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Greater CinCinnati & northern KentuCKy

Montessori sChool 2014 DireCtory

www.CincinnatiMontessoriSociety.org

Happier, Healthier, Smarter

Connecting Montessori Students to Nature

Resources for teachers: Program Finder for On-site School and After School

Programs, Field Trips and Camps Natural Teacher Resources Assistance in Natural School Ground Development

Resources for parents: On-Line Edition of Grow Outside Guide to Outdoor Play “Where Nature Meets Story” Reading List Nature Clubs for Families Toolkit

Available at www.LNCIgc.org

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CMSwasfoundedin1963byparentswhoworkedtoinauguratethefirstMontessoripreschool.Originally,thesociety’sobjectivesweretoestablishMontessoriclassroomsanda teacher-training program in Cincinnati.Afterthesegoalsweremet,CMSchangedits focus to support services for teachersand schools. The organization broadenedthatfocustoincludesupportforMontessori

parentsandtopromotemorevisiblepublicrelationsactivities.CMSisdedicatedtopromotingtheMontessoriphilosophy.Itis

governedbyaboardoftrustees.Servicesofferedandmaintainedbythe20plus-memberboardinclude:• PublishesandpromotesadirectoryofMontessorischoolsinthe

NorthernKentuckyandGreaterCincinnatiarea.• HoldsaSpringConferenceforprofessionaldevelopment.• Publishesaquarterlye-newsletter.• PublicrelationsactivitiestopromoteMontessorieducation.

Formore informationabout individualmembership,visit ourwebsite,www.CincinnatiMontessoriSociety.org.

OurMission:“Tobringtogetherparents,teachersandschoolsinordertopromoteandsupporttheMontessoriphilosophy.”

This directory does not constitute an endorsement orrecommendationofaschoolbyCMS.Werecommendyouobserveeachclassroomyouconsider.ThisdirectoryhasbeenpublishedbytheCincinnatiMontessoriSociety(CMS).

Photo credits: www.montessoricentenary.org

The CinCinnaTi MonTeSSori SoCieTy

Greater Cincinnati & northern Kentucky Montessori School Directorywww.CincinnatiMontessoriSociety.org

AREA PGAboutCincinnatiMontessoriSociety 1CentralMontessoriAcademy (ad on p. 16 ) W 12ChaiTotsEarlyChildhoodCenter N 3ChildrenInc.MontessoriEarlyLearning NKY 14ChildrenInc.TreasureHouseChildDevel.Center NKY 14Children’sMeetingHouseMontessoriSchool (ad on p. 3) N 3CincinnatiCountryDaySchool E 6ClarkMontessoriHighSchool(CPS) E 6CMSTEP E 6CommunityMontessoriSchool N 3CornerstoneMontessoriSchool (ad on p. 16 ) NKY 14CountryHillsMontessori–Eastgate E 6CountryHillsMontessori–Ft.Thomas NKY 14CountryHillsMontessori–Harrison W 12CountryHillsMontessori–Oakley E 6CountryHillsMontessori–WestChester N 5CountryHillsMontessori,Inc. E 6DaterMontessoriSchool(CPS) W 12FarmviewMontessoriGarden N 5GardenMontessoriSchool E 7GoodShepherdCatholicMontessori E 7GreaterCintiCenterforMontessoriEd. (ad on p. 16) NKY 14JamesN.GambleMontessoriHighSchool(CPS) W 12KennedyHeightsMontessoriCenter C 11

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AREA PGKinderGardenSchool–BlueAsh(ad on IBC) N 5KinderGardenSchool–WestChester(ad on IBC) N 5MapleKnollMontessoriChildCenter W 13MercyMontessoriCenter C 11MontessoriAcademyofCincinnati N 5MontessoriCenterForLifelongLearning N 5MontessoriCenterRoom E 7TheNewSchoolMontessori C 11NorthAvondaleMontessoriSchool(CPS) C 11NorthernKentuckyMontessoriAcademy NKY 14ParkMontessori N 5PleasantRidgeMontessori(CPS) C 11PrinceofPeace (ad on p. 9) NKY 14St.RitaSchoolfortheDeaf W 13St.UrsulaVilla (ad on p. 10) E 7SandsMontessoriSchool(CPS) E 7SpringsEastSchool E 10TheSummitCountryDaySchool (ad on p. 8) E 10Terry’sMontessoriSchool,Inc. W 13TrentMontessori NKY 15VillaMadonnaMontessori(ad on p. 2) NKY 15XavierUniversityMontessoriLabSchool (ad on BC) C 12XavierUniv.MontessoriTeacherEducationProgram C 12

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ProGraM KeySchoolsofferawidevarietyofprograms.Eachschoolhascodesdescribingitsprograms,usingthiskey.

