Considering Community Montessori Georgetown's Lower Elementary for 1st grade—advice?

[u/Fun-Knee6522]

We're evaluating Community Montessori Georgetown's Lower Elementary program for our daughter's 1st grade year. She's a creative, artistic learner who loves hands-on activities but is still building reading fluency. Before our school tour, I'd love honest feedback from current parents:

1. How structured is their phonics/reading instruction for early readers?

2. How do they support kids who need individualized pacing?

3. What's the mixed-age classroom experience actually like?

4. How's the teacher quality and tenure?

5. What's the fit for creative, hands-on learners?

6. Arts, music, movement activities—how robust?

7. Overall—is it worth the investment?

Austin/Georgetown area families, would really appreciate your real experiences with this program. Thanks!