Mountain Willow Montessori
Community Micro-School
Leave the Crowd, Join Community.
Leave the Crowd, Join Community.
- Who We Are -
Mountain Willow Montessori (MWM) is a community micro-school, meaning our schools will serve a maximum of 32 students ages 2.5-6 years old. We proudly utilize a modern Montessori Method and nature to cultivate the unique learning styles of every student in our care. We maintain a low student-to-guide ratio to ensure the students develop a deeper connection with the Guide and peers. We aim to honor the Montessori pyramid, focusing on the care of the Student, the Guide, and the Environment.
Quality, Safety, and Equity are at the forefront of our mission. We are a school founded, managed, and operated by passionate educators. We strive to create beauty and balance within the student’s indoor and outdoor environment. Beauty is the hallmark of a Montessori environment. Grace and courtesy are implemented into our daily activities. Because Mountain Willow is dedicated to a“slow living” culture, we can give our students time to learn, move, and grow at their own pace. MWM’s environment feels more like a home than a school.
Our environment is meticulously prepared to maximize independent learning and growth in students. Specially designed learning materials are displayed on open shelves, easily accessible for the students. Our Guides gently direct students to help maintain the organization and cleanliness of this environment to keep it orderly and attractive and to help your child understand how to care for materials and clean up after themselves—skills you will be happy to observe carrying over in your home.
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We Make.
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We Count.
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We Collaborate.
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We Learn.
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We Focus.
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We Trust.
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We Discover.
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We Write.
Mountain Willow Montessori rests on the west side of Colorado Springs. We are conveniently located off the Cimarron exit with spectacular views of the Garden of the Gods and our beautiful Rocky Mountains.
Special Feature:
Mountain Willow Montessori & FOX 21's Loving Living Local
Mountain Willow Montessori takes Fox21’s Loving Living Local! Our Co-Founders Melody Cully & Eryn Weems visit the set for an interview on our growing community here at MWM.
2023-2024
MWM Calendar
“Finding a quality preschool with an opening for my son felt impossible. Tough decisions with concessions had to be made. Finding Mountain Willow Montessori felt like a dream come true! We’ve truly found a second home for our son where we trust that his mental, physical and educational well-being are cared for. We’re thrilled to join and build the MWM community! -Mountain Willow Mama
Community Testimonials
“We are beyond grateful for Mountain Willow Montessori. Knowing our child is so well cared for and growing in amazing ways is a gift. The Guides are filled with kindness and compassion. This is such a special school and community!”
“Ms. Eryn and Ms. Elizabeth were the teachers of my 3-year-old grandson’s Montessori class. He is active and determined- sometimes a handful- and they successfully worked with him. Happily engaged, he responded well to their cheerful enthusiasm and redirection. Ms. Eryn invited me to read to the class once a week, which I enjoyed very much. There was a topic each month for instruction, with activities centered around each topic, so I was able to see how the children interacted and enjoyed the learning process. I was impressed by the calm atmosphere and the teachers’ eagerness to offer new opportunities for their students. Using kind words and being kind was constantly stressed, which I think is greatly needed today. ”