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Meadow Montessori School
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About Meadow Montessori School
Meadow Montessori: Certified Teachers & Gardens
Meadow Montessori School is a family-owned institution established in 2014 by a mother-daughter duo who bring over 30 years of combined experience to the Richmond community. As a member of the American Montessori Society, the school adheres to core Montessori values, featuring multi-age classrooms and child-directed work. The program is distinguished by its high-quality staff; all lead teachers are Montessori certified with an impressive average tenure of ten years, ensuring consistent and expert guidance for every child. The state-of-the-art facility is designed as a prepared environment that integrates modern technology with traditional learning. Children explore airy classrooms, a dedicated library, and unique outdoor features including nature-based playscapes and vegetable gardens where students learn to tend to the earth. Security is prioritized through biometric sign-in systems and coded entry, while the T.E.E.A.M.S. curriculum provides a foundation in science, math, and arts.
What Parents Say
5 reviews from parents
Our family highly recommends Meadow Montessori School! From the moment you walk in it is a warm and welcoming environment. Everyone is extremely friendly and professional. We have had our children in this school for almost 5 years now and are so grateful for everything that our children have learned. All the teachers we have had are Montessori certified with many years of experience and are absolutely wonderful with our children. Our kids go to school excited to learn and to be with friends. The teachers and staff go above and beyond with special events like multicultural night, Fall festival, Christmas programs, Mother's and Father's Day breakfast to name a few. The school as a whole is extremely clean. The classrooms are beautiful with natural light and windows. Our boys love the playground area which is one of the highlights of the school with a large covered area for both little kids and older kids, sport court and even a garden. We really can't say enough good things about the school and we are so thankful to be a part of its community.
For the past 6 years, Meadow Montessori School has trained and educated all our three children. I have friends whose kids attend other schools and the difference is like day and night. I love their focus on the development of each student in the class. Also, the school is very accomodating and allowed all our kids in the same class. The teacher is Ms. Jen and she's an excellent teacher, can't ask for more. She's detail, knows and understands the children. Her excellent work with our children gave them an excellent childhood education and it currently reflects in their primary education. If you want an excellent childhood education for your children, then look no further. This is the best Montessori school in the Richmond area.
Our daughter has been attending Meadow Montessori since she was 8 months old. They have done a wonderful job with teaching her different skills and are always very responsive when it comes to addressing any questions or concerns I have had over the years. My older son who is in elementary also attends Meadow over the summer and absolutely loves it and looks forward to going back. The school is always neat and clean and the front office staff is also very responsive. It's a wonderful school with a team of dedicated teachers! Highly recommend!
My husband and I highly recommend Meadow Montessori. Our two children have been enrolled here for the past two years. The front office staff is friendly and quickly responds to emails or phone calls. The teachers are very loving and pay close attention to the children. The classrooms are always neat and clean and students are encouraged to keep the rooms tidy. My kids love going to school and share what they learned each day. I highly recommend MMS for anyone who is looking for a trustworthy Montessori program.
My girls absolutely love Meadow Montessori. My oldest has been attending for almost 5 years (since she was 3 months old) and we have loved every single teacher she has had. They both learn new things every day and my oldest daughter started reading at the age of 3. This school has the perfect balance of caring teachers, a structured, but fun environment, as well as a great education for your children. I can’t say enough positive things about this school.
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Safety Record
No safety concerns or major violations found. As of May 2025, the facility is a licensed child care center (ID: 1550381) with a reported history of compliance with state standards. The school utilizes a biometric entry system and 24-hour video surveillance for security.
Parent Reputation
The school maintains a highly positive reputation among parents, who frequently praise the caring teachers, clean environment, and friendly administrative staff. Common themes in reviews include the school's ability to foster independence in children and its strong communication with families. Sentiment is consistently favorable across parent-focused platforms.
Staff Insights
Employee reviews indicate a moderate overall rating of approximately 3.4 out of 5 stars. Staff members report a rewarding experience working with the children and a supportive team atmosphere, though some reviews cite challenges with management communication, 'clicky' work culture, and stagnant pay despite increasing workloads.
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