Fostering the wholeness of each child is at the core of what we do. Our child care in Rockville, Maryland utilizes the Montessori method to encourage your child's unique potential at their own pace being while surrounded by a warm, loving environment. Our mission is to educate, enrich, and encourage children to reach their fullest potential as curious, independent, socially responsible, kind, and happy individuals.
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Our summer camp is currently full for Summer 2021. We will be able to take more students if the Montgomery County guidance change and we will make the application available at that time. Welcome to the online enrollment process for Norbeck Montessori's Summer Camp program in Rockville, Maryland!
We are so excited to have your child join us for a summer of friendship, learning, water play, group activities, arts and crafts, sports, games, and so much more.See our 2021 Summer Camp Schedule for more information. Rockville and DC-area toddlers and children ages two to six will have the best summer ever, filled with engaging age-appropriate activities with a new theme each week!
We are so excited to have your child join us for a summer of friendship, learning, water play, group activities, arts and crafts, sports, games, and so much more.See our 2021 Summer Camp Schedule for more information. Rockville and DC-area toddlers and children ages two to six will have the best summer ever, filled with engaging age-appropriate activities with a new theme each week!
Melissa Mathews taught at Norbeck for 16 years before taking the Head of School role. She majored in Elementary Education at University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Shortly after graduating, Melissa became a teacher for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) where she taught Kindergarten, second and fifth grades for six years.
Norbeck Montessori is a private preschool that employs approximately 25 full-time and part-time faculty and staff members. All our Montessori teachers have degrees and have received the Montessori Credential from an accredited Montessori Institute. We are very proud to say that many of our faculty and staff members have been with us for over 15 years, and several have been with us for over 20 years.
Dr. Maria Montessori believed that children learn because they are motivated from within by a natural curiosity and love for knowledge. She revealed the sensitivity of the child to their environment from which they absorb their perceptions and knowledge. Montessori schools like Norbeck keep this in mind when designing our daily schedule.
Reviews (11)
Vickie C.
May 09, 2017
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Reese Alutto-Schmidt
Feb 04, 2016
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Our son has had a wonderful experience at Norbeck. The teachers and staff are incredibly energetic and positive -- they are uniformly dedicated to nurturing and teaching kids. Everyone clearly loves their jobs. The school's parent community is welcoming and active for those parents that are interested. We plan to send our second child next year!
Melanie Deal
Jan 15, 2016
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What would I have done without Norbeck? This is my daughter's second year and every day I am more and more amazed about how much she is learning. She is only 4 years old and she is able to read, write and count to 100. The activities that the school coordinates through the year nurtures a sense of community/family, events include Halloween parade, Thanksgiving feast, Christmas song festival and much more! She loves her school, teachers and friends. I highly recommend this school.
Nisha Patel
Jun 11, 2015
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Norbeck Montessori has been the most amazing experience for us! Our daughter has been there for over a year and absolutely loves it. The teachers are amazing and make you and your child feel welcome, nurtured and loved! And, the lessons they do on a daily basis are so fun and educational at the same time. Definitely recommend to any parents looking for a positive and warm environment for their kids, and be prepared to be part of a small and loving family!
Amy Gensemer
Jan 30, 2015
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I call it "the magic of Norbeck Montessori". With two children completing their pre-school experience at Norbeck Montessori, both my husband and I have been amazed at how the school has helped both Ella and Michael learn to love math and love reading. When Ella entered into public schools, she was well prepared. Michael is currently on pace to finish reading 30 books (which he started at the beginning of summer), which would not be possible without the staff at Norbeck supporting and encouraging his reading.
Peggy Nasvaderani
Jan 19, 2015
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Norbeck Montessori has been our number one choice for all three of my sons. My first son attended Norbeck ten years ago and then my second and currently my third is in the Big K program. Our family is part of the Norbeck family because that is the way the staff makes you feel on the first day you walk into this wonderful school and that feeling never goes away. The staff is not only inviting and accommodating but highly educated in the Montessori Method of teaching. My boys and my son who currently attends learned invaluable lessons when it came to reading skills, math, science, spanish, and most
E. Alcroft
Jan 06, 2015
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I can't express enough how impressed our family has been with Norbeck Montessori. The entire staff is exceptional --warm, nurturing, engaging, and responsive. They literally light up each time they greet a child in the classroom in the morning! The classrooms are bright, inviting, and meticulously prepared for learning. The administration runs the school like a well-oiled machine and children thrive in the structure of their environment. Norbeck has science, literacy, language, art, and music infused in their curriculum. They make sure the children get lots of physical activity each and every day
Belinda Simmons
Nov 28, 2014
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My husband and I are so pleased with how our daughter progressed at Norbeck. She attended for four years through "Big K". Even though it would have been easier in many ways to send her to our local public school for kindergarten, we thought she would be bored there, so we decided to keep her at Norbeck for Kindergarten. It was one of the best decisions we have ever made. Besides the emphasis on reading and science, the whole attitude and atmosphere of "learning is fun and exciting" has really been an attitude that our daughter internalized. She is in third grade now and doing extremely well in
Salty Boi
Jul 08, 2014
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I can't tell you how great our experience with Norbeck Montessori was! I am a single mother of two young boys. My youngest son, Gianni, attended Pre K and I can't express how loving, kind and caring all staff were! The teachers there genuinely care about each and every student there. Going thru difficult life changes can be very hard on children and surrounding them around great kids and teachers can make all the difference. My son Gianni kept busy with activities and learning so that had a very positive impact on his life. I am so very greatful to have had my son attend Norbeck Montessori!
Beth Davis
Jul 06, 2014
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Norbeck Montessori is one of those rare places where children can go to learn in a loving and supportive environment full of enrichment opportunities and amazing teachers. Norbeck has been a part of our family for nearly three decades. As a Norbeck alumni, I would not want to see my kids anywhere else.
My children started attending the school ten years ago, when my oldest was 2 ½, and we have remained in the Norbeck family as each of our children has grown to preschool age. In the past ten years we have had three children attend Norbeck, one of whom is in the Jr. K program this year.
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My children started attending the school ten years ago, when my oldest was 2 ½, and we have remained in the Norbeck family as each of our children has grown to preschool age. In the past ten years we have had three children attend Norbeck, one of whom is in the Jr. K program this year.
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Jessica E.
Jun 12, 2014
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Both my children had a wonderful experience at Norbeck Montessori!! The staff were nurturing and attentive to each of my children's personal needs. With creative lessons and a warm, safe and structured environment, my children were able to learn and grow. The holiday celebrations, scarecrow stuffing, and talent show were a great hit, too! Special thanks to Mr. Dennis, who has an amazing talent for teaching in a special way that builds children's confidence. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this school!
