Mountain Laurel Montessori

Mountain Laurel Montessori Nature-based micro-school offering authentic Montessori for ages 3-6.

If you’ve ever watched your child come home covered in mud, proudly carrying a stick they absolutely needed to keep… thi...
07/27/2026

If you’ve ever watched your child come home covered in mud, proudly carrying a stick they absolutely needed to keep… this fundraiser is for you. 💚

Our Mountain Laurel Bonfire apparel fundraiser is here!

You’ll find:
🌿 Youth & adult sizes
👕 Short-sleeve tees
🍁 Long-sleeve tees
🌲Super-soft sweatshirts

Every purchase helps support our nonprofit school by funding classroom materials, nature-based learning, scholarships, and the experiences that make childhood feel like childhood.

Plus, you’ll look great while representing a community that believes curiosity belongs outside, learning should be joyful, and dirty knees are usually a sign of a really good day.

Grab yours through the link in our bio before the campaign closes. Thank you for wearing your Mountain Laurel pride! 🌲

At Mountain Laurel, we believe children don’t just learn about nature—they learn with nature. This week that meant float...
07/11/2026

At Mountain Laurel, we believe children don’t just learn about nature—they learn with nature. This week that meant floating paper boats, designing cork boats, hugging trees, and embracing the joy of muddy boots. Every adventure is a chance to build curiosity, resilience, and a love for the outdoors. 💚

Building a school has been one of the most rewarding—and humbling—experiences of our lives. There have been long days, c...
06/27/2026

Building a school has been one of the most rewarding—and humbling—experiences of our lives. There have been long days, countless decisions, unexpected challenges, and so many moments of joy.

Through it all, we’ve been incredibly lucky to have a team that believes in our mission, adapts with grace, supports one another, and always puts children first.

Last night we celebrated an unforgettable inaugural year, a fantastic first week of summer camp, and welcomed Lars to Mountain Laurel. We’re so grateful for this team and excited for what’s ahead.

Here’s to building something beautiful together. 💚🌿

Please join us in welcoming Lars Scott to the Mountain Laurel Montessori team! 🌿Lars joins us as an Assistant Teacher an...
06/27/2026

Please join us in welcoming Lars Scott to the Mountain Laurel Montessori team! 🌿

Lars joins us as an Assistant Teacher and brings a wealth of experience supporting children in educational and community-based settings. Most recently, they served as Director of the Extended Day Program and Assistant Teacher at Abington Friends School, where they focused on creating supportive, engaging environments that foster children’s creativity, independence, and social-emotional growth.

Outside the classroom, Lars is a musician who leads music playgroups and teaches private guitar lessons. They are passionate about building meaningful relationships with children and families and are excited to bring creativity, collaboration, and a calm, nurturing presence to the Mountain Laurel community.

An avid hiker, Lars often spends time exploring the trails of the Wissahickon. They are especially excited to be part of a school community that values outdoor learning, curiosity, and connection with the natural world.

We are thrilled to welcome Lars and can’t wait for our children and families to get to know them this summer and beyond. 💚

Montessori should be accessible.As part of our commitment to equity and inclusion, Mountain Laurel Montessori partners w...
06/14/2026

Montessori should be accessible.

As part of our commitment to equity and inclusion, Mountain Laurel Montessori partners with Pennsylvania’s Child Care Works program to help make high-quality Montessori education available to more families.

We currently have one Tier 5 space available for the 2026–27 school year.

If you’ve ever thought Montessori might be out of reach financially, we encourage you to reach out. Many families are surprised to learn they may qualify for childcare assistance.

At Mountain Laurel Montessori, children spend their days exploring nature, building independence, and learning in a joyful mixed-age community—all while being outside every day.

📍 Roxborough, Philadelphia
🌿 Ages 3–6
✨ One Tier 5 space available

Apply on our website today!

