Virginia Center for Montessori Studies
Offering Infant & Toddler and Early Childhood Montessori Certification programs.
ELEMENTARY I and ELEMENTARY I-II COMING IN EARLY SPRING 2026
FUNDAMENTALS FOR THE MONTESSORI ASSISTANT
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Preparing new staff for the Montessori classroom is an essential part of creating a peaceful classroom culture. Fundamentals for the Montessori Assistant will provide knowledge about the Montessori method, the unique Montessori environment, and supporting the Montessori child.
Early Childhood
3 - 6 years
Infant & Toddler
Birth - 3 years
Accreditation and Affiliation Status
Virginia Center for Montessori Studies holds Full Affiliate status for its Early Childhood and Infant & Toddler teacher education course(s) with the American Montessori Society through the year 2029.
Virginia Center for Montessori Studies holds accredited status for its Infant and Toddler and Early Childhood Montessori teacher education course level from the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE).
Virginia Center for Montessori Studies has applied for affiliation of its Elementary levels by the American Montessori Society.
VCMS is an Applicant in Good Standing for its Elementary levels with the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE)
Applicant in Good Standing status in no way determines the outcome of the accreditation decisions by MACTE.
VCMS is certified to Operate by SCHEV.
VCMS is affiliated by the American Montessori Society (AMS)
Accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE)
Certified to operate by SCHEV.
Elementary
6 - 12 years