A ChildCareServicesintheAfternoonB ChildCareServicesintheMorningD Full-DayChildCare(callcenterforhrs.)E ElementaryClassesfor6–9year-olds(grades 1–3);9to12year-olds(grades4–6)F FullDayPreprimary/KindergartenProgramH Half-DayProgram(s)for3to6Year-OldsI InfantProgramJ JuniorHighClassesfor12–14Year-Olds (grades7-8)K KindergartenO Twoand/orThreeDayProgramsP PublicSchoolAlternativeProgramS SummerProgramsT ToddlerProgramT/ETeacherEducationProgramX Extended-DayEnrichment5&6Year-Olds

Callschoolsorvisitwebsitesforinformationconcerninghours and fees. For updates on the informationin this directory, please visit the web-site: www.CincinnatiMontessoriSociety.org.

At Villa Madonna Montessori our mission is to provide a learning environment in which

children are encouraged to:

develop an awareness of self

respect for the community

& honor their spirituality

2402 Amsterdam Road Villa Hills, KY 41017

(859) 341-5145

villamontessori@yahoo.com

villamadonnamontessori.org

Linking authentic children’s

literaturewith the Montessori

curriculum

Montessori Images

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ChaiTotsEarlyChildhoodCenter KABDIT7587CentralParkeBlvd.,Mason,OH45040(513)234-0777;RochelKalmanson,EducationDirectorwww.chaitots.comTheChaiTotsEarlyChildhoodCenter, theonlyJewishMontessori school inOhio, isanurturingplaceforyourchildtodiscoverhis/heruniquepersonalityandabilities.WearededicatedtoprovidingthebestpossibleseculareducationaswellasawarmintroductiontothejoyoustraditionsofJudaism.

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Children’sMeetingHouseMontessoriSchool HXESKA927O’BannonvilleRoad,Loveland,OH45140(513)683-4757;MegThomas,HeadofSchoolEmail:thomas@cmhschool.com;www.cmhschool.comCelebrating40yearsofauthenticMontessorieducationfor3-12yearoldstudents,offeringhalf&fulldayprograms,beforeandaftercare,aswellasavarietyofafterschoolenrichmentoptions.Wearelocatedon8acreswhichoffersanextensiveoutdooreducationcurriculumalongwithSpanish,library,science,musicandphysicalfitness.

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CommunityMontessoriSchool FHOSK9035Cincinnati-DaytonRoad,WestChester,OH45069(513)777-0808;JamieMinniear,DirectorEmail:communitymontessori1@gmail.com;www.CMontessori.comPreschool,kindergartenandlowerelementary(6-9program)Montessori,ages3-7,1/2andfulldayprogramswith4or5dayoptions.Montessoritrainedteachers.

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Community Montessori School

www.cmontessori.com(513) 304-1385

40Montessor i School

Children’sMeeting House

reating a Legacy of Leaders for 40 YearsC

927 O’Bannonville Road (1 mile east of downtown Loveland)

www.cmhschool.com

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1-888-344-7897info@guidedstudies.com

You were meant to be a

Montessori teacher.Now is the time to set

yourself free.

Come experience the best blend of online and low

residency learning.

Offering training in Primary, Elementary, and continuing education for teachers and assistants. Look for our new

Infant-Toddler program in 2014!www.guidedstudies.com

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CountryHillsMontessori-WestChester HOK7235HeritagespringDrive,WestChester,OH45069(513)777-7578;SusanSchreiber,Administrator;www.chmschools.comSmallprivateMontessoriprogram.Weprovideaverylowratio,personalandindividualizedattention.AllofourprogramsarelocatedinCareSpringsHealthCareCentersandincludeintergenerationalactivities.

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FarmviewMontessoriGarden HDTKX3501TylersvilleRoad,Hamilton,OH45011(513)737-0479;JudyRuberg,Director;www.farmviewmontessori.comEstablished in 1988, Farmview Montessori Garden serves three communities: Fairfield,LibertyTownshipandWestChester.Weprovideanurturingenvironmentwithaholisticapproachtothenaturaldevelopmentofyoungchildren.

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KinderGardenSchool–BlueAsh HDITBK10969ReedHartmanHighway,BlueAsh,OH45242(513)791-4300;TamiLanham,DirectorTheBlueAshKinderGardenSchoolopenedin2004forMontessoriages21/2throughSchool-Age.OurLeadteachersareAMS-Certifiedwith29combinedyearsofexperience.Togetherwithinteractionofchild,staffandfamily,wedevelopthecompletechild.KinderGardenSchool isdevoted togrowingachild’swish toflourishand learnbycultivatingcuriosityandproblem-solvingproficiencyinasupportiveandfunsetting.

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KinderGardenSchool–WestChester HDITBK5900WestChesterRoad,SuiteC,WestChester,OH45069(513)874-3100;TrudiSimpson,DirectorSchoolopenedin2006forMontessoriages21/2throughSchool-Age.LeadteachersareAMS-Certifiedwith40combinedyearsofexperience.Togetherwithinteractionofchild,staffandfamily,wedevelopthecompletechild.KinderGardenSchoolisdevotedtogrowingachild’swishtoflourishandlearnbycultivatingcuriosityandproblem-solvingproficiencyinasupportiveandfunsetting.

