Choosing A School

How do I know if Montessori is right for my family?

We are thrilled that you are researching Montessori education for your child! It is a time-tested method, over 100 years old, that supports and respects children on their life-long learning journey. We find that parents who agree with the following statements tend to be those who are most comfortable with a Montessori education:

• Humans are born with everything they need to learn and they require a carefully-prepared environment to help nurture their development.
  
  
• The most important time for learning is birth to 6 years old.
  
  
• Children should be offered the chance to develop independence and autonomy.
  
  
• Children learn best when they feel safe and when they are excited about what they are learning.
  
  
• When children have a healthy sense of self-worth, self-mastery, and empowerment they are more easily able to learn new skills and information.
  
  
• It’s okay for children to fail. (And be offered a safe environment to try again.)
  
  
• Children need healthy limits to feel safe in their home and school environments.
  
  
• Children build their brains through hands-on interaction with the world around them.