Our curriculum is based on Dr. Maria Montessori's belief that children have an inborn drive to become independent. The Montessori learning materials stimulate children into logical thought and discovery.

Each of our accredited and experienced Montessori teachers have earned a Montessori diploma, and most also hold bachelors and/or masters degrees. Classroom aides also are well-educated and bring to the classroom a wealth of experience.

The Sammamish Montessori School, founded in 1977 by Director Joan Starling, has grown from an initial class of six students into a vibrant multicultural school preparing preschool, kindergarten and elementary students with strong academic and social skills and a love of learning. This history has seen the maturing of the original classes into adulthood, and even alumni returning as parents of new students. Today Joan, her husband and her two daughters, along with a dedicated and talented group of teachers and supporting staff, continue to ensure high standards and a caring, family-centered atmosphere at the school.

We recognize the demands of today’s lifestyles, which often involve both parents working, so we offer extended care for students to arrive before their class session and/or to stay at school after their class session has ended. We encourage but do not require parents to volunteer their time and we do not fundraise for our school. In support of the community, we do take voluntary donations of toys or food for Hopelink or other worthwhile causes during the holidays. Parents are welcome to be involved in the school community in a number of ways, either on an ongoing or occasional basis.

We take pride in the quality of our educational program, well-equipped classrooms and caring atmosphere. Parents can entrust us with their children with confidence, knowing that they will always be treated with kindness and respect. We try to fill the needs of each child and of the total family: our office staff and management strives to be fair and flexible, always willing to work with parents. Above all we believe that school should be a positive experience that children look forward to with enthusiasm.