Early Childhood Specialists
As the leading Montessori institution on the west side, specializing in early childhood development, Westshore Montessori recognizes the significance of establishing a robust educational foundation. Our program emphasizes lifelong learning skills, character development, and independent thinking.
The Montessori Method is predicated on multi-age groupings: younger children benefit from learning alongside older peers, while older children consolidate their understanding of previously acquired concepts by mentoring younger students. This approach mirrors real-world scenarios where individuals of varying ages and dispositions collaborate and interact.
Cultural
Cultural gives children a comprehensive understanding of the world, encouraging curiosity, appreciation for diversity, and connection to humanity and nature.
Practical Life
Practical Life activities are important for fostering independence, developing fine motor skills, and promoting a sense of responsibility and order through hands-on, real-world tasks.
Sensorial
Sensorial gives children the chance to develop their senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. Montessori Sensorial activities assist in cognitive development, supporting future learning as well as personal and social growth.
Math
Math education focuses on hands-on learning and understanding concepts, not memorization. It provides children with a structured environment to explore numbers and operations at their own pace.
Experience why our children are HAPPY to learn!
The Essentials
A Peaceful and Happy Environment
The beautiful, inviting and thoughtfully arranged environments at Westshore Montessori school embodies each element of Maria Montessori’s revolutionary approach.
Natural lighting, soft colors and uncluttered spaces set the stage for activity that is focused and calm.
Everything is where it is supposed to be, conveying a sense of harmony and order that both comforts and inspires each child to do their best, help their classmates and find the joy of learning.
What is a true Montessori Education?
Since 1966 Westshore Montessori school has helped families raise children who are confident, caring and excited to learn.
Here, the child is at the center of the learning environment and through careful observation the teacher helps him develop cognitively, socially and emotionally.
Our individualized approach with the use of concrete self correcting materials, reinforces learning through repetition and internal feelings of success.
Admissions
Our admissions process commences with a private tour of our well-prepared Montessori classrooms that are designed to be child-centered. During this tour, you will have the opportunity to experience the Montessori method in practice.
Now Accepting Applications for the 2025-2026 School Year. Space is limited!
THE CONTRIBUTION OF A BOARD MEMBER AT WMS
Westshore Montessori Association is a 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to ensuring that every Westshore student receives the highest quality authentic Montessori education.
Westshore Montessori Association Board of Trustees is comprised of parents and community leaders who are dedicated to Westshore Montessori’s mission of:
Providing an authentic Montessori learning environment where every child may establish a lasting foundation for achieving their full potential in learning and in life.
Our board members also champion the importance of Westshore Montessori Schools (WMS) exceptional school community and that to keep the community Westshore Strong, we need a strong and effective board to help the school realize its full potential. In addition to the standard roles and responsibilities of a board member, our board members are active advocates and ambassadors for Westshore Montessori School and are fully engaged in identifying and securing financial resources and partnerships necessary for Westshore to advance its mission.
Board members are actively involved in organizational governance, and are expected to attend monthly board meetings, participate in at least one board committee, make a personal financial contribution, raise at least $500 annually, and manage at least three donor or community partner relationships.
The board needs a variety of skills, with a strong emphasis on board candidates with accounting, human resource, legal, and media expertise, as well as those connected to the local workforce development agency, foundations, organized labor, cultural organizations, and communities of color.
Interested in becoming a board member? Please complete the application, we’ll be in touch.
Parent Testimonials
“We had had a wonderful experience at Westshore Montessori. We are so thankful to have found it. The children, including ours, thrive and become enmeshed in strong, foundational approaches to learning, integrity, and empathy.”
“Our son has had an amazing experience at Westshore and we are so happy we found them! We can’t wait until our daughter is old enough to attend. The quality of the education and the dedication of the teachers is unmatched.”
“Westshore Montessori has truly changed our lives! We have watched our two young children thrive under the Montessori method and thoughtful, patient approach to teaching youngsters. We are so grateful to have this education available on the Westside of Cleveland. I could not recommend this school enough!”
“As a first-time parent, Westshore has impressed me with the life skills they’re teaching my son. He also really enjoys going to school each day. It’s been a wonderful experience.”
About Us
Westshore Montessori School welcomes students regardless of race, gender, national and ethnic origin, and is non-discriminatory in all our policies.
You can learn more about us here.
