Mission

We Offer Education For Life

Our community is a child-centered learning environment built on trust in the natural development of mind and spirit.

Philosophy

Founded in 1961, Alcuin Montessori is the oldest Montessori school in the Midwest. Our programs are designed to help each child become confident, curious, self-disciplined and motivated. The essence of the Montessori method is to allow for the development of a child's individual potential while also encouraging participation in a community that emphasizes respect and cultural awareness. Classrooms are filled with materials that encourage creativity, emphasize sensory experiences and provide opportunities for both verbal and non-verbal learning.

Classrooms operate on the principle of freedom within limits. Children, under the guidance of a teacher, work at their own pace with materials of their choosing. Each student may work alone or with others. Different levels of ability are expected and welcomed within each classroom.  Education occurs in multi-aged classrooms where children of various stages of development learn from and with each other.

Families currently attending Alcuin Montessori come from Oak Park as well as Berwyn, Chicago, River Forest,  Maywood, Schiller Park, Brookfield, Villa Park, Berkeley, Bellwood, Riverside, Riverdale and Rivergrove.