Authentic Montessori for Children 18 Months to 12 Years Old

Hillsborough, North Carolina

The Pinewoods Montessori Vision

Families

Families
We wish to support families’ efforts to raise capable, joyful, confident children without undue stress or financial hardship.

Community

Communities
We're committed to community well-being, holistic education, and fostering growth through collaboration with parents and a focus on service.

Children

Children
We believe in the dignity and ability of children and in their inherent right to our respect, protection, assistance and guidance in fulfilling their potential.

Education

Education
We are committed to the Montessori philosophy and follow a traditional Montessori approach to education.

World

World
Our aim is to build a peaceful, inclusive world where every person's unique abilities are cherished, and barriers to understanding and acceptance are eliminated through the promotion of diversity, empathy, and a commitment to a brighter future for all.

Ourselves

Ourselves
We are dedicated to sharing our lives with children, fostering their curiosity and creativity in a nurturing environment. Our team of professionals helps them develop vital skills and a love for learning in a supportive community that values each child's uniqueness.

Why Pinewoods Montessori School ?

An Authentic Montessori School

Philosophy

A Montessori education is for life.

Psychology

Built upon sound developmental understanding.

Method

Responsive to individual needs & interests.

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Our Educational Programs

TODDLER

18 Months – 3 Years Old

TODDLER

PRIMARY

3 – 6 Years Old

PRIMARY

LOWER ELEMENTARY

6 – 9 Years Old

LOWER ELEMENTARY

UPPER ELEMENTARY

9 – 12 Years Old

UPPER ELEMENTARY

Prepared Environment

Thoughtfully Designed in Every Detail

A place where both content and process are important, we provide a balance of both, in a child-centered environment that is safe, secure, and carefully prepared each day by the Directress, Co-Director or Directress, and/or Assistant so that our children become intellectual explorers.

A Trio of Teachers

A Community-Based Approach to Learning

Community of Children

The classroom community is structured developmentally, so that children of different ages share the same classroom, and are encouraged to collaborate and help each other.

montessori child learning through observation

Montessori Teacher

In a Montessori classroom the teacher is an observer, follower, and guide who brings wisdom, consideration, and experience to the child’s academic, social, and intellectual exploration.

Prepared Environment

The Montessori learning environment is thoughtfully conceived and painstakingly prepared with specialized materials that encourage children to learn through hands-on experiences.

Meet Our Faculty

There is no greater resource than our teachers and staff, with their extraordinary collective talent, vision and experience in Montessori education.

Our Leadership Team

Our leadership team is made up of dedicated, focused and experienced professionals who both administer our school, but more importantly support our faculty to be the very best they can be.

Board of Directors

The PWMS Board of Directors is committed to maintaining the best possible authentic Montessori education for the community we serve.

Latest News

Explore the Montessori Method

montessori children learning how to blend into a community

Caring for Community

Part of being part of a community is participating in the daily routines to care for our surroundings. In Montessori, we provide numerous ways for

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Testimonials

What Families Say about
Pinewoods Montessori School