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About The Woodlands Montessori
Woodlands Montessori at Many Pines
Woodlands Montessori offers a deeply rooted Montessori experience within a warm, nurturing environment in The Woodlands. Led by Director Caitlin Austria, who brings over 18 years of early childhood expertise, the program emphasizes independence and a lifelong love of learning. The facility is uniquely equipped with a STEAM Studio, where children engage in hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math activities at least once a week. Parents enjoy a high level of transparency and connection through the Montessori Compass portal and secure, real-time video streaming of their child’s classroom. The curriculum features multi-age classrooms that foster social collaboration, utilizing specialized materials for language, sensorial development, and advanced mathematics. In addition to the core curriculum, the school offers enrichment electives like Spanish immersion and soccer, while providing dietitian-approved meals to fuel busy days of exploration and growth.
What Parents Say
5 reviews from parents
The Woodlands Montessori School has been an incredible place for my three children, and I could not be more grateful for the foundation it has given them. The teachers and staff go above and beyond to create a safe, engaging atmosphere every day. My children are always happy to go to school each day and come home with stories of friendship, fun, and learning.
We absolutely love TWMS! Our son has been attending since 2023, and we wouldn’t choose anywhere else. Ms. Caitlin and the entire staff feel like family and they truly love our boy like their own. It’s a true Montessori environment, and our son is thriving academically and socially. The staff is super consistent and we have the almost all the same teachers we started with, communication is excellent, and we get daily updates and camera access. The events and socials the school puts on help parents connect and builds a truly strong academic community. I will definitely cry when we age out of this school.
I have 2 kids at The Woodlands Montessori and my youngest will join once he is 18-months. I believe everyone goes above and beyond from the teachers to the administrators. They keep parents updated with weekly communication, so you never feel like you don’t know what is going on. They offer extracurricular activities like dance, soccer, and Spanish. And they try to get parents involved with different school events throughout the year. My kids are in the Spanish Immersion classroom and we are loving it! 10/10 recommend this Montessori School.
My daughter has been attending this school since May! This school is not just about guiding the children in the Montessori method, but also embodies what a supportive community looks like. The women that work here are devoted to each and every child and put their entire heart into the whole child’s wellbeing. Thank you so much for being a place I can trust with my little girl! The camera access to the classrooms is just a cherry on top ❤️
My son David has been going here for three months, and I can honestly say this is one of the best preschools in The Woodlands. The teachers are so warm and caring, it truly feels like family. David loves coming every day, and I can really see how much he is learning and growing - he’s picked up so many new skills, rules, and fun games. That gives me so much peace as a mom, knowing he is not only cared for but also developing every day. I also love that we have camera access, the meals are always fresh and tasty, and I can see how much his teacher truly loves him. Highly recommend this place! 🥹❤️🥰
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Safety Record
No major recent safety incidents or news of current legal issues were found for this location. State inspection reports from 2015-2017 noted historical violations including one instance of a child left unsupervised on the playground and issues with hand-washing protocols, though recent parent reviews emphasize a safe environment and the use of CCTV for classroom live-streaming. The facility maintains a valid Texas child care license (#219210) issued in January 1987.
Parent Reputation
The school has a highly positive reputation with a 4.78-star average on ResellerRatings and 5.0 stars on Birdeye. Parents frequently praise the 'authentic Montessori' environment and note a significant improvement in management since the current director took over around 2019. Common themes include a nurturing staff, strong community feel, and high levels of child engagement, though one parent mentioned a desire for better communication regarding minor playground injuries like ant bites.
Staff Insights
The director, Caitlin Austria, has over 18 years of experience in early childhood education, including eight years as a lead teacher at this specific location. Parent reviews highlight excellent head teacher retention, specifically naming long-tenured staff like 'Ms. Lety' as pillars of the school. While general reviews for the parent company (Learning Care Group) mention typical industry challenges like high workload, local feedback focuses on the consistency and dedication of the on-site teaching team.
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