Clarksburg Little Steps Montessori

Clarksburg Little Steps Montessori is a licensed Montessori preschool at 23136 Timber Creek Lane in Clarksburg, Maryland. It serves a limited number of children ages 2 to 6 years using authentic Montessori materials and curriculum. The directress has more than 20 years of teaching experience in private Montessori schools and has completed Montessori training and certification. Classes are kept small and grouped by mixed ages, so staff and children stay in close contact and each child can work at their own pace. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and in-person visits are by appointment.

The program runs 10 months, September through June, with a range of schedules that families can pick from. Full-day options run $1,300 to $1,450 per month (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 5:00 PM), with shorter full days and morning or afternoon half-day blocks priced from $775 to $1,100. Part-week schedules of two or three days a week range from $525 to $875 per month. Summer camps run in July and August in two-week sessions at $550 per camp, and families can choose any number of camps. Enrollment is first come, first served with limited space, so the school recommends applying early. The process involves a tour, an application with a $50 non-refundable fee, and an enrollment package with a $500 deposit that applies toward June tuition.

The classroom is set up with hands-on Montessori materials for practical life, sensorial work, math, language, geography, and science, giving children room to explore and build independence. Parent testimonials describe individualized attention to each child, work on reading, counting, writing with sandpaper letters and movable alphabets, and steady progress in social and academic skills. Staff give one-on-one attention and keep close communication with parents about each child's development, an approach that suits children who benefit from individualized support and family partnerships, including those with language-based learning differences. The school provides healthy snacks and takes children on two field trips a year at no extra cost. It also offers after-school care for elementary-age children on request. Transportation is not provided.