Bala House Montessori School
Bala House Montessori offers preschool, kindergarten, extended care, and summer camp programs carefully designed for three to six-year old children.
Bala House Montessori School
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Since 1969, Bala House Montessori has provided an intimate learning environment where children are respected, the curriculum is challenging, and the classrooms are welcoming and peaceful. In partnership with families, our result is confident, happy children who carry a love of learning with them for a lifetime. The Montessori method of education is grounded in the concept that children are motivated by both a natural curiosity and a love of knowledge. A Montessori school cultivates a child’s innate desire to learn by setting up an environment that allows them to learn at their own pace, according to their own capabilities. Children acquiring basic skills in this instinctive way gain an early enthusiasm for learning, while developing independence, self-discipline, and respect for others.
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Cullen Family
As others have said, Bala House is a truly magical place! It is full of wonderful teachers and staff who love what they do and make the extra effort to create an amazingly warm and inviting environment for education. Over her four years at Bala House, our daughter grew so much, learning skills ranging from manners to reading and mathematics. We would highly, highly recommend.
Danielle
We love Bala House! I cannot say enough wonderful things about this school. Our daughter was lucky to spend 4 years here, and her growth during this time was tremendous. All of the teachers and staff nurture creativity, curiosity, love of learning, and independence. Every child is truly seen and treated as the unique and wonderful individual that they are. Beyond this, the community became our home– our dearest friends and “parenting village” are the Bala House crew. We’re so grateful to have this gem of a school in our hometown!
Kellie & Jeremiah
Bala House Montessori has been a blessing for our two children. Every staff member meets your child where they are at and let’s them guide their own adventure. Words cannot describe how wonderful, thoughtful, and nurturing the teachers are. The school also provides great opportunities for community building. Other parents have become close friends and our children have grown close, even after Kindergarten. Bala House will hold a place in our hearts forever. We could not be any more grateful for our experience at this inspiring school.
Karen Boyle
Bala House is the most magical place on earth. I can’t imagine sending my kids anywhere else. We are so lucky to get to have the BH experience! I will cry on my youngest’s last day at Bala, not so much because she is getting older but because it will be my last day at Bala. The care and attention that goes into the children and the experiences they have are unmatched. It is a wonderful community en environment. I can’t say enough good things.
Mueller Family
Our family loves Bala House Montessori! Our daughter is in her second year and we have seen so much growth, positive habits developed, and an incredible love for learning. She admires her teachers, classmates, and even other staff members (everyone goes above and beyond to care for her and all the kiddos at BH!). The lessons she learns inside the classroom are carried to the world outside. We are truly grateful for this school.
Jeff
Our son, now 10, attended BH for preschool and Kindergarten. He thrived with the Montessori method and the teachers there. To this day, he not only remembers his days at BH, but reminisces about them as the best learning times to date! The atmosphere there is so welcoming and engaging. In addition, the staff there, in both general info meetings as well as parent-teacher conferences, really help narrow in on specific ideas that could further nurture engaged, fun learning.
Lisa Feldman
Bala House is truly a special gift to children! I had two children attend school there and I will forever be grateful for the warm, welcoming family-like community, their dynamic and creative approach to learning and the love they showed my kids every single day! We are lucky to have this wonderful school in the Main Line!
Bridget
I have two very different children, and Bala House has been a special and important place for each of them. If you have a precocious and eager child, they will be challenged and engaged. If you have a child that has challenges, they will work with you to help them blossom. The teachers find what is special about each and every child and nurture it, and the facilities are beautiful and thoughtfully designed. I would recommend Bala House for any child.
Kristen Dodge
We had two kids each spend 4 years at Bala House, and cannot say enough good things about this school and its community. From excellent teachers and administrators that feel like family, to beautiful classrooms with thoughtful learning opportunities, to community events that foster close connections like the International dinner and parent Gala, Bala House made a lasting impact not only on our kids, but on us. We made lifelong friends- and provided our kids with a great foundation through Bala House.
T
I have observed firsthand the BH teachers and school staff go above and beyond for students and families. My son is in his second year and truly seems to have built connections with his peers and teachers.
Kristen T
Our spirited four year old is having an incredible time at Bala House Montessori! The staff is truly caring and nurturing. They are exceptional at guiding social emotion development and nurturing my little’s friendships and play skills. We feel so lucky to have landed here and strongly recommend this school to other families!!
The Kneafsey/DiMarco Family
Bala House is truly a special place. The staff are warm and knowledgeable, the space is welcoming and clean, and the Montessori approach has made a profound impact on our inquisitive little learner! We are so grateful to be part of the Bala House community and feel lucky that we can give our child this incredible opportunity to develop his social, emotional, and academic foundational skills. Thank you for everything, Bala House!
Lucy Xie
Bala House is a wonderful school where children are given the tools and space to learn and grow. Through the Montessori method, children develop independent learning skills and leave the school with the curiosity and love for learning. Kids stay in the same classroom from day 1 to year 3 which really allows them to gain comfort and mature. What really makes it shine is the community that surrounds it. From the Fall Festival to the Bala Gala to International Night, the community really comes together to provide the children a loving environment to blossom.
Sanketh G
Having had 2 children attend Bala House, I can safely say that it is a warm, nurturing and amazing environment. We loved all the teachers, parents and the community like feel.
Curt Family
Wonderful school with extraordinary teachers focused on wholistic childhood development. Lots of opportunities for kids to gain independence and confidence.
David
Wonderful! Had our daughter go through kindergarten, and now our son is following in her footsteps. Wonderful staff and teachers – great community.
R
A fantastic school that sparks curiosity and teaches kindness and compassion. It also sets kids up for tremendous academic success as they move on to elementary school and beyond.
Sarah F
We have spent 9 years here between our kids, and have felt that the academic, social, and self-reliance skills they built at Bala house placed them ahead of their peers entering elementary school.
Valery Snisarenko
Bala House is an incredibly nurturing, caring, and inspiring place. I couldn’t be happier with the staff and teachers at this school. Every day, my 3-year-old comes home full of knowledge and excitement for learning. The teachers go out of their way to communicate, listen, and care for all of the kids. Couldn’t be happier with Bala House Montessori!
Paul B.
The experience of my son having friends with him for three years and two years was invaluable and sets him up for the best long-term relationships. He had the ability to be the “oldest” and help youngers, which was so developmentally valuable. The faculty and staff at Bala House are such an important part of my son’s childhood and my earlier parenting. And the parent friends that I made over three full years at Bala House have become close parts of my community. On the first day of first grade, my son’s teacher emailed me to say “James was so helpful and caring to the other kids. It really stood out to me.” That’s Bala House.