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NOW ENROLLING AGES 30 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS

Welcome to Community Montessori!

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Community Montessori Columbus is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering accessible, fully-implemented Montessori education and child care to families in Central Ohio. Our team, with advanced degrees in early childhood education and diplomas from Association Montessori International (AMI), brings decades of experience to CMC each day.

 

We partner with families to support the development of children from 2.5 to 6 years old. Our two mixed-age Children’s Houses and Montessori-trained Guides offer an excellent alternative to three years of typical preschool and kindergarten.​

What is Montessori?

Child-Centered Learning

CHILD-CENTERED LEARNING

Children take responsibility for their own hands-on learning, classroom environment, and community. This nurtures independence, adaptability, and lasting motivation and curiosity. 

Mixed-Age Communities

MIXED-AGE COMMUNITIES

Children learn and grow in specific mixed-age groups. This  offers both mentorship and leadership opportunities while fostering collaboration and strong community bonds.

Freedom Within Structure

FREEDOM WITHIN STRUCTURE

Guided by a cohesive sequence of Montessori learning materials, children are given the freedom to choose their own work and social opportunities. This supports executive function, self-discipline, and critical thinking skills.

Prepared Environment

PREPARED ENVIRONMENT

Classrooms are bright, orderly, and filled with natural, purposeful materials. This encourages children to care for and take pride in their environment and community.

Proven Academic Success

PROVEN ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Montessori students advance academically, often surpassing their same-aged peers in typical learning environments. Research also shows Montessori can help close opportunity gaps across diverse backgrounds.

From Our Families

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Ami I.

"Our daughter has blossomed in this small, tight-knit community, growing physically, educationally, and personally. I know she feels great ownership over her experience here.

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April D.

"Whether you’re familiar with Montessori or not, CMC is a fabulous preschool choice. I’m overjoyed with the opportunity to send my 3-year-old here for preschool.

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Ahmed A.

"The staff are absolutely top-notch. CMC applies true and end-to-end adoption of the Montessori philosophy. Our child has developed so much in such little time.

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