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MontessoriAcademyofCincinnati HXEJDSKTF8293DukeBoulevard.,Mason,OH45040(513)398-7773;ErinKarnofski,DirectorEmail:ekarnofski@montacademy.org;www.montacademy.orgAMSAffiliate,StateChartered:A stimulating,nurturingenvironment inwhich childrengrowsociallyandemotionally,developstrongcharacterandexcelacademically.OurnewfacilitylocatedinDeerfieldTownshipserveschildren18monthsto8thgrade.

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MontessoriCenterForLifelongLearning HXDBITOSK10765ReadingRoad,Cincinnati,OH45241(513)769-6237;SueKramerEmail:mcll@zoomtown.com;www.montessoricenterplus.comInfant,Toddler,PreprimaryFullandHalfDayMontessoriPrograms.SummerCampsforallagestakeadvantageofTheSphere.

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ParkMontessori HK3717CreekRoad,Cincinnati,OH45241(513)563-7286;ConnieStill,Director;www.parkmontessori.netWeofferaPre-primaryprogramandprivatekindergartenforchildrenages3-6.Wehavetwosessions:9:00-11:30amand12:30-3:00pm.WehaveMontessoriCertifiedteachers.WearelocatedindowntownSharonville.

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Park Montessori

Country Hills MontessoriWest Chester

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CincinnatiCountryDaySchool HXABTSK6905GivenRoad,Cincinnati,OH45243(513)979-0230;JenniferAquino,LowerSchoolHeadEmail:aquinoj@countryday.com;www.countryday.netFounded50yearsago.LongestrunningMontessoriprograminCincinnati,witha3-6classroomwith low teacher/child ratio.We embrace the philosophies set forth by Dr. Montessori &impartoneachchildaloveoflearning&promoteanawarenessofglobalcultures.Throughindividual&grouplessons,weprovideacademicinstructionthroughwhicheachchildmaygainexcellenceinawareness,knowledge,skill&achievement.Weeklyclassesinswimming,music&movementcomplimentclassroomexperience.AMSmembers,ISACSaccredited.

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ClarkMontessoriJr&SrHigh,CincinnatiPublic J&H3030ErieAvenue,Cincinnati,OH45208(513)363-7100;JohnW.Spieser,PrincipalEmail:spiesej@cpsboe.k12.oh.us;http://clark.cps-k12.orgClarkisanurbanerdkinderprogramforstudentsages12-18.Thisuniqueprogramrequiresallstudentstoparticipateinhonorsacademics,immersioncourses,communityservice,andseniorproject,andofferslivelysports,music,andartsprograms.ClarkreceivednationalrecognitionasatopmodelschoolinthenationbytheCenterforSchoolChange,oneof“TenMostAmazingSchoolsinAmerica”byLadies Home Journal, andoneofthreefinalistschoolsinPresidentObama’sCommencementChallenge.

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CMSTEP TEP.O.Box20145,CincinnatiOH45220(513)861-9560;MartaDonahoe,Director;www.cmstep.comThissecondaryIandIIcertificationprogramisbasedonthemethodandworkoftheClarkMontessoriJr.andSr.HighSchoolteachingteam.AMSaffiliatedandMACTEaccredited.GraduatecreditandMaster'sDegreefromXUanoption.

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CountryHillsMontessori–Eastgate HOK4400GlenEste-WithamsvilleRoad,Cincinnati,OH45245(513)752-1066;SusanSchreiber,Administrator;www.chmschools.comSmallprivateMontessoriprogramwithverylowratios,personalandindividualizedattention.LocatedinCareSpringsHealthCareCentersandincludeintergenerationalactivities.

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CountryHillsMontessori–Oakley HOK4900BabsonPlace,Cincinnati,OH45227(513)271-2808;SusanSchreiber,Administrator;www.chmschools.comSmallprivateMontessoriprogramwithverylowratios,personalandindividualizedattention.LocatedinCareSpringsHealthCareCentersandincludeintergenerationalactivities.

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CountryHillsMontessori,Inc. HOK10778MontgomeryRoad,Cincinnati,OH45242(513)489-2425;SharonSiereveld;Email:chminc@cinci.rr.com;www.chmincmont.comSmallprivatehalfdaymorningorafternoonprogramforchildrenages3-6.Ourschoolyearprogramis3or5days.Wehavealowteacherchildratio.

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Country Hills Montessori, Inc.

