Our mission is to provide high quality education following the teaching principles of Dr. Maria Montessori and to develop the relationship between the child's physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual development. Dr. Montessori believed that education is a preparation for life, and not simply a mastery of intellectual skills. The materials and environment provided at Countryside Montessori Academy stimulate and develop a thirst for learning, a curiosity about one's surroundings and a desire to discover and to do things for oneself. We hope during a child's development he will learn to solve problems using an organized approach, to use freedom wisely, to respect others, and develop a love for learning.