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At The Baltimore Montessori, our mission is to ensure the total development of each child and we stay true to the concepts of traditional Montessori education as outlined by Dr.
Maria Montessori. Founded in 2006, we currently have two programs in Downtown Baltimore that provide excellent education and care for children 18 months 6 years.
The school has a proven track record of children with high academic standards.
We are the first private Montessori school in Baltimore City to be certified by both the Maryland State Department of Education and the Montessori Schools of Maryland.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2006

Student Body

Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$17,000 - $23,000

School Notes

Our program allows for:
  • Practical life, sensorial development, language, math, and culture
  • Providing avenues for creative expression
  • Fostering self-esteem
  • Cognitive development and problem-solving skills
  • Music and movement (including yoga)
  • Enhancing fine motor and gross motor skills
  • Developing social skills
Our Faculty
  • Our faculty is comprised of Montessori Directresses and Teacher Assistants. Because we believe in providing quality education in a stimulating and nurturing environment for our children, we ensure that all our staff are qualified to perform their designated duties as per the Montessori method of education. Additionally, the staff is subjected to State and Federal Criminal Background checks as well as a physical examination to ensure that they are safe and healthy enough to work with our children. The common underlying factor among our staff is their genuine love for children and their teamwork approach in helping them to reach their potential.
Canton Location
  • The Baltimore Montessori Canton is a beautiful church building built in 1890, just off of O'Donnell Square. It is surrounded by great scenery and restaurants and is half a block from the historic Enoch Pratt Library. This location has a beautiful green outdoor area as well as an inviting indoor play space for the children. Equipped with large airy classrooms, high ceilings, wood floors, stained glass windows, and oversized barn doors, it is a mixture of old world charm and modern accents. This location is also 2 minutes away from I-95, 10 minutes to I-83, and a few minutes away from The Johns Hopkins Medical Center. Our Canton location is in a central spot that is easily accessible.
Student-Teacher Ratio:
  • Under 2 Years: 1:3
  • 2 to 3: 1:6
  • 3 to 6: 1:12
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for The Baltimore Montessori - Canton?
The application deadline for The Baltimore Montessori - Canton is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Baltimore Montessori - Canton located?
The Baltimore Montessori - Canton is located in the Canton neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. There are 2 other private schools located in Canton.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Baltimore, MD is $13,124 for elementary schools and $18,827 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Baltimore, MD is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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