Country Hills MontessoriEastgate

Country Hills MontessoriOakley

Clark Montessori Jr & Sr High, Cincinnati Public 5425 Winton Ridge Lane Cincinnati, OH 45232 http://clark.cps-k12.org513-363-7100 Rupa Townsend, Principal townsen@cpsboe.k12.oh.usClark Montessori is an urban erdkinder program for students ages 12-18. This unique program requires all students to participate in honors academics, immersion courses, community service, and senior project, and offers lively sports, music, and arts programs. Clark has recently received national recognition as one of the top model schools in the nation by the Center for School Change, one of "Ten Most Amazing Schools in America" by Ladies Home Journal, and one of three finalist schools in President Obama's Commencement Challenge.

“We must help the child to liberate himself from his defects without making him feel his weakness.”Dr. Maria Montessori

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GardenMontessoriSchool HXDKS1318NagelRoad,Cincinnati,OH45255(inAndersonTownshipoffBeechmontAve.)(513)474-4933;JackieWofford,AdministratorEmail:gms@cinci.rr.com;www.gardenmontessorischool.comFounded in 1973. Open 7am-6pm, 12 months, Montessori Program with Day-care. FallProgram:3-6yrolds,SummerProgram:3-8yrolds.1:8ratio,certified/degreedteachers,largefencedinplayground,Spanish,WebbyDance,SignLanguage,StretchandGrow.

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GoodShepherdCatholicMontessori HXEJDSK4460BerwickStreet,Cincinnati,OH45227(513)271-4171;DanTeller,Director;Email:dteller@gscmontessori.orgwww.gcsmontessori.orgLocated1/2milenorthofMariemontSquare,GSCMnurtures theuniqueneedsofeachstudentfromPreschoolthrough8thGrade.Setonabeautiful13acrecampus,weofferfulldayKindergartenandAfterCareuntil6pm.Wealsofeaturea12:1student/teacherratio,joyfulCatechesisoftheGoodShepherdreligiouseducationandatriums,provenMontessorimethodsandbesteducationalpractices,Spanish3 timesaweekbeginning inpreschool,music,artandextracurricularactivities.

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MontessoriCenterRoom HXDABK2505RiversideDrive,Cincinnati,OH45202;(513)321-3282CaliHerzog,ExecutiveDirector;Email:cali@montessoricenterroom.comwww.montessoricenterroom.comLocatedonthescenicOhioRiver,MCRhasbeenenrichingthelivesofchildrensince1966.Theprogramischild-centeredandincludesadedicatedandhighly-trainedstaff,committedandinvolvedparents,andawarmandinvitingenvironment.BeforeandAfterCareavailable/Healthyandnutritioussnacks.AMSaffiliated.

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St.UrsulaVilla HAOSK3660VineyardPlace,Cincinnati,OH45226(513)871-7218;PollyDuplace,Administratoremail:m.runnels@stursulavilla.org;www.stursulavilla.orgEarlyChildhood:3-or5-dayoptionsfor3-year-olds,halforfullday.5-dayshalforfullfor4-year-olds.FulldayKindergarten.Art,music,gymorlibrarydaily.Afterschoolcare.ASt.UrsulaVillaeducationischaracterizedbytheVillaValues:nurturingthemind,heart,andspiritofthechildrentopreparefortheirmostpromisingfutures.

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SandsMontessoriSchoolCincinnati HEABK6421CorblyStreet,Cincinnati,OH45230(513)363-5000;JulieE.Ayers,Principal;http://sandsmontessori.cps-k12.orgemail:tekulvd@cpsboe.k12.oh.usHalf day preschool program, full day K-6, before school & after school care. SandsMontessori has a rich traditon of excellence serving the children of Cincinnati PublicSchoolsforover30years.WehavetheprouddistinctionofbeingthefirstpublicMontessorielementaryschoolinthenation!

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2505 Riverside Drive Cincinnati Ohio 45202

phone 513-321-3282fax 513-321-4982

www.montessoricenterroom.com

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2014SPRINGCONFERENCEMontessori: The Right Fit for All Learners

March1,2014atNorthernKentuckyConventionCenter

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•Montessori Pre-Primary to Grade 8 (Ages 3-14)

•Half-day for 3 and 4 year olds

•Full day Kindergarten for 5 year olds

•Family Atmosphere

•Montessori Teachers AMS Certified

•Breakfast and Hot Lunch Program

•Active Parent Association

•After School Care provided by Children Inc.

•Small class size (15-18 students per class)

•Student Diversity – Ethnic, Religious, Financial, Educational

•Specialized classes in Art, Music, Physical Education, Spanish, Library

625 Pike StreetCovington, KY 41011Phone: 859-431-5153

Fax: 859-291-8632www.popcov.com

625 Pike StreetCovington, KY 41011Phone: 859-431-5153

Fax: 859-291-8632www.popcov.com

•Montessori Pre-Primary to Grade 8 (Ages 3-14)

•Half-day for 3 and 4 year olds

•Full day Kindergarten for 5 year olds

•Family Atmosphere

•Montessori Teachers AMS Certified

•Breakfast and Hot Lunch Program

•Active Parent Association

•After School Care provided by Children Inc.

