Primary Montessori Day School
Preschool in Rockville, MD 20850
The Primary Montessori Day School is a private, non-sectarian, co-educational school for children age two (2) through nine (9) years old (Toddler – Grade 3). It is a non-profit corporation, founded in 1998 on the premise that our schools are best in the hands of experienced educators. Thirty-four years of teaching the Montessori curriculum provide an extensive practical foundation for meeting the needs of young children and their parents. The school is approved by the Maryland State Board of Education and is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS).. So what makes our school different then other Montessori schools?
Our school is located in a new building in North Potomac. It has been designed specifically for Montessori education. Many months of research has been done in determining the architectural details which provide comfortable, home-like classrooms and an environment conducive to the education of young children.
- Child Ages:
- 2 years - 9 years
- Rates:
- $$$
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- Maryland State Department of Education Division of Early Childhood Development - IMC - NAMTA - AMS Accredited
- Preschool:
- Yes
- Hours of Operation:
- Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 6 pm
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Detailed Curriculum Information:
The Two’s Program (age 2) – The Two’s environment is prepared to meet a two year old’s growing emotional and cognitive abilities. Classroom exercises include sensorial work and instruction in math and language. As the child grows emotionally, physically and intellectually, the activities in the classroom continue to change to meet his/her needs.
The Primary Program (ages 3-6) – Primary classrooms are designed specially for the child and the entire environment is created to facilitate their learning process. Maria Montessori observed that children learn by doing and wrote that the “hand was the instrument of the mind”. The Montessori curricula, techniques and materials satisfy the natural tendency for this age child to learn by doing. Independence, coordination, order, self-discipline and concentration are developed.
The Lower Elementary Program (ages 6-9) – It is at the elementary level that children become fascinated with the “how” and “why” of everything. Using the skills acquired in the primary (preschool) years, the elementary student becomes an explorer of the universe in a more profound way. They are entering a period of imagination, reason, socialization and moral justice.
