Lakewood Montessori Christian School
Welcome to Lakewood Montessori Christian School, where our accredited exceptional Montessori educational program meets transformative education. With a dedicated focus on children ages 16 months to 9 years old, we have been proudly serving families since 1986. We are more than a school – we are a nurturing community that embraces the principles of Montessori education indoors and outdoors.
Our approach extends beyond the classroom walls. We firmly believe that a child’s development is a collaborative effort that involves family members as essential partners. We integrate families into the decision-making process, ensuring that each child’s development and well-being are shaped by a united front of caregivers and educators.
At Lakewood Montessori Christian School, learning is an adventure, and every moment is an opportunity to inspire and be inspired. Join us in building the foundation for a future filled with limitless possibilities.


Katherine Shave
Head of School
The Head of School’s Message
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Lakewood Montessori Christian School. Each day at our school is an exciting new opportunity to enrich and grow the minds of our families and students and educators.
At Lakewood, we are committed to supporting children’s natural academic, social and emotional development as we prepare them to be self -aware and empathetic young individuals.
Lakewood Montessori Christian School welcomes students regardless of race, gender, national and ethnic origin, and is non discriminatory in all our policies. We accept children between the ages of 16 months – 9 years old.
There are no specific academic entrance requirements; however, we base admission decisions on many factors, especially your child’s age and suitability for our program.
Please contact us regarding availability for your child, and to schedule your personal tour of our school. We look forward to getting to know you and your child in the process, so please feel free to reach out to us with any questions along the way. We realize that this is an important decision for your family and we are delighted to be a part of it.
We look forward to meeting you and your child!
Sincerely,
Katherine Shave
Head of School, Lakewood Montessori Christian School
OUR MISSION
At Lakewood Montessori Christian School, our mission is clear: to provide the highest quality educational program that sets the foundation for a lifetime of learning and growth. Our passionate staff members embody positive guidance and respect, creating a supportive faith-based atmosphere that empowers every child to flourish. Through personalized attention and a commitment to understanding each child’s unique journey, we foster an environment where curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking thrive.

Do you want your child to fall in love with learning?
Lakewood Montessori Christian School fosters independence, confidence, critical thinking abilities and creativity in a warm and welcoming environment. Our hands-on, ‘whole child’, nature based learning approach supports each student’s unique qualities and individual learning style for a learning experience that’s compelling, effective and fun!
- Experienced & Certified Faculty
- Love & Care
- Hands-on Learning
- Innovative Learning
- BioAcademia – study of living things, zoology and botany
- Natural Play Areas
- Gardening
- 5 acres of Green Space
- Nature Based learning
- Authentic Montessori Environment
- Low Student to Teacher Ratio
- Multi-aged Classrooms