•Small class size (15-18 students per class)

•Student Diversity – Ethnic, Religious, Financial, Educational

•Specialized classes in Art, Music, Physical Education, Spanish, Library

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SpringsEastSchool HXEDABTKT/E9429Loveland-MadeiraRoad,Cincinnati,OH45242(513)793-7877;AnnGriesdorn,DirectorEmail:springseastschool@cinci.rr.com;www.springseast.comWeprovideasafe/nurturingenvironmentfosteringindependentandcooperative learningthatbuildsachild’sselfesteem.Additionally,weofferforeignandsignlanguage,gymnasticsandexposuretofinearts.AMI.

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TheSummitCountryDayMontessoriSchool HXABOSK5161GrandinRoad,Cincinnati,OH45208(513)871-4700,Ext.209;PhyllisSchueler,DirectorEmail:Schueler_p@summitcds.org;www.summitcds.orgCelebrating 50 years of Montessori education, The Summit remains a leader in earlychildhooddevelopmentand isoneofa fewselectschools inGreaterCincinnati toofferan academic and enrichmentMontessori experience for children ages2-6.Theprogramprovidesapositive,stimulatingintroductiontoclassroomeducationinacollegepreparatory/privateschoolsetting.Programoptionsrangefromhalf-dayacademicclassesforages2-6tofull-dayexperiencesforages3-6.WorldLanguageandOrffMusicareofferedtoallchildrenwithinstructionbeginningintheSignatureToddlerProgram,markingitsseventhyearin2014.

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explorethe villa values

Learn more at stursulavilla.org (513) 871-7218

COMMUNITY

FAITH

EDUCATION

laughingstarmontessori.com

Beautiful Writing Sequenced Masters

Classification Cards: Card Stock–Plastic–PDF

Writing exercises engage the brain

in a way that calms children

to focus differently.

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KennedyHeightsMontessoriCenter HXDABSK6120RidgeAvenue,Cincinnati,OH45213(513)631-8135;MarybethSchneider,DirectorEmail:khmc@fuse.net;www.kennedyheightsmontessori.orgSince 1965 we have provided superior educational opportunities to a racially andeconomicallydiverse student body.Anaward-winning, not-for-profit parent cooperative,we offer a rich full-day preschool program with Montessori classes in the morning orafternoon.HamiltonCountyvouchers/4Csfundingaccepted.Summerprogramisaweeklytheme-basedprogram.SpanishandWebbyDanceavailable.

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MercyMontessoriCenter HXEJA2335GrandviewAvenue,Cincinnati,OH45206(513)475-6700;PattyNormile,PrincipalEmail:pnormile@mercymontessori.org;www.mercymontessori.orgMercy is a private, Catholic Montessori school serving children ages 3 through eighthgrade. Students excel with a low student/teacher ratio and individualized attention.We provide an outstanding education and strong foundation for life-long learning anddiscovery.Curriculumistaughtusinghands-onmaterialswithgroupandindividualprojectsstrengtheningstudents’academicachievements.Weeklyswimming,art,gymandmusicarealsopartoftheeducationaljourney.

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TheNewSchoolMontessori HXEDASK3BurtonWoodsLane,Cincinnati,OH45229(513)281-7999;EricDustman,DirectorEmail:eric.dustman@thenewschool.cc;www.newschoolmontessori.comAcademic Excellence is achieved with Montessori Heart at Cincinnati’s only AMSaccreditedMontessorischool.WeapplyMariaMontessori’sphilosophytoallaspectsofourrichandchallengingcurriculumthatisindividualized,notstandardized.Ourexperienced,professionalandcaringstaffisMontessoricredentialed.Weknowthattheeducationofthewholechildincludesnutritionandrecognizetheconnectionsbetweenplate,planet,peopleandculture.Weinviteyoutoexperiencethisrareandwonderfulplaceservingchildrenages3throughthe6thgrade!

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NorthAvondaleMontessoriSchool HEABKP615ClintonSpringsAvenue,Cincinnati,OH45229(513)363-3900;Principal:RogerLewisEmail:lewisro@cps-K12.org;http://nams.cps-k12.orgOurmissionistocreateanenvironmentthatprovideschildrenthefoundationforknowledge,skills,self-awareness,andindependenceneededtobecomeresponsiblemembersofamoreharmoniousworldandcontributetoitsdevelopment.

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PleasantRidgeMontessori HEABKP5945MontgomeryRoad,Cincinnati,OH45213(513)363-4400;MariaMcDonough,PrincipalEmail:mcdonom@cpsboe.K12.oh.us;http://pridge.cps-k12.orgThis green building is the first Preschool-6 in Ohio to pursue LEED Certification. Weeducatethewholechildthroughteamwork,opencommunicationsanddedication.

