History

Founded in September 1995 with just one small classroom and seven children, CMS has grown into a thriving Montessori community while continuing to maintain low student-to-teacher ratios and a warm, family-oriented atmosphere. We are proud to have a highly qualified and Montessori-trained staff, with many of our teachers and administrators working together for more than fifteen years.

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Our Montessori preschool, “Children’s House,” is built on a whole-child approach to education. The primary goal of the program is to help each child reach their fullest potential in all areas of development. During each work period, children move freely from one activity to another, guided by specially trained teachers and their own natural curiosity. Students choose activities that are often self-correcting and progressively more challenging. Each step in the learning process encourages positive attitudes, self-motivation, independence, and growing self-confidence. In addition to our Montessori curriculum, we offer enrichment programs including music, physical fitness, yoga, STEM, and Spanish instruction.

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CMS also offers a full-day kindergarten program, allowing eligible students to continue their educational journey in a small-group environment. Children attend Montessori classes in the morning and work with a Montessori teacher in a dedicated kindergarten classroom during the afternoon. Students continue to advance academically while receiving additional support in reading and handwriting skills.

For students enrolled in extended care, CMS provides a nurturing and engaging afternoon program led by Montessori teachers, allowing children to remain with familiar caregivers throughout the day. Activities include art, games, and outdoor play, creating opportunities for children to further develop their language, social, and interpersonal skills.