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Wonderworld Montessori Academy
500 N Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009, United States
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Ja
Review №1

The children have plenty of space and the name fits its environment. The teacher/children ratio was how it was suppose to be. The staff was friendly.

Be
Review №2

This is my sons second year and as a family we love everything about the school. I see my son progressing everyday at a learning pace which is exceptional.The environment is much like a family - nurturing and loving, every single teacher genuinely cares about the children. Staff and teachers are very approachable. All school staff not just the teachers are very much involved in the daily needs of all the children.I love that my son is able to learn real life lessons and has become so confident and independent since he started. I wouldn’t think twice about recommending Wonderland Montessori!

Yv
Review №3

Would highly recommend this Montessori. My daughter attended from 18 mo to 2.5 yrs when we relocated. She loved the teachers and they loved her right back. They are great with planning family friendly outings entertaining for parents and children. She left well more advanced than most children her age. Her vocabulary is so extensive. We placed her in another Montessori school and even they were impressed by her wide knowledge and vocabulary. We will miss them dearly.

Al
Review №4

My kid really likes this place! Every morning he is so enthusiastic about going there and see his teachers!!!They have very good food, very attentive teachers, friendly atmosphere and cosy facility with a lot of toys)Especially we what to thank Camila and Miss Terry for being so attractive for my kid!!!!!

Es
Review №5

Changing my sons school to Wonderworld Montessori Academy was the best decision weve ever made! The reason why we decided to change it, is because Im an educator myself and I noticed the students who showed highest academic results in elementary school were from Wonderland Montessori academy! It has provided a top notch learning environment for my 4 years old son. The staff take such good care of my son, it truly feels like a family environment. While most schools struggle to feed kids healthy food, this school provides totally organic, whole food and nutrition for kids!Another reason why we love this school is because it has a mini zoo right inside the school! There is endless research on the benefits of children interacting with animals during the learning process. Animals are also often used in schools to teach children about caring for things and the cycle of life.I keep wondering how they gathered so many amazing teachers in one school! Ms. Katiuscia pays attention to my sons progress and comes up with new and exciting ways to keep him enthused about learning. The schools director Ms. Camilla always addresses our concerns with professionalism, understanding and consideration. My son is thriving intellectually because he is challenged to learn new things and practical skills. As a result he has a fierce sense of autonomy when it comes to helping himself with his daily tasks.My 2,5 year old daughter started last week at Wonderworld Montessori too.We are grateful for their attentive care and the quality education

Ел
Review №6

My daughter attended WMA from 24 mo to 5 yrs. She enjoyed going to class and doing the lessons every single day! She loves the teachers and the teachers are kind, knowledgeable and very caring to all the kids. I feel very good about my daughter’s education as well. And our Advanced class at school (K-grade) is a proof of that. My daughter is the TOP student in her class. Would highly recommended!

Sl
Review №7

Having my two kids at this school is the best move we have ever made. This is by far best school choice for your little ones in the area. Stuff and director is amazingly friendly and receptive to children needs. My kids enjoy going to class and doing the lessons, the curriculum is awesome. Theyre learning social skills as well as academics.Highly recommend.

El
Review №8

HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SCHOOL! The best gift any parent can give their children is a good foundation for their educational future done within a safe environment. The staff of teachers is one of the best, skillful and knowledgeable.The care and attention they give to our daughter by far exceeds any of our expectation. The class instruction is organized and the instruction plan is true to the Montessori teachings. The school provides a safe, loving and secure environment. Our child absolutely love attending this school.THANK YOU WONDERLAND MONTESSORI ACADEMY.

Kr
Review №9

I only have positive things to say in regards to the school and their staff. We have 2 kids who have been attending the school since 2014. Every year theyve been attending summer camp as well. Kids absolutely love it over there, they love their teachers, activities, environment, they are always entertained. On top of everything, their education program is amazing. My kids started school without knowing any English and right now they both speak/read/write fluently in English, and even know a little bit of Spanish. The older one started elementary school this past year and she is the TOP student in her grade and is being recommended to be a part of the Gift class. Would recommend to everyone! Trust me, its worth every penny!

