Thank for your interest in exploring the services offerred by Top Hat Montessori. Since 2012 serving families in the Gaithersburg Area, Maryland.Visit Tophatmontessori.com page/Facebook/instagram to learn more about services.
We are accepting applications from essential workers for now and will continue to accept normal applications for the 2020-2021 school year.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2012
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 37%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please call to see what our current charges are: 240-813-0713
Admissions Director
Laura Matney
Admissions Associate
Patty Wilkie
School Notes
- We are recognized and approved by the Maryland State Department of Education, and licensed by the MSDE Office of Child Care.
- At Top Hat Montessori School focuses on curriculum guided by trained teachers, that provide children with innumerable opportunities for exploration and discovery.
- We guide children intellectually, academically, socially, and emotionally in their preparation for life.
- We believe that education is an exciting process of discovery that builds a foundation for critical thinking, self-discipline, and a life-long love of learning.We understand that children learn best when they are motivated by their own innate need to explore and discover.
- We respect that children and adolescents should be encouraged to progress at their own pace, regardless of age or ability. We are committed to practicing authentic Montessori to help children reach their full potential, while instilling values of civic responsibility and compassion.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Top Hat Montessori often compared to?
Top Hat Montessori is often viewed alongside schools like Village Montessori School, Llc by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Top Hat Montessori?
The application deadline for Top Hat Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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