Academics

Montessori (Ages 3-6)

Welcome to Villa Madonna Montessori

Living together in the Montessori classroom, we have established the following "Grace and Courtesy" so all children are safe and respected. Feet walk; voices are quiet; carry work with two hands; work at a table or floor mat; walk around work spaces without disturbing others; put things where they belong after use; and new work requires a lesson.
 
We are glad you are here!

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  • Our Mission

    At Villa Madonna Montessori, our mission is to provide a learning environment in which children are encouraged to develop an awareness of self and respect for the community and to honor their spirituality.
  • Environment

    A safe, loving, family-like environment ensures a Christian atmosphere.  Small classes, with a 12:1 teacher ratio, provide individualized attention.  All teachers are Montessori certified and Villa Madonna Montessori is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS) as well as the Cincinnati Montessori Society (CMS).  Villa Madonna Montessori is situated on 60+ scenic acres near St. Walburg Monastery over-looking the Ohio River in Villa Hills, Kentucky.
  • Curriculum

    Montessori, for children ages 3-6, is based on a three-year cycle designed to cultivate each