Hello and welcome to Lovejoy Montessori!

Mission Statement:

 

Lovejoy Montessori School was founded with the purpose to build a space for all students to grow, learn, and create while receiving individualized learning. Through using the Montessori pedagogy and having a truly passionate lead guide, we help students develop academically and personally to the highest level by means of the Montessori principles.

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​At Lovejoy Montessori we:

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• Support and encourage healthy child development both emotionally and socially. 

• Build a strong sense of community and cooperation with our families.

• Maintain an environment of honor, respect, and peace.

• Provide a Montessori curriculum that is flexible and fun.

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About Our Program:

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Dr. Maria Montessori believed that lasting peace in the world begins with the child. At Lovejoy Montessori, peace education is woven into every aspect of our classroom community. We believe that fostering a peaceful world starts with helping children develop inner calm, self-awareness, and respect for themselves, others, and the environment.

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Children are encouraged to practice mindfulness, reflection, and thoughtful communication. We support them in expressing their feelings with compassion and empathy, listening to one another, and making positive choices guided by a strong internal value system. Through daily experiences, children learn that kindness, respect, and responsibility are essential to both personal growth and community well-being. Each child is treated with dignity and care, and in turn is expected to extend that same respect to others. Our classroom explores people, countries, traditions, and cultures from around the world, honoring both similarities and differences. Children develop an appreciation for the interconnectedness of all life and are guided—beginning at their first days in the program—to resolve conflicts peacefully using language, problem-solving skills, and mutual respect. Over time, children grow increasingly confident in their ability to think critically, take initiative, and develop a positive self-image rooted in independence and self-trust.

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Lovejoy Montessori offers a three-year Primary program for children ages 2.5 to 6 years, carrying children through their kindergarten year and preparing them for first grade as confident, motivated learners. Our Montessori environment nurtures compassion, leadership, and a spirit of service. Children work independently and in small groups, and older students naturally serve as mentors, modeling responsibility and care for younger classmates.

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Our AMS-certified lead guide supports children in building a strong academic foundation in language, mathematics, geography, science, history, music, and art. Equal emphasis is placed on practical life skills, such as caring for oneself, caring for others, and caring for the classroom environment. Carefully designed Montessori materials spark curiosity while promoting independence, self-regulation, responsibility, and a genuine love of learning. Each child receives individualized guidance to support their full development—academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.

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Daily classroom life includes meaningful, hands-on activities such as preparing snacks, sewing, sweeping, washing dishes, and caring for shared spaces. Children learn grace and courtesy through real-life interactions, naturally supporting and teaching one another while respecting classroom work and routines. Each day also includes active outdoor play on our safe, child-friendly playground. We believe in bringing the classroom outdoors and inviting nature inside, intentionally incorporating both into our daily curriculum. Lovejoy Montessori is fortunate to offer a space that supports this rich, connected learning environment.

 

 

Our Community & Family Partnership:

 

At Lovejoy Montessori, families are an essential part of the community we are building together. We value open communication, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to supporting each child’s growth and well-being. Daily drop-off and pick-up moments are viewed as opportunities to connect, exchange brief updates, and strengthen the relationship between home and school.

 

Families are encouraged to participate in parent conferences, stay engaged in their child’s development, and be active partners in their learning journey. Throughout the year, we host several community gatherings and seasonal events that allow families to connect with one another, celebrate the children, and deepen the sense of belonging within our school community.

The families who thrive at Lovejoy Montessori appreciate a calm, respectful environment, value consistency and collaboration, and enjoy being part of a small, supportive group of parents and children who truly know one another. Our community is rooted in kindness, trust, and shared responsibility — creating a space where children feel secure, families feel connected, and relationships naturally grow over time.

 

We believe that when children experience strong, positive relationships between the adults in their lives, they develop a deeper sense of confidence, belonging, and emotional safety. Together, we create a warm, welcoming community that supports not only each child’s development, but also the meaningful connections that make a small school feel like an extended family.

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Throughout the school day, your child will have the opportunity to:

• Develop a strong academic foundation and a love of lifelong learning

• Build independence, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

• Become an active, valued member of a caring classroom community

• Grow socially, emotionally, and physically in a respectful, supportive environment

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Our Daily Schedule:

8:00-8:15 Drop-off

8:15-11:15 Work session

11:15-11:45 Lunch

11:45-12:30 Recess

12:30-3:00 Nap/Work Session

3:00-3:15 Pick-up

Optional Aftercare: 3:00–5:00 p.m. (Monday–Thursday), beginning March 2026

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Eco-Friendly and Green!!!

Lovejoy Montessori has a strong commitment to providing a healthy environment. 

 

• All our gardening is organic, and we do not use pesticides or herbicides.

• We use eco-friendly cleaners (except when bleach is required)

• Water has been tested and is free from lead. Brita filters are used in the classroom for drinking water.

• We use fabric towels for drying hands and cleaning up to cut down on garbage.

• Recycling and composting is practiced daily by staff and children.

• Local and organic food is purchased whenever possible. 

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Anti-Bias Statement:

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Lovejoy Montessori School recognizes that racism, bias, and privilege are present in our culture and institutions. We affirm our identity as an anti-racist and anti-bias organization, and continue to develop and strengthen an intentionally anti-racist and anti-bias identity.  We believe in acceptance not only in regards to race and ethnicity, but also including gender, sexual orientation, religion, physical and mental abilities, language, and socio-economic class.

 

We acknowledge, respect, and embrace our differences and promote positive self and group identity development among children and adults in our community.

 

We seek to apply an anti-racist/anti-bias lens to all aspects of our organization including policy, procedure, and classroom curriculum. Through this we create a more equitable and inclusive school and community.

 

We are dedicated to providing anti-bias curriculum within our classroom, and we believe honest, thoughtful conversations about race, biases, and inequity can and must be happening with our children from a very early age. This is an important part of our work to support the “whole child.” Our children deserve to be equipped with the appropriate tools to face social injustices.

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We are honored to have the opportunity to guide the next generation of leaders who will stand up for equality, affect change, and transform our world.