Ka
Review №10

My son started going there when he was 12 months and as a mother I am very happy that we can afford this particular daycare. It is on the expensive side, but the care and education my son receives here is better than anywhere. I checked around 10 different daycares in the area, and after careful consideration and getting recommendations from other parents I chose Wonderland Montessori. The teachers love my son, they are very attentive to all his needs, and he always smiles when I drop him there, looking forward for another amazing day. I our group there are ten kids and three teachers. They learn how to paint, clean after themselves, look after animals and plants, be polite to each other. They also learn alphabet and participate in lots of great activities. The food is healthy, children eat soup and salad every day, and I am especially happy that the director, Camilla, asked the provider to stop sending sweat meals for breakfast after I and other parents expressed their concern. It is a great place and children and their parents feel like they are a big family. I highly recommend this daycare and preschool to everybody.

Di
Review №11

We are very happy to see our daughter being happy here!!!Its truly a great atmosphere for children... The teachers are kind, knowledgeable and very caring... The place is safe, very clean and well organized. We are glad that have made the right decision 6 months ago when brought our child here for the first time!

Ga
Review №12

Best kindergarten ever! Highly recommend this place. My kids absolutely love it here and the staff is very helpful and welcoming.

Vi
Review №13

Excellent school, my son loves it. In the short time that has attending (about 6 months), he has evolved positively. We are very grateful.

An
Review №14

Wonderland Montessori has been such a great transition for me and my daughter. Having moved from another country and looking for the best and down to earth experience, this little Jem in the middle of Hallandale and Pembroke has made my experience so much better. My daughter and I both have been treated with so much love and guidance . From the teachers to the staff everyone has an important role that has made me feel right at home. Small and private yet big enough to see great diversity, children and parents from different parts of the world is what made me fall in love with South Florida in the first place. Im very excited to be part of Montessori, and seeing the future expansion and changes, I feel very good about my daughters education and except a smooth transition when the time comes to move up in grades.

Sa
Review №15

Such an amazing place for the kids!!! My son was 2.8 when he started this school and what surprised me that he cried just for 4-5 days! He is 2.10 now and he loves this school so much! He loves their food, teachers and everything about it!

El
Review №16

Very well organized and friendly preschool. Thanks to all teachers my kid just loves it

Fa
Review №17

Amazing school!!! Very caring, professional and friendly staff. Would highly recommend Wonderland Montessori academy to everyone.

Ma
Review №18

This is a beautiful school with passionate, experience staff who cares for your child as of his own. Once you dropped of your child at this school you know she/he is getting a best education possible and she/he is safe and happy.

Ju
Review №19

This school was an absolute horror story for us, the worst nightmare for any parent of a young child. Our child was there for just 5 months and had 3 different injuries that were unexplained and unaccounted for. Firstly there was a mark on her face that we were told was self-inflicted in her sleep even though she had never done anything lkle that at home. Then 6 weeks later we picked her up and she had an awful bite mark at a very weird angle on her wrist. Again we were given no explanation as to how it happened, they tried to tell us she didnt cry or say anything about it and once again they tried to act as if she did it in her sleep. Our daughter has never done anything like that at home where she sleeps soundly all through the night, but we are supposed to believe that in just 45 mins of napping at school she was doing these things to herself. The bite mark was very severe and looked very painful. The class had 4 adults in there as well as CCTV cameras and on each occasion no explanation given and nothing showed up on the footage according to them. We werent given a written incident report on either occasion. Just one month later i was horrified when I went to pick her up only to be told she had a scratch in her face. It turned out to be more of a cut in her face than a scratch. Once again no explanation, no-one apparently witnessed it and she allegedly didnt cry or report to the teacher what happened. Our child is very articulate so it was very hard to believe. The director of the school told me she checked her fingernails and concluded she couldnt have done it to herself and that it had happened in the morning. They took an extended time to bring her out of the classroom to me and the teacher told me she did it to herself fin her sleep again!!!! Despite the director giving a conflicting account that it was done before she went to sleep, though no-one knew how, and once again we were told there was nothing on the CCTV footage. And once again NO incident report was given to us. It was very suspicious and we immediately removed her from the school and made a police report. The director admitted via email that her staff didnt follow procedure and that she had removed one of the staff in the class - with no explanation as to why, but it raised even more suspicions. Why remove the adult if there was nothing wrong?The local police department and Broward County Childcare Licensing Authority did investigations, found procedures werent followed and made recommendations. As those investigations have been concluded we are in the process of suing the school for negligence and damages.I would not recommend this school to anyone at all because things like this are a parents worst nightmare. Everyone we show the photos to of our childs injuries and tell them the suspicious circumstances around each incident is horrified. She is now settled at another school where she is much happier and the school overall seems much better with more caring teachers and better procedures.

