Fatima Payan

Mrs. Payan's Montessori is the most wonderful environment for children to learn! Our daughter has been attending for over 3 years now, and it is with great sadness that her time at this school has come to an end as she moves on to elementary school. The school is unique for its nurturing atmosphere, high teacher-to-student ratios, and outstanding academia. The small size of this school means it is intimate with a family atmosphere, creating a safe environment for children to grow and learn. Our daughter has blossomed while being a student at this school with the true Montessori techniques implemented into the curriculum. We love all the staff- they are incredibly dedicated, delivering custom teaching to each student, allowing them to grow at their own pace. My daughter has loved attending this school- she has made great friends and has enjoyed the curriculum of art, language, and music! I cannot say enough great things about Mrs. Payan's Montessori - this school has given my daughter a strong foundation for her academic life!

For years we had heard Mrs. Payan's was "the best in Miami," and we only wish we had started sooner because it most certainly is! Our daughter, who has attended two other schools previously, began here during the pandemic and it was one of the wisest decisions our family has made. Academically, the school is outstanding. The individualized attention, authentic Montessori approach, exceptional teaching staff, and diverse curriculum, including Spanish, French, and the arts, are superb. Moreover, the warm, compassionate, intimate environment cannot be overstated. Our daughter is thriving and comes home happy and enthusiastic about learning every day. She enjoys being in the classroom just as much as she loves playing in Mrs. Payan's beautiful yard and garden. We have only the highest praise for the school and its wonderful teachers. Mrs. Payan's is an absolute jewel.

Mrs. Payan's school is a gem. I transferred my 4-year-old son to Mrs. Payan during the Pandemic, and from day one the experience has been fantastic. My son has had a perfect year (I call it the golden year). He loves this school so much. The teachers are knowledgeable, nurturing and loving. They stay true to the Montessori method while catering to each child's developmental strengths. To enter the classroom is to witness children quietly engaged in independent learning. The teacher to child ratio is unheard of in this city known for crowded class sizes. In addition to traditional curriculum, the children learn art, French and Spanish, but most of all, they are all happy and well cared for. I wholeheartedly recommend this preschool.

This is the third year my child has attended this pre-school and we could not be happier! Mrs. Payan offers high quality academics with individualized attention, music and art lessons, field trips, and a backyard eden with playground and garden. Highly highly recommended!

Terrific neighborhood school for our kids -- enriching activities, caring teachers with lessons in multiple languages (Spanish, French), a real hidden gem in Coconut Grove

I had my 5yr old son attend Ms. Payan's school all summer camp. I was thrilled at the personalized attention that he received. He came home every day singing new songs and excited about what he was learning. Ms. Payan helped to work on his discipline and how well he played with others. It was a fantastic experience and I would highly recommend this school!