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Timeless Principles, Real-World Skills
A future-facing education rooted in independence, joy, and deep learning.
Where Individual Journeys Begin
A personalized academic path that grows with your child, every step of the way.
Letting Curiosity Lead The Way
Curiosity leads; teachers guide students through the full curriculum.
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Learning that Grows with Your Child
Through 6th grade, our curriculum adapts and deepens to prepare students for the transition to middle school.
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From First Steps to Future-Ready
From 6-weeks old to Grade 6, we nurture thinkers, dreamers, builders, and changemakers. We meet children where they are - and help them grow into who they’re meant to be.
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Ages 9 to 12
In Upper Elementary (ages 9 to 12), students deepen their academic skills, independence, and curiosity through a personalized, inquiry-based curriculum—gaining the confidence, collaboration, and critical thinking they’ll need for middle school and beyond.
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Ages 6 to 9
Designed for children ages 6 to 9, our Lower Elementary program blends individualized instruction, hands-on materials, and intellectually rich projects—allowing students to move well beyond grade-level expectations without the pressure of a traditional, competitive environment.
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Ages 5 to 6
Becoming classroom leaders, participating in new special subjects, and blossoming in weekly meetings with a reading specialist are just some of the hallmarks of a Gladwyne Montessori Kindergarten year.
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Ages 3 to 6
Deep learning with concrete materials, mixed-age classrooms, and a journey from novice to practicer to mentor make our 3-year Primary program the strongest foundation for future learning.
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6 Weeks to 18 Months
We believe that the earliest years are among the most profound. From first smiles to first steps, our Infant and Toddler Programs offer more than just care - they offer a thoughtfully prepared Montessori environment where each child is seen, supported, and celebrated.
Facts That Tell a Bigger Story
Behind every number is a narrative of student success, whole-child development, and the impact of a truly individualized education.
100%
Certified Montessori Lead Teachers
Passionate, credentialed educators who nurture each child's potential and growth.
7:1
Student-to-teacher ratio
Low ratios mean high-impact teaching rooted in observation and respect for the individual.
60+
Years of Growing Bright Futures
A legacy of nurturing independent, curious learners for more than six decades.
230+
Enrolled students from Infant to 6th Grade
Each child is known, supported, and inspired in an environment tailored to their needs.
180
Minutes of uninterrupted morning work time
A daily block of deep focus helps students build independence and purpose.
5
Acres of Outdoor Spaces to Learn & Play
Our students explore, discover, and grow in nature as an extension of the classroom.
Why Montessori? Let Us Show You.
From their first days in the classroom to their final years as campus leaders, Montessori students build the confidence, independence, and academic strength to thrive in high school—and far beyond.
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At Gladwyne Montessori, learning is never one-dimensional. Through purposeful cross-curricular instruction, students connect ideas across disciplines—building bridges between botany and literacy, geography and geometry, curiosity and real-world understanding. It’s education that mirrors life: interconnected, meaningful, and deeply engaging.
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Nature unlocks something powerful in children. At Gladwyne Montessori, time outdoors isn't a break from learning—it’s where learning deepens. Here, curiosity blossoms, and students grow into focused, joyful, resilient thinkers.
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