About Us

                               Belden Street School Established 1985

     For over 23 years, Belden Street Montessori School has offered an authentic Montessori early childhood program for children in our community ages 3 through 5 years old.  Our school is affiliated with the American Montessori Society, the largest and most well-known Montessori association in the United States.

     Belden Street Montessori has expanded.  We now offer three Early Childhood classes, ages 3-6 years and a Toddler class for children 18 months to 3 years. Each of our  classes is staffed by one Montessori certified teacher and a classroom aide.  Each class has15-18 children, for a staff ratio of no more than 1 to 8.  The director of our school is also a certified Montessori teacher with extensive classroom experience.

      We are located at 618 W. Belden Street, Sherman, Texas, in a converted house in a residential neighborhood.  The hardwood floors and abundance of natural light from large windows give our large and well equipped classrooms the warm, homey feel that Maria Montessori envisioned for her "Childrens House" for the young child. Each classroom has its own enclosed "work yard" to allow classroom activities to spill outdoors.

     Consistent with Montessori philosophy and our own school's emphasis on nature and the environment, we have a xeriscaped front flower garden, organic vegetable, herb and flower gardens out back, a huge playground, and a Nature Park area.

     Our school is a non-profit corporation, advised by a Board of Trustees made up of parents, community members and staff members.  All donations to the school are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law, and all "profits" are returned to the school to enhance the program.

     Sound interesting to you?  We'd love to have you come visit our school!  If you can come in the morning when we are in session, you will be able to see the children "in action" through one-way windows that look into each classroom.  If you can come in the afternoon, we'd be delighted to give you a tour of the school and explain more about Montessori education.