About Montessori

Montessori
Philosophy

“The education of even a small child, therefore, does not aim at preparing him for school, but for life.”

Maria Montessori

What is Montessori?

Your child is the center of the Montessori educational philosophy. Encouraging independence, hands-on learning, and child-led exploration, your child is able to learn at their own pace in a creative yet structured environment. Teachers nurture each child’s individual gifts and engage their natural curiosity and unique interests to spark innovation. Integrating the Catholic faith into our Montessori philosophy, we help children grow and thrive socially, emotionally, physically, and academically.

The Montessori Difference

Personalized Support

Your child is one-of-a-kind. They lead the way for their individualized learning path based on their interests and gifts. Teachers guide and support their natural curiosity and creativity.

Hands-on Learning

Fostering a love for learning we encourage exploration, building, and creating through hands-on learning. Your child will learn concepts like math, language, and practical skills taught with tactile materials like blocks or beads.

Independent Growth

We help children thrive by allowing them to make their own choices, solve problems, and take care of themselves and their space.

Confidence Building

Through independent growth and self-discipline, children find their confidence that will encourage and inspire them throughout their life.

Long-term Academic Achievement

On average, Montessori students achieve higher academic success than those in traditional education models.

Success Beyond the Classroom

We want your child to succeed in all aspects of life. Focusing on social, emotional, physical, and academic growth, we see children thrive in and out of the classroom.

Thriving Students

Montessori students are…

  • Outperforming others in language and math across grades
  • On average, a full school year ahead in language, math, and general academic ability by sixth grade
  • Scoring higher on standardized tests
  • Outshining peers in social competence, self-control, and working memory
  • Exhibiting positive peer interactions, higher reasoning, and advanced social cognition
  • Showing higher autonomy, self-acceptance, and overall wellbeing later in life
  • Displaying higher academic achievement through high school and beyond

Why Choose Divine Mercy Academy’s Montessori?

  • Nurturing a love for others and God through Christ-centered Catholic values
  • Faith-filled community with a mix of ages 3-12 for natural development
  • Individualized learning for your child’s unique interests, gifts, and abilities at their own pace
  • Accessible education for all with tuition that fits your family’s budget
  • Trained teachers guide, observe, and learn along with your child
  • Fostering creativity, curiosity, and independence by allowing your child to explore freely within safe limits
  • Cultivating a love for learning, self-discipline, and intrinsic motivation

Ready to Enroll?

For more information, please call 608.709.7343 or send us a message and we’ll be in touch soon.

Enrollment opens for the 2026-2027 school year on January 1, 2026

Contact Us

For more information, please call 608.709.7343 or send us a message and we’ll be in touch soon.

Enrollment opens for the 2026-2027 school year on January 1, 2026