Discover Our Story
Tuition Free, Public Charter
The mission of The Montessori School of Camden is to engage students to become peaceful citizens of the global community using the Montessori approach to nurture in them an enthusiasm for learning, resourcefulness, a sense of responsibility for their actions, and respect for themselves, others, and their environment.
Explore Our Academic Programs
The Montessori classroom is a children’s room, dynamic and fluid. The multi-age classrooms foster self-esteem and self-discipline, independence, plus respect for and cooperation with fellow individuals. Because of the low student to teacher ratio, directors are able to present lessons to each child when he or she is ready to have them.
Why Montessori?
Montessori education recognizes that children learn best when they are actively involved in the process. In our classrooms, students have the freedom to choose purposeful work, follow their interests, and progress at their own pace. This approach fosters independence, intrinsic motivation, and a true love of learning—skills that serve them for life.
A Child-Centered Approach
Montessori education is built on the belief that children learn best when they are actively engaged and given the freedom to explore. Our classrooms are thoughtfully prepared environments where children choose meaningful work, follow their curiosity, and develop at their own pace—fostering independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Hands-On, Purposeful Learning
Montessori materials are designed to be tactile and self-correcting, allowing children to learn through discovery and experience. Whether counting beads, tracing letters, or exploring science concepts, students gain a deep understanding through doing—not memorizing—laying the foundation for academic excellence and real-world problem-solving.
Respect for the Whole Child
We honor each child as a unique individual with their own strengths, interests, and potential. Montessori education nurtures not only intellectual growth, but also social, emotional, and physical development. With mixed-age classrooms and guided freedom, students build empathy, collaboration skills, and a strong sense of community.