Brush Creek Montessori School

"Our aim is not merely to make the child understand, and still less to force him to memorize, but so to touch his imagination as to enthuse him to his utmost core."
Maria Montessori

About Us

Schools based on the principles developed by Doctor Montessori began about a century ago in Europe and are now found invirtually every country of the world. These principles apply at every level of a Montessori education.

A Montessori environment is responsive to the child's interests, abilities, and needs.
The motivation for learning comes from the child in the form of curiosity, interest, and the instinct to work.
Skills and understanding are produced by matching learning experiences to development.
The presentation of learning materials is keyed to the child's individual progress.
Children have a right to do what is normally and appropriately dictated by development.
Socially responsible behavior is the natural result of positive experience.
The role of the Montessori teacher requires a broad educational background, knowledge of human development and mastery of the Montessori Method signified by the Montessori Diploma from an accredited institution..

The Brush Creek curriculum is an individualized approach to learning. We place particular emphasis on character development and skills for lifelong learning.

At Brush Creek your child will enter into and be part of a caring community that promotes curiosity, initiative, independence, and a love of learning. A Montessori education provides your child with an integrated, individualized, and academically challenging program that meets his/her changing developmental needs from year to year.

Founded in 1973, Brush Creek consists of two Primary classes for children ages 3 - 6, a Lower Elementary class for children ages 6 - 9, and an Upper Elementary class for children ages 9 - 12. The school is located on about three acres of country property rich in plant and animal life. Open spaces are used for play, gardens, special events, and outdoor teaching.

Brush Creek is a not-for-profit corporation overseen by a Board of Directors. The Head of School is responsible for academic and administrative supervision. The head teacher of each class holds a Montessori teaching credential. The school is an intern site for Montessori trainees, who sometimes serve as classroom assistants, and is recognized by the Johns Hopkins University Center for Academic Excellence.