You can put 30 Montessori children in a classroom and it would feel like 10. They all seem busy, happy and independent. And the teachers are there when the children want them. I was struck by the low noise level, and the children's attention to their individual work. They seem to take their work seriously, while having a lot of fun, too.
Teachers are helpful and encouraging.
Children seem to know exactly where everything is kept. And they seem to know the ground rules well - and if they forget, the teachers gently remind them, and they willingly comply. Overall, it is a learning environment with a great amount of respect. I feel so lucky to have found a real Montessori school again. It is great to watch the little ones behaving with independence and enjoying while learning.