About Us
Growing Confident, Independent Humans Since 1983
Who We Are
A School With Deep Roots in This Community
Mount Dora Montessori is an AMI Recognized Montessori school located in historic downtown Mount Dora, Florida. We have been part of this community since 1983, serving children from infancy through middle school.
Our campus is designed so your child has every opportunity to grow into an independent, self-actualized person — ready to take on the world.
Founded
1983
Programs
Infancy through Middle School
Ages Served
3 Months – 15 Years
Students
130+
What We Stand For
Our Core Purpose
To nurture a love of learning.
Our Core Values
Commitment to Excellence
Grounded in Montessori principles, we hold ourselves to the highest standards in every aspect of our work and community. We pursue excellence by encouraging independence, self-discipline, and resourcefulness.
Respect and Care
We honor each individual’s needs with care and understanding. We support each other’s growth with grace and courtesy.
Welcoming Community
Our school fosters a warm and inclusive environment where children, families, and staff feel valued and connected. We build a strong and engaged community that thrives on shared curiosity about the world.
Joyfulness
We celebrate joy in learning, in our work, and in our relationships with one another. A sense of wonder, enthusiasm, and positivity permeates everything we do, making our school a place where everyone thrives.
Our Philosophy
Built on the Work of Dr. Maria Montessori
Everything we do is grounded in over a century of research into how children actually develop. Our approach is authentic, AMI-aligned, and designed to meet each child exactly where they are.
Our Programs
A Continuum of Learning, From Infancy Through Middle School
Our multi-age classrooms reflect the natural way children learn and grow. Younger children are inspired by observing older peers, while older children deepen their understanding by mentoring, leading, and modeling confidence and responsibility.
Infant Program
A peaceful environment that supports each milestone of your infant's first year—movement, language, coordination, and independence.
Toddler Program ("The Nest")
A child-sized world where toddlers build language, confidence, and independence through purposeful, hands-on activity.
Primary ("The Children's House")
Self-directed learning in reading, writing, math, art, and science during the most formative years of your child's development.
Elementary Program
Collaborative, curiosity-driven exploration across science, history, language, and the arts—with field trips that bring it all to life.
Middle School
A hands-on, project-based middle school environment that nurtures the whole adolescent—intellectually, emotionally, and socially.
Summer Programs
A summer of hands-on Montessori exploration, creative discovery, and independence, perfect for current families and first-timers alike.
A Message From Our Head of School
