VISION
Nurturing the child is the hope for humankind.
Heartwood Montessori is a nonprofit school providing an authentic Montessori education to children from sixteen months through the kindergarten year. We offer half-day and full-day Montessori education with the option for extended care and summer programming.
At Heartwood, parents, teachers and children are all partners of an inclusive learning community. Together we grow our community by empowering children through respect, independence, and discovery.
Nurturing the child is the hope for humankind.
To grow community by empowering children through respect, independence, and discovery within an authentic, accessible, and equitable Montessori learning environment.
Dr. Maria Montessori, one of Italy's first female medical doctors, began her educational journey at an Orthophrenic School for children with developmental disabilities. Applying the scientific method, she introduced hands-on materials rooted in observation and analysis, leading to exceptional academic outcomes among her students—many performing at or above national averages. Inspired by this success, she later founded the first Montessori school in San Lorenzo, Italy, where her methods of self-directed, meaningful work continued to thrive, even with typically developing children.
Toddler
N/A
Children's House
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Includes a morning work cycle, a morning snack, recess, and lunch with the child's classroom community. All children bring their own lunch to school.
AM Care — Children's House only
8:00 – 8:30 am (drop-off 8:00–8:10 am)
PM Care — All ages
3:30 – 5:00 pm
Recognizing that some families may have care needs beyond the school day, we offer extended care programming before and after school. These programs have limited capacity and must be registered for in advance.
Toddler
8:15 am – 3:30 pm
Children's House
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Provides morning and afternoon work cycles, a morning snack, recess, lunch, and an afternoon nap or rest for those aged 4 and under. Children in their kindergarten year must register for school days at minimum. All children bring their own lunch.
Heartwood Montessori offers summer programming each year. Registration options and program details will go out to all registered families in late winter for the following summer.