At Mountain Laurel Montessori, “Outside Every Day” isn’t just a slogan. It’s a core part of how children learn.Whether t...
06/02/2026

At Mountain Laurel Montessori, “Outside Every Day” isn’t just a slogan. It’s a core part of how children learn.

Whether they’re splashing through puddles, searching for worms, building in the mud kitchen, or observing the changing seasons, our children spend time outdoors in all kinds of weather.

After a year of heavy use, many of our (not so high quality) rain suits have quite literally begun falling apart. To continue providing daily outdoor experiences, we’re fundraising to purchase 20 new Oaki rain suits, a durable and high-quality option that will help keep children dry and comfortable while they explore. With these, we can ensure access to the great outdoors for all our learners.

Join us at the Pretzel Park Farmers Market on June 13 from 9 AM–2 PM for our DIY Bouquet Fundraiser! Inspired by the Montessori tradition of flower arranging, families will be able to create their own beautiful bouquets while helping us equip our students for another year of outdoor adventures.

Alternatively, you can donate on our GiveButter page linked on our bio.

Every bouquet purchased helps keep a child outside.

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What a beautiful day exploring our neighborhood! 🌱🚌. Today, our students hopped on the SEPTA bus and headed to Henry Got...
05/30/2026

What a beautiful day exploring our neighborhood! 🌱🚌.

Today, our students hopped on the SEPTA bus and headed to Henry Got Crops CSA and the Weavers Way Farm Market at Saul High School, a working farm right here in our community. From navigating public transportation together to exploring the farm, the day was filled with real-world learning and adventure.
We spent the morning following clues on a scavenger hunt across the property, greeting cows, learning how farmers keep plants warm and watered, and making connections between our classroom learning and the world around us.

One exciting surprise was seeing our compost from Bennett Compost come full circle as part of the growing process. The children were fascinated to see how food scraps can become rich soil that helps new plants thrive.

Of course, the highlight for many was tasting vegetables fresh from the ground. Sorrel was the clear favorite, with cilantro and carrot greens close behind! There is something magical about watching children discover new flavors while standing in the place where those foods are grown.

Experiences like these remind us that some of the best classrooms have no walls. Whether riding the bus, exploring a farm, or tasting something new, our students are learning that they are connected to their community and the natural world around them. 🌿

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’Tis the season… for extension work ✨You’ll start to see it this time of year—materials being used in new ways, children...
05/06/2026

’Tis the season… for extension work ✨

You’ll start to see it this time of year—materials being used in new ways, children stretching their ideas just a little further, and work that grows beyond the tray.

Extension work is where the magic deepens.
It’s when a child takes what they know and asks, “What else can I do with this?”

Maybe it’s tracing and painting a 2D version of the Pink Tower, shaping the geometric solids out of clay, or weaving a purse—taking familiar materials and transforming them into something new, layered, and personal.

This is how independence grows.
This is how focus lengthens.
This is how children learn to plan, problem-solve, and follow an idea all the way through.

And the best part? It’s joyful. It’s playful. It’s driven by curiosity.

’Tis the season for following their ideas wherever they lead 🌿

We left the AMS Symposium in Princeton feeling inspired, energized, and deeply connected to the incredible work happenin...
04/22/2026

We left the AMS Symposium in Princeton feeling inspired, energized, and deeply connected to the incredible work happening across our Montessori community 🌿
After learning about the beautiful nature-based practices at International Montessori School in West Chester, we felt called to grow our own work—literally.
This week, we’re adding a new herb garden to our classroom 🌱
Lavender, basil, oregano… soon our space will be filled with calming, sensory-rich scents that invite children to explore with their hands and noses.
And the best part? These same herbs will make their way into our practical life work—harvested, prepared, and enjoyed together.
Learning, growing, tending, and tasting—it’s all connected.
We’re so grateful to keep evolving alongside our children and our wider Montessori community 💛

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5261 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19128

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8am - 3:30pm
Friday 8am - 3:30pm

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+12153027225

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