Rainbow Montessori Learning Center

06/14/2025

Important update!: Due to a scheduling conflict with the venue, our community outreach/fundraising event date has been changed to July 18th, 2025. See update flyer below...

05/09/2025

We are still working on finalizing our logo, but I wanted to get this information out as soon as possible. We are now enrolling for pre-k - 2nd grade and we only have about 10 spaces available per grade level. Please spread the word to anyone who has children between the ages of 4 and 7. www.therainbowschool.org

04/18/2025

We recently recorded a podcast (our very first one!) with PMAI (Public Montessori in Action) to discuss our journey of creating Ohio's first free public Montessori charter school. Here's the link to check it ou:

Montessori in Action PodcastEngaging conversations with Montessori practitioners Season 5, Ep. 10 Starting a Montessori SchoolEver wished you had superpowers? Meet four people who do—Rachelle and Josh Smith in Columbus, Ohio, and Rufus and Summer Howard in Oklahoma City. These two couples are laun...

12/24/2024

Notice of Special Meeting for Rainbow Montessori: Rainbow Montessori board of directors will have a special meeting to vote on and approve new bylaws and articles of incorporation on 1/2/25 at 7:00pm. The link to attend this meeting will be posted to the school's website:

10/26/2022

Fall update: We are looking for 2 Teacher Leaders with Montessori background/experience. Please send qualified applicants our way.

We are also looking to add 1 or 2 new board members with expertise in any of the following areas:
-School start-up
-Development and fundraising
-Finance/accounting

Rainbow Montessori is currently looking into partnering with the Wildflower Schools network. More information forthcoming!

08/25/2022

August updates: Our Summer fundraiser has ended. Thank you everyone for your support! If you wanted to donate but didn't get a chance to, we have a business Venmo account

We are also looking into partnering with Wildflower Schools. Our next board meeting is scheduled for the second week in September, and we will discuss this option more at that time.

Finally, we are beginning the search for two Teacher Leaders to join our school. Potential candidates should be Montessori certified or have a good knowledge of Montessori practices and we will help them get certified. Please pass this information along to any teachers who might be interested.

07/26/2022

July school update!: We are in the process of applying for grants and other funding opportunities. We are also looking for a grant writer to join our team. Don't forget: our summer fundraiser is still going on until 8/31. Thanks for your support everyone!
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05/30/2022

Our first fundraiser starts today and ends Aug. 31st! When you purchase sustainable and eco-friendly products from Boon Supply, Rainbow Montessori Learning Center receives 40% of the proceeds. Here is the link: https://www.boonsupply.com/collections/616830-rainbow-montessori-learning-center
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05/14/2022

Support Columbus' first tuition-free, public Montessori school. Montessori education was first created in Italy by Dr. Maria Montessori as a form of education based in child development. It was created to support the whole child. Columbus currently only offers private Montessori schools. Join us in making Montessori education an accessible choice for all children in Columbus. Visit our website to learn more: