School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Reading Specialist on Site
Year Founded
1983
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
150 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
38:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniform for Elementary
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 82%
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
AbrakadoodleCreative Dance Laboratory
Gold StringsKindercrafts
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Smart CoachSoccer Shots
School Notes
- Love of Learning strives to nurture the curiosity, creativity, and imagination born within us all, to awaken the human spirit of every child, to celebrate the diversity of our community, and to approach each child as an individual while inspiring a passion for excellence and a lifelong love of learning.
- The longest, most successful Infant & Toddler Program in Columbia.
- The only Montessori school in Howard County that starts at 6 weeks and goes through 12 years old (6th grade).
- Alumni transition easily to top competitive schools such as Glenelg Country School, McDonogh School, The Park School, St. Louis Parish Day School, Sandy Spring Friends School and Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, to name a few.
- All teachers are Montessori-trained and qualified, with an average of 10+ years of teaching experience.
- All teachers are trained at higher standards than required by Maryland State Department of Education.
- Fully equipped and intimate Montessori classrooms that offer more inidividualized attention.
- Technology introduced at Elementary level includes the use of iPads and computers for research, report writing, and presentations.
- The most robust Montessori curriculum in the area.
- Students are consistently 2 to 4 years ahead in math, reading and science than the national norm.
- Upper Elementary students participate each year in the Montessori Model United Nations in New York City. In the past, students have represented countries such as Cuba, France, Argentina, Belarus, and Haiti.
- A community of teachers, students and parents from all over the United States, Europe, Asia, Central and South America.
- Daily, multi-sensory Spanish classes begin for children as young as 3 years old.
- The only school in Columbia with an intensive Foreign Language Program. In Kindergarten, our children begin to learn to read and write in Spanish and continues increasing their comprehension and fluency so that by 6th grade students can communicate comfortably with native Spanish speakers.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Love Of Learning Montessori School?
The acceptance rate of Love Of Learning Montessori School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.
When is the application deadline for Love Of Learning Montessori School?
The application deadline for Love Of Learning Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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