A hidden gem where authentic education truly lives

Northwood Montessori School is the only AMI-accredited Montessori School in the area, offering a child-centred education that nurtures independence, confidence, and a lifelong love for learning.

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A Thoughtful Approach to Early Childhood Education

At Northwood Montessori School, we believe childhood deserves respect, intention, and authenticity. Our educational approach honors each child’s natural development through carefully prepared environments, trained Montessori guides, and a deep commitment to Montessori principles as they were originally designed.

Why Families Choose Northwood Montessori

We Honor Individual Growth.

Choosing the right Montessori School is one of the most important decisions a family makes. At Northwood Montessori School, each child is free to grow at their own pace within a carefully prepared Montessori environment that nurtures independence and confidence.

We Offer Authentic Montessori Education.

As the only AMI-accredited Montessori School in the area, we uphold the highest standards of Montessori practice—ensuring consistency, integrity, and respect for the child.

We Are a True Montessori Community.

We view education as a partnership with families. Children thrive when home and school work together in harmony.

We’re Backed by Proven Research.

For over a century, Montessori education has been validated by research in child development and neuroscience—supporting meaningful, lifelong learning.

Association Montessori International (AMI).

We are proud to be the only AMI-accredited Montessori school in the area, ensuring the highest international standards in Montessori education.

Our Programs

Journey to Independence

18 - 36 months

The aim of our toddler program is to support the development of the whole child from 18 months to 36 months including the physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs of each toddler by providing an ordered, nurturing environment in which the very young child can grow and learn.

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A Love for Learning

3 - 6 years

The Primary program is truly a gift to your child. Designed for children between the ages of 3 to 6 years, it is an opportunity to nurture his individual development within the context of a group setting. The result? Self-confidence, joy and a lifelong love-for-learning.

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How to Apply

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Schedule a Tour

View our classrooms and learn more about Montessori education. Families seeking an AMI Montessori school in Houston are invited to schedule a tour at Northwood Montessori School to learn more about our Toddler and Primary Montessori programs.

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Submit an Application

After your tour you’re invited to apply for your child.

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Join the Community!

Meet other new parents and connect with us on social media to get acquainted with our community.

Real Voices. Real Montessori Impact.

The true value of Montessori education is best understood through the experiences of families and alumni who have lived it at Northwood Montessori School, an AMI Montessori school in Houston established in 1975

"Our three children (fifteen, fourteen, and nine years old now) started their academic education at Northwood Montessori when they were three. It gave them a very strong foundation for their future education, teaching them the love of learning, yearning for discovery, and perseverance to master skills in a loving environment. We looked through many schools before deciding on Northwood Montessori."

~ The Moctezuma Family

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"Emma attended Northwood four years, from 3 to 6 years old. She transitioned into a public school and her 1st grade teacher asked how her perspective could be so unique. And she spent her last two years of elementary in the Gifted & Talented program, when Mom and Dad never even had to tell her to do her homework."

~ Teach your daughter to work, all on her own

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"Our daughter attended Northwood Montessori School four years which provided a secure learning environment like home. This school showed her how to develop the tools of understanding and analysis that can be applied in all areas personally and academically. The teachers from Northwood Montessori offer invaluable education showing respect and affection at all times while demonstrating to the students that even at such a young age they can act responsibly."

~ Keith and Rina Browning

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Northwood will always hold a special place in our hearts due to its talented, warm, and nurturing teachers. They knew exactly how to challenge our boys in just the right ways, and we will be forever grateful to the school and the teachers for starting our sons on the path to becoming life-long learners.

~ Carolyn Van Wingerden & Dan White, Parents of Daniel White (2021-2023) and David
White (2021-2023)

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Our educational system doesn’t value child development from 0-6 enough. I believe they are actually the most important years. Thankfully, we had Northwood. It is the only school that has the vision to teach those years better and more wholistically than any other place I’ve known.

~ Allison Lewis 2023

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One of the most profound moments for us came even before our first child started at Northwood. During our initial observation, we were amazed by the self-direction and classroom management of such young children. Having visited several other daycares, this experience was eye-opening, revealing the true potential of children when nurtured in the right environment with the right guidance.

~ Toch Family 2024

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Northwood Montessori School has been such a blessing in our family’s life. For nearly a decade it has served as our children’s place of daily calm, peace and joy in learning. As a parent, it provided me with a community of like minded parents and support from teachers who were truly invested in my children’s growth as individual humans.

~ Renze Family 2024

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Northwood Montessori School holds such a special place in our hearts. Both of our children attended, and from the moment we walked through the doors, I knew they were in a place where they would be truly seen, loved, and nurtured.

~ Campuzano Family 2024

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As a parent coach with an understanding of child development, I can confidently say that Northwood gets it right. I volunteered in the classrooms often and witnessed firsthand how the children are trusted, how they are empowered, and how they are guided with love.

~ Tychen Family 2025

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Our daughter has truly flourished in the toddler community—gaining independence, resilience, and confidence beyond what we ever expected at her age.

~ Brown Family 2025

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I have never found another school not even close of what Northwood Montessori school and their teachers offered to my kids while in Houston.

~ Boucher Family 2023

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Both of my children thrived at this school learning at their own pace. And the feedback we continually get from other teachers, friends, family and total strangers is that they are impressed by our children's character development, depth of understanding of academic subjects and overall how they engage in the world and manage themselves.

~ Smith Family 2023

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Our experience at Northwood has been truly life changing. As one of the only AMI-accredited Montessori schools in Houston, Northwood's authentic approach truly shines through in the way the educators nurture independence, curiosity, and a love for learning in every child.

~ Lahrmann Family 2024

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Experience Montessori the Way It’s Meant to Be

We invite you to visit our campus, observe our classrooms, and discover what makes Northwood Montessori a truly special place to grow and learn.

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A hidden gem where authentic education truly lives

A Thoughtful Approach to Early Childhood Education

Why Families Choose Northwood Montessori

We Honor Individual Growth.

We Offer Authentic Montessori Education.

We Are a True Montessori Community.

We’re Backed by Proven Research.

Association Montessori International (AMI).

Our Programs

How to Apply

1

Schedule a Tour

2

Submit an Application

3

Join the Community!

Real Voices. Real Montessori Impact.

Our educational system doesn’t value child development from 0-6 enough. I believe they are actually the most important years. Thankfully, we had Northwood. It is the only school that has the vision to teach those years better and more wholistically than any other place I’ve known.

Northwood Montessori School holds such a special place in our hearts. Both of our children attended, and from the moment we walked through the doors, I knew they were in a place where they would be truly seen, loved, and nurtured.

As a parent coach with an understanding of child development, I can confidently say that Northwood gets it right. I volunteered in the classrooms often and witnessed firsthand how the children are trusted, how they are empowered, and how they are guided with love.

Our daughter has truly flourished in the toddler community—gaining independence, resilience, and confidence beyond what we ever expected at her age.

I have never found another school not even close of what Northwood Montessori school and their teachers offered to my kids while in Houston.

Our experience at Northwood has been truly life changing. As one of the only AMI-accredited Montessori schools in Houston, Northwood's authentic approach truly shines through in the way the educators nurture independence, curiosity, and a love for learning in every child.

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