Who We Are

We are approved and licensed by the Washington State Board of Education and Department of Social and Health Services.

Our memberships include:

• Pacific Northwest Montessori Association (PNMA)
• Washington Federation of Independent Schools (WFIS)
• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
• North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA)

St. Nicholas Montessori School is staffed with certified teachers who earned their certifications from training programs approved and accredited by Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) which is recognized by the Federal Bureau of Education. All of our staff is carefully chosen based on their professional and academic backgrounds, commitment to children and their families, and a love and desire for learning.

What we believe

St. Nicholas Montessori is dedicated in following Dr. Maria Montessori's philosophy and methodology. St. Nicholas Montessori School is a hands-on, multi aged, developmentally appropriate, independent learning environment for children.

St. Nicholas Montessori School is dedicated to teaching the skills of responsibility, self discipline, and independence.

St. Nicholas Montessori School is a parent oriented, parent involved school believing you are your child's most important teacher.

St. Nicholas Montessori School is Dedicated to:

• Non-violence and the promotion of peace.
• The use of positive discipline, redirection and verbal conflict resolution.
• St. Nicholas is an environmentally concerned school. We nurture our natural setting, teaching the children to walk gently on our planet earth.
• Giving you the support and expertise to help you succeed at one of life's most demanding, yet satisfying jobs ... raising your child.

Our Mission

The Child

St. Nicholas Montessori School strives to meet the needs of the whole child: nurturing the love of learning, creating opportunities for growth and independence and bringing about self-respect and positive self worth.

The Environment

St. Nicholas Montessori School creates an environment that is clean, safe, nurturing and carefully prepared to provide positive learning experiences. Our natural setting is an important part of our Montessori curriculum.

The Community

St. Nicholas Montessori School strives to create a positive, caring atmosphere for parents and their children to flourish and grow. Our focus is to nurture respect and understanding for each other, nature and our planet.

Our Goal For Your Child

• Joyfully embrace life.
• Be responsible for actions and make good choices.
• Be confident - by succeeding at meaningful goals.
• Be a life long learner.