Stone Ridge Montessori

The Stone Ridge Montessori School is an advancED accredited Montessori school, which has been a part of the Aldie and Stone Ridge communities since 2009. Offering programs for children ages 10 months – 12 years, the spectrum of programmatic offerings is rivaled only by their depth and substance. For nearly a decade, each year, students and families have experienced all of what makes Stone Ridge Montessori so unique; its faculty and staff, its commitment to early childhood education through the Montessori philosophy, and its connection and roots in and of the local community. Today, the Stone Ridge Montessori School has clearly established itself as the Metro area’s leading early childhood educational provider. As the areas only “advancED” accredited traditional Montessori school, Stone Ridge Montessori is committed to providing our students with only the very best. The long standing reputation and track record this local center has, for caring, educating, and connecting with each family and student is simply of no equal. For more information about the Stone Ridge Montessori School, prospective student families are encouraged to contact us for more specific information and to arrange a school tour. Our Commitment to Success Today, the significance of early childhood education, sometimes referred to as “Pre-K Education’ has garnered increasing public attention. The Stone Ridge Montessori School has been ahead of this issue, for literally decades. Since its founding, the Stone Ridge Montessori School has recognized the significance of the first six years of a child’s life; understanding that these formative years set the foundation upon which a child’s life will be built. Year after year, decade after decade, Stone Ridge Montessori strives to meet the vast potential of it’s students, with an incredibly unique and diverse staff and faculty sincerely committed to seeing it realized in the Montessori system. The results have been unequaled success and achievement for students, and equally unparalleled satisfaction and sincere pride from the entire schools’ faculty and staff. Contact us today, to schedule a tour of the Stone Ridge Montessori School, and begin to have a conversation about transforming your child’s educational experience. About the Montessori School System The Montessori educational system was created more than 100 years ago by an Italian physician and educator, Maria Montessori. The Montessori system stresses independence, freedom within limits, and an inherent respect for a child’s natural, physical and social development. Specific characteristics of the Montessori system include: Mixed age classrooms Students choose from an arrange of instructional options Uninterrupted blocks of work time Students learn through hands-on work with materials Specialized Montessori educational materials Freedom of movement within the classroom A trained Montessori teacher In addition, many Montessori schools design their programs with reference to Montessori’s model of human development from her published works.