The administration, faculty, staff and Board of Directors at Villa Montessori Center believe:

• that every child is a child of God
• every child has a right to be safe and respected
• all children have the right to the opportunity to learn
• in the potential of all children
• at-risk children have a right and a need to learn
• children with special learning needs can succeed
• all children can reach their potential and beyond
• in an environment that assists children in learning
• a love of learning is for a lifetime
• that the Good Shepherd Catechesis complements and fulfills the child’s need for God.

Montessori Education Believes That:

• all children have the right to be undisturbed in their learning
• order and self-discipline are important in achieving success in learning
• each child has the right to maintain order and concentration while involved in learning
• student’s ability to choose lessons assures interest in that lesson
• a prepared environment is essential to the progressive learning for children on their development level of growth.