Hillsborough, North Carolina

Authentic Montessori for Children 18 Months to 12 Years Old

Hillsborough, North Carolina

The Pinewoods Montessori Vision

Families

Families
We wish to support families’ efforts to raise capable, joyful, confident children without undue stress or financial hardship.

Community

Communities
We're committed to community well-being, holistic education, and fostering growth through collaboration with parents and a focus on service.

Children

Children
We believe in the dignity and ability of children and in their inherent right to our respect, protection, assistance and guidance in fulfilling their potential.

Education

Education
We are committed to the Montessori philosophy and follow a traditional Montessori approach to education.

World

World
Our aim is to build a peaceful, inclusive world where every person's unique abilities are cherished, and barriers to understanding and acceptance are eliminated through the promotion of diversity, empathy, and a commitment to a brighter future for all.

Ourselves

Ourselves
We are dedicated to sharing our lives with children, fostering their curiosity and creativity in a nurturing environment. Our team of professionals helps them develop vital skills and a love for learning in a supportive community that values each child's uniqueness.

Why Pinewoods Montessori School ?

An Authentic Montessori School

Scholar

Philosophy

A Montessori education is for life.

Brain

Psychology

Built upon sound developmental understanding.

Hands

Method

Responsive to individual needs & interests.

Explore

Our Educational Programs

TODDLER

18 Months – 3 Years Old

TODDLER

PRIMARY

3 – 6 Years Old

PRIMARY

LOWER ELEMENTARY

6 – 9 Years Old

LOWER ELEMENTARY

UPPER ELEMENTARY

9 – 12 Years Old

UPPER ELEMENTARY

Prepared Environment

Thoughtfully Designed in Every Detail

A place where both content and process are important, we provide a balance of both, in a child-centered environment that is safe, secure, and carefully prepared each day by the Guides so that our children become intellectual explorers.

A Trio of Teachers

A Community-Based Approach to Learning

Group Study

Community of Children

The classroom community is structured developmentally, so that children of different ages share the same classroom, and are encouraged to collaborate and help each other.

montessori child learning through observation

Montessori Teacher

In a Montessori classroom the teacher is an observer, follower, and guide who brings wisdom, consideration, and experience to the child’s academic, social, and intellectual exploration.

Group Play And Study

Prepared Environment

The Montessori learning environment is thoughtfully conceived and painstakingly prepared with specialized materials that encourage children to learn through hands-on experiences.

Education

Meet Our Faculty

There is no greater resource than our teachers and staff, with their extraordinary collective talent, vision and experience in Montessori education.

Ratings

Our Leadership Team

Our leadership team is made up of dedicated, focused and experienced professionals who both administer our school, but more importantly support our faculty to be the very best they can be.

Group

Board of Directors

The PWMS Board of Directors is committed to maintaining the best possible authentic Montessori education for the community we serve.

Latest News

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The Pinewoods Fund

I am excited to share that the The Pinewoods Fund, an annual giving campaign dedicated to dramatically strengthening and supporting our school, is off to a

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Testimonials

What Families Say about
Pinewoods Montessori School

"The moment we visited the classroom for the first time my (very) active 2.5 year old became calm. The teacher asked his name and invited him to join the lesson. The level of respect for each student continues to amaze me. Please make time to visit, you won't regret it."
Parent Review
privateschoolreview.com
"Our daughter absolutely adores Pinewoods, and she has grown so much in the not even two months that she has been there. The teachers are so wonderful with her, and we are so glad she is there!"
Sharyn
Parent of a primary student
"Pinewoods Montessori provides an AMAZING experience for each child! The teachers are excellent and they really care about the education and development of the children. The individual approach and caring environment give every child the chance to blossom. My children - preschool and elementary age- are thriving in this school. They are thriving not only academically, but socially and emotionally as well."
Parent Review
greatschools.org
"Pinewoods Montessori is a wonderfully rich, nurturing environement for children. The teachers provide individualized attention in all programs, and the children are taught not only academics, but kindness and respect for self, others, and the world. I currently have pre-school and elementary children and Pinewoods, and plan to keep them there as long as possible- it really is that good!!"
Parent Review
greatschools.org
"Our son and daughter have grown up with Pinewoods from pre-primary through extended day and now into the elementary program. We have been so impressed with their academic as well as personal growth through the entire experience. Their reading and math skills are well above average and I think it has everything to do with the Pinewoods education."
Brian
Father of two elementary students
"Wonderful caring school with Montessori approach to bring out the best in every child. Both of my kids have had great experiences at Pinewoods. The teachers and administration are great as are the facilities and location."
Anne F
"Pinewoods is a wonderful school that truly embraces the Montessori philosophy. The teachers are caring and nurturing, the works are always evolving, and the facility is new and exceptionally clean. Our son has been there for his final year of pre-K and we plan to send him back next year for kindergarten. He is thriving, always learning new things, and happy here. He also loves the huge, shaded playground and outdoor play area! Highly recommend!!"
Kristen Rundell
"My son was in the Toddler class last year and will be in a Primary class this fall. My husband and I have been extremely pleased with his and our experience at Pinewoods. He is so excited to come to school every day, he has made so many friends, and he has learned Spanish and French! He just turned 3 years old and I am confident he is receiving the education that he both desires and needs at this point in his life. He is receiving an authentic Montessori education, which is what we were looking for when we first toured schools. My son is very high energy, and he gets bored easily once he has mastered his work. I love that he can choose his work, I believe this keeps him engaged and excited about learning. I hope this love of learning he has will last a lifetime- thank you, Pinewoods teachers!"
Emily Bray