Business Details
45 Years
experience
Private Montessori School in Lindon, UT
Montessori Learning Center has been shaping young minds since 1981 through a unique educational approach that combines the Montessori method with the Orton-Gillingham/Spalding curriculum. Our dedicated team of Montessori-certified educators prioritizes individualized learning, fostering academic excellence and socio-emotional development in students aged 1-17. With over four decades of experience, we maintain small class sizes to ensure personalized attention, preparing children not just for the next grade but for lifelong success.Our programs emphasize practical life skills, sensory stimulation, and advanced literacy through cursive writing, consistently outperforming public school standards. As a locally owned institution, we pride ourselves on immediate response times to parental inquiries and a nurturing environment that values both students and families.
Services
Junior Preschool
Senior Preschool
Kindergarten
Elementary Education
Special Needs Programs
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- Over 43 years of experience in Montessori education
- Small class sizes with personalized attention
- Immediate response to parental inquiries
- Multi-child and prompt payment tuition discounts
- Specialized programs for socio-emotional development
Associations and certifications
- Montessori-Certified Staff
What people say
Amazing teachers
Reading success
Caring staff
Clean environment
Structured learning
Services
Junior Preschool
Our Junior Preschool program nurtures children aged 1-3 through sensory-rich activities and practical life skills. The curriculum emphasizes motor development, language acquisition, and socialization in a prepared environment with open shelving materials. Certified Montessori directresses guide children through sensitive learning periods with individualized attention.
Senior Preschool
Senior Preschool for ages 3-5 builds foundational academic skills through hands-on learning. Students engage with sensorial materials, develop cursive writing proficiency, and explore concrete-to-abstract math concepts. The program prepares children for elementary education through structured independence and peer mentoring opportunities.
Elementary Education
Our Elementary program combines Montessori principles with Orton-Gillingham/Spalding methods for comprehensive learning. Students master reading through medical-based approaches, develop deductive reasoning, and engage in cross-disciplinary projects. The curriculum exceeds public school standards while nurturing emotional intelligence and social responsibility.
Special Needs Programs
Carson Smith-qualified special needs programs provide individualized support for students with IEPs. Certified staff implement tailored learning plans with multi-sensory materials and adaptive techniques. The program integrates students into the Montessori environment while offering specialized guidance and therapeutic interventions.
After-School Care
After-school care from 3:30-5:30 PM offers homework assistance, enrichment activities, and supervised play. The program maintains Montessori principles through structured freedom and practical life extensions. Options include half-hour ($150) and full two-hour sessions ($250) for flexible family scheduling.
People
Ali
Director
With over 40 years of Montessori experience, Miss Ali leads our educational team as director and lead teacher. Her expertise in child development and Montessori methodology shapes our curriculum and teacher training programs. She personally mentors staff and maintains the school's original vision since founding in 1981.
Melissa
Lead Teacher
Miss Melissa serves as lead teacher for our senior preschool program. Certified in Montessori education, she specializes in early literacy development through cursive writing and phonetic instruction. Her classroom emphasizes socialization skills and peer mentoring among 4-5 year olds.
Vashti Smith
Elementary Teacher
Ms. Vashti Smith teaches our elementary and middle school program with 25 years of Montessori experience. She focuses on advanced academic skills, guiding students through complex math concepts and literary analysis. Her classroom integrates practical life applications with traditional academic subjects.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We enroll children aged 1-17 years old, offering programs from junior preschool through high school education.
Are you Montessori-certified?
All our lead teachers hold Montessori certifications, and our curriculum follows authentic Montessori principles with supplemental Orton-Gillingham/Spalding methods.
Do you accept special needs students?
Yes, we're Carson Smith-qualified and provide specialized programs for students with IEPs, offering individualized support and adaptive learning techniques.
What are your operating hours?
Our main office operates Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM. School hours are 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM with extended care available before and after.
Are scholarships available?
We participate in Utah Fits All and Carson Smith scholarship programs, with additional multi-child discounts and payment plan options.
Reviews (5)
Luis Farias
Dec 08, 2020
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My child is on the autism spectrum and has attended MLC since she was in preschool. She has shattered doctor's and specialist's expectations by a land slide. As parents we're dedicated to her happiness and success but we can truly say that a huge part of why my daughter is happy and thriving is because she has attended MLC for five years. Under the care of miss Ali and the help of wonderful teachers such as Rachel, Kirsten, Angela, Brynlee and a few more they have demonstrated patience, diligence, consistency, tolerance, hard work, and love for our daughter. We will always be thankful for helping
Jessica Haymond
Jul 07, 2020
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Our twin boys have attended here for about a year and a half now. They started in Jr preschool then moved up to Sr preschool. I've been impressed with how--- despite the pandemic--- the classroom environment and learning experience has remained truly excellent. Clean and comfortable. Fun and friendly. Honestly top notch. The director/teachers are wonderful! I really appreciate the great learning opportunities they facilitate and the great care they provide.
Christine Heidel
Jan 31, 2020
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Montessori Learning Center has been amazing for my son. He started when he was 2 1/2 . He was barely verbal because of hearing loss in both ears and was in speech therapy post surgical treatment. The doctors and speech therapists both suggested that once the ears were repaired he should start school , but I was very hesitant to put him into daycare. So, I did research and found Montessori Learning Center! Miss Ali and her staff could not have been more kind ! Jackson was very upset and stressed those first couple weeks and cried hysterically and obviously couldnt communicate his needs so his
Yoana Luke
Sep 07, 2019
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I am the parent of a child on the autism spectrum. After 3 years of doing our very best to succeed in a public school setting, we finally started to question whether there was a school out there where our child would thrive academically and socio-emotionally. After doing some research on Montessori schools, we decided to try Montessori Learning Center. Our child hast been in this school for close to 2 months and the difference in her engagement and learning has been tremendous. We are so pleased with the results and the wonderful teachers and children in our child's class. Class sizes are much
Karly Percifield
Sep 03, 2019
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We started MLC in June. My daughter has severe speech delay at 3 years old. Her teachers are amazing and give her support where she needs it. They give her hugs when she is sad and they really care about the students! She still does have some hard days but I have noticed a significant change in her behavior. I am so happy with her progress I cant wait to see what her future at MLC holds. Before we started Miss Ali was so great in answering any and all of my concerns with my daughter starting. I highly recommend the preschool program!
