The Nature School at Montessori Living is a nature-based Montessori school in Kensington, Maryland serving infants, toddlers, and young children throughout Montgomery County, including families from Silver Spring, Bethesda, and Chevy Chase.
Our carefully prepared Montessori classrooms support independence, curiosity, and confidence from the earliest years, beginning with peaceful NIDO environments for infants and continuing through toddler and early childhood programs.Located on the Montessori Living campus, our school offers a unique setting where education, community, and nature come together.
Children explore gardens, outdoor learning spaces, and thoughtfully designed classrooms that encourage hands-on discovery and meaningful work.The Nature School is part of Montessori Living, an intergenerational campus where Montessori principles support learning and well-being across the lifespan.
Alongside the school, the campus includes residences for educators and community members as well as programs that support healthy aging, dementia education, and caregiver wellbeing through the National Center for Montessori and Aging.Families choose The Nature School for its nurturing community, beautiful natural campus, and commitment to supporting children and caregivers at every stage of life.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1990
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
Student Body
Total Students
48 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- The Nature School at Montessori Living is a nature-based Montessori school in Kensington, Maryland serving infants, toddlers, and young children throughout Montgomery County, including families from Silver Spring, Bethesda, and Chevy Chase. Our carefully prepared Montessori classrooms support independence, curiosity, and confidence from the earliest years, beginning with peaceful NIDO environments for infants and continuing through toddler and early childhood programs.Located on the Montessori Living campus, our school offers a unique setting where education, community, and nature come together. Children explore gardens, outdoor learning spaces, and thoughtfully designed classrooms that encourage hands-on discovery and meaningful work.The Nature School is part of Montessori Living, an intergenerational campus where Montessori principles support learning and well-being across the lifespan. Alongside the school, the campus includes residences for educators and community members as well as programs that support healthy aging, dementia education, and caregiver wellbeing through the National Center for Montessori and Aging.Families choose The Nature School for its nurturing community, beautiful natural campus, and commitment to supporting children and caregivers at every stage of life.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Nature School at Montessori Living offer a summer program?
Yes, The Nature School at Montessori Living offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for The Nature School at Montessori Living?
The application deadline for The Nature School at Montessori Living is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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