ToTH Montessori, founded as Toddlers on the Hill in 2012, is an independent Montessori school for children between the ages of 15 months and 6 years of age. Our school is located in the first floor suite of the Arthur Capper Recreation Center in the Navy Yard neighborhood of Washington, DC. ToTH is a member school of the International Montessori Council. We offer full-day and part-day programs for toddlers and a full-day primary program for children ages 3-6, including the kindergarten year. Learn more about our programs.

FULL DAY TODDLER

ToTH’s full day program for toddlers ages 15 months to 3 years old provides a peaceful and home-like environment that fosters independence and curiosity. Our Montessori guides are supportive, caring and trained in child development and observation.

PART DAY TODDLER

ToTH’s half day program for toddlers allows children to practice and refine emerging skills in a safe and nurturing environment. Children are provided ample opportunities for socialization, exploration and creative expression.

PRIMARY

ToTH’s full-day primary program is designed for children 3 to 6 years old. In the primary community, our trained guides offer sequenced lessons using hands-on materials that promote concentration, self-initiative, grace and courtesy and problem-solving.

“The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child’s own natural desire to learn.

-Maria Montessori

ToTH is committed to offering our community a high-quality and high-fidelity Montessori school that best meets children’s unique developmental needs.  The Montessori educational method and philosophy, developed more than a century ago by Italian physician Maria Montessori, promotes independence, self-motivation, and personal responsibility. Our trained teachers offer kind and caring guidance that nurtures children’s cognitive, physical, social and emotional growth. 

Is a Montessori program the right fit for your family?

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What can you expect in a Montessori classroom?

  • Uninterrupted work periods that allow children extensive opportunities for concentration, repetition, and independence as they freely explore the learning environment.

 

 

  • Mixed-age classroom environments prepared for children’s developmental stages that allow for consistency and leadership development over a span of 2-3 years.

 

  • Materials specially designed by Dr. Montessori that stimulate a child’s senses and encourage hands-on learning.

 

  • Child-centered learning. Children have the freedom to make choices in the classroom based on their own interests and intrinsic motivation. This aids in the development of independence, confidence, and self-initiative.

 

  • A respect for the young child and trust that with the right guidance, children are capable of developing themselves.