De
Review №20

My daughter first began attending WMA right after she turned 2 years old. My mom is the biggest critic I know, so as my daughters caregiver, she had a critical eye on the school. Upon meeting the principal, she was immediately smitten by the staff, the classrooms, and the overall environment. Ill never forget when my mom went to pick up my daughter from school, and upon holding her, realized that her diaper was wet. My mom muttered under her breath, but a nearby staff overheard and stepped in. The teacher asked if babys diaper was wet. My mom said yes, but its ok, were going home. The teacher replied, No, thats not ok, she needs to be changed now! and immediately shuffled baby back into the classroom to change her diaper. This was at the end of a busy day, yet the teacher took time to ensure that baby went home dry! Kudos to that teacher for her attentiveness. Over the years at WMA, I have watched my daughter grow & develop into the beautiful, smart, caring & fun toddler that she is today-all with the help and dedication of my mother & WMA staff. From the principal to the chef to the day/after-school teachers, we have developed a loving and admirable relationship with this school. WMA provides an array of enrichment activities such as tennis, martial arts, dancing, art, chess, and even lego robotics with well-experienced instructors! My daughter was involved in 3 programs. Diversity, or lack thereof, can be an issue anywhere. Being that as it may, I didnt see an issue with cultural sensitivity. During the month of February, my mother and I suggested to the Director that the curriculum include lessons on Black History. We felt that this was particularly important as the school is primarily composed of White children, with a spattering of Hispanic & Black children, but where ALL children benefit from learning about history that has helped shape the country in which they live. What stood out most to us however, was her receptiveness to our suggestion. She loved it, and even invited us to help plan the lessons for Black History Month! To me, it showed the openness and respect for cultural diversity that this school EMBRACES. Another interesting dynamic of WMA is the large number of Russian families. Not only has my daughter learned a lot of the Russian language (thanks to a Saturday Language Learning Academy) but now we also know a few phrases, and can greet others who speak Russian! This was amazing, and I can truly say that WMA exceeded my expectations. This is NOT the type of school that is cold towards families, that only focuses on financial gain from enrollments, or that allows even the smallest things to go unnoticed/unexplained. If I could count the number of times we received a phone call when my daughter had a fever I would easily lose count! This school takes such care in monitoring health, that every little thing is immediately reported to the parents, from bathroom accidents to the amount of food intake at lunch! The ease and peace of mind that I have when my daughter is at school, can only be felt while attending a school like WMA. Each child is addressed by his/her name, which shows attentiveness. The interactions are genuine, and the environment is warm. I feel at home when I am there, and the Directors door is always open when I need to discuss my daughters behaviors, successes, and overall academic, social, and physical development. Security is tight; which is appropriate for a school this size, with cameras, a gated lot, coded entry at every door, and other safety measures. The Director takes the safety of her school seriously, and it shows! If I could continue my daughters academic career for the next 10 years at WMA I would do it in a heartbeat! However, there comes a time when every child must move on, taking with them the lessons, experiences, and nurturing that they received as toddlers. I am so proud that my daughter built her foundation at WMA, as I know she will take with her the love and learning that she received from this amazing school for a lifetime!

Ze
Review №21

My two children have been at this school for over a year now. When they started there they did not know any English and now, not only do they speak perfect English but my oldest at only 4 can read, write, draw etc while my 2 year old can count to 100, write small words including her name and recognize plenty words and numbers. My daughter was quickly moved from smallest age group class to the next level group for her excellent performances. I am more than pleased with this school. Everyday I pick up my children they have exciting stories to tell me about their day. They children are served organic food, are taken outside for fresh air and play time, learn social behavior other than great education they receive. I have brought plenty friends there who are also extremely happy they switched their children to WMA. There are 3-5 teachers per classroom who not only have all their degrees, certifications and licenses but have years and years of experience. The teachers are obviously hand picked to fit the atmosphere. Everytime I come there is a tie fly staff cleaning and maintaining the property from inside and out. My children love their teachers, the principal as well as all the staff. The education they receive is worth any price. I know plenty parents with plenty complaints at other schools and I cannot think of one negative thing to say. There are cameras everywhere and every protocol is followed through and I get reports directly from the teachers everyday on how my daughters behaved and what has happened through the day, as well as the exact times they have eaten their food, how much of the food they ate, what time they visited the bathroom and how many times and their exact nap times. I love the structure and organization of WMA and am very sad that my oldest has now graduated to move on to Elementary School. She is already asking to visit WMA daily when picking up her sister to see all her favorite teachers. The summer camp is also excellent there and they welcome non-WMA students as well. Unlike other summer camps, they still learn more than o,entry during summer as well as get to play different strategic games and have fun while learning. I love the Montessori system and my children will now only go on to Montessori schools. It is very hands on type of learning in group settings and there are so many eyes watching my children that it has been the only place I feel comfortable leaving my children, knowing they are in great hands!

