Entrusted with Bluffton’s Children Since 1987
May River Montessori offers inspiring learning environments for ages 2-14
“Your child deserves the best.”
Interested in Taking a Tour and Learning More?
Contact us today!
Facebook: 5.0
Powered by Facebook
Google: 5.0
Powered by Google
"Wonderful, safe, and loving environment for children"
May River Montessori provides a wonderful, safe, and loving environment for children. It has been amazing to watch our daughter thrive and grow. We are so proud to be a part of this school!
"Absolutely the best Montessori learning environment"
Absolutely the best Montessori learning environment in Bluffton. 5 star rating.
"Love the teachers, staff, students and families!"
Best school ever! Love the teachers, staff, students and families!
Location and Contact Info
May River Montessori
School Address:
60 Calhoun Street, Bluffton SC, 29910
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 2557, Bluffton SC, 29910
T 843-757-2312
F 843-757-4374
E Office@MayRiverMontessori.com
Admissions:
Admissions@MayRiverMontessori.com
Tuition and Payments:
Books@MayRiverMontessori.com
"My daughter loves it!"
A wonderful, loving environment for children to learn and grow! My daughter loves it!
About May River Montessori
Our Mission
To inspire a lifelong passion for learning, to nurture creativity and independence, and to foster compassion and acceptance of others within an authentic Montessori environment enriched by the cultures and ecology of our Lowcountry home.
Our Vision
To provide an educational experience and community that fosters within the next generation world-changers and peacemakers.
Our Heritage
May River Montessori opened its doors in August of 1987 to 17 young children who became the school’s first students. In four short years, the school’s growth exceeded the capacity of the original site. Over the last three decades, the school has continued to grow through three relocations and over seven major additions and renovations to its current home. May River Montessori has played a significant role in the social and educational environment of the growing Bluffton community.
The brainchild of two mothers, May River Montessori, has grown and flourished throughout the years, touching the lives and hearts of hundreds of families. In turn, each of these families has become a beautiful part of May River Montessori’s heritage and has helped to make the school what it is today.
Our Organization
May River Montessori Is a non-profit, tax exempt, 501 C-3 corporation. Voluntary contributions to MRM, where no goods or services are received in turn, are tax deductible as defined in the IRS guidelines. May River Montessori will look beyond tuition income to voluntary contributions from families and friends of the school who want to invest in the school’s development.
The school is licensed by the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) and operates under the guidelines of the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).
What is the Montessori Method?
The basic idea in the Montessori philosophy of education is that every child carries unseen within, the adult he/she will become. In order to develop their physical, intellectual and spiritual powers to the fullest, children must have freedom – freedom to be achieved through order and self-discipline. The world of the child is full of sights and sounds, which at first appear chaotic. From this chaos, the child must gradually create order, and learn to distinguish among the impressions that assail his/her senses, slowly but surely gaining mastery of self and the environment.
Why it is believed be the best
More resources
Staff
Our caring team of teachers and guides is dedicated to helping your child grow through the proven Montessori Method. If you are interested in joining our team please contact us at Office@MayRiverMontessori.com.
Policy of Non-Discrimination
May River Montessori admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to the students of the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies and other school administered programs.
Policy of Tolerance
May River Montessori chooses to be embracive and tolerant of the religious backgrounds of its students and welcomes the sharing of the cultural aspects of those religions in a spirit of respect. The children often offer a prayer of thanksgiving to God before snacks and meals. Christmas, Hanukkah, and Easter are celebrated as holidays. American patriotic holidays are also observed in accordance with the national calendar.
ClassDojo App
May River Montessori uses ClassDojo to deliver updates and highlight activities in the classroom. You can learn more about this app by going to classdojo.com.
SchoolCues App
May River Montessori uses SchoolCues to help with administration, admissions, and serves as the payment gateway for tuition. You can learn more about this app by going to schoolcues.com.
Montessori Highlights
Maria Montessori Quotes: “The Hand is the instrument of intelligence…”
“The hand is the instrument of intelligence. The child needs to manipulate objects and to gain experience by touching and handling.” —Maria Montessori, The 1946 London Lectures Pictured are two of our elementary students planting vegetables in their class garden! — Do you have questions or are you interested in learning more about our school […]
Maria Montessori Quotes: “At a given moment it happens…”
“At some given moment it happens that the child becomes deeply interested in a piece of work; we see it in the expression on his face, his intense concentration, the devotion to the exercise.”—Maria Montessori, The Discovery of the Child — Do you have questions or are you interested in learning more about our […]
Maria Montessori Quotes: “Never help a child…”
[Video of Michele Quigley expounding upon Maria Montessori’s education wisdom.] “Never help a child… …with a task at which he feels he can succeed.” -Maria Montessori Michele Quigley, Director of May River Montessori, expounds upon Maria’s education wisdom–reminding us to “let our children spread their wings”. #resilience —Do you have questions or are you interested […]
Facebook Updates
Reviews and Testimonials
“…it’s such a wonderful place.”
“We have 4 students here…our kids are all so different…this school is doing a really good job of meeting them where they’re at…helping them be the best version of themselves…”
Dr. Carey Christiansen Ford
Parent
"Both of my children attend and I couldn't be happier..."
Both my children attend and I could not be happier with our decision. Best teachers ever! Amazing curriculum and very mirrored to how we are raising them at home. My sons teachers have their hearts, and mine. Sharon does everything she can to protect those kids and make fussy parents happy. I appreciate everyone there. The after school program is awesome. This year we don’t need it, but my kids ask to stay after to be a part of it!
You know it’s a great school when they don’t want to leave.
My only complaint is that it doesn’t go up through high school. Hoping it continues to grow and by the time my children reach that grade, they would have built one.
"Caring compassionate teachers are really the heart and soul of the school..."
May River Montessori is an exceptional school in so many ways. The caring compassionate teachers are really the heart and soul of the school – from the 18 month+ “Cottage” all the way through the 6th grade. We have been at the school for 6 years and become more and more impressed each year.
"Incredible job each and every day!"
My daughter excels in the learning environment that MRM has created. Thank you to all the teachers and staff, who do an incredible job each and every day!
Quick Survey
Please indicate your selection using following options:
