JM-JD Montessori School 18 months–12 years

Programs (18 months–12 years)

Programs (18 months–12 years)

Learn about our Montessori programs from Toddler through Elementary, and what families can expect in each prepared environment.

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A thriving school community

Today, we're proud to be recognized as one of the region's premier Montessori schools, with AMI-certified teachers, beautiful prepared environments, and a strong parent community that believes in child-centered education.

Our Mission

To provide an authentic Montessori education that nurtures each child's natural curiosity, independence, and love of learning. We create a prepared environment where children develop academically, socially, and emotionally at their own pace, guided by caring, qualified educators.

Our Vision

To be a beacon of educational excellence, developing confident, compassionate, and capable individuals who will positively impact their communities. We envision a world where every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential through respectful, child-centered education.

Mission, Vision & Core Values

Program levels

Our programs are designed to meet children where they are—supporting academic, social, and emotional development through purposeful work in a prepared environment.

Toddler (18 months–3 years)

A gentle introduction to independence, language, movement, and practical life in a calm, consistent environment.

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Primary (3–6 years)

Children build concentration and confidence through hands-on materials across practical life, sensorial, language, and math.

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Elementary (6–12 years)

Students deepen academic skills and develop reasoning, collaboration, and responsibility through integrated, inquiry-based work.

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Toddler (18 months–3 years)

In the Toddler community, children practice independence with consistent routines, real tools sized for small hands, and language-rich experiences that support early communication.

The environment supports movement, self-care, and early social development—helping children feel capable, secure, and connected.

What families can expect

  • Warm, predictable routines that support separation and belonging
  • Practical life work (pouring, spooning, care of self and environment)
  • Early language experiences through songs, stories, and rich conversation
  • Opportunities to practice grace, courtesy, and early peer relationships
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Primary (3–6 years)

The Primary classroom is a carefully prepared environment where children choose purposeful work, build concentration, and develop foundational academic skills through hands-on materials.

Montessori areas of the classroom

  • Practical Life
  • Sensorial
  • Language
  • Mathematics
  • Cultural studies (science, geography, art, music)

How children grow in Primary

Academic

Children develop early literacy and numeracy through sequential materials that move from concrete to abstract.

Social & Emotional

Grace and courtesy lessons, mixed-age community, and uninterrupted work time support independence, empathy, and self-regulation.

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Elementary (6–12 years)

In Elementary, students expand their academic abilities and develop strong executive function skills through long work periods, collaboration, and meaningful projects.

Guides support students as they plan work, set goals, and take increasing ownership of learning—building confidence and capability.

What families can expect

  • Integrated academics (reading, writing, math) with research and projects
  • Collaborative work that strengthens communication and responsibility
  • Opportunities for leadership and contribution to the classroom community
  • Ongoing social-emotional support through respectful, child-centered guidance
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Our Core Values

A simple, shared foundation that guides our community.

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Respect

Respect

Excellence

Excellence

Community

Community

Growth

Growth

Not sure where to start?

We’re happy to help you understand the best fit based on your child’s age and your family’s needs.

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Ready for next steps?

Learn about timelines, steps to enroll, and what to expect from tour through onboarding.

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