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VISION

Explore Early Childhood with Us

We understand the journey that you and your child are taking.  Beyond our work as Montessori educators and early childhood specialists, we're parents and siblings, informed by our own developmental paths, constantly learning and growing. 

 

The search for beautiful and lively early childhood education is familiar to our faculty and staff.  It's what led us to the Montessori method in the first place.  And it's what brought you here.

Affordable Excellence

"Understand not only the cost of a thing, but its value."  - Thomas Jefferson

Affordable Excellence

We know the deep and lasting value of early childhood education.  We also know that an authentic Montessori Primary Program with trained and certified faculty tends to cost more per month than daycare.

 

See what we're doing to keep real Montessori affordable.

Maria's House Senior Associate Megan Ciarlante, M.Ed,
reflects on Dotteressa Maria Montessori, the four pillars of the method, and the road that led to her life as a Montessori guide.

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Let me show you

OUR HOUSE

Completed in 1874 and dedicated to service as an orphanage in 1907, the Fretz Mansion is the perfect setting for Montessori.  Take a two minute tour (with audio) here.

OUR APPROACH

Spend a few minutes with our executive director, Laine Walker, as she reflects on the Montessori experience at Maria's House.

NEW HERE?

Maria's House accepts rolling applications based on availability.  Our 2024-25 academic year began on Monday, August 26.  Explore our Family Information Packet below.

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Where to now?

Explore Early Childhood with Us

We understand the journey that you and your child are taking.  Beyond our work as Montessori educators and early childhood specialists, we're parents and siblings, informed by our own developmental paths, constantly learning and growing.

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Explore Early Childhood with Us

We understand the journey that you and your child are taking.  Beyond our work as Montessori educators and early childhood specialists, we're parents and siblings, informed by our own developmental paths, constantly learning and growing.  The search for beautiful and lively early childhood education is familiar to our faculty and staff.  It's what led us to the Montessori method in the first place.  And it's what brought you here.


We encourage you to explore our website if you have time.  You can also call our Doylestown House at 610-290-5019 to speak with our Director.


Or, you can download a Family Information Packet here. Maria's House is currently enrolling for our 2024-2025 academic year.  Let us introduce you to the wonder of Montessori!

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AFFORDABLE EXCELLENCE

We know the deep and lasting value of early childhood education. We also know that an authentic Montessori Primary Program with trained and certified faculty tends to cost more per month than daycare. 

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AFFORDABLE EXCELLENCE

We know the deep and lasting value of early childhood education. We also know that an authentic Montessori Primary Program with trained and certified faculty tends to cost more per month than daycare. At Maria's House, we believe that excellence isn't exclusive. Explore our grants and aid page, or talk with us directly to see what we're doing to keep real Montessori affordable

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THE WAITLIST JOURNEY...

Every child is a wonder, the opening paragraph of a classic adventure novel, the first line of a favorite song, memorable, unique, haunting. If we had our way, the size of our House would expand to welcome as many explorers as came through our door, a happy exception to the laws of physics.

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THE WAITLIST JOURNEY...

Every child is a wonder, the opening paragraph of a classic adventure novel, the first line of a favorite song, memorable, unique, haunting. If we had our way, the size of our House would expand to welcome as many explorers as came through our door, a happy exception to the laws of physics.


As it is, though, our magical corner of the world is clearly defined in time and space.


When enrollment fills for a given year, we advise our inquiring families accordingly. If you're one of them...

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Explore Early Childhood with Us

We understand the journey that you and your child are taking.  Beyond our work as Montessori educators and early childhood specialists, we're parents and siblings, informed by our own developmental paths, constantly learning and growing.  The search for beautiful and lively early childhood education is familiar to our faculty and staff.  It's what led us to the Montessori method in the first place.  And it's what brought you here.


We encourage you to explore our website if you have time.  You can also call our Doylestown House at 610-290-5019 to speak with our Director.


Or, you can download a Family Information Packet here. Maria's House is currently enrolling for our 2024-2025 academic year.  Let us introduce you to the wonder of Montessori!

Explore Early Childhood with Us

We understand the journey that you and your child are taking.  Beyond our work as Montessori educators and early childhood specialists, we're parents and siblings, informed by our own developmental paths, constantly learning and growing.  The search for beautiful and lively early childhood education is familiar to our faculty and staff.  It's what led us to the Montessori method in the first place.  And it's what brought you here.


We encourage you to explore our website if you have time.  You can also call our Doylestown House at 610-290-5019 to speak with our Director.


Or, you can download a Family Information Packet here. Maria's House is currently enrolling for our 2024-2025 academic year.  Let us introduce you to the wonder of Montessori!

Explore Early Childhood with Us

We understand the journey that you and your child are taking.  Beyond our work as Montessori educators and early childhood specialists, we're parents and siblings, informed by our own developmental paths, constantly learning and growing.  The search for beautiful and lively early childhood education is familiar to our faculty and staff.  It's what led us to the Montessori method in the first place.  And it's what brought you here.


We encourage you to explore our website if you have time.  You can also call our Doylestown House at 610-290-5019 to speak with our Director.


Or, you can download a Family Information Packet here. Maria's House is currently enrolling for our 2024-2025 academic year.  Let us introduce you to the wonder of Montessori!

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