Education for Life

"To me, WSMS stands for two things: fostering a love of learning in children, and community. We have been part of the WSMS community for five years, and as students there, my two children (ages 7 and 5) have developed lifelong skills such as respect for themselves and others, the ability to guide younger children, and most importantly an appreciation for learning the fundamentals of math and reading. We are fortunate to have found WSMS so early in our children's educational experiences."

— Michelle  Barnes

"Our family is so grateful for WSMS, a school that cares deeply about fostering every child's love of learning and one where learning really has no bounds. In addition to the things you would expect any school to provide children (an understanding of mathematics, literacy, culture, science, geography, etc.) WSMS also provides the environment, guidance & support for children to develop a strong sense of collaboration within a community; a sense of independence and internal motivation, coupled with respect and self-discipline; along with an ability to persevere and problem-solve from opportunities to learn from successes and failures."

 — Melissa Authement

"We feel so lucky that we found West Suburban Montessori. The teachers, staff, leadership, and other families at WSMS have become such an integral part of our community. It's hard to put a finger on what the secret sauce is at WSMS, but it feels like it has something to do with their balance between safe, judgment-free opportunities for growth (for both students and parents) and the high standards and quality expected from a Montessori institution. The genuine care, enthusiasm, and curiosity the professionals at WSMS bring to learning and development is infectious, and has spilled over into our life at home in really wonderful ways" 

— Maria Keegan