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“Education is not something which the teacher does, but that it is a natural process which develops spontaneously in the human being.” ~ Dr. Maria Montessori

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XavierUniversityMontessoriLabSchool HXEDK3800VictoryParkway,Cincinnati,OH45207(JosephBldg.)(513)745-3402;RosemaryQuaranta,HeadofSchool;Email:Quarantar1@xavier.eduEstablished 1966. 3-6, 6-9 and 9-12 classrooms. Mission: Respectfully educate a diversecommunityofchildrenbycultivatingaloveforlearningusingthephilosophyofDr.MariaMontessori.

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XavierUniversityMontessoriTeacherEducationProgram T/E3800VictoryParkway,Cincinnati,OH45207(JosephBldg.)(513)745-3424;GinaLofquist,Director;Email:lofquistgm@xavier.edu;www.xu.eduOfferUndergraduateB.S. andGraduateM.Ed. programswithAMSEarlyChildhood andElementaryI&IIcredentialandStateofOhioresidenteducatorslicensure.

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CentralMontessoriAcademy HXEDATSKOBF1904SpringdaleRoad,Cincinnati,OH45231(513)742-5800;KristinPatterson,InterimHeadofSchoolEmail:kpatterson@centralmontessoriacademy.com;www.centralmontessoriacademy.comImaginations soar at CMA. Our authentic Montessori environment is designed tonurtureandcultivatethelearningprocessforyoungscholars.Experienced,credentialedMontessorieducatorswithafocusonindividualizededucation.5acreoutdoorlearningenvironmentwithNaturalPlayground.Extendedday-7:30-6:00.Pre-Kto6thgrade.AMSMember.

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CountryHillsMontessori–Harrison HOK10111SimonsonRoad,Harrison,OH45030(513)202-1401;SusanSchreiber,Administrator;www.chmschools.comSmallprivateMontessoriprogram.Weprovideverylowratios,personalandindividualizedattention.AllofourprogramsarelocatedinCareSpringsHealthCareCentersandincludeintergenerationalactivities.

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DaterMontessoriSchool HEABKP2840BoudinotAvenue,Cincinnati,OH45238(513)363-0900;Principal:BethSchnellEmail:schnelb@cps.boe.k12.oh.us;http://datermontessori.cps-k12.orgDaterMontessoriofferswell-credentialedanddedicatedteachingstaffwithapassionforteaching and learning and a unique and diverse community of students, all present foronepurpose:tolearnguidedbymasterteachersinacooperativesetting.Aschoolwhereadministrationandstaffbelieveinapartnershipwithparentslookingtonurturethepotentialstrengthsandgiftsineachstudent.Forchildren3through12yearsofage.

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JamesN.GambleMontessoriSchool,CincinnatiPublic5425WintonRidgeLane,Cincinnati,OH45232(513)363-2600;JackM.Jose;josejac@cps-k12.orgThefacultyandstaffofGambleMontessoriHighSchoolarecommittedtodevelopingstudentsintothoughtful,intelligentandinclusivehumanspiritswhocontributetothestewardshipofourcommunityandourplanet.UsingMontessoriprinciples,wecreateanenriching,diverseandnurturingenvironmentthathelpsstudentsachievelimitlesspotential.

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Country Hills MontessoriHarrison

GambleMontessoriHighSchool

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MapleKnollMontessoriChildCenter HKFS11100SpringfieldPike,Cincinnati(Springdale),OH45246(513)782-2450;MeriFox,DirectorEmail:mfox@mkcommunities.org;www.mkccmontessori.orgAMontessori program locatedwithinMapleKnollRetirementVillage.Half or full daysessions including Kindergarten. A community environment which integrates multi-generationalprogramswherepersonsofvariousageslearntogether.

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St.RitaSchoolfortheDeafPreschool F1720Glendale-MilfordRoad,Cincinnati,Oh45215(513)771-7600;GregoryErnst,ExecutiveDirector;www.srsdeaf.orgProgramsforhearinganddeafchildren.Useoftotalcommunication-voicingandsigning.FullDay3-6program.

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Terry’sMontessoriSchool,Inc. HXDABITSK5LocationslocatedinthehistoricalcommunityofWyoming,Ohio.209WyomingAve.,Cincinnati,OH45215(Childrenages6weeksto6years)(513)761-3836;Terry&CourtneyDelgado,DirectorsEmail:terryschool@fuse.net;www.terrysmontessori.comEstablishedin1972,AMSAffiliated,OhioCharteredIndependentSchool,StateCharteredKindergartenProgram.Weofferbreakfast,lunch,and3snacks.Sign-language,yoga,artexplorer,writing,webbydance,computers,Spanisharepartoftheschoolyearprogram.SummerCampoffersswimming,sports,sciencecampandmore.

