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WEST SEATTLE MONTESSORI

Toddler | Preschool | Elementary to 8th Grade
Montessori Children's House

West Seattle Montessori School has been an integral part of the West Seattle community since 1985, offering toddler through 8th grade education.

Mindful Leaders. Global Thinkers.

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About Us

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OUR PROGRAMS

We provide a global program of private Montessori education that is engaging and responsive for a variety of age groups.

Toddler
Program

12 months - 36 months

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PrePrimary
Kindergarten

Preschool - Kindergarten

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Lower Elementary

1st - 3rd Grade

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Upper
School

4th-8th Grade

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Now Enrolling

2026-2027 School Year

Private Montessori education from toddler through middle school. Contact our admissions office about openings for the 2026-2027 school year. Schedule a tour today!

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Ready to Enroll? Download an application:

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First Day

of School

Sept 9, 2026

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

What's Coming Up...

Important Dates Calendar (pdf)

Summer Camps

(Last Chance)

Aug 24-27

Sessions 14 & 15

Mont. & Me | Summer Toddler

Employee

Appreciation Day

August 28

No Camps

No ASC

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Parliament

Aug 31-Sept 8

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATIONS, CURRICULUM PRESENTATIONS & TRANSITION FAMILY CHECK-IN MEETINGS

New Parent Orientation

& Open House

Sept 1

Parent Only Event

No Children Please

RECENT BLOG POSTS

Guided Art Experience

Spring Fundraiser for the Arts This spring, pre-primary through middle school families will be given the opportunity to sign their child up for a guided art experience highlighting a specific artist! Finished art pieces will be displayed in the hallway as an addition to our annual Student Art Walk on May 8 from 7:30am - 9:30am. Pieces will then be wrapped and sent home for families to display and enjoy. All proceeds from this experience will be used to create/stock current ar

color pencils and metal insets prepared for a Montessori classroom, prepared environment, wood shelf

Key Principles in Practice

The Prepared Environment The carefully designed Montessori environment is the cornerstone of the method, functioning as a "third teacher" (the first is the child, the second is the adult) that enables independent learning and exploration. Unlike conventional classrooms centered around the teacher's desk, Montessori environments are designed around the child's developmental needs. This prepared environment includes: Child-sized furniture and accessible materials designed for

The 2026 School Science Fair

Get ready to be amazed! On March 26, 2026, West Seattle Montessori & Academy hosted an incredible School Science Fair. Check out this quick Speed run video showcasing all the fantastic projects submitted by our talented students. You can truly see the dedication and effort poured into these projects. From Pre-primary to Middle School, these young scientists have outdone themselves. Outstanding job to all the participants!

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tree mural in the main hallway of west seattle montessori school & academy, with sponsor leafs and virtue project monthly virtues

VIRTUE OF THE MONTH

Cleanliness

AUGUST

Cleanliness is treating our bodies with respect and care by keeping ourselves clean, fresh and healthy, eating pure foods and breathing fresh air. We strive to keep our spirit clean and our mind clear. We rid ourselves of habits that do not serve our dignity. We think and speak in ways that honor others and ourselves. Cleaning up our mistakes give us a fresh start. When we forgive, we cleanse our hearts of negativity. We do our part to care for the earth. Cleanliness around us makes our souls peaceful. Cleanliness within us brings more peace to the world.

"in every aspect of life, purity and holiness, cleanliness and refinement, exalt the human condition... Even in the physical realm, cleanliness will conduce to spirituality." - Abd'ul-Baha, Selected Writings, p. 146-7

The Virtues Project

WEST SEATTLE MONTESSORI

Toddler | Preschool | Elementary to 8th Grade Montessori Children's House

Owls

OUR PROGRAMS

Toddler Program

PrePrimary Kindergarten

Lower Elementary

Upper School

Now Enrolling

First Day

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

RECENT BLOG POSTS

Guided Art Experience

Key Principles in Practice

The 2026 School Science Fair

VIRTUE OF THE MONTH

Cleanliness

AUGUST

Toddler | Preschool | Elementary to 8th Grade
Montessori Children's House

Toddler
Program

PrePrimary
Kindergarten

Upper
School