WILLIAMSBURG MONTESSORI SCHOOL PROGRAMS

TODDLER PROGRAMS
18 months to 3 years
Much more than daycare, the toddler program helps our youngest students develop language and social skills, coordination and cognitive learning.

CHILDREN'S HOUSE
Ages 3-6 years
Children in their preschool years engage in hands-on learning and explore the world with all their senses as they build a strong foundation for success in school and beyond.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ages 6-12 years
Elementary school students take advantage of challenging academics and an integrated curriculum to problem solve, work collaboratively, and pursue personal interests. The result is a highly engaged student who loves school.

MIDDLE SCHOOL
Ages 12-14 years
Community partnerships, service learning, field studies and academic rigor combine in an environment that respects the unique developmental needs of adolescence to make a truly dynamic learning experience in our middle school.
WMS At-A-Glance
– Founded in 1982
– A non-profit, private Montessori school licensed by the State of Virginia
– Affiliated with the American Montessori Society
– Governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees
– Toddler program (18 mos. – 3 years)
– Children’s House program (3 years – 6 years)
– Lower Elementary program (grades 1 – 3) established in 1996 and located on the main campus at Longhill Road
– Upper Elementary program (grades 4 – 6) established in 2005 and located at 800 Richmond Road with Middle School program.
– Middle School program (grades 7 – 8) established in 2010 and is located at 800 Richmond Road with Upper Elementary program.
– Enrollment: 160
Recent News
2018 Gala – 35th Anniversary Celebration
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Read MoreWhat Parents Say:
Our two kids couldn’t be more different—different genders, personalities, interests, learning styles—but both of them have thrived at WMS because of the school’s commitment to a flexible and rigorous education. We chose WMS for our children because the extraordinary teachers from pre–K to middle school meet students where they are in their educational journeys, then show them how to go beyond what they thought they could achieve. Not only have my kids learned more at WMS than their age–level peers in the full range of academic subjects, they’ve discovered a desire to learn more—to try harder, push deeper, and go farther.
– WMS Parent
It’s incredible the parallels I can draw between the skills and lessons I learned in the Children’s House and Elementary programs, to the skills I use every day at Virginia Commonwealth University. Specifically, when working in teams or when I am required to do abstract, unstructured thinking; a skill Montessori fostered for me at a young age. I truly do believe that Montessori education has benefited me far more greatly than a traditional education ever could–ranging from my deep-seeded drive to learn, critical thinking skills in stressful situations and ability to independently solve problems–all of which I have Montessori to thank.
– WMS Alum
Where you really see Montessori “bloom” is when your child goes to college. All that guidance in time management and support in self-directed learning that begins as early as the Toddler Room or Children’s House and continues through all the programs, was really the best preparation for my child’s transition to college.
– WMS Alumni Parent
It took me a while to fully appreciate the impact of a Montessori education, but I came to the realization that this was the most caring place for a child.
– WMS Parent
I have worked in private and public school classrooms as a teacher for almost 17 years, and observing a Montessori classroom for the first time literally brought me to tears. The sense of purpose, self-direction, curiosity and clear, focused attention was palpable. Children were engaged in learning for learning’s sake. There was no sense of despair, heads in hands or dazed expressions. The materials were neatly laid out, there was a sense of order and calm, and everyone was fully on task.
– WMS Parent
By enrolling my children in Montessori, I have given them the gift of preserving their childhood.
– WMS Parent
The WMS Children’s House experience has been a true gift for our daughter…
– WMS Parent
For our children, we truly feel there is no other educational environment that can encourage such free thinking while at the same time nurturing their individuality, self-esteem and love of learning.
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