The Children's Tree Montessori

Old Saybrook, CT 06475

Phone: (860) 388-3536
Fax: (860) 388-4756

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private • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,9 • 96 students

The Children's Tree Montessori, a private school located in Old Saybrook, CT, serves grades PK-5, 9 in the .

The Children's Tree Montessori is a private school located in Old Saybrook, CT. 96 students attend The Children's Tree Montessori.

Posted: January 16, 2026

We are so excited to have our grandson here. He is so very happy to go to school each day. The teachers are warm and loving. There are lots of great activities to bring families together. We are thrilled!!

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We’ve been really happy with CTMS. Our toddler settled in way faster than we expected and is excited to go in the mornings. Her teachers are patient and really know the kids. They’re super attentive and it feels good knowing our child is loved and taken care of.
We’ve noticed more independence at home and potty training has been going really well with support from her teachers. Communication has been great. We love seeing the photos they share and always feel comfortable asking questions. Really glad we found this school.

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Posted: March 20, 2024

I would not recommend The Children’s Tree. They have wonderful teachers and support staff, but absolutely horrendous administrators. 8 staff members have quit in the past 5 months and many families have left and are planning to leave due to the poor and untrustworthy leadership. The philosophy of The Montessori Education is not prioritized at this school or the best interest of the children, and it is run by a team of administrators that are untrustworthy and disorganized.

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Posted: March 1, 2022

I would recommend this school to anyone that respects their children. The way the teachers treat the children is nothing like you would see in any other school or daycare. They are nurturing and guide the children to learn how to deal with their emotions, challenges and academics.

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Posted: October 7, 2021

Very welcoming community, loving teachers and overall great experience for my kids that attended for several years.

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Posted: August 23, 2021

The environment for children in this school is nurturing and welcoming. The teachers and administration care not only about the children, but the whole family. The support and community is something you don't find at traditional schools.

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Posted: June 16, 2018

The teachers at this school are remarkable, and the families are lovely. The leadership is unbalanced, and dishonest, however. Look carefully at the turnover of staff and families at this school. The board is a joke. There are far safer Montessori schools in the area. Steer clear!

Posted: June 16, 2018

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Posted: June 16, 2018

The owner/head is a bully herself. She bullies employees and parents.

Posted: February 18, 2014

My daughter just started preschool in January and everyone has been do kind and supportive to her as well as us as parents.

Posted: February 18, 2014

As a Family coming from another country, we found this school so welcoming, respectful and supportive. Our kids love going to school everyday because there they are encourage, respected and in an environment to grow . We believe in the Montessori method and this school promotes the healthy development in every way.

Posted: February 18, 2014

Our 4 year old has been attending the school for over 18 months and has developed in so many positive ways. We are very pleased with the school, it's teachers, and programs. The results are clear to see, in our little student.

Posted: February 18, 2014

CTMS is a wonderful school! My three kids attend the primary and elementary program and all of us couldn't be happier. The teachers and rest of the staff are kind and welcoming.

Posted: February 18, 2014

My child comes home happy and fulfilled every day. This school teaches the whole child. It teaches the mind, the heart and the spirit. My child is not only above average from his schooling here, but he is empathetic, respectful and independent. The teachers not only teach, they care for their students. It is very clear when you talk to them, have meetings or are a part of one of their many activities. They KNOW my child, not just how he is academically. This school is great because you can be as involved as you want to be. It is it's own community and everyone has his or her part. They kids take pride in their school . These are young children that attend this school. They are nurtured, taught and allowed to be themselves. We become who we are due to our choices in life and this school is an excellent choice.

Posted: April 13, 2013

I completely disagree with the other reviewers. My son is enrolled in the primary school and I have been so impressed with how incredibly accommodating and loving the faculty been. The programs are individualized based on the students' interests and performance and I am given detailed weekly reports on his progress in a variety of areas. His teacher is so sensitive to his needs and loves to chat with me each day about his latest adventures. I am so grateful to have found The Children's Tree and heartily recommend it!

Posted: June 10, 2011

The school is all about money and not about educating the child. This is why is looks wonderful but does not give the child the skills they need to learn and thrive. The local elementary school is far superior. I am in total agreement with the posting that states the leadership is disorganized and untrustworthy.

Posted: May 17, 2011

Very disappointed in this school. Looks great on the surface, but that is it. The large class size does not allow for the nurturing attention that preschool aged children need. The leadership is disorganized and untrustworthy. Parental involvement is welcome only in the form of financial contributions...

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