River Valley Montessori

We are Montessori. That’s our one, true, guiding principle. We believe that Maria Montessori's principles and discoveries don't need to be supplemented, altered, or watered down. Her method has 100+ years of tried-and-true, credible experience and success on which to stand. We've observed that when these principles are the driving force in the classroom, the children flourish.

At River Valley Montessori, our wish is simply this: that each and every child and young adult in our school becomes as fully engaged in life as he or she can possibly be. In our eyes, this child becomes trustworthy, mindful, compassionate, and has the courage to think and act independently and with integrity. These traits are the most common outcome of a quality Montessori education at River Valley.

What makes a quality Montessori program? We think it's simple: the sheer dedication of every adult in our school. Like the importance we place on continued study and training, always deepening our understanding of Montessori's principles through her books and lectures by studying together. And there's experience --- a total of 75+ years combined as leaders in the classroom. We believe every class must be guided by a Montessori-trained, nationally certified, master teacher with several years of experience leading children in his/her specific age plane. This unique adult is the critical link to all successful, thriving Montessori classrooms. It is the foundation of River Valley Montessori.

Maria Montessori believed that the most important goal of education is to shape young people to be "equipped in their whole beings for the adventure of life, accustomed to the free excersise of their own will and judgement, illuminated by imagination and enthusiasm.” That's a belief that we whole heartedly share with her.

Come visit us to see the difference!