The Nature School at Montessori Living

5.0(14 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Kensington, MD

About The Nature School at Montessori Living

The Nature School at Montessori Living is an AMI-certified, nature-based Montessori school on a 5-acre campus in Kensington, serving families since 1990. Children enroll from 12 weeks through kindergarten, with an infant program, toddler programs and a Children's House for ages 3 to 6. A classic Montessori environment blends literacy, numeracy, art, music and practical life in a mixed-age community, with daily time outdoors. Hours are 7:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, plus an optional afternoon program from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. A summer program is also offered. It holds a Maryland EXCELS 5-Star rating and is operated by Crossway Community Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Rated 5.0 from 14 Google reviews, all of them five stars.

What reviewers mention: caring teachers (2), outdoor environment (2), behaviors (2), gift (2), weather (2), learning (2)

Services and details

  • Preschool program

    Yes

  • Infants and toddlers

    Yes

  • Early drop-off or late pickup

    Yes

  • Montessori

    Yes

  • Enrichment programs

    Yes

  • Summer camp

    Yes

No information yet on pre-K class, accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, waitlist, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, meals provided, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.

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Questions parents ask about The Nature School at Montessori Living

What ages does The Nature School at Montessori Living serve?

The Nature School at Montessori Living takes infants and toddlers and preschool-age children. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.

How much does The Nature School at Montessori Living cost?

The Nature School at Montessori Living does not publish its tuition online. Call (301) 929-2505 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does The Nature School at Montessori Living accept child care subsidies?

The Nature School at Montessori Living has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (301) 929-2505 to ask. Maryland's Child Care Scholarship can only be used at programs that take part in Maryland EXCELS.

What are The Nature School at Montessori Living's hours?

The Nature School at Montessori Living offers early drop-off or late pickup.

Are meals included at The Nature School at Montessori Living?

The Nature School at Montessori Living has not said whether meals are included. Ask whether you need to pack lunch and snacks.

Does The Nature School at Montessori Living run a summer camp?

Yes. The Nature School at Montessori Living runs a summer camp. Ask about dates, ages and whether current students get first choice of spots.

What teaching approach does The Nature School at Montessori Living use?

The Nature School at Montessori Living offers the Montessori method and enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.

Is The Nature School at Montessori Living licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up The Nature School at Montessori Living on Check Child Care Maryland at checkccmd.org to see its license status, verified complaints and inspection results.

Where is The Nature School at Montessori Living and how do I contact it?

The Nature School at Montessori Living is at 3015 Upton Dr, Kensington, MD 20895. Its phone number is (301) 929-2505. It has a 5.0-star rating from 14 Google reviews.

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