About us
Main Line Montessori School's mission is to guide each student on their path of development by providing a carefully prepared environment, which nurtures the mind, body, and spirit of each individual child.
Learn through Play
Main Line Montessori School believes, as Dr. Montessori believed, that the child is in a state of continuous and intense transformation. Their mind assimilates impressions from the environment and works to construct the individual he/ she is to become.
In our classroom, the emphasis is not on competition but on mutual cooperation and the fullest possible development of each child according to his capabilities.
At Main Line Montessori School, we allow our children to learn through their own experiences in an exciting and educational environment. Our classroom is designed to cultivate the child's natural desire to learn.
As teachers, our role is to provide an ever-changing environment to constantly stimulate and interest the child.
Working in small groups or alone, the children have the freedom to choose their activities. These exercises incorporate the Montessori equipment and also include more traditional math and reading materials. Artistic endeavors are offered and encouraged daily.
It is our goal to provide an atmosphere of tranquility and joyful accomplishments in keeping with Dr. Montessori's teaching so that the child will have a solid foundation and be free in later life to devote his energy more exclusively to intellectual development.
Meet Our Staff!
Pamela Haigh/Owner
Pam founded Main Line Montessori School in 1988. Ms. Haigh is a proud alumnus of Juniata College. She is a certified Montessori teacher through The London Montessori Centre in London.
Kim Buschman/Director
Kim began working as Lead Toddler Teacher and Assistant Director of MLMS in 2021. Prior, she had the pleasure of being Head Primary Teacher and Director for the Lansdowne Montessori School for many years. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Education as well as credentials through the North American Montessori Center (NAMC).
Victoria Haigh/ Primary Teacher (3-6)
Victoria has been with MLMS since 2011. She holds her Montessori teaching certification for children 2.6- 6 years from the (AMS) American Montessori Society from Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, PA. Victoria received the 2021 Montessori Innovator Award from AMS.
Allison Wilkins/ Lead Toddler Teacher (2-3)
Ali has been the Lead Toddler teacher at MLMS for the last several years. She has a long background of working with children in the professional setting.
Our Programs
Early Drop-off: 8:00am
(additional fee, must register in advance)
Toddler Program (2-3 years)
5 Full Days (M-F): 8:50am- 3:00pm
5 Half Days (M-F): 8:50 am-11:30 am
3 Full Days (MWF): 8:50am- 3:00 pm
3 Half Days(MWF): 8:50 am- 11:30 am
2 Half Days (T&TH): 8:50 am- 11:30 am
Primary Program (3-5 years)
5 Full Days (M-F): 8:50am -3:00 pm
5 Half Days(M-F): 8:50am- 11:30 pm
Lunch Bunch: 11:30-12:30 (additional for half-day students)