The Bilingual Montessori School of Sharon

Reviews

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  Tess Hollander

  Oct 10, 2025
  1.0
  A Yearlong Nightmare at The Bilingual Montessori School of Sharon Sending our daughter to this Montessori school was one of the biggest mistakes we’ve ever made as parents. What was supposed to be a nurturing environment for our two-year-old turned out to be an emotionally exhausting and deeply concerning experience from start to finish. Our daughter had just turned two in September, and by October, the headmaster, Ms. Linda, called a conference with my husband and me to tell us our daughter was showing “red flags” of autism because she preferred to play independently. The school strongly urged us to have her evaluated—so we did, three times. Each evaluation confirmed there were absolutely no signs of autism. Instead of fostering confidence or understanding early childhood development, the school seemed quick to pathologize normal toddler behavior. Parents were not allowed inside the building for drop-off or pickup, and communication was virtually nonexistent. Photos were only sent once a month, in bulk, and in nearly every image, our daughter—and many other children—were visibly distressed, often in tears. The school enforced absurd rules: no comfort items allowed—not even a small stuffed animal, pillow, or tissue to ease nerves. Teachers came and went without notice; we often found out from other parents or the children themselves that another staff member had quit. The final straw was the end-of-year “performance.” Parents were told to attend in Kentucky Derby-themed attire and to bring their “finest bottle of wine”—for a Monday morning event at 10 a.m. Ms. Linda announced from the microphone that the bar would be serving mimosas and Bloody Marys during intermission. She also instructed parents of the toddlers to “hide” so the children wouldn’t cry upon seeing them. The entire event felt inappropriate, pretentious, and completely out of touch with what a preschool environment should be. The school demanded six months of tuition upfront with no payment flexibility, required $200 uniforms and “classroom slippers,” and promised the “best education and teachers.” What we actually experienced was chaos, coldness, and a total lack of transparency. My husband and I dreaded every drop-off, knowing our daughter was unhappy. We later learned we weren’t alone—many parents shared similar concerns and regrets. Since then, we’ve noticed the school appears to have permanently closed, which frankly, is a relief for the community. To top it off, after leaving the school, we discovered a news article stating that Ms. Linda had been arrested prior to opening this daycare for an alarming incident involving aggression in a church parking lot. That revelation only deepened our sense of betrayal. If you are considering this school, please don’t. This place should never have been allowed to operate under the guise of a Montessori education. The glossy promises and polished marketing hide an environment that is anything but caring, safe, or professional.
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  carlie hennebury

  Jun 9, 2021
  5.0
  The difference in my sons self esteem and independence after just 6 short months at BMSS is incredible to say the least. Linda, Cathy and the rest of the faculty at BMSS were born to teach children. At just 18 months of age my son can understand French better than I can! Faced with Covid they did a truly amazing job at keeping our children safe without compromising the integrity of the Montessori way. I cannot say enough good things about BMSS or their faculty, we can’t wait to see what next year brings.
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  Lincon Zanardi

  Apr 27, 2021
  5.0
  Our kids have been at BMSS for 3 years and they are already enrolled for the 4th. BMSS is doing a wonderful job providing the kids with the best Montessori education with safety during this pandemic. The teachers are amazing and they have been following strong protocols to keep COVID away from the community. We love BMSS and we strongly recommend it.
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  Leah Mofford

  Jan 4, 2017
  5.0
  My daughter has attended Bilingual Montessori school of Sharon for the past two years. I have to say that I could not be happier with our experience with this school. My daughter was previously enrolled in a local daycare and when it came time to think abut preschools I had high expectations. I was first intrigued by their French and music programs. My daughter is currently learning the violin and has voice lessons weekly. But what has truly exceeded my expectations is all of the faculty's commitment to my daughters individual educational needs. I feel that they all genuinely care and want her to thrive and enjoy her educational experience. It is a great feeling as a parent who works full time and has to intrust care in others. That I feel that my daughter is cared for and loved as if I were there myself. Also their hours are extremely accommodating for parents, early care and late care are available. I would highly recommend BMSS to anyone looking for a superior learning experience for their child.