Mission Statement
The mission of
is to provide authentic Montessori education in a nature-rich environment that cultivates collaboration, curiosity, love of learning, and respect for oneself, others and the world.
Authentic Montessori
Our community of Montessori trained Guides and compassionate staff bring the vision of Maria Montessori to life every day. Each classroom environment at CMS holds the full complement of Montessori materials for that age level.
Our Spacious Campus
At CMS, students enjoy ample time outdoors on our spacious, 18-acre campus. With a variety of spaces to explore, our students cultivate their curiosity and sense of wonder.
“There must be provision for the child to have contact with nature; to understand and appreciate the order, the harmony and the beauty in nature,”
- Maria Montessori, The Secret of Childhood
Our Beautiful Classrooms
Classrooms at CMS are equipped with the full complement of Montessori materials and are designed to match the interests of children at that age level.
A Thriving Community
CMS welcomes and celebrates a diverse community of children, families and staff who come together to create a dynamic learning community.
Our Legacy
CMS has been providing authentic Montessori education since 1981, more than 40 years of experience educating the whole child.
AMI Recognized
CMS is a recognized member school of
AMI-USA.
Leadership
CMS is governed by a Board of Directors that establishes policies and provides oversight to ensure CMS fulfills its mission. The Board of Directors ensure that school operations are consistent with Montessori philosophy and are in the best interests of its students, parents, and staff.
Click here to see a list of current board members.
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)
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Community Montessori School is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex or gender, disability, or age in providing educational services and programs. CMS recognizes that we live in a diverse and interconnected world and strives to create a community that reflects the breadth of human diversity.
