Columbia Montessori School (2026 Profile)

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Columbia Montessori School

10508 Marble Faun Ln
Columbia, MD 21044

Tel: (410) 772-8353

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Columbia Montessori School is a small pre-school, providing a quality education and qualified, licensed day care at this location for over 40 years.

The school day at CMS is a balance of academic preparation using the Montessori Method of Education and play.

We offer a variety of program schedules designed to meet the needs of today's family.

Our teachers are certified Montessori teachers and certified Day Care teachers.

All of our staff is caring and dedicated, making the turn-over minimal.

At Columbia Montessori School, we pledge to conduct ourselves professionally and personally in ways that will reflect our respect for each other and for the children we serve.

We will do whatever is within our talents and capacity to protect the rights of each child to have the freedom and opportunity to develop his or her full potential. The philosophy of Columbia Montessori School is based on the traditional Montessori program, which was designed to help young children to develop themselves into independent individuals.

We believe that children from a very young age are ready and capable of learning vast amounts of knowledge.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-1
Enrollment: 54 students
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-1

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

54 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

73%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Harpreet Chadha

School Notes

Columbia Montessori School is a small pre-school, providing a quality education and qualified, licensed day care at this location for over 40 years. The school day at CMS is a balance of academic preparation using the Montessori Method of Education and play. We offer a variety of program schedules designed to meet the needs of today's family. Our teachers are certified Montessori teachers and certified Day Care teachers. All of our staff is caring and dedicated, making the turn-over minimal. At Columbia Montessori School, we pledge to conduct ourselves professionally and personally in ways that will reflect our respect for each other and for the children we serve. We will do whatever is within our talents and capacity to protect the rights of each child to have the freedom and opportunity to develop his or her full potential. The philosophy of Columbia Montessori School is based on the traditional Montessori program, which was designed to help young children to develop themselves into independent individuals. We believe that children from a very young age are ready and capable of learning vast amounts of knowledge.

Source: Verified school update

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The application deadline for Columbia Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Columbia Montessori School is located in the Wilde Lake neighborhood of Columbia, MD. There are 1 other private schools located in Wilde Lake.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-1
Enrollment: 54 students
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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