Why the Monarch Butterfly?​

The monarch butterfly serves as a powerful metaphor for transformation, symbolizing metamorphosis, resilience and lasting change. Just as a butterfly undergoes a complete, messy and internal restructuring to achieve flight, children move through several distinct, but related stages prior to adulthood. Our educators collaborate with you while guiding your child through each of these critical stages by implementing small, but intentional actions.

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What Makes Us Different?

Above all else, we value early literacy, transformation, self-discovery and self-determination. Our educators are stewards of influence and knowledge. Under their leadership, students are mentored, empowered and challenged to think critically.

 

At Monarch Montessori School, children learn in multi-age settings. Cooperation plays an integral role in the classroom. Students are encouraged to work together, problem-solve and form lasting friendships. Guides aim to understand each child's individual social, emotional and academic needs and craft an educational experience based on what they've observed.  

 

What Do We Guarantee?

We guarantee an educational experience that is laser-focused on nurturing the "whole child" academically, socially, emotionally and physically while promoting independence, self-motivation and a lifelong love of learning.

 

95% of our rising Kindergarteners can write legibly, recognize site words, communicate using advanced vocabulary, recognize numbers and place them in sequential order by the age of 5. When in Kindergarten, our students perform above grade level.

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Subsidy

​Monarch Montessori School participates in the Virginia Childcare Subsidy and the Military Subsidy Programs. 

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What is the Montessori Method?

​Montessori is an education philosophy and practice that fosters rigorous, self-motivated growth for children and adolescents in all areas of their development, with a goal of nurturing each child's natural desire for knowledge, understanding and respect (AMI, 2021).

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Montessori for Infants, Toddlers and Primary Ages 

​According to Maria Montessori, children under the age of six possess a unique superpower called the absorbent mind. Young children absorb their immediate environment and the larger world around them. Montessori preschool centers around the premise that a child learns through absorbing their environment. At Monarch Montessori School, classroom environments are carefully designed to develop the absorbent mind . In the First Plane of Development, children learn primarily through order, freedom and beauty. At Monarch Montessori School, we use authentic Montessori materials that are fully-accessible to students at all times. Infants and Toddlers share a sun-filled, open-concept classroom on the first floor of our building. Children ages 3-6 share classrooms on our second floor. 

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​Each Classroom at Monarch Montessori Provides:​

• Individual learning plans for each student (Ages 3-6)

• Multi-age groups setting

• Authentic Montessori materials

• Flexible seating

• A choice of work

• Small group lessons

• Personalized instruction

• Peer mentoring (Ages 3-6)

• Freedom of movement

• Sensory exploration

• Gross motor activities

• Language development

• Orderly space

• Trained staff

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Current Openings

Infants: 5 full-time and 2 part-time spots available.

Young Toddlers: 4 full-time and 3 part-time spots available.

Toddlers: 4 full-time and 3 part-time spots available.

Primary: 5 full-time and 2 part-time spots available. 

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Schedules

At Monarch Montessori School we offer 2 schedules. Full-time enrollment is considered 5 days per week with drop off starting at 8:00AM and pick up at 5:30PM. Half-time/part-time enrollment is considered 3-5 consecutive days per week with drop off at 8:00AM and pick up at 12:00PM.​​

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In-person Tours

Monarch Montessori School offers in-person tours of the infant, toddler and primary classrooms between 9:30am and 12:00pm, Monday-Thursday of each week. To schedule a tour, please click on the button below. ​​Check out our FAQs Page ahead of your scheduled tour!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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​Infants & Waitlisting

Monarch Montessori's infant room provides care for children ages six weeks to 16 months. Should you wish to register, we recommend planning ahead. Infant care is offered based on crib availability. Our classroom holds a total of 12 infants. To join our six-month waitlist, please submit the $80.00 waitlist fee via PayPal using the button provided below.​​​​​

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12-Month Contract 

Once an application is submitted and approved, we issue a 12-month contract with tuition divided into 12 equal monthly payments. We understand that circumstances can change unexpectedly. To ensure you are fully informed of our policies, please review the Parent Handbook prior to enrollment. 

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Promotions

Plan ahead for 2026/2027. Enroll your infant or toddler and start before July 1, 2026, and receive 1/2 off the registration fee. ​​​​​​

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Mom's Morning Out

Monarch Montessori School offers a Mom's Morning Out Program! Use your child-free time to catch up on self-care, schedule doctor's appointments or enjoy a peaceful brunch along the Old Town Waterfront. Our program begins at 8:00 AM and ends at 11:00 AM and offers 3 hours of Montessori Instruction for children ages 2 to 5. The program includes 4 drop-ins per month, morning snack, circle time, individual work time, art and outdoor play. Mom's Morning Out requires a full application on file, 24 hour's notice, the registration fee of $150 and costs $300/month.

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