A Natural Beginning for Lifelong Learning

At Crossway Montessori, we cultivate every child’s natural desire to learn through a full-time, hands-on experience in both indoor and outdoor environments. From infancy through age 9, children grow in confidence, independence, and joy as they explore gardens, woodlands, and classrooms inspired by the Montessori philosophy. 

Research shows that nature-based Montessori programs support:

• Stronger attention and executive function

• Higher self-confidence and motivation to learn

• Deeper academic foundations, especially in language and math

• A lifelong love of discovery

Our Programs

We offer carefully prepared environments for children at every stage:

• Nido (3–18 months) – A nurturing “nest” where infants develop trust, movement, and early independence.

• Young Children’s Community (18 months–3 years) – Gentle transitions that foster social, emotional, and practical life skills.

• Children’s House (3–6 years) – A classic Montessori environment where children develop concentration, literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving.

• New World Community (Grades 1–3) – Our growing elementary program, where children extend their learning into abstract reasoning, research, and collaborative projects.

School hours: Monday–Friday, 7:45 AM – 3:00 PM

Optional Afternoons of Joyful Discovery (AJD): 3:00 – 5:00 PM, five days a week

Why Montessori at Crossway?

• Excellence recognized: Crossway Montessori Forest School has been awarded the Maryland EXCELS 5-Star Quality Rating, symbolizing our commitment to high-quality child care and early education.

• Recognized nationally: Finalist for Best Montessori School in Washington Parent Picks 2024

• Featured in research: Psychology Today Article highlights the academic and personal benefits of Montessori education

• Inspiring leaders: Fortune Article A highlights Montessori graduates include innovators like Larry Page, Sergey Brin, and Jeff Bezos

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