6 Weeks to 18 Months, 18 Months to 3 Years, 3-6, 5-6, 6 to 9, 9 to 12
Montessori in Gladwyne, from 6 weeks to 12.
Over sixty years of learning that grows with your child.
The essentials
Ages
Hours
How we see children
Dr. Maria Montessori built her method on close watching of children. Teachers here follow that curriculum, working with each child one at a time and in small groups. Children learn to focus, to choose their work, and to keep going when something is hard. Over sixty years, the school has kept those same habits, and its ten-year accreditation through PAIS and AMS reflects that work.
Rooms are set up so children can reach what they need. Low shelves hold materials in order, from simple to more complex, and children pick up a tray, carry it to a table, and return it. Mixed-age classrooms mean older children show younger ones how a lesson works, and the day holds a long stretch of uninterrupted work time.
A visitor notices how quiet a room can be when children are working. Children move around without asking permission, pour their own water, and put materials back where they found them. Teachers observe from small chairs and step in with a lesson when a child is ready for it.
What a day looks like
Drop off is at 8:45 a. m. A teacher greets your child at the door, and your child hangs up their own bag and joins the room. Younger children settle with a familiar face nearby, and the morning starts with a long, uninterrupted work cycle.
Midday brings recess and lunch. Children eat together, and nap or dismissal prep follows at noon. The afternoon holds another work time at 2:30, and children go back to whatever they were building, reading, or practicing.
Dismissal is at 3:00 p. m. Your child comes out holding something made or finished that day, and often tells you about it on the way to the car. Teachers share how the day went, and you can ask them anything at pickup.
How we work with families
At pickup, a teacher can tell you what your child worked on and how the morning went. If you have a question about billing, enrollment, or the classroom, the office staff can point you to the right person. You can also call or email the school directly.
Starting a new room takes some settling, and teachers plan for it with you. Often a child visits first, then begins with short days, then builds up to the full schedule. You and the teacher decide together what the first weeks should look like.
How to join
Get in touch
Call or email the school and tell us your child's age and the days you need. The admissions team will follow up with you about next steps.
Tour the room
You come see the room your child would join and meet the teachers who run it. Plan on spending time watching the class in session and asking whatever you want.
Enroll and settle in
You complete enrollment and plan a first week that fits your child's routine. Teachers work with you on drop-offs, nap times, and anything else your child needs.
Good questions to ask first
What are the hours?
8:45 a.m. Drop Off.
What ages do you take?
Children from 6 Weeks to 18 Months, 18 Months to 3 Years, 3-6, 5-6, 6 to 9, 9 to 12.
Can we visit before deciding?
Yes. A tour is how most families decide, and children come along. They can see the classrooms, meet a teacher, and watch the work cycle in motion.
What should my child bring on the first day?
Most families pack a lunch, a water bottle, a change of clothes, and a comfort item for rest time. Label everything with your child's name. The school provides napkins, utensils, and open cups.
Do you offer part-time or flexible schedules?
Schedules depend on your child's age group and what openings the school has. Ask the admissions team what is available for your child when you call or tour.
What if there is no place right now?
Families can ask to be contacted when a place opens for their child's age group. The admissions team keeps that request on file and reaches out when something comes up.
Come and see a day here
Come see a day here and bring your child along.