Discover the Montessori Difference

A Montessori school for children ages 16 months to 12 years

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Why ?

We create a Secure

Foundation

through opportunities for academic growth and discovery which are developed around each individual child’s talents and abilities.

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We have Quality and Consistency 

for all age groups, ensuring that each child is nurtured within a peaceful and harmonious classroom environment.

Montessori child working in the classroom

We offer a Stimulating Environment 

that reflects and enhances challenging and motivating activities, providing each child with the framework to strengthen their potential.

Montessori child working in the classroom

Our Programs

We offer programs for children 16 months through 5th grade

Our Impeccable Standards  

    Our classrooms are carefully planned, prepared, and maintained to offer accessibility, consistency, and continuity of learning, nurturing the child’s independence, and respect for all cultures and communities.

    The Montessori Academy of Virginia is a state licensed school; affiliated with the International Montessori Society and accredited by the Better Business Bureau.

We are the only Montessori school in Hampton Roads that provides a hands-on enhancement program at our farm school "The Montessori Acres" our natural learning environment.

     To enable children to embrace their Montessori classrooms joyfully, the teachers spend many hours preparing the classroom environment. Our teachers all work with the traditional Montessori materials paired with a curriculum solely created by MAV for our students. We incorporate our monthly thematic units, with events and holidays to broaden our students’ learning experience. We combine this with in-house field trips and special events to enrich their Montessori journey.

     Our carefully crafted card materials are selected to meet and exceed student interests. Teachers add their own personal talents and cultural experiences to their classrooms as well. Our faculty works very hard to create and nurture an environment that allows them to do just that.

How to Apply

  • "Love this school! My kids have had the best experiences and are learning so much!"


    - Carley Sark

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  • "The teachers and staff at MAV Suffolk are amazing!! They take great care of the kids and the school. They have worked so hard over the past year to keep the kids safe and healthy and keep them learning and having fun"


    - David Ingersoll

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  • "We enrolled our 18 month old as soon as he turned 16 months and have been very pleased with our decision to choose Montessori. Ms. Donna and Ms. Becky have been amazing and it gives so much peace of mind to a mama, that her son is so well taken care of."


    - Amanda Monacelli

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  • "Our daughter has been attending Montessori for 3 years now and we could not think of a better school for her to be in! We love that the size of the school really allows for close relationships between the students and staff, providing a safe feeling for the parents!!"


    - Natasha Benipayo

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  • "Montessori Academy of Virginia Suffolk campus has been a excellent learning environment for my 6 year old daughter! She has attended the school for three years and has learned so many academic and life lessons. Ms. Yoko has been a wonderful and responsive teacher."


    - Dr. Dowling

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  • "MAV has been a great experience for us and our 4 year old daughter. She has learned and developed so much since she started. She has made friends and is excited to go to school each day!"


    - Regan Hertzler

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MAV in the News

Bedtime/Nutrition

11 Feb, 2022
Research shows children who regularly get an adequate amount of sleep have improved attention, behavior, learning, memory, and overall mental and physical health. A predictable routine also gives your child a sense of security and teaches them to fall asleep on their own. Children need more than eight hours of sleep per night, more in the range of 10 to 12 hours. Parents must have consistent bedtime schedules and routines for their children in order to help their body-clock achieve solid sleep and maximize their academic progress in school. Research also shows that it is crucial to begin practicing healthy eating habits early on in your child’s life. Most of your child’s plate should be covered with colorful fruits and veggies; the more variety of colors in fruits and vegetables, the more nutrients added to their meal. Limit salty, fatty, and sugary foods, low-fiber foods, and drinks with a lot of sugar or food colors. Protein-rich foods, grains, dairy products and plenty of water are all necessary to keep your child health. Children’s diets require complex carbohydrates, veggies, fruits versus simple sugars. Invest some time to prepare their food; keep in mind that children do not need to eat and snack all day long; which would lead to mealtime struggles as they are not hungry for their nutritionally balanced meal. Let your child help you set the table; have meals seated at table (not in front of a TV!); and encourage them to finish their meals in a timely manner. Creating and maintaining a stable routine in their diet will help your child look forward to mealtimes.
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Self Confidence

11 Feb, 2022
Raising a confident child relies on you being confident yourself to let your child venture!
Montessori children having snack

Grace and Courtesy

11 Feb, 2022
When parents watch a Montessori classroom in action, one of the most frequent things we hear is how calm and serene the room is. The secret to our success is the emphasis of grace and courtesy at all levels. When at home, you can help your children mimic that same unique classroom culture by using similar steps we take in classrooms to help our students develop grace and courtesy. Good behaviors do not come about automatically to children of any age. These positive skills must be taught, and should be taught as young as toddler ages. Focus on creating that unique classroom culture by teaching your child how to conduct themselves with polite behaviors, sharing, taking turns, waiting their turn, showing kindness etc,. Have your children use indoor voices, walking feet in the house, being gentle with their toys, siblings and pets creating a considerate environment. Insist they use their words to express their feelings in a clear and calm manner, instead of tantrums or demands. The easiest method to begin teaching these skills is consistency. Help your child understand life skills you yourself use on a daily basis. Share stories about your day when you had to stand in line, wait your turn; deal with problem solving, etc. We have a duty to society to instill good citizenship and courtesy in our children from a very young age by reinforcing polite behaviors in every situation.

As parents, choosing the path of your child's education is an important job. With so many options available to you, we are honored to invite you to tour our campuses of The Montessori Academy of Virginia.

Call or schedule a tour

As parents, choosing the path of your child's education is an important job. With so many options available to you, we are honored to invite you to tour our campuses of The Montessori Academy of Virginia.

Call or schedule a tour

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