Palisades Montessori Center

Today, the label of Montessori attached to a school serves as a large umbrella under which many varying interpretations of the method lie. Some schools are extremely formal, with a very strict approach to teaching: others simply use a few specialized Montessori materials with little else resembling a Montessori classroom.

At PMC, we pride ourselves on being a progressive Montessori Center. Under the guidance of highly trained Montessori accredited teachers, students at PMC gain self esteem, self reliance and self discipline in a trusting, loving atmosphere.

While academics play an important part of our daily curriculum, each child learns at his/her own pace in a non-threatening, non-competitive way. We have not, however, lost sight of the fact that our students are still very small children. It is for this reason that our approach is less rigid and a childs day at PMC is also filled with fun, creativity and imagination. While our instructors are skilled in providing an abundance of individualized as well as group instruction, a great emphasis is also placed on social interaction and play. By following this approach, we instill a love of learning and a thirst for knowledge within our students. We are a community devoted to illuminating a childs sense of importance and value, where uniqueness, independence and self-confidence can flourish a place where individuality and differences are welcome and appreciatEducation