We offer multi age programs for children from infancy to Grade 8 fostering the love of learning, academic excellence, creativity and mutual respect. The school features a collaborative learning environment, based on the time-honored principles developed by Dr. Maria Montessori over 100 years ago, designed to stimulate each student’s critical thinking skills, cultivate inquisitive minds and empower children to actively participate in the rapidly changing environment of the 21st century. The Montessori teaching methodology is uniquely based upon observation, peer learning, tactile learning materials and intrinsic motivation. Within each classroom, multiple grades or levels of students are combined, creating an environment whereby students serve as leaders for one-another. These elements all come together to create a truly distinctive and remarkable approach to education. Accreditation Waves of Wonder Montessori School holds the following accreditation: Florida Department of Children and Families Fully Licensed School Lic#C20CO0062 International Montessori Council Member School North American Montessori Teachers’ Association FL Department of Education School Choice Private School Early Learning Coalition of SWFL Certified VPK Membership The school is a member of the International Montessori Council (IMC), which is an international organization of Montessori schools, the men and women who lead them, own them, or serve on their boards, and other organizations interested in supporting the goals of the IMC. Affiliations Blue Zones Waves of Wonder Montessori School is the FIRST Montessori school in THE NATION to become Blue Zones Project Recognized. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held at the school on July 28th, 2016. The Blue Zones Project – Southwest Florida recognizes and brings awareness to the benefits of healthy eating and the connection our food has to our daily lives and well-being.