Our Programs
Montessori Radmoor School serves children ages 18 months to 12 years old. We encourage all children to discover their individual potential so that they can contribute to and thrive in a better world.
Our programs operate on a school year calendar, starting in early Fall and ending in the beginning of June. Summer programming is available for current students.
Toddler – 18 months to 3 years old
Reaching Toward Independence
The connection between the mind and body is integral to development. The body helps the mind to make sense of the world through hands-on exploration, and the mind gains better control of the body as exploration occurs. The Toddler classroom is a rich educational environment filled with activities that provide critical stimulation for whole body development. Specifically, successful growth is promoted in areas of the whole child, including areas of social awareness, emotional development, intellectual potential and physical coordination. The child is guided through this process by a Montessori trained Guide and two assistants.
Primary – 3 to 6 years old
The Power of Concentration
Primary activities are focused on helping every child become an individual while building a strong cognitive foundation. At this time in their lives, children learn how to think for themselves, be motivated intrinsically, approach learning joyfully, and self-regulate their emotions toward social harmony. The Primary classrooms are filled with materials and lessons designed to support the development of a solid foundation for math, reading, writing and vocabulary.
Kindergarten Year – Last year in the Primary community – 5-6 years old
The Kindergarten Year offers the child an opportunity to delve deeper into the curriculum, continue work from the morning session, and/or explore additional work provided in the prepared environment. This is a magical year during which everything that the child has experienced in the first two years becomes internalized and reinforced, and the child begins to move from very concrete learning to learning that is more abstract.
Research supports Montessori’s findings that children learn well from one another and that a mixed age grouping promotes collaborative learning and improves social behavior for everyone in the community. As the child becomes one of the older members of the classroom, she/he has an opportunity to mentor the younger children and thus give back to the classroom community.
It has been said that during the first year of the three-year cycle in the Primary room, the children grow roots; during the second year, they branch out; during the third year, they blossom.
Lower Elementary – Grades 1-3 and Upper Elementary – Grades 4-6
A Vision Of The Whole Universe
The division of the elementary into two stages (6-9 year old’s and 9-12 year old’s) is based on the students’ developmental needs as they move towards adolescence. The work in lower elementary is done with extensive Montessori material, allowing the children to not only experience depth and breadth of the curriculum, but also become comfortable with their own learning style. The upper elementary students transition to more abstract thinking, relying more heavily on books and many other resource materials.
Middle School – Grades 7 – 8
Preparing for life, connecting with community, transforming for future
The needs of the adolescents are distinct from those of younger children and they are driven by a deeper desire to build and belong to a community that mirrors the real world. At Radmoor Middle School, we honor this transformation. We create a space where students don’t just learn about society – they live it. Here, education becomes a meaningful experience of working together, solving real problems, and contributing actively to a shared community. Academic learning is rigorous and aligned with state and national standards – but it doesn’t stop there. We go beyond the standards to spark curiosity, inspire critical thinking, and nurture the whole person.
Toddler and Primary program hours:
Half Day Program – 8:45am – 12:00pm
Full Day Program – 8:45am – 3:15pm
Kindergarten year (last year in Primary cycle) – 8:45am – 3:15pm
Before Care – from 7:30am. After Care – until 5:15pm
Elementary program hours: 8:30am -3:30pm
Before Care – from 7:30am. After Care – until 5:15pm
Middle School hours: 8:15am – 3:45pm
Student transportation is available between campuses