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The Nature School at Montessori Living

3015 Upton Drive
Kensington, MD 20895
Montessori Living is an intergenerational Montessori campus in Kensington, Maryland serving families throughout Montgomery County.
Our Nature School offers authentic Montessori education, including a rare NIDO infant program for children under 18 months, toddler classrooms, and early childhood programs rooted in Montessori principles and nature-based learning.
Our campus integrates early childhood education, affordable housing, dementia caregiver training through the National Center for Montessori and Aging, and community gathering spaces.
Families choose Montessori Living for small classrooms, consistent relationships, and a community-centered approach to learning and development.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 48 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres

Student Body

Total Students
48 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
The Nature School at Montessori Living Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • Montessori Living is an intergenerational Montessori campus in Kensington, Maryland serving families throughout Montgomery County. Our Nature School offers authentic Montessori education, including a rare NIDO infant program for children under 18 months, toddler classrooms, and early childhood programs rooted in Montessori principles and nature-based learning. Our campus integrates early childhood education, affordable housing, dementia caregiver training through the National Center for Montessori and Aging, and community gathering spaces. Families choose Montessori Living for small classrooms, consistent relationships, and a community-centered approach to learning and development.
Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 48 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Montgomery County, MD is $23,813 for elementary schools and $30,229 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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