Greater Montessori Schools
Columbia, MD

believes in the intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual development of every child.

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Why Choose Greater Montessori?

"Real Education is the freedom to absorb and learn"

We at GMS teach with passion and emotions. We educate using a combination of Montessori and Reggio Emilia’s approach of teaching. We trust that each child is “A Universe of ideas” and as educators we walk with them in their journey felicitating them with independence with which they can live their dreams.

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Executive Park Drive Campus


8866 Columbia 100 Pkwy,
Columbia, MD 21045

Phone: (443) 741-2337
ellicottcity@greatermontessori.com

“When a child is given a little leeway, he will at once shout, ’I want to do it!’ But in our schools, which have an environment adapted to children’s needs, they say, ‘Help me to do it alone.’”
— Dr. Maria Montessori

Hickory Ridge Village Campus

9100 Quarterstaff Rd
Columbia, MD 21044

Phone: (443) 620-4666

“At some given moment it happens that the child becomes deeply interested in a piece of work; we see it in the expression on his face, his intense concentration, the devotion to the exercise.”
— Dr. Maria Montessori

Programs

Our Programs

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Infant Toddler

6 wks to 2 yrs

Your infant has goals – Big Ones! We understand those Big goals and help them achieve that by creating an atmosphere that suits them. We provide an environment to allow them to feel safe and secure

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Pre-Primary

2 yrs to 3 yrs

Your toddler is ready to explore the world and we are ready to provide them that world. In this safe and caring environment, young children are encouraged to explore and challenge themselves

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Primary

3 yrs to 6 yrs

This program has been specifically designed to meet the needs of the curious, exploring and busy young children between the ages of 3 and 6 years, the fun age for kids as well as their parents.

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Now enrolling children ages 6 weeks to 13 years.

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Parents Voice

What Our Parents Say

Pallavi

GMS & Parent

We are very happy with our daughter in this school. Its been 5 months now that she has started and we have seen a lot of progress with her. She is learning a lot of things with also music, yoga, French and Spanish as extra languages. One of French friends listened to her song and was amazed that she is non-French kid :) The teachers are loving and very attentive to the kids. They know Montessori process very well and definitely is helping my child grow right. I would definitely recommend this school to anyone who is looking.

Tanya K

Parent

Our 2.5 year old has been attending Greater Montessori since January and we've had a positive experience so far. The teachers seem to be loving and caring, the school is clean with nice open backyard and enough space for kids to run around. We receive written progress reports at the the end of each day. Our child comes home every day singing songs and reciting nursery rhymes he learned in school. They also integrate art, yoga and foreign language into their curriculum, which is amazing for children's development!

Leonard, Renessa

Parent

We would like to thank the staff for all the love and care that they have provided to Reyna. We love Ms. Ambereen! She is excellent and has been an incredible teacher to Reyna! Ms. Shalet has also been awesome! We truly appreciate them. We are really sad and we will miss everyone! Ms. Diana & Ms. Hope as well deserves a shout out for all their hard work. Everyone at Greater Montessori has been so wonderful to us. Thank you so much for everything!