Montessori Academy of Decatur

Montessori Academy of Decatur is strategically situated in downtown Decatur, Georgia, close to prominent institutions such as Emory, the CDC, and the Atlanta VA Medical Center. The academy stands as a beacon of diversity within the community, with an unwavering commitment to excellence, fostering an environment that cherishes and celebrates individual differences, and is rooted in family values. The Montessori Academy follows the Montessori approach, which promotes individual differences, and offers a range of programs, including a NIDO program for infants, a Toddler Community, and a Primary Program for children ages 3 to 6 years. The academy's unique characteristics include its emphasis on holistic development, linguistic diversity, and immersive language experiences, as well as its daily organic and vegetarian lunch menu, prepared in-house using fresh ingredients from the DeKalb Farmers Market. Additional features of the academy include extracurricular activities, such as gardening, cooking, Spanish, Mandarin, yoga, arts, and outdoor education, which are designed to spark creativity and enhance physical and cognitive skills. The Montessori Academy's commitment to providing a nurturing environment that supports the overall well-being of its students sets it apart as a unique and supportive learning community.