Testimonials

"Each of our four children experienced Montessori education; only our youngest, Henry, completed the full three-year cycle from age 3 to age 6. He completed that cycle at IMA, culminating in kindergarten with Mrs. Spence. In total, our kids experienced Montessori at four schools, in Ohio and locally. None compares to the programs offered by IMA. From the caring instructors to the quality of the materials and facilities, IMA offers an approach to learning that nurtures and develops a love for learning, mastery and self-reliance. The result of this early educational philosophy in our family has been academically strong students who are confident about their abilities, self-motivated, patient and curious. The Montessori teaching method influenced our family so significantly, and we trusted the teachers at IMA implicitly, that both our daughters worked as teaching assistants at IMA during high school summers. We are so grateful for the work of the teachers at IMA and would highly recommend their program to any family."

Joliet Family

"Indiana Montessori Academy has been a part of our children's lives for the last seven years, although they will always be with us. IMA began preparing our children as toddlers and gave them the ability to problem solve, use logic and creativity, along with building social and educational goals, to use both in and out of the classroom. As our older children have moved onto various academic institutions, their teachers often remark how they can see that they are truly "Montessori Children," in that they are not only able to conceptualize the assignment, but they are deliberate in organizing and following through in application.

We cannot say thank you to the entire IMA staff, for not only have they been educators to our children but have turned into an everlasting relationship. The school not only cares about how your child is in the classroom, but their personal circumstances as well. The impact they have had for us can never be repaid."

Ahmad Family

"Our family has been abundantly blessed by being a part of the IMA community. When we relocated to Indiana from out of state, we decided to take the move as an opportunity to try a different approach to our children’s early childhood education. IMA was profoundly more than we could have ever hoped for in an early learning experience for our children. Not only is the community of Directresses and students welcoming, kind, and inclusive, but the facility itself is remarkably beautiful both inside and out. The thought and care that goes into incorporating the incredible learning gardens into the children’s work cycle, during the warmer weather months, is fantastic! The work and materials our children found within each of the classrooms was not only beautiful and of the highest quality, we believe it far exceeds even the highest Montessori standards. Our children thoroughly enjoyed their time, friends, and, most importantly, their directresses at IMA. As they’ve transitioned to their elementary school years, they are exceeding current classroom expectations and demonstrate the kindness, gentleness, compassion, independence, leadership, self-advocacy, and practical life skills which will remain their solid foundation and not likely to have been so fully nurtured as they were at IMA. IMA is an incredible, true to Montessori form early childhood learning experience which is invaluable! Our family is forever changed and forever grateful for our time spent at IMA!"

Davis Family

"It is difficult to put into words how much IMA has positively impacted our family. It is a community that embraces every part of the child by cultivating their individual strengths. The classrooms and the teachers are warm and inviting and the curriculum is both thoughtful and unique. By IMA encouraging each of our children to follow their passions, they have instilled a lifetime love for learning that is invaluable. Our children are confident, focused and independent while still sharing laughter and joy with their peers every day. Our daughters are eager to begin each school day and they come home excited to share accomplishments from the day’s work. We will forever be grateful for IMA!"

Bruggenschmidt Family

"Indiana Montessori Academy provided a caring, connected, and compassionate learning environment, helping fuel our children’s natural curiosity and appetite for new knowledge. Lead by wonderful staff and teachers, our children received outstanding academic, practical, social and emotional guidance, providing them with a strong foundation from which to grow into healthy, happy young people. We have nothing but very fond memories of our children’s time at IMA!"

Connery Family

"Our daughter joined IMA’s toddler classroom in 2021. Over the past year we have seen her flourish. She is growing into a curious, confident, and focused girl, who is willing to test new things but also ascertaining her limits. The beauty of IMA is that the school fosters an environment where the kids feel safe to do just that: be themselves, while advancing academically. It is incredible to watch our 3-year-old singing, repeating stories from her favorite books and speaking her mind in two languages. And it’s just as incredible when she does not allow us to walk outside without our shoes on, or when she is the one picking up the items from the pantry so we can bake a cake. IMA enables our kid to see the world as a big laboratory, full of exciting things to see, touch and do and we couldn’t be happier with the school. Looking forward to having our youngest joining IMA in 2023."

Kaspar Family

“Our son was quiet and introverted before going to IMA. After three years of the Montessori education and under the guidance and care of Mrs. Spence, he became a confident leader which still rings true in his public school experiences and sports commitments today. We cannot thank IMA enough for setting the groundwork for allowing him to have the dedication, focus, work ethic and empathy to be a thriving student, athlete, leader and friend.”

The Heck Family

"A Montessori education, from Indiana Montessori Academy, is deeply and lovingly etched on the hearts of our family. As an educational method and philosophy, Montessori is superior to all others. I have witnessed firsthand the differences between Montessori and “typical” education, and there is just no comparison. Montessori brings out the very best in all children! My children loved their time at IMA and even now, at sixteen and fourteen, often share wonderful memories of their time with the teachers and students. It is one of the true gems of our area!"

Cebulko Family

"My kids are teenagers but they all started out with the people who run IMA. I can't recommend them enough. Thoughtful, passionate, smart, good people. It's been many years for us, but the people at IMA haven't changed. Such a good foundation."

Neff Family