Our School
Our Mission is to Prepare Children for Life.
Montessori Academy at St. John's
is a non-denominational Montessori school that welcomes families of all faiths. We provide the highest quality of Montessori education in a beautiful, loving, and enriching environment. We have been serving the Miami Beach community since 1990.
Our vision
The main goals of a Montessori Education include creating and maintaining a sense of order, improved coordination, prolonged concentration, and greater independence. A Montessori Directress’ role is to act as a keen observer, guide, and help the children to help themselves.
Our mission
Our mission is to provide a stimulating academic and learning environment, which will establish fundamental habits, attitudes, skills and ideas for a lifetime of creative thinking and learning for children.
Embracing the philosophy of learning outlined by Dr. Maria Montessori, the Montessori Academy at St. John’s lives its mission by developing in students:
- A positive attitude towards school and learning
- Greater independence and problem solving
- Respect for oneself, others and the community
- Inner discipline and a sense of order
- High self-esteem
- Skills in oral and written communication
- Sensory-motor skills in order to sharpen the ability to discriminate and judge their surroundings
- High self-expectations and confidence
Why choose us?
Beyond academics: Nurturing the whole child
At The Montessori Academy at St. John’s, we celebrate your child's individuality, fostering a love for learning through curiosity, independence, compassion, collaboration, and critical thinking. Our goal is to prepare each child to face the future with confidence, equipped with self-knowledge and a lifelong passion for discovery.
Excellence in academics
While we focus on the whole child, our academic achievements are exceptional. It’s not unusual to see our four-year-old’s reading, six-year-olds mastering long division, and nine-year-old’s classifying botanical specimens. Our curriculum is designed to introduce skills at the optimal time when children are most receptive to learning, ensuring that they excel at their own pace.
A thriving community
Our school is more than just a learning environment; it’s a community for children and their families. We view our relationship with you as a true partnership, working together to ensure your child’s success. We believe that children flourish when there is harmony between home and school, and we are committed to fostering that connection.
Personalized learning: Meeting children where they are
At The Montessori Academy at St. John’s, we recognize that learning is not a one-size-fits-all journey. We meet each child where they are, allowing them to progress at their own pace. Understanding that learning is not always linear, we provide the necessary support for children who need it, while offering advanced challenges to those ready to move ahead. Our approach ensures that every child receives the personalized attention they need to thrive.
Affiliation & licenses
We support all staff members to perform continuing education in the areas of child growth and development and Montessori theory and methods. We also provide regular on and off-site training to staff on ongoing basis.
- The Montessori Academy at St. John’s is licensed by the Department of Children and Families of Miami-Dade County.
- The Montessori Academy at St. John’s is a member of the American Montessori Society and has maintained professional memberships with the American Montessori Society since 2005.
- All Classroom teachers hold Montessori Certifications, Bachelor’s degrees and or Master’s Degrees.
"Our experience at MASJ has been truly wonderful. The supportive and nurturing environment has helped my child grow both academically and socially. The staff genuinely care about each student’s well-being, creating a strong sense of community that we value deeply. We’re so grateful to be part of a school that fosters both learning and kindness!"
Singh Family
"Montessori Academy at St Johns is a special place where you can live and breathe love, care and inclusion, everyday everywhere. The Montessori method accelerates learning and development making it fun and tailored to each individual student. Teachers will make your child’s wellbeing their first and absolute priority. They helped both my daughters in critical phases of their life such as adjusting to a new school and to a life major events such as the birth of a new sibling. All of this while continuing to learn, grow and develop into curious and kind human beings. When your kids are excited about going to school and they miss school during breaks or holidays that’s when you know they go to the right place."