For 30 years, families have trusted Montessori Academy of Virginia to provide an exceptional Montessori education in an environment where every child is welcomed, valued, and encouraged to become a confident, curious, and enthusiastic learner.
To support each child’s Montessori journey, our classrooms are thoughtfully prepared with authentic Montessori materials and enriched by a carefully designed curriculum. This approach allows us to respond to each child’s interests, nurture their natural curiosity, and provide meaningful opportunities for growth, discovery, and independence.
From our beautifully prepared classrooms to our unique farm experience at Montessori Acres, children have opportunities to explore, create, connect, and discover the joy of childhood. Every experience is thoughtfully designed to nurture the whole child and build a strong foundation to navigate their world with purpose.
This is Montessori education you can see, experience, and feel. At Montessori Academy of Virginia, learning is not simply something children receive—it is something they actively experience. Through meaningful work, purposeful exploration, and caring relationships, children grow into enthusiastic learners who are confident, capable, and compassionate. Learn More
We meet each child where they are, honoring their individual pace and readiness while providing the guidance and challenge they need to move forward. Through purposeful experiences and meaningful challenges, children discover their capabilities, build confidence, and develop a strong sense of themselves as capable learners.
Montessori education is active, engaging, and deeply purposeful. Through hands-on materials, focused lessons, and opportunities to think for themselves, children build a strong understanding of language, literacy, mathematics, and other essential skills—developing the knowledge and habits that support continued academic growth.
A calm, beautiful, thoughtfully prepared environment gives children the freedom to become fully engaged in their work. With a sense of order, consistency, and belonging, our classrooms invite children to concentrate, follow their interests, and approach the world with curiosity and confidence.
Montessori gives children meaningful opportunities for independent achievements. As they make choices, care for their environment, solve problems, and take responsibility for their work, they learn to trust their own abilities. Over time, this becomes independence, self-discipline, resilience, and confidence.
Curiosity is a natural part of childhood. Our classrooms and enrichment experiences give children space to wonder, create, experiment, and pursue their interests. Teachers observe closely, offer guidance when it is needed, and allow each child’s interests to help shape their educational journey.
A Montessori classroom is a community where children learn not only alongside one another, but with and from one another. Through grace and courtesy, collaboration, kindness, and peaceful conflict resolution, children learn to listen, respect different perspectives, solve problems together, and contribute to their classroom community.
Suffolk
5805 Harbour View Boulevard
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 484-4902
Chesapeake
1468 Kempsville Road
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 436-3995
Virginia Beach
4774 Alicia Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-1882