Our Ellicott City Montessori School provides daycare, preschool, kindergarten, & elementary education 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 continues to be a trusted daycare in Ellicott City, Maryland.
Unlike traditional daycares, all our classrooms include quality Montessori materials and an engaging, hands-on learning environment set up to foster each student’s growth and 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 where students can thrive in a unique learning experience. We offer Montessori based preschool, kindergarten and elementary child care center programs that balance the social/emotional, cognitive, physical and academic development of children. See Our Programs.
Ms. Shahana Srivastava
Director
Shahana Srivastava has been part of CMMS Ellicott City since 2010, starting as an intern before becoming a teacher and Assistant Director in 2012 and Director in 2014. Originally from India, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, a Certificate in Business Management and Marketing, and a Certification in Early Childhood Development from the Barrie School. Shahana is passionate about Montessori education and values how it nurtures children’s curiosity, independence, and enthusiasm for learning while building strong academic and life skills.
Ms. Sarah Thompson
Administrator
Sarah Thompson joined CMMS in December 2021 and brings over 10 years of experience in early childhood education, including previous administrative roles. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, is Director Certified, and has Infant & Toddler and Preschool 90-Hour Certifications. Sarah believes the care and education children receive in their first five years are essential for long-term academic and social success, and she values how the Montessori approach fosters independence and a love of learning.
Trusted Montessori Preschool & Daycare
CMMS proudly participates in the Maryland EXCELS Program through the Maryland State Department of Education, demonstrating our commitment to providing high-quality early childhood education and care. To help make Montessori preschool and child care more affordable for families, we accept several child care financial assistance programs, including the Maryland Child Care Scholarship (CCS), Child Care Aware of America (CCA), and Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood (MCCYN). These programs help eligible families offset the cost of quality child care and preschool. Visit our Scholarships page to learn more about the tuition assistance and child care scholarships accepted at CMMS.
Child Care Programs in Ellicott City
*Early Admissions to Kindergarten policy varies by location.
Ellicott City 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
