Premier Infant, Pre-Primary, primary and kindergarten in the Ahwatukee and Chandler areas. Inspire Kids Montessori is the premiere Montessori school for infants, pre-primary, primary and kindergarteners that serves families in Chandler, Tempe, Gilbert, Ahwatukee, Phoenix and surrounding areas. We have two beautiful campuses: Mountainside: located on the southeast corner of Chandler Blvd.
We offer high-quality, individualized Montessori programs (option for accelerated programs for gifted children) aimed at developing your child's academic and social skills taught by experienced Montessori-certified teachers in a nurturing environment. We would love to invite you to visit our beautiful childcare campuses and see for yourself the quality Montessori education that we offer.
We offer high-quality, individualized Montessori programs (option for accelerated programs for gifted children) aimed at developing your child's academic and social skills taught by experienced Montessori-certified teachers in a nurturing environment. We would love to invite you to visit our beautiful childcare campuses and see for yourself the quality Montessori education that we offer.
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Inspire Kids Montessori's mission is to inspire children to reach their full potential and to develop a lifelong love of learning in a safe and loving environment in which their individuality and uniqueness are respected and their creativity and independence are celebrated. Curriculum that is well-balanced in language (including reading and writing), math, science, culture and art.
Families are provided with an individual entry code upon their child's enrollment. Once a child is no longer a student, this code is immediately deactivated to ensure a safe and protected campus environment at all times. At Inspire Kids, all teachers receive ongoing training and certification in CPR & First Aid.
Your child's first years in life are a critical time that can determine his/her success in school and future relationships, and build his/her independence that will last for a lifetime. The Inspire Kids Montessori in Ahwatukee and Chandler Infant Child Care Programs start from the age of 3 months, and the ratio of children to adult is four to one.
At IKM we strive to provide the best Ahwatukee and Chandler toddler child care and early education program to meet your child's needs and celebrate his/her success in every stage of life. The pre-primary program is the next exciting stage of your child's life. Focus on total child development that promotes social skills, strengthens the gross and fine motor skills and encourages language development.
IKM's Ahwatukee and Chandler Montessori preschool, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten program is carefully structured in a three-year cycle. Each year your children will learn at their own pace and follow their own interest while functioning collaboratively in a 3-6 years old class. Your child's independence is foster, compassion is promoted and confidence is built in the Montessori Primary community.
Reviews (10)
Chara Price
Jan 17, 2022
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We absolutely love Inspire and all of the teachers/staff at the school. I started my daughter there at 4 months and the care and fun they have within the infant room was felt from the start and still today. Even with separation anxiety kicking in these days, she still gets excited when she sees where she is each morning. We love how circle time, weekly lesson plans, daily play, and newsletters focus on their development. It is easy to check in/out, we get lots of daily check ins via the app, and can message with staff. The staff/teachers know all the kiddos well and all work well together. Although
Irene Lujan
Jan 10, 2022
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IKM is a wonderful place for our kid. We are confident that he's being treated with care and love. They provide updates and pictures during the day which gives us peace of mind that he's happy, safe, and taken care of. All the teachers and staff members know the kids and the families making a great environment for children!
Katja Weber
Jan 16, 2020
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Sending our daughter to IKM has been one of the best decisions we’ve ever made for her. We were hesitant and picky when it came to finding childcare, but within minutes of being there on our tour, I knew it was the right place for our 17 month old. She has been there for 5 months and her growth has been immeasurable! She is independent, confident, and her language skills have blossomed. I can’t recommend this place, their philosophy, and staff enough!
Tom B.
Dec 02, 2019
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My wife and I looked at quite a few places before deciding to send our son to IKM. At other establishments, kids were just running around yelling. At IKM, all the kids were immersed in individual activities and were actually learning things, yet they were obviously having fun too. The teachers and staff genuinely care about all of the kids and it shows. I guess that's why we decided to send our daughter there as well when the time came.
Heather Bessette
Nov 02, 2019
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I am absolutely thrilled with Inspire Kids Montessori. My son started here at 9 months and has blossomed at the school (he is now 2 years 3 months). The teachers are responsive, professional and in tune with every child's needs. He comes home every day with a smile on his face and something new he has learned at school to share. As a new mom, it was difficult to choose a daycare for my child, but Inspire Kids Montessori made the transition smooth for our family and has been an incredible resource. My son is excited each school day to see his friends, which include his teachers!
Lynn
Jul 07, 2019
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Both my son and daughter had their preschool in the primary class of IKM. The teacher is super nice and experienced at helping kids to build good behaviors and intriguing their eager to learn and read. About 6 months after my kids went to the primary class, they started to read and they really loved reading. When my son graduated from IKM at 5 year old, his reading level is like a 1st grader. Both of my kids enjoyed the abundant activities throughout a school day. Most important is that they were really happy everyday at school.
Davin Nathanson
Jul 04, 2016
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Inspire Kids Montessori stood out from the other Montessori preschools in the Chandler/Ahwatukee/Tempe area. My mother taught Montessori to 3-5 year olds her entire career in New York City and we were quite impressed by every aspect of the Inspire Kids program from the purpose built classrooms & kid-sized bathrooms to the top quality Montessori materials and the professionally trained & super caring teachers. The intelligence & passion of Diana D. Was clear from our first meeting. Combined with Ms. Fify's encyclopedic knowledge of every parent & student's name we felt great confidence & excitement
Mandy Loncasty
Jul 01, 2015
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My son started at IKM at 13 months old. My husband and I visited other schools in the area but none of them measured up to IKM. We were nervous about his transition but in no time at all, with the help of IKM teachers and staff, he felt right at home. Over the past 6 months we have watched him develop tremendously. He is constantly surprising us with the new things he is learning. This is not only due to the amazing structure and curriculum IKM provides but also the love and care from his teacher, the staff and Ms. Diana. As full time working parents you always hope your child is receiving this
Ann Bernadette Goya
Jan 15, 2015
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My almost 5 year old daughter has been with IKM for a little over 2.5 years already. My 17 month old son just started with them this January. So these alone says a lot how much we love this school.
It's amazing to see what my daughter can do at PreK - read chapter books, spell, write and construct sentences, she can do 3 digit addition (with regrouping), subtraction and a plethora of other things I didn't expect kids her age can do. A lot of her friends at IKM are pretty much in the same boat-- way ahead of the game academically and socially. Imagine what Kindergarteners had been doing at IKM
It's amazing to see what my daughter can do at PreK - read chapter books, spell, write and construct sentences, she can do 3 digit addition (with regrouping), subtraction and a plethora of other things I didn't expect kids her age can do. A lot of her friends at IKM are pretty much in the same boat-- way ahead of the game academically and socially. Imagine what Kindergarteners had been doing at IKM
Rahul Mandale
Nov 07, 2013
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My son is going IKM for almost 1 yr. Earlier we were little doubtful about quality and flexibility of this school.We as a family took risk of enrolling ( after withdrawing my son from another nearby school). And what ! That was our very good decision to enroll our son in IKM (Inspire Kids Montessori). My son is very happy and they all are taking care of kids very well. I found that specially Ms Diana and Ms Fify are very flexible with fees and timings. I will recommend everyone this school/day care from newborn to 6 yrs old kids. Also they have big play ground for kids to play. Ratio of kids to
