Welcome to Stanford Montessori Design Center

What makes us different?

• All students enter through the lottery process.
• We have three class configurations: primary (multi-age 3 years – kindergarten), lower elementary (multi-age first grade – third grade), and fourth grade transition.
• Students wear uniforms.
• Parents are requested to donate at least 35 volunteer hours per year.
• Classrooms have AMS certified Montessori teachers or teachers that are working on certification.
• Our classrooms are a prepared environment, one that is conducive to independent student learning.
• Students work on the floor or at tables. We do not have desks.
• Our children learn sensorially and move from concrete to abstract
• Students receive individualized instruction.
• We teach writing before reading.
• Testing is by teacher observation and authentic assessment.
• We do not celebrate holidays with parties but incorporate seasonal colors, objects, etc into our lessons.

• We help develop self-discipline.
• We teach the values of grace and courtesy and building a peaceful community.
• Montessori education fosters scientific and mathematical aptitudes.
• Montessori education fosters a nurturing appreciation for history and timelines.
• We instill value and appreciation for cultural differences.
• We teach care for the environment.