Our Montessori School in Ellicott City offers daycare, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary programs.
Children’s Manor – Montessori School in Ellicott City is our founding school, conveniently located off Montgomery Road/Route 103, just minutes from Routes 100, 40, and 29. This spacious facility (19,000 sq. ft.) sits on three acres of land. Our beautiful tree-lined campus features a beautiful school building, an adjacent auditorium with a multipurpose room, a private garden and outdoor classroom, entry security system, plentiful library, computer lab, and a large playground. Over the course of over 30 years, CMMS – Ellicott City has educated 1000’s of students and remains the standard for Montessori preschools in Howard County and surrounding areas.
Unlike traditional daycares, all our classrooms include quality Montessori materials and an engaging, hands-on learning environment set up to foster each student’s development to their full potential. In addition to daily classroom instruction, students receive enrichment in STEM, Spanish, Music, Yoga, Art, Computer Science, and Library. Our Montessori School in Ellicott City focuses on the development of the whole child. We offer Montessori based preschool, kindergarten and elementary school programs that balance the social/emotional, cognitive, physical and academic development of children. See Our Programs. See Our Programs.
Ms. Shahana Srivastava
Director
Shahana Srivastava has been at CMMS – Ellicott City since 2010, beginning as an intern, transitioning to teacher/ Assistant Director in 2012 and then becoming Director in 2014. Originally from India, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Certificate in Business Management and Marketing, and Certification in Early Childhood Development from the Barrie School. Her view of education and the value of a child’s thoughts and words changed when she started learning about Montessori. Shahana believes “It’s exactly what I was looking for at the right time in life. I see how Montessori education encourages a child’s curiosity, independence, and enthusiasm while they learn so much (social skills, daily living skills, math, language and other traditional courses).”
Ms. Sarah Thompson
Administrator
Sarah Thompson joined CMMS in December 2021 and has over 10 years of experience working in the early education field with previous experience as an Administrator. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, is Director Certified, and also holds Infant and Toddler & Preschool 90 Hour Certifications. Sarah believes that the care and education children receive in the first five years of life are crucial to setting them up for life success both academically and socially. “I attended a Montessori school for Pre-K and still remember the positive impact it had on my education and early social skills. While studying for my degree, I was always intrigued by the Montessori method and the way that it promotes independence in children and creates an environment where children are excited to learn.”
Programs Available
*Early Admissions to Kindergarten policy varies by location.
Enrichment & After School Programs
Enrichment Programs
Spanish/2nd Language
Technology
Library Media
Music
Yoga
Reading Readiness
Art
After School Daycare Programs
Soccer and Basketball
Tennis
Science