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ChildrenInc.MontessoriEarlyLearningAcademy DTSK419AltamontRoad,Covington,KY41018(859)491-1455;ShaunCutchin,DirectorEmail:scutchin@childreninc.org;www.childreninc.org3STARRatedandNationallyAccredited.Fullday/yearroundcare,6:30am-6pm,ages2throughkindergarten.TuitionAssistanceforQualifyingFamilies.

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ChildrenInc.TreasureHouseChildDevelopmentCenter DTSK203W.RivercenterBlvd.,Covington,KY41011(859)669-2770;CindyEhler,DirectorEmail:cehler@childreninc.org;www.childreninc.orgFull day/year round care, 6:15am-5:30pm, ages infant through kindergarten. 4 STARRated.

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CornerstoneMontessoriSchool HXEKDHighlandHeights,KY41076(859)491-9960;MarySchadler,DirectorEmail:office@cornerstonemontessori.us;www.cornerstonemontessori.usForover20years,CMShasbeenprovidingqualityeducationtochildrenages3through8thgrade.Weoffer:LowStudent/TeacherRatios;CertifiedMontessoriTeachers;IndividualizedLearningPrograms;AfterCare;Enrichment;Art;Music;Drama;Spanish;SummerCamp.Convenientlylocated.AMSaffiliated.TheJoyofLearningisourCornerstone.

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CountryHillsMontessori–Ft.Thomas HKO960HighlandAvenue,Ft.Thomas,KY41075(859)442-0500;SusanSchreiber,Administrator;www.chmschools.comSmallprivateMontessoriprogramwithverylowratios,personalandindividualizedattention.LocatedinCareSpringsHealthCareCentersandincludeintergenerationalactivities.

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GreaterCincinnatiCenterforMontessoriEducation T/E333MadisonRoad,Covington,KY41011(859)431-2075ext.115;HeatherGerker,ProgramDirectorEmail:hgerker@gccme.org;www.gccme.orgWeofferEarlyChildhoodandInfant/ToddlerTeacherEducationCertification,professionaldevelopment workshops, and mentoring and consulting services (on site or distance).GCCMEisaffiliatedwithAmericanMontessoriSocietyandaccreditedbyMACTE.

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NorthernKentuckyMontessoriAcademy HXKE2625AndersonRoad,CrescentSprings,KY41017(859)331-3725;JuliaPreziosi,Director;Email:jpreziosi@nkmc.org;www.nkmc.orgA complete Montessori education for children ages 3 to 12.AMS and IMC affiliated,establishedin1967.

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PrinceofPeace EFHJKXA625PikeStreet,Covington,KY41011(859)431-5153;SisterSuzanneRose,PrincipalEmail:srose@popcov.com;www.popcov.comPre-Primary toGrade8 (ages3-14)andalldaykindergarten.Convenient to I-75.Smallclasssize.Afterschoolcareandextra-curricularclubs.Breakfastandhotlunchprogram.AMSaffiliated.

Country Hills MontessoriFt. Thomas

NORTHERNKENTUCKY

GCCME provides a fully equipped Montessorienvironment where students can pursueInfant/Toddler or Early Childhood Montessoricertifications and practice with a completecomplement of Montessori materials.

Greater Cincinnati Center for MontessoriEducation (GCCME) was established in 1989to provide quality instruction to individualswho wish to become certified Montessoriteachers.

GCCME is affiliated with the AmericanMontessori Society. Greater CincinnatiCenter for Montessori Education holdsaccredited status from the MontessoriAccreditationCouncil for TeacherEducation (MACTE Commission).

GREATER CINCINNATI CENTER FOR MONTESSORI EDUCATION

MONTESSORI TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM

For More Information Contact Crystal Dahlmeier, Program Director859-431-2075 or www.childreninc.org

• NEW- Infant/Toddler MontessoriTeacher Certification Program -Birth to Three years

• Early Childhood MontessoriTeacher Certification Program -Ages 2 ½ to 6 years

• Classes meet in Montessorienvironments dedicated to thisprogram.

• Classes held at GatewayCommunity and TechnicalCollege’s Park Hills Campus

“The time and energy that theinstructors have powered intomy education is time wellinvested. I will never forget thecore message they taught.”

-GCCME Graduate

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GCCME provides a fully equipped Montessorienvironment where students can pursueInfant/Toddler or Early Childhood Montessoricertifications and practice with a completecomplement of Montessori materials.

Greater Cincinnati Center for MontessoriEducation (GCCME) was established in 1989to provide quality instruction to individualswho wish to become certified Montessoriteachers.

GCCME is affiliated with the AmericanMontessori Society. Greater CincinnatiCenter for Montessori Education holdsaccredited status from the MontessoriAccreditationCouncil for TeacherEducation (MACTE Commission).