So
Review №22

Happy that my children have been able to be part of this institution. They received love, education, values ​​and much more !! Super recommended.

Cr
Review №23

For 3 years my 3 children have been attending WMA. The teachers are excellent. Camila is the principal and she has a very special love for all students. We really feel blessed and happy to have found good people and worried about the education of our children.

Ro
Review №24

Cool kindergarten, very good teachers. The children walked with joy, despite the fact that the son before that really did not like to go to kindergarten. A rich, developing, interesting program. I am glad that it was in wonderworld.

Iv
Review №25

This school was amazing! My children loved it and we enjoyed going every day. The teachers are very loving and worked well with my two children. They even have Spanish classes that Ms. Ingrid is great. highly recommended

Es
Review №26

Thank you for all the support you gave us, I have no more words to say but to thank you for the love, for help, for the understanding, Thanks to all those who took care of my son Ms Garline, Ms Ingrid, Ms Terry, Ms Guafa.Thank you for all the support you gave us, I have no more words to say but to thank you for the love, for help, for the understanding, Thanks to all those who took care of my son.Excellent school !!!!Excellent people!!!Adrian Vilera and Mother

Ви
Review №27

Thank you very much. Our child was very pleased. They did not expect to find the best kindergarten.

Xi
Review №28

I am very happy to have arrived at Wonderland Montessori, after a very bad experience elsewhere, and with the mistrust that this may have caused, I am more grateful and happy every day to have my daughter here. The teachers are very concerned and caring and have always been attentive to everything. Miss Camila the director, she is very loved by the children and when she sees how my daughter runs to hug her, she tells me everything :) she is in a very good atmosphere. 100% recommended.

Ир
Review №29

This kindergarten was advised by friends. They did not regret giving the child here.

На
Review №30

Great kindergarten. While we like everything

Де
Review №31

They are very happy with the kindergarten, and most importantly, the child likes it. Thanks a lot.

Zh
Review №32

Good kindergartenRussian-speaking educatorsPrice is above average

Ан
Review №33

The children are comfortable, but we are calm. Literate staff, highly recommend.

Ва
Review №34

Thank you very much babyvery satisfied. I will advise you all

Se
Review №35

Good kindergarten. The child gladly walks into it.

Ел
Review №36

Kindergarten is not bad, while this is the best we had

Ма
Review №37

Everything is fine. Thank you!

Ок
Review №38

Everything is just super! We are very satisfied.

На
Review №39

The daughter is happy. Thank you again! To everyoneI advise!

Ан
Review №40

My son walks with pleasure!

St
Review №41

I advise everyone this is a good garden

Юл
Review №42

Thank you for your professionalism and responsibility.

Ир
Review №43

Children go to the garden with pleasure, they like everything

Mi
Review №44

The best kindergarten I consider

Ма
Review №45

I liked everything very much!

Се
Review №46

My kids really like it here

Юл
Review №47

We are glad that the child goes to you

Ан
Review №48

Class, thank you so much!

Ан
Review №49

Very grateful, the child is happy thanks.

Де
Review №50

School is just super

Ни
Review №51

Son likes kindergarten

Ка
Review №52

The child is happy and mom too!

Ол
Review №53

Everythings OK

Ол
Review №54

Thanks, the children are delighted!

yu
Review №55

Great garden !!!

Ми
Review №56

Super kindergarten

Ne
Review №57

Thanks

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57 Comments
4.9 Rating
  • Address:500 N Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009, United States
  • Site:http://www.flwma.com/
  • Phone:+1 954-800-0744
Categories
  • Kindergarten
  • Preschool
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:8AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–6PM
  • Thursday:8AM–6PM
  • Friday:8AM–6PM
  • Saturday:8AM–6PM
  • Sunday:Closed
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