PROGRAM Overview
Explore Montessori Education and our communities.
WHY Montessori?
The Montessori method, pioneered by Dr. Maria Montessori, emerged from her groundbreaking work as Italy's first female physician. Through careful study and observation of children across diverse cultures, she identified universal planes of development. These insights formed the basis for creating thoughtfully prepared environments that nurture each child’s unique potential and foster independent growth.
All educational methods can inspire moments of discovery, but Montessori stands apart by transforming those moments into a lasting love for learning. Children’s minds are naturally primed for exploration, absorbing knowledge from their surroundings with ease. The Montessori method taps into this natural curiosity, igniting a passion for lifelong learning. Core Elements of Montessori Success:
Holistic Learning: Children engage through movement, sensory exploration, and hands-on experiences.
Mixed-Age Classrooms: Students of varying ages learn from one another, fostering peer mentorship and personalized pacing.
Observation-Based Teaching: Guides carefully observe each child to introduce lessons at the optimal moment for engagement and mastery.
Developmental Awareness: Lessons and materials are tailored to meet the unique needs of each developmental stage.
Community-Driven Spaces: Child-centered classrooms encourage independence, confidence, and a sense of belonging.
Purposeful Materials: Self-correcting tools empower children to explore concepts independently, building self-assurance through success.
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Why AYA?
Aya Montessori is excited to accept children from 2 to 12 years old for the upcoming academic year. Following the Montessori philosophy, children are grouped based on common developmental milestones and needs, with a unique emphasis on mixed-age classrooms. This approach fosters collaboration, learning, and growth as children work, play, and learn together.
Here, we believe in nurturing not just the minds of our children but their hearts and souls as well. Guided by values like reflection, respect, independence, and community, we strive to create a space where every child feels seen, valued, and inspired to grow. Here, education goes beyond academics—it’s about building character, fostering a love for learning, and instilling a deep sense of responsibility toward others and the world around us. Aya is more than a school; it’s a home where children are supported to become compassionate, confident individuals who carry their values into everything they do.
Aya brings together various programs under one roof, with credentials that reflect our commitment to excellence:
AMI Member School & Montessori Validation: Aya is an AMI-recognized Montessori Program, and a Maryland Montessori-validated school through EducationMattersLLC.
MSDE Non-Public School: Our KG–6th Grade Program is an MSDE-Approved Nonpublic School Program.
Nursery School + Office of Childcare Licensing: Aya’s 2–5 Program is a licensed nursery school by the Maryland Office of Childcare.
Maryland Excels: Aya is a participating program in MD Excels, recognized for its commitment to high-quality child care and early education and allowing the program to accept CCS Vouchers from the state.
Learn more about Aya Montessori’s story, mission, and Islamic Montessori Tenets by visiting our ABOUT page.
Aya Communities
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Young Children community (Ages 24-36 Months)
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Primary Community (Ages 3-6yrs)
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Elementary Community (Ages 6-12)