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Tender Loving Care Montessori

4.8(23)

30 N Park Ave, Lombard, IL 60148, USA, Lombard, Illinois 60148

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AMS Member

Rating Average star rating and review count.Source: Google

4.8 (23)

This school

4.8★

Lombard avg

4.9★

Illinois avg

4.7★

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Location

30 N Park Ave, Lombard, IL 60148, USA, Lombard, Illinois 60148

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Reviews

Parents report that their children have experienced significant developmental and academic growth at TLC Montessori, with rapid gains in language skills, counting, and learning concepts like continents and planets. They consistently praise the nurturing environment, attentive teachers (particularly Miss Abby and Ms. Elourde), and the school's introduction of Spanish and French, noting that their children are eager to attend and thriving in a calm, exploration-focused setting.