A little bit about our school:
Southwest Suburban Montessori School opened its doors for the first time to a handful of children in 1970.
As the years have passed, we have occupied five different sites finally settling into our present home: a quaint schoolhouse nestled in the woodlands of Palos Park. Here the children are immersed in the many joys of nature as well as a full Montessori experience. Over the years our numbers have expanded to include over 160 children and a very dedicated staff of twenty. |
From our earliest days, SWSMS has been registered with the Illinois State Board of Education and a member of both the Illinois and American Montessori Societies. In 1992, we became the first Montessori school in the State of Illinois to become accredited by the National Academy for the Education of Young Children. To earn the NAEYC accreditation we have voluntarily undergone a very thorough and comprehensive process of internal self-study and encouraged external professional review to verify compliance with the Academy's Criteria for High Quality Early Childhood Programs.
Our school is a private, not-for-profit corporation, classified as a 501(c)3 under the Federal Tax code. No single individudal or group of individuals own the school nor derive any financial profits from the activities of SWSMS. All of the profits from our operations are reinvested in the school.
Our dedicated faculty is culturally, educationally, and experientially diverse. Their first priority is always a concern for you and your child. We place a strong emphasis upon professionalism and continued growth of our faculty members to continually enhance the experience of the children.
We recognize that you have the greatest influence on the education of your children. We are here to serve your children and to work with you in meeting their needs. We want to support you as you help your child become a creative compassionate human being who is able to be fully aware of himself and others in the world that is unfolding around him.