Community Montessori School

Education for Life

A Montessori school for children ages 12 months to 15 years

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Our Mission

Community Montessori School provides authentic Montessori education

in a nature-rich environment that cultivates collaboration, curiosity, love of learning,

and respect for oneself, others and the world.

Why choose Community Montessori School?

Individualized Learning


Lessons are designed and given to each child when they are most ready to learn.

Whole Child Education


Social, emotional, and physical development is emphasized along with academic skills.

Empowered by Choice


Freedom to move and choose activities fosters independence and self-confidence.

Supported by Research


Current neuroscience and human development research consistently backs Montessori.

Our Programs

I grew up with Montessori practices, so we knew we wanted our son to have the same learning experiences. We appreciate how much care his teachers take. His language and social skills have grown so quickly in just a short amount of time. You can tell he thinks deeper about the world around him.


 — Rebecca (Casita parent)

Weekly Newsletters

Antifragile Kids in Discover Mode!

By Stephanie Sayre • 15 Oct, 2024
"All children are by nature antifragile. Just as the immune system must be exposed to germs, and trees must be exposed to wind, children require exposure to setbacks, failures, shocks, and stumbles in order to develop strength and self-reliance." Jonathan Haidt, The Anxious Generation , p. 93

How & When do Montessori schools use Digital Technology?

By Stephanie Sayre • 08 Oct, 2024
"The children of today will make all the discoveries of tomorrow. All the discoveries of mankind will be known to them and they will improve what has been done and make fresh discoveries...The future generation must not only know how to do what we can teach them, they must be able to go a step further." The 1946 London Lectures, p. 137 Maria Montessori passed away in 1952, well before the advent of anything "digital" in the world. However, she did speak quite eloquently to preparing the child for the future. Here are a few key points in the Montessori approach to consider: Montessori is development based and focused on giving children what is appropriate for their developmental stage. The child's work is purposeful and the Montessori materials give the clearest visual representation possible for the concept, without alot of extraneous stuff. Real world hands-on experiences are still the best foundation for learning. To be creative thinkers and innovators, children need freedom to explore, experiment, and make connections. When we consider the above factors we can see about where in the child's educational development it is appropriate for them to begin to use digital tools. At CMS, as with most AMI Montessori schools, this is around the upper elementary age - but with scaffolded access and guidance. We continue to ask...Is this the best tool for this purpose? Are there other resources available that could provide a better experience? Is use of digital technology supporting their development in a positive way? I hope you will consider reading or listening to Jonathan Haidt's book The Anxious Generation (and joining our discussion group tomorrow!). This is an important topic that all educators and parents should be considering.

Important Arrival Reminders

By Stephanie Sayre • 01 Oct, 2024
Arrival is at 8am. To get the most out of the school day, its important that your child arrive on time. Greeting friends and walking to class together starts their day with a smile and helps children feel like a valued part of the community. Arriving late, conversely, feels like walking into a party that is already underway. Especially for our younger students, whose whole day can be disrupted by arriving late. On a more practical note, the car line ends at or before 8:20. Since Guides are on their own in class while Assistants help with the car line, it is important that they return to their classroom as soon as possible. If you arrive at 8:20 or later, expect to wait in your car in front of the office until administrative staff is able to receive your child. If you have a scheduled appointment and know you will arrive late, please email the office at attendance@community-montessori.org and let us know when you expect to arrive. Thanks!
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