About Pines Montessori

Nestled in the heart of Kingwood, at the edge of the Creekwood Nature Reserve, Pines Montessori School has been a part of the community since 1977. We are the largest Montessori school in the area and serve the widest range of ages, from 18 months through 12 years (6th grade).

Our Mission
Pines Montessori School is committed to providing students with a developmentally appropriate education based upon the principles and methods established by Dr. Maria Montessori. In partnership with our children's parents, we strive to inspire academic excellence; to nurture curiosity, creativity and imagination; and to awaken the human spirit in every child within our care.

Our Vision
Pines Montessori School will be an exemplary Montessori School enriched with methods, materials, and facilities relevant to a contemporary understanding of the needs of the child.

In order to accomplish this mission, we offer a challenging, lively curriculum that emphasizes the fundamentals of learning and encourages young scholars to communicate, reason, and think. We regard proficiency in reading and mathematics to be essential, not as ends in themselves, but because these basics are the keys to life-long success.

Alongside our academic goals, we strive to foster in our students ethical behavior, a sense of self-worth, and an enthusiasm for learning. We are a community guided by mutual respect among the administration, staff, students, and parents. We welcome open and frank communication and encourage staff and parent participation in all aspects of the school.

Our before- and after-school child care is of extraordinary quality. It offers a range of opportunities for creative play, art activities, supervised outdoor play and games...or even quiet time for individual study or conversation with friends. Our intent is to offer a personalized child care program consistent with the philosophy of our Montessori classrooms.

Our Faculty
Each classroom has at least one certified teacher and one assistant teacher, several have certified co-teachers. Our teachers have received extensive training in Montessori and continue their professional development throughout the year.

Our Campus
Located in the Bear Branch community of Kingwood, our campus rests on four acres alongside the Creekwood Nature Reserve. Three buildings house our toddler, primary, and elementary classrooms, with some classrooms equipped for our extended care program. We also have dedicated classrooms for our Science Lab, Media Room, and foreign language classes.

Our History
Pines Montessori School was founded in 1977. We are affiliated with the American Montessori Society and licensed by the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services.

In 1995, the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs accredited Pines; the school remains accredited through 2010. The Academy recognizes outstanding Early Childhood Programs which meet national standards of quality. Pines is also accredited with NAEYC and is a member of IMC.

Other Affiliations through the years:

• In 1982, Pines Montessori School became affiliated with the University of Washington's research program.
• 1985 brought an association with the University of Houston's Department of Education.
• In 1986 the U.S. Department of Education awarded Pines Montessori School the Blue Ribbon Excellence in Education award for exemplary educational practices and programs.