About Us

About Us

Teachers

Your child will experience a learning environment true to the vision of Maria Montessori – through the method of observing and supporting the natural development of your child. All Teachers at Hillside Montessori and Montessori Children’s School House have Montessori training and are passionate about teaching our students in the Montessori method.

Our teachers engage students thoughtfully and with respect, and recognize that each child has unique needs and skills that must be met.

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Curriculum

Curriculum

At Hillside Montessori and Montessori Children’s School House we offer a curriculum like no other you will find locally. Your child will have the opportunity to learn more than their ABCs (though they will!); our curriculum focuses on in-depth explorations of subjects such as math, social graces, Spanish, dance and yoga.

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Philosophy

Philosophy

For nearly a century, Dr. Maria Montessori’s method of education has helped children put the world that surrounds them into a context that they can easily understand. Today, Montessori schools can be found all over the world and there are currently more than 7000 Montessori schools nationwide.
Respect

The philosophy of the Montessori method is first and foremost to respect the child. The uniqueness of each and every child is emphasized in the Montessori classroom, and the classroom itself is prepared to promote the development of emotional, physical, intellectual and social needs.
Acceptance

Acceptance and tolerance, exploring and learning, warmth and care, child and adult. In the Montessori classroom these elements are brought together to create the ideal learning environment; an environment where every child
is gifted.
Tradition

We pride ourselves on providing a traditional Montessori system. Our classrooms follow the three-year program. Maria Montessori believed that by having children grouped in a three-year age range in one classroom, it allows for the older students to become mentors and for the younger students to learn from their fellow classmates. It is also beneficial because it creates a greater sense of community when students and teachers work together for three years.