Mountain Willow Montessori

Mountain Willow Montessori is a community micro-school that serves students ages 2.5-6 years old, with a maximum of 32 students. The school proudly utilizes a modern Montessori Method, focusing on the care of the student, the guide, and the environment, and strives to create beauty and balance within the student's indoor and outdoor environment. The school's unique characteristics include its small class size, community micro-school setting, and modern Montessori approach, which emphasizes self-directed learning, hands-on activity, and collaborative play. Key features of the school include a slow living culture, emphasis on quality, safety, and equity, and a dedicated home-like environment that fosters deep connections among students, guides, and the environment. The school's approach to education is centered around core values such as encouraging creativity, fostering a strong foundation in mathematics, promoting teamwork and social skills, and emphasizing continuous learning and self-improvement. Located on the west side of Colorado Springs, Mountain Willow Montessori provides a meticulously prepared environment that maximizes independent learning and growth in students, with specially designed learning materials and a focus on teaching important life skills.