Montessori Centre

🌟 Key Highlights: Montessori Centre

Montessori Centre (MC) is a private, independent school in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 1966, it is committed to providing a complete and authentic Montessori environment from the toddler years through kindergarten, fostering independence, concentration, and a genuine lifelong love of learning.

🏫 Overview

• Type: Private / Independent Montessori School

• Location: Nashville, Tennessee (Green Hills Area)

• Ages/Grades Served: Toddler (Age 13 months and independently walking) – Kindergarten (through age 6)

• Enrollment: Approximately 130–140 students

• Core Mission: To adhere faithfully to Maria Montessori’s teaching methods, guiding children through purposeful, joyful learning and fostering their ability to learn independently through exploration at their own pace.

• Accreditation: Recognized by the American Montessori Society (AMS).

• Focus: Dedicated early childhood education, emphasizing the foundational period of development (birth to age six).

✅ What Makes the School Unique?

Montessori Centre is distinguished by its long history, commitment to authentic practice, and unique Primary program cycle:

• Nashville’s Oldest Montessori Program: Founded in 1966, MC has a long-standing reputation as a premiere Montessori school in the Nashville area.

• Authentic Montessori Education: Adheres strictly to the authentic Montessori philosophy, utilizing a prepared environment, certified educators, and the full array of multi-sensory didactic materials.

• Three-Year Primary Cycle: The Primary program involves a three-year cycle where children (ages 3–6) remain in the same mixed-age room with the same teachers. This allows older children (Kindergarteners) to serve as a Leadership Team, reinforcing their own learning by teaching peers and developing social-emotional skills.

• Uninterrupted Work Cycle: Students benefit from a dedicated three-hour uninterrupted work cycle each morning, which is critical for developing concentration, coordination, and independence naturally.

• Individualized Learning: The curriculum is entirely individualized, allowing each child to select their own work based on their interest and skill level, progressing at their own pace without the constraints of group instruction.

• Enrichment Programs: Offers weekly, non-fee-based enrichment classes such as Music and Spanish. Additional, optional enrichment classes are available (e.g., French, Art, Guitar, Yoga).

📞 Contact Information