About Norbeck Montessori
Owned and Operated Since 1975
OUR MISSION
At Norbeck Montessori, we focus on fostering the whole child—this perspective is at the core of what we do. We encourage each child’s unique potential, at his or her pace, while surrounded by a warm, loving environment. Our mission is to educate, enrich, and encourage children to reach their fullest potential as curious, independent, socially responsible, kind, happy individuals. These early learning years are the most critical time to inspire a lifelong love of learning in a safe and caring environment. By encouraging parent involvement, facilitating ongoing professional development for our staff, and creating socially responsible global citizens, our students continue to thrive in the classroom and beyond.
Our Philosophy
It is the most fundamental teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori that Norbeck Montessori is building upon. Drawing on the natural and spontaneous curiosity that children possess, the children at Norbeck Montessori are always learning and applying skills and concepts from the world around them. We know children learn best through “hands-on” experience. By participating in the actual lessons and understanding them, the Montessori child develops the ability to problem solve, investigate and question. With our mixed-age classrooms, children can reinforce what they know by sharing their knowledge with their younger classmates. Using this methodology, your child develops a positive self-image as well as respect for themselves and those around them.
About US
We help your child foster lifelong love of learning.
Norbeck Montessori is a Montessori School in Rockville, Maryland that was established in 1975. The dream of Norbeck Montessori started as a small one-classroom concept with approximately 20 children.
It has since grown into a large 6-classroom facility with the capacity of 128 children. We offer Pre-Primary, Primary Preschool, and Kindergarten programs for children ages 24 months – 6 years. Norbeck is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm.
Why do families choose our Montessori school? We believe children are the most adept at developing a love for learning during the preschool years. It is this critical learning period that children possess the greatest ability to learn more than any other period in their lives.
That’s why finding the right child care in Rockville, Maryland for your little one is quite possibly one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make as parents. We foster that learning period to its fullest.
Benefits of Our Montessori School
Montessori Primary Preschool, Kindergarten & STEM Program
One of the most important decisions you’ll ever make for your child is deciding where they will go for their education. At Norbeck Montessori, we offer all the comforts of a caring environment that is tailored specifically for your little one’s learning.
What Norbeck Montessori offers:
- Lovable, safe, comfortable classrooms
- Full range of Montessori learning materials
- Promotes friendship, kindness, respect, and independence
- Low student-teacher ratio
- Individual and small-group instruction
- Collaborative learning approach in multi-aged classrooms
- Develops children into life-long learners
The state of Maryland recognizes Norbeck Montessori as a private Montessori school. The instructional program of Norbeck Montessori is fully accredited by the Maryland State Board of Education and Montessori Schools of Maryland and the child care program is licensed by the Maryland Office of Child Care.
For more information about enrollment in primary programs or summer camp programs at Norbeck Montessori, please contact us online, where you can schedule a tour of our school in Rockville, Maryland.
Preschool Tours & Applications for Norbeck Montessori
Are you ready to see us in action? Or do you just have a few more questions? Either way, we would love to speak with you. Visit our Info and Tours page to contact us or schedule a tour.
Enrollment opens every January for the upcoming summer and fall sessions and we take applicants on a first come first served basis.
Is Norbeck Montessori Near Me?
Although our Montessori school is located in Rockville, we have kindergarten students who come from surrounding areas, including Aspen Hill, Colesville, Gaithersburg, Glenmont, Norbeck, Olney, Shady Grove, Silver Spring, Wheaton, and nearby areas of Montgomery County.
Stop by and see our Norbeck Montessori school in action.
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