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Gladwyne Montessori: Sparking Curiosity and Excellence Since 1962

Gladwyne Montessori nurtures each child's unique abilities and fosters a mindset of limitless possibilities.

Gladwynne Montessori students doing a science experiment

A Legacy of Montessori Excellence

At Gladwyne Montessori, curiosity isn’t just encouraged—it’s celebrated. As the only American Montessori Society (AMS) accredited school on the Main Line offering education from infancy through adolescence, Gladwyne Montessori has been nurturing young minds with a unique blend of time-tested Montessori principles and modern innovations since 1962.

Proven Academic Success

Gladwyne Montessori’s approach is rooted in a deep understanding of how children learn best, starting as early as six weeks old. By the time students at Gladwyne reach elementary school, they’re consistently outperforming their peers, scoring an average of 5% higher than students at other private schools and 14% above those in local public schools on standardized tests in math, reading, and writing. In kindergarten, students are already a grade level ahead in both math and literacy, thanks to Gladwyne Montessori’s dedicated Literacy Specialists who use scientifically proven methods to enhance reading comprehension.

 

Montessori student working with a teacher with math blocks

The Montessori Method in Action

The Montessori method at Gladwyne goes beyond traditional education, offering an uninterrupted work period where subjects flow naturally into each other, creating a rich, rigorous academic experience. Small class sizes and low student-to-teacher ratio ensure that every child receives personalized attention from the experienced, Montessori-certified faculty, allowing each student to thrive and reach their full potential.

A Campus Designed for Exploration

Gladwyne Montessori’s 5-acre campus, steeped in history and surrounded by nature, is designed to inspire exploration and self-discovery. With recent campus improvements, the school has expanded both indoor and outdoor learning spaces, providing even more opportunities for hands-on, experiential learning that reflects the Montessori philosophy.

Gladwyne Montessori Children hanging out together

Nurturing Future Leaders

At Gladwyne Montessori, education is more than just test scores and reputations. It’s about nurturing each child’s unique abilities while helping them develop a mindset of limitless possibilities. The in-depth, individualized approach to learning is the education of the future—available here and now.

Experience Gladwyne Montessori

Discover how Gladwyne Montessori can help your child grow. Contact the Admissions team today or attend an Open House or Parent Education event this fall!

Upcoming School Events – Fall Open Houses & Admissions Events:

  • Admissions Open House: Wednesday, September 25 at 9:30 a.m. on campus
    • Join Becca Williams, Director of Admissions, on campus for an Open House! Register here!
  • The Montessori Journey & Open House: Saturday, October 19 at 9:00 a.m. on campus 
    • From observation to activity. From concrete to abstract. Witness the spiral curriculum unfold! Join our faculty on campus for a journey through our school’s Montessori Toddler through Upper Elementary curriculum, complete with lessons and demonstrations that will help you experience first-hand your child’s learning through their eyes. Register here!
  • Admissions Open House: Wednesday, November 6 at 9:30 a.m. on campus
    • Join Becca Williams, Director of Admissions, on campus for an Open House! Register here!
  • Value of the Kindergarten Year: Wednesday, November 20 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom 
    • Join Gwen Shangle, Assistant Head of School, and Becca Williams, Director of Admissions, to learn more about the 3rd and final year of the Primary Cycle! We’ll discuss the ways our Kindergarteners build confidence and leadership skills while prepping for Elementary! Register here!

 

Upcoming School Events – Parent Education Events:

 

  • Montessori September Workshop | Wednesday, September 25 at 7:00 p.m. Join Gwen Shangle, Assistant Head of School, on Zoom for this workshop that will cover the basics of Montessori education and will include helpful tips to parents and caregivers of Montessori children on ways they can incorporate Montessori at home. Register here!
  • Fall Session | Positive Discipline Workshop Series: First session on October 10 at 7:00 p.m. This Fall Session of the Positive Discipline Workshop Series is hosted by Elizabeth Palazzi, Lead Toddler Teacher and Toddler Department Coordinator, with a focus on developing positive discipline skills at home. These workshops will be held on campus in the Herron house (922 Youngsford Road) from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, Thursday, October 17, Thursday, October 24, Thursday, November 14, and Thursday, November 21. Open to the public. Register here!
  • Montessori October Workshop | Wednesday, October 30 at 7:00 p.m. Join Gwen Shangle, Assistant Head of School, on Zoom for a workshop focused on Montessori Philosophy and how it relates to curriculum and classroom experience. We will also be having a follow-up Q&A Session from The Montessori Journey at this workshop. Register here!

 

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Give your child the best foundation for a lifetime of learning at Gladwyne Montessori, the only American Montessori Society accredited school serving children from six weeks to 12 years of age along Philadelphia’s Main Line. Located just miles from Center City, Gladwyne Montessori’s picturesque, nature-rich campus sits on five acres. Indoor and outdoor learning spaces have been curated to reflect the Montessori philosophy and optimize child development.

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