Maria Montessori was born in 1870. In 1895, she became the first woman in Italy to obtain the degree of Doctor of Medicine. This background led Dr. Montessori to approach education more from the scientific level than the accepted academic standard. She observed children and was constantly testing and retesting the validity of her concepts-concepts that would contribute to a more natural growth of learning in students. She designed materials and techniques that advanced the method of educating all children, learning disabled through gifted, far beyond previous practice. To Dr. Montessori, education was a preparation for life, not merely a search for intellectual skills.

Enrollment in a Montessori program offers a number of advantages for both children and parents:

The school’s unique learning environment challenges children in ways other schools cannot.

Children receive individualized attention that allows them to progress at a pace appropriate to their skills and maturity.

Experiences outside the classroom are as important a part of the child’s education as experience inside.

A 6:30 am to 6:00 pm day care program simplifies scheduling and transportation for working parents.

Preschoolers can spend their day in a challenging and nurturing environment at a cost comparable to basic day care, but with many more benefits.