Montessori Children's Community
Sewickley, PA 15143
Founder: Terri Modic
412 -741-8982
474 Chadwick Street
Sewickley, PA 15143
School Head/Founder: Terri Modic
(412) 741-8982
Founded in 1991, Montessori Children’s Community has been providing authentic, whole-child Montessori education to the Sewickley Valley community for over 30 years. The school serves students ages 2 years 7 months-14 years old (preschool - middle school). Montessori Children’s Community is licensed by the PA State Board of Private Academic Schools and the PA Office of Childhood Development and Early Learning. The school is affiliated with the American Montessori Society.
Montessori Children’s Community provides students with an interdisciplinary curriculum consisting of a broad course of academic study. By tailoring its curriculum to each student’s individual interests, needs, and readiness, Montessori Children’s Community fosters curious, confident, and independent lifelong learners. The school's curriculum includes everyday living skills, large and small motor skills, sensory development, reading, grammar, creative writing, spelling, handwriting, basic and advanced mathematics, geography, history, science, Spanish, computer education, art, music, and physical education. Following Dr. Maria Montessori’s philosophy, Montessori Children’s Community provides carefully prepared learning environments that will stimulate your child’s intellect and instill a lifelong love of learning.
The school’s dedicated faculty are highly qualified. Faculty members hold both a bachelor's degree and Montessori certification, with many holding a postgraduate degree as well. Additionally, the faculty undergoes rigorous professional development and are experts in their area of specialization. Under their guidance, students have the freedom to learn as individuals in an innovative and collaborative learning environment.