Our Philosophy

The purpose of Community Montessori School of Bisbee is to offer quality education for 3-6 year olds in accordance with the principals of Dr. Maria Montessori as upheld by the organization she founded in 1929, Association Montessori International. Community Montessori School will provide a stimulating and supportive educational environment for the child’s personal discovery and exploration of their world and their own capabilities. The school nurtures the development of the whole child by addressing his physical, emotional, social, academic and creative needs.

The children here learn through hands-on experience in an environment equipped with beautiful learning materials and positive role models. Each student’s educational program is individually customized for their learning style and interests. Through their work with the Montessori materials children develop a foundation of concentration and logical sequencing as the basis for creative exploration. Children explore reading and written language on their own terms and for their own empowerment; participate in the daily activities of their culture; fine-tune the muscles, coordination and dexterity needed to accomplish tasks independently; deepen their awareness of and appreciation for the natural world; gain perspective on their membership in the communities of the classroom, their family, their neighborhood and the world.

Community Montessori School’s dependable service and standards of excellence give parents peace of mind. The staff respects the parent’s role as the child’s first teacher and welcomes daily contact and communication with the child’s caregivers. The school community encourages staff and families in the exchange of information and ideas and offers support for successful child raising in the face of parenting challenges.