About TMA
The Montessori Academy was formed as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) private school in 1981 by a group of thirteen families who wanted a Montessori education for their children. It has since grown to a fully accredited AMS private school, with over 160 families enrolling each year.
Welcome to TMA!
We are delighted that you are considering a Montessori education for your child. At The Montessori Academy of Arlington (TMA), we believe in nurturing the whole child—socially, emotionally, physically, and academically. From our Nido (infant) environment through Upper Elementary, children develop independence, practice self-control, communicate effectively, and cultivate a lifelong love of learning.
Our 13-acre campus provides an inspiring setting where students connect deeply with the natural world. Beyond the classroom, children engage in outdoor learning, animal and plant care, and exploration of our 5-acre wildscape. Goats, chickens, and even our beloved pig, Rufus, share the grounds with the children, creating a joyful and enriching environment.
TMA’s mission is to provide high-quality Montessori education to a diverse student community in partnership with parents. We believe the parent-teacher-child connection is essential in supporting each child’s developmental journey. Our multiage classrooms allow children to progress at their own pace, receiving guidance that meets them exactly where they are.
Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision, and we invite you to visit us in person. Schedule a tour with our admissions staff to see Montessori in action and experience firsthand what makes TMA so special.
Warmly,
Crystal Jordan
Head of School
Mission
To provide quality Montessori education to a diverse student population in partnership with parents.
Vision Statement
To build TMA into a “great” Montessori learning community, sustainable and independent of any one person’s leadership, with impact beyond the school community to the local community and greater Montessori professional community.
Belief Statements
We believe that Montessori classrooms are based on the principle of respect: respect for the child, respect between children, respect for individual and cultural differences, respect for the teacher, parents, and for the Montessori materials.
We believe that children learn best when they are active participants in their own learning and are expected to work to their potential.
We believe that TMA students are in the process of becoming academic achievers with a love of learning, critical thinkers, creative problem-solvers who use technology as a tool, peacemakers, protectors of the environment and its resources, and responsible, productive, and caring community citizens.
We believe that the triangle of parent-teacher-child working together facilitates optimal learning and high self-esteem.
If you would like more details, please read our Family Guide.
Vision Statement for the Educational Program
The Montessori Academy, in partnership with parents and community, is committed to providing an affordable, quality Montessori program for students of diverse abilities, economic, and cultural backgrounds in a way that:
so that students become academic achievers with a love of learning, critical thinkers, creative problem-solvers who use technology as a tool, peacemakers, protectors of the environment and its resources, and responsible, productive, and caring community citizens.
