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50+ Years
experience
Trusted Montessori Education in Hudson, Ohio
Hudson Montessori School is a child-centered educational community dedicated to nurturing students' natural curiosity and fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and interdisciplinary connections. Our Montessori approach emphasizes personalized learning, with teachers guiding students to achieve their personal best in academic, communication, and social skills. We cultivate self-motivated learners who understand their impact on the world through hands-on projects and discovery-based methods. With a heritage dating to 1962, our faculty combines decades of expertise with a commitment to helping children develop into confident, independent thinkers.Our 12-acre campus serves 250 students from over 20 communities, offering programs from Young Children's Community through Middle School. Auxiliary programs extend learning opportunities through after-school care, extracurricular activities, and summer camps. Our low student-teacher ratios ensure individualized attention, preparing students for success in high school and beyond. We maintain a close-knit environment where every student is known and valued. Our strategic focus on innovation and tradition ensures continuous improvement while honoring Montessori principles.
Services
Montessori Programs
Young Children's Community
Children's House
Elementary Education
Middle School Program
After-School Care
Summer Camps
Extracurricular Clubs
Educational Support
Parent Engagement Programs
Details
- Year established: 1962
Highlights and features
- We offer Montessori education with student-teacher ratios as low as 1:4
- Our faculty averages 12 years of teaching experience
- We provide continuous learning from Young Children's Community through Middle School
- Our 12-acre campus supports hands-on, discovery-based learning
- We maintain a close-knit community with personalized student attention
What people say
Dedicated teachers
Personalized learning
Strong community
Engaging programs
Supportive environment
Services
Montessori Programs
Our Montessori programs offer personalized learning experiences that nurture children's natural curiosity and foster critical thinking skills. Through hands-on materials and self-directed activities, students develop academic mastery while building social-emotional competencies. The curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinary connections and real-world applications.
Young Children's Community
Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, this program establishes foundational skills through sensory exploration and practical life activities. Small class sizes ensure individualized attention while promoting social development and independence in a prepared Montessori environment.
Middle School Program
Our Middle School curriculum prepares students for high school through advanced academic instruction and character development. The program emphasizes critical thinking, collaborative projects, and real-world problem-solving while maintaining Montessori principles of self-directed learning.
After-School Care
Our after-school program provides supervised care with enrichment activities that extend learning beyond regular school hours. Students engage in creative projects, physical activities, and collaborative play while receiving homework support in a safe, nurturing environment.
Summer Camps
Summer camps offer continued learning and exploration through themed activities that combine educational content with recreational opportunities. Programs include STEM projects, arts integration, and outdoor education experiences on our 12-acre campus.
People
Emily Phillips
Administrative Assistant
Emily Phillips provides essential administrative support at Hudson Montessori School, ensuring smooth daily operations and serving as a welcoming point of contact for families and visitors.
Tim McQuait
Director of Auxiliary Programs, Safety & Security
Tim McQuait oversees Hudson Montessori's extended programs and campus safety, designing enrichment opportunities that complement the school's educational mission while ensuring student well-being.
Lisa McGinnis
Upper Elementary Teacher
Lisa McGinnis teaches Upper Elementary students at Hudson Montessori, guiding children in developing critical thinking skills and discovering their place in the world through Montessori pedagogy.
Rachel Hamilton
YCC Lead Teacher
Rachel Hamilton leads the Young Children's Community program, helping toddlers and preschoolers develop foundational skills through Montessori methods that emphasize independence and self-discovery.
Questions
What age groups does Hudson Montessori serve?
We serve children from 18 months through 8th grade with programs specifically designed for each developmental stage.
What makes your Montessori approach unique?
Our approach combines traditional Montessori principles with modern educational practices, emphasizing personalized learning and character development in a natural setting.
Are there extended care options available?
Yes, we offer before and after school care, summer camps, and holiday programs through our Auxiliary Programs department.
How do you support student transitions between programs?
Our vertically aligned curriculum ensures smooth transitions between programs, with teachers collaborating to maintain continuity in each child's educational journey.
What is the teacher-student ratio?
We maintain ratios as low as 1:4 for young children and 1:12 for older students to ensure personalized attention.
Is financial assistance available?
While we don't mention specific financial aid programs, our admissions office can provide information about payment options and community scholarship opportunities.
Reviews (6)
Roxana Banu
Jun 27, 2018
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I hardly ever write a review but I feel this is worth it. I could not be happier with this school. It is extremely thorough in terms of curriculum as well as emotional support for the kids. My son went to this school for about 3 years until we had to move for my job. I visited every single school in the Jersey City downtown area and several in Bayonne. I sat in classes and observed, talked to school directors - I cannot overstate how much time I devoted to finding the right place for my son after a horrible experience at Learning Ladders. In my view this is the best school in the JC downtown area
Rholeda Bertrand
Jan 20, 2018
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We currently have our 2 daughters enrolled at Hudson Montessori. Our oldest has been there since 2013 and blossomed at the school. She is independent and self-driven which are the cornerstones of the Montessori education. We are happy with how well she has progressed in math, reading, writing as well as life skills. We appreciate the teaching method of moving from the concrete concept to the abstract to ensure the child has a solid foundation. The focus on STEM at HMS is important to us as we want our girls to have the opportunities to have hands-on learning on topics that are traditional taught
Cynthia Bacon
Dec 03, 2017
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I could not be happier with Hudson Montessori School. This is my second year with the school, we are returning next year. My son is going into kindergarten. This past year, he learned how to read. At this point, he's reading at a kindergarten, probably first-grade level. And he loves it, he's so proud of himself. It true what they say as the school's motto: "Fostering the love to learn," it's as if my child is hungry to learn more every day. And, the school does it in a fun, organized way. The teachers are very understanding of how my child functions best. They teach him rules and how to follow
Stephen Garcia
Nov 28, 2017
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Ive had my daughter in Hudson Montessori School (HMS) coming up on two years now and it truly was the best choice we could have made for her education. Our initial meeting was with Ms. Maki to gauge if she needed to go through the bridge program but we were all satisfied that she could move straight into primary. My wife and I had considered several schools in the Jersey City area but HMS had a lot of what we were looking for most especially a science lab that we really appreciated. Everyone we spoke to was willing to answer all our questions. The school director Ms. Jolly has always made herself
Dishawn Miller
Jul 06, 2017
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After much care, thought and extensive research, I made the best choice by deciding to send my daughter to Hudson Montessori School in Jersey City for several reasons:
1.I was looking for a quality education experience for my daughter that was geared towards her individual needs. The Montessori Method of self-directed activity, hands-on learning and teacher guidance of children to make good choices, greatly appealed to me. In my opinion, Hudson Montessori excelled in this area with quality and experienced teachers.
2.It was important to me that my African American
1.I was looking for a quality education experience for my daughter that was geared towards her individual needs. The Montessori Method of self-directed activity, hands-on learning and teacher guidance of children to make good choices, greatly appealed to me. In my opinion, Hudson Montessori excelled in this area with quality and experienced teachers.
2.It was important to me that my African American
Meghna Singh Dharkar
Jan 20, 2017
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I am actually surprised by the earlier reviewer in whose case is looking for lowest rating and I was looking for a Highest rating for this school :). I have two boys one in second Grade and one in Primary classroom and continue to be a part of this school as it is a growing school and the Directors have done a fabulous job with its strong and balanced Montessori curriculum. I have seen how the quality of teachers have grown throughout the years and the kids are always happy going to school. The staff has an open door policy to echo our concerns and have always worked through solutions with parents
