The Montessori education philosophy was founded by Maria Montessori in 1907. She was a lifelong educator, philosopher, humanitarian and Italy’s first female physician. Montessori’s principles for early childhood include freedom, grace and courtesy, independence, order and respect, with the specially-prepared Montessori environment designed to provide the child with both a solid academic foundation and strong ‘character education.’

Dr. Maria Montessori developed the Montessori Method of Education based on her years of research and scientific observations of children. This child- centered approach builds upon the way children naturally learn, and explores many concepts that you won’t find in a traditional preschool.

Along with authentic Montessori learning materials and a carefully crafted learning environment, the following concepts make up the ideal Montessori preschool.

Montessori is an innovative, child- centered approach to education, developed a century ago by Dr Maria Montessori.

Montessori is an education philosophy and practice that fosters rigorous, self-motivated growth for children and adolescents in all areas of their development, with a goal of nurturing each child’s natural desire for knowledge, understanding, and respect.