Susan Odell Taylor School For Children vs. Woodland Hill Montessori School

The philosophical foundation for the Susan Odell Taylor School are the development of a steadfast sense of self is paramount to each child's educational experience; how the children learn is as important as what they learn; knowing the children we teach individually, culturally and developmentally is as important as knowing the content we teach; each child will have the opportunity to reach her/his highest potential within a safe and nurturing environment; the learning environment will be experiential, fostering curiosity and creativity, while instilling a love of learning in the children; emphasis will be placed on academic rigor within the friendly atmosphere of a caring community of learners; and parental and community interaction will be an integral part of the school's success.

Woodland Hill Montessori, founded in 1965 as the Montessori School of Albany, is the only independent school in the Capital Region providing the internationally renowned Montessori education for children ages 18 months -14 years of age.

Woodland Hill Montessori School nurtures a child's inner love of learning.

Using specific Montessori methods, creativity and natural curiosity are fostered and individual academic excellence is stressed.

Montessori children are empowered to make decisions and take responsibility from an early age.