Our Mission
Montessori is a proven scientific method of education that focuses on the development of the whole child and has been around for over 100 years. It is our mission to provide an authentic Montessori learning experience to guide children on a self- motivated journey that encourages exploration, independence and community. Your child will develop a unique sense of self-confidence by using hands-on materials and collaborating with their peers and Guides. Our aim is to develop within the child the values of self-respect, responsibility, self-discipline and a lifelong love of learning. Our vision is to be known as the premier provider of Montessori Education delivered by AMI guides for children aged 16 months to 6 years.
Our Governance
JMS operates as a private, Not-for-Profit corporation that is governed by a Board of Directors that is comprised of parents and teachers at the school. All decisions are made in the best interest of the children.
Parents and staff are members of our corporation and are invited to monthly Board of Directors Meetings. An Annual Meeting is held each year to report to the JMS community the state of the school in regard to finances, program goals and achievements.
JMS History
1971
In 1971, Jonathan Montessori House of Children was located in the original homestead of the Jonathan Area known as the “Worm Barn.”
The Worm Barn was named after the second family to live on the homestead, the Worm family.
1989
In May of 1989, the school and the barn was destroyed by a disastrous fire. Many tiny schools would have shut down, but Jonathan Montessori’s committed parents and staff rallied together, creating a plan to begin again in a new location on Hundertmark Road.
1990
Starting with two rooms, Jonathan Montessori re-opened in January 1990 in the location which now houses World Learner School.
2011 and Beyond
In 2011, Jonathan Montessori was ready to grow again and purchased the building (formerly St. Andrew’s Church) and 6.5 acres of land next door, which is the current home of the school.
JMS has since grown significantly and continues to flourish as the SouthWest Metro’s most authentic Montessori School.
Our Architecture
Vesper Eco-Architecture in collaboration with Ramsey Jones Architects designed the 1980s church structure in 2013.
Construction by Engelsma Construction out of Minneapolis.
