Nurture a desire for learning, that lasts a lifetime.
The Montessori School of Ojai philosophy is drawn from the vision of Maria Montessori. We are a small, nurturing educational community serving infants through age 14. We provide the highest quality Montessori education with a strong emphasis on academics.
The Montessori curriculum is enhanced with Spanish, Art, Music, Physical Education, Garden and Science. Each subject is taught by a specialist who is an expert in his or her field and is provided one, two or three times per week (dependent on student age and the subject). Child care is available before and after school and on most holidays and breaks.
There are many principles that set a Montessori education apart from others. Our unique environment enhances self-esteem and develops a strong sense of individual responsibility and community.
“The secret of good teaching is to regard the child’s intelligence as a fertile field in which seeds may be sown, to grow under the heat of flaming imagination.”
- Maria Montessori (1870-1952)
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Early Childhood Education
MSO early childhood classrooms optimize each child’s potential from infancy through toddler, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten. Children between the age of birth and six possess an “absorbent mind,” an almost genius capacity for mental absorption. Application of the Montessori philosophy and the specifically designed equipment aids each child’s ability.
Elementary School
Our elementary program focuses on developing the whole child through curriculum designed specifically to meet the needs of children kindergarten through fifth grade and help develop a life-long love of learning. Our students benefit from small classes and individualized lesson plans. This is an educational experience much different than the traditional model.
Middle School
As children journey into the wonderful era of adolescence, our middle school offers a unique educational alternative that fosters intellectual, physical, and emotional development and allows them to achieve academic and leadership excellence, emphasizing respect and compassion toward others amid a setting of great natural beauty and immense learning potential.