Creating Little Geniuses
Who
Positively Impact The World
In A Stimulating Environment Filled With Curiosity, Exploration, & Active Discovery
Creating Little Geniuses Who Positively Impact The World
In A Stimulating Environment Filled With Curiosity, Exploration, & Active Discovery
Preschool | 3.5 - 6 Years | Columbia, Whittier, Frederick, Urbana, New Market, Brunswick, Ellicott City, Laurel, Elkridge, Fulton, Maple Lawn, Clarksville, MD
Your Child Explores Activities & Materials That Interest Them
Montessori materials strategically placed around the classroom allow unlimited options for self-exploration and discovery. These self-engaging activities stimulate the mind, foster new connections, and encourage independent thinking; combined, they enhance every area of your child’s development.
The Prepared Environment Builds Their Love Of Learning
When your little learner engages in a prepared environment with natural lighting, open spaces, and child-sized furniture, they increase their focus and concentration while boosting their physical and emotional well-being. They feel safe exploring and developing their independence in a Reggio-inspired classroom.
Your Little Genius’s Pre-School Classroom Features:
- A Gross Motor Skills Area: Helps your little one strengthen and coordinate their movements.
- Low Tables: Enable them to help prepare, serve, eat, and clean up after meals & snacks.
- A Range Of Books: For your child to explore independently or read aloud with an adult.
- Reading Nooks: Give your child a world of adventure every day. They develop a lifelong love of books when they feel comfortable and safe while reading.
- Peace Corners: Offer quiet time for self-regulation when your child feels overstimulated and needs to reflect on their emotions.
- A Self-Care Area: Fosters toilet awareness & independence in maintaining personal hygiene.
They Form Personal Connections In Their Mixed-Age Classrooms
Your preschooler navigates social situations by spending their days interacting with children aged 3.5 to 6. They learn from older peers, guide their younger ones, and form personal connections as they discover how their contributions make a difference in the classroom community.
Authentic Montessori Education For A Bright, Successful Future
An authentic Montessori education is the key to giving your little one an edge when it’s time for school. Your child gains independence and confidence through engaging STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activities, nature, literacy, social-emotional learning, and more.
Your Child Is 100% Ready For Kindergarten With Knowledge Of:
- Mathematics
- Science
- Literature
- Language Arts
- Geography/Culture
- Personal History
- Art
- Music & Movement
- Practical Life Skills
- Sensorial Development
- Social Graces & Courtesies
- Foreign Language
- Thematic Units
Build Their Emotional IQ With Self-Regulation Techniques
Teachers use calm, self-soothing strategies to encourage your child’s social-emotional learning. They have open discussions about identifying feelings and emotions, model self-regulation techniques like thinking things through and having patience, and support your child into becoming a well-rounded classroom citizen.
Unlock New Skills & Interests With Specialty Classes & Enrichments
All-inclusive enrichments like yoga, art, and gardening encourage your little one to unlock new talents and interests. Spanish and Music and Movement lessons engage them in language and communication, while Soccer Shots (available for a small fee) introduce teamwork and leadership.
Our Goal Is To Have Your Little Genius Reading At A Kindergarten Or 1st-Grade Level By Preschool Graduation!
Learning To Appreciate Nature With Daily Outdoor Exploration
Your child loves being outdoors every day with spacious playgrounds for running, exciting play structures for climbing, and onsite gardens that teach responsibility and environmental awareness as they learn to appreciate the beauty of nature.
A Spectacular Indoor Playroom For Year-Round Physical Activity
When it’s cold or raining outside, your preschooler gets lots of exercise and muscle-building activity inside with an incredible playroom that encourages creativity, imagination, and adventure while staying warm, dry, and active and getting the wiggles out!
The Montessori Compass© App Keeps You Close At Heart
Never miss a moment of your little one’s learning journey with the Montessori Compass© parent app. Receive weekly progress and social development reports, heartwarming photos of their creative spontaneity, important school information, and more—all within the app.
Nutritious AM & PM Snacks Are Always On The House
Your child enjoys cold milk, fresh fruit, and healthy treats prepared in a nut-free environment, fueling them for endless fun and learning. Their nutritious and delicious morning and afternoon snacks come at no extra cost to you.
FAQs
How do you ensure that children stay safe in your care?
We keep the doors locked at all times and ask that parents transition their child(ren) with the Procare® Connect touchless check-in station. We also have an internal-use security camera system for added safety. Fenced playgrounds keep children secure and shielded from street view while outdoors.
What are your cleaning and sanitization protocols?
Staff keep classrooms and common areas sparkling clean with thorough daily cleaning and sanitization.
Hear What Parents Have To Say...
"We love receiving weekly updates from their teachers, the cute pictures uploaded to the online parent portal, and how easy it is to communicate via the app!"
We enrolled our first child at GMS in May 2016, and she loves going to school. Her ability to remember things has improved significantly, and the curriculum is outstanding. We never have any issues with the teachers or the management. They have a nice space for kids to play inside when the weather outside is not suitable. All the teachers are Montessori-certified and take good care of the children.
- Manoj Bavikati
"Our daughter is thriving at Great Montessori School. I would highly recommend the GMS to any parents looking for a great place to care for their child!"
Our daughter started going to GMS in March. She was homegrown before joining this school, so I was worried about how she would adjust to the new environment. Thankfully, she adapted quite well, given the hospitality and care of GMS’s loving teachers. She would run and hug her teachers when we stepped into her class. We have also seen tremendous changes in her skills and her ability to learn new things.
- Emi K Henley
"The involvement, activities, curriculum, and atmosphere are exactly what we were looking for when deciding on childcare!"
We started our first child at GMS in June 2018 when she was just 2 years old, and she has flourished! She has learned so much over the years, and the teachers genuinely care for children like their own. Now she’s almost 5 and gets mad if I pick her up too early because she enjoys being at school! We started our second child there in August 2019 at 3.5 months old, she loves being around her friends and LOVES all of her amazing teachers.
- Amanda Harman
"We researched a lot before joining this childcare, but couldn't find any better school regarding cleanliness and infrastructure in this area!"
Our daughter started going to GMS in March. She was homegrown before joining this school, so I was worried about how she would adjust to the new environment. Thankfully, she adapted quite well, given the hospitality and care of GMS’s loving teachers. She would run and hug her teachers when we stepped into her class. We have also seen tremendous changes in her skills and her ability to learn new things.
- Sravya Vellanki
"In a nutshell, if you are looking for a school with warm, loving teachers who will help your children grow into their own individuals, this is a place!"
We were looking for a Montessori preschool for our 2-year-old twins and were very happy to find this lovely school in Columbia, MD. We love the cozy house setting where teachers give lots of attention to the children. The staff is well-versed in the Montessori method, and at the same time, they incorporate fun and art into the learning process. They loved it so much!
- Sumeet A