develop a love of learning.

Story

Chestnut Montessori School is a school gem, tucked away between Kirkland and Bellevue, near the entrance to 520. Peacefulness and tranquility are apparent upon entering the tree-lined campus. Modeled after Dr. Maria Montessori’s original Casa dei Bambini (Children’s House), the small and nurturing school environment supports joyous learning, both inside and outdoors.

Administration and faculty hold American Montessori Society teaching credentials and provide a Montessori and S.T.E.A.M. curriculum.

School Hours are 8:45-3:00
Extended Care Hours are 8:00-6:00

After School Activities include: Soccer, Engineering, Chess, Knitting, Robotics, Ballet, and Creative Movement.

Mission

Chestnut Montessori School was founded in 2008 by Jeannine Hanson to fulfill her dream of a Montessori school where children, parents, teachers and teachers-in-training could learn and grow in an ideal and peaceful Montessori setting.

Address: 10723 NE 38th Pl, Bellevue, WA 98004, USA

Phone: (425) 822-6001

Website

moc.irossetnomtuntsehc@ofni

State: Washington

City: Bellevue

Zip Code: 98004

Opening Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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Reviews

I think the school was fabulous, I like the method and theories behind their teaching very much. With such busy chaotic lives we all lead I love the organized methodical structure they have in the classroom. Mrs. Malley was very sweet and also informative. I understand why Cate is so fond of her! Loved their projects set out for them. I think the only thing to possibly improve on would be a little more direction for the parents upon arrival as to what to do with their children/projects and also hearing more about what their days are like in the classroom.

 8 years ago (23-10-2017)

Authentic Montessori education.  Some of the most knowledgeable and caring staff.  No one will love and nurture your child as much as the individuals at this school.

 7 years ago (13-02-2018)

The Bellevue Arts Museum Field Trip was very enjoyable. What a fun way to talk about different art, develop an appreciation of art, and then show their own creativity in creating a cut out mask for the students.

 8 years ago (25-10-2017)

Our first daughter, now in third grade, has been at Chestnut Montessori since she was 2 and 1/2 (when the school opened).  Our second daughter is now there as well.  Very rare is the day when both girls aren't excited to go to school.

The school has amazing community events, especially at the elementary level.  The elementary students have a camp-out at the school just before the school-year begins, a zoo overnight toward the end of the year, and a field-trip per month during the year.  The preschoolers have activities that come to them, such as the parent/child pumpkin carving before Halloween.  There are numerous of opportunities to perform for their parents at school events. 

The director has been in Montessori education for decades.  The assistant director has been with the school since it opened, went through Montessori training while serving as the school's office manager, and has provided the school with an amazing continuity.

Regarding the quality of education, we took our girls to Korea after the US school-year ended last year, and our elder daughter attended public school there for four weeks.  Korea is known for being an amazingly tough academic environment.  Our daughter had no problem keeping up in a public school coming from her Montessori background.

The few parents we've known who weren't extremely happy were had an expectation that their children would be coddled in the way that day cares do.  While the teachers are very caring, it is a school, and not a daycare.  Kids are expected to be fully potty trained.  To learn classroom behavior, the younger kids are expected to watch the older kids and learn by example.  It's amazing to observe the difference between the order of a Montessori classroom and a daycare or conventional preschool classroom.

 11 years ago (26-09-2014)

The director of the school is very well spoken and describes the school as a dream place. You get the feeling that your child will be really loved there. Well, not so much in reality. There was one main teacher in the classroom of 17-20 children and three interns who came in for about 2 hours, changing throughout the day. The director of the school also teaches Montessori teachers. Her interns were there in training and the only teacher my child was looking to bond with was the main teacher. She was great, but she could only give very limited 1:1 attention to one child out of 20. If your child likes routine and stability, and making a connection with a caregiver, vs. changing teachers throughout the day, I would not recommend this school.

 13 years ago (03-01-2013)

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