Clay-Platte Montessori School

Clay-Platte Montessori School, founded in 1966, is a unique educational institution that offers authentic Montessori programs for children from 15 months through high school. The school's educational approach is rooted in the Montessori method, which emphasizes the importance of nature and the outdoors in the learning process, and provides a child-centered education that fosters independence, self-directed learning, and hands-on activity. The school's campus, situated on a beautiful 10-acre wooded area, allows for exploration of nature and features a meandering creek, open meadows, and wooded trails, providing a unique opportunity for students to connect with nature as part of their educational experience. Key features of the school include lead guides with diplomas from Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), indoor/outdoor classrooms, and an emphasis on nature and the outdoors in the learning process. The school's mission is to provide an environment where each child grows with a deep appreciation of peace and an ability to work with others to create peace, and is guided by core values of peace, inclusion, and responsibility.