Thank you for your interest in Mountain Laurel Montessori School. Mountain Laurel was founded in 1989 as a non-profit organization with the mission of creating ideal learning environments for each stage of a child's development. To achieve this goal, all of our classes are guided by teachers trained and certified by AMI (Association Montessori Internationale), an organization respected world-wide for maintaining the highest standards of Montessori education. Our teachers are also members of NAMTA (North American Teachers Association) and they regularly attend Montessori conferences, refresher courses, and child development workshops.
Our Front Royal campus is home to our Montessori Beginnings (parent/infant program), Toddler Community, Primary (preschool-kindergarten), and Elementary (1st-6th grade) classes. This campus is located on five wooded acres, allowing children daily opportunities to explore the natural world. Our Farm School (7th-9th grades) is in Flint Hill, situated in a picturesque rural setting ideally suited for farm and community life. Meticulous care is taken to design and maintain our indoor and outdoor environments so that students can realize their fullest potential - socially, emotionally, and academically.
Ours is a learning community where everyone plays an important part - students, staff, and parents. Students thrive independently yet work cooperatively, empowered by a sense of confidence and purpose. Staff and parents support and inspire each other through participation in parent nights, conferences, and PTO projects. Together, we forge lasting relationships that contribute to everyone's success and happiness.
"One test of the correctness of educational procedure is the happiness of the child."
- Dr. Maria Montessori
As Mountain Laurel enters its 22nd year, we look back with appreciation for all we have accomplished. From one small classroom leased from a church to our two-campus school for 165 students - our growth has been tremendous. Thanks to the support of our Mountain Laurel community, we will continue to enhance what we have built and promote quality Montessori education for generations to come.
