The Hockessin Montessori School supports our community of students, teachers and staff in reaching their full potential by utilizing the Montessori Method in a highly supportive atmosphere, through year-round programs in a state of the art educational environment. The Hockessin Montessori School is an independent, non-profit school, founded in 1963, which promotes quality education for children ages 12 months through Eighth grade. As a non-sectarian school, our population is drawn from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. The classroom environment stimulates intellectual, emotional, social, physical, and cultural growth. The school promotes development of self-motivation, independence, curiosity, and concern for others within the framework of a developmentally appropriate academic program. As an accredited affiliate of the American Montessori Society (AMS), we follow professional guidelines for operating and equipping a Montessori school. We employ teachers certified in Montessori Methodology that are experienced and dedicated to Early Childhood, Elementary and Middle School education and we support their ongoing professional development. We offer and encourage education for parents about the school's philosophy and consider their cooperation and support significant.