Philosophy

Our Philosophy

Montessori education is based on the pioneering work of Dr. Maria Montessori, whose lifelong study of the way children develop led her to create the Montessori Philosophy designed to foster a child’s natural desire to learn.

The Montessori Method respects the uniqueness of each child and tailors the educational experience to the needs and progress of each child’s developmental level. For the young child, skill-building activities are presented individually, on the child’s own developmental schedule, when the teacher observes that the child is ready for that particular lesson.

In traditional schools, children of roughly the same age are placed together in the same class. Montessori classrooms include an age range of approximately three years. These mixed age groupings are an important part of the Montessori experience. They create a community that fosters a family-like atmosphere, where the older children help their younger classmates. Cooperation and respect are nurtured.

Montessori Children’s House of Loudoun is a full member of the American Montessori Society.

Fostering self-motivation and using mixed-age classrooms allows Montessori environments to offer a greater amount of freedom than other classrooms. As the children are drawn to and engage in concentrated work, they begin to develop self-discipline. They learn to concentrate on their own work and respect the work of others. Respect is at the core of the Montessori-philosophy-respect for each person and for the environment. The goal of Montessori education is the development of autonomous and competent, caring , empathetic, and adaptive citizens.

The Montessori child learns not what to think but how to think. The carefully prepared environment and trained Montessori teachers offer the children materials and guidance that will help them discover the world in which they live. They develop into engaged, self-motivated students and acquire the skills needed to become healthy, active citizens in their community.

STAFF

“A teacher takes a hand, opens a mind, touches a heart, and shapes the future.”

The teachers at MCHL establish a nurturing environment that provides daily challenges and positive reinforcement for the students. Children thrive because of the strong relationships they form with their teachers and classmates. The MCHL staff reflects a wealth of education, experience and cultural diversity. At MCHL, all lead teachers as well as many of the assistants, are certified by the American Montessori Society or an AMS approved program. Most of the lead teachers have well over ten years of classroom experience and have worked together at MCHL for many years. MCHL prides itself in having a very low turnover in staff.

The director of MCHL is unique in the Montessori community. From the beginning, she has been a full time teacher, dedicated to providing the best learning environment for children, and she has directed the administrative operations of the school. As a parent of a child who attended a Montessori school, the director of MCHL appreciates the foundation a Montessori education provides and can relate to the everyday concerns of parents.

Montessori Children’s House of Loudoun is a full member of the American Montessori Society.

Contact Info

Address:
880 W Church Rd
Sterling, VA 20164
Phone: (703) 421-1112
Fax: (703) 421-9356
E-mail: info@mchl.org
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