GREATER CINCINNATI CENTER FOR MONTESSORI EDUCATION

MONTESSORI TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM

For More Information Contact Crystal Dahlmeier, Program Director859-431-2075 or www.childreninc.org

• NEW- Infant/Toddler MontessoriTeacher Certification Program -Birth to Three years

• Early Childhood MontessoriTeacher Certification Program -Ages 2 ½ to 6 years

• Classes meet in Montessorienvironments dedicated to thisprogram.

• Classes held at GatewayCommunity and TechnicalCollege’s Park Hills Campus

“The time and energy that theinstructors have powered intomy education is time wellinvested. I will never forget thecore message they taught.”

-GCCME Graduate

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TrentMontessori HXDABKF305ParkAvenue,Newport,KY41071(859)491-3223;JanHaas,Administrator/OwnerEmail:janhaas@trentmontessori.com;www.trentmontessori.comCelebrating32yearsoflearning,loveandlaughter.TrentMontessori,foundedbyJanHaasin1981,hasproudlyservedthefamiliesofGreaterCincinnati,Jan’sAMIexaminer,RenildaMontessori,MariaMontessori's granddaughter, inspired and encouragedher to start herownschool.TrentisconvenientlylocatedneardowntownNewport,Exit5,I-471.NAEYCaccredited.

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VillaMadonnaMontessori HK2402AmsterdamRoad,VillaHills,KY41017(859)341-5145;StaceyBrosky,DirectorEmail:villamontessori@yahoo.com;www.villamadonnamontessori.orgVillaMadonnaMontessoriwasestablishedin1972bytheBenedictineSistersofCovington.VMM is situated on St. Walburg Monastry’s 200+ scenic acres overlooking the OhioRiver.AllVMMteachersareMontessoricertified.Our10:1ratioprovideschildrenwithindividualizedattentiontoenhancetheeducationofthewholechild.

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NORTHERNKENTUCKY

“If we teach real peace in this world we shall have to begin with the children. ~ Gandhi

RUBBER STAMPS of the Bead Bars, the Golden Beads & the Grammar Symbols

QUILTED MATH MATS including a 1-10 Mat, a Number Composition Mat, an Addition Mat, a 45 Layout (Bird’s Eye View)

a Checkerboard Mat, a Decimal Checkerboard Mat and our NEW Golden Mat

DICE * DICE * DICE Over 70 styles to choose from many of which are designed to compliment the Montessori math materials.

BAGS OF COUNTERS Pigs, Ladybugs, Penguins, Elephants and Turtles

COLOR MIXING ACTIVITY

Visit us at

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918-284-6474

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Greater Cincinnati Center for Montessori Education

Preparing Successful Teachers Since 1986

visit: www.gccme.org call: 859.431.2075 ext. 123

GCCME

- Infant/Toddler & Early Childhood teacher education programs- Students earn AMS credentials

- Evening & weekend classes allow students to work while studying- Affordable with payment plan options

- GCCME is affiliated with AMS and accredited by MACTE- Professional Development Workshops for experienced teachers

We are celebrating over 20 years of teaching excellence and

successful, happy students. Our certified Montessori teachers

serve students age 3 - 8th grade. We offer:

Our engaging classrooms also include: Art; Music; Drama;P.E. at the Ft. Thomas YMCA, including swim lessons (K-8th);

After School Spanish Club

For more information or to schedule a tour,

please contact us at:

859.491.9960Email: office@cornerstonemontessori.us2048 Alexandria PikeHighland Heights, KY 41076www.cornerstonemontessori.us

ChildreninMontessoriclassrooms.

1/2 Day and Full Day ProgramsMorning Preschool Programs

5900 West Chester Road • West Chester • 513-874-3100 • www.kindergardenschool.com

10969 Reed Hartman Hwy. • Blue Ash • 513-791-4300 • www.kindergardenschool.com

Infants • Toddlers • Preschool • Montessori • Kindergarten

kinder garden schoolLive webcams in every classroom

Before and After School programsALL DAY KINDERGARTEN

Spanish Language, Music and Physical Education ProgramsStandards driven curriculum

Degreed teachers in every classroom

6 weeks to school age

NOW ENROLLING

Montessori Teacher Education Program and Lab School Serving Ages 3-12

Xavier University has been a pioneer in preparingMontessori teachers for more than 40 years. Thelegacy continues with a full range of offerings:• Graduate and undergraduate Montessori teacher education programs

• AMS credentialing: ages 3-6, 6-9, 9-12

• State of Ohio Resident Educators License

• Onsite and distance professional development and consultation

• Lab school classrooms for ages 3-6, 6-9 and 9-12, where children are

educated in the tradition of Dr. Maria Montessori

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Gina Lofquist, Director

513-745-1072

lofquistgm@xavier.edu

xavier.edu/montessori_grad

Rosemary Quaranta, Head of School

Xavier Montessori Lab School

513-745-3402

quarantar1@xavier.edu

The Montessori teacher education program is affiliated with The

American Montessori Society and accredited by the Montessori

Accreditation Council for Teacher Education and the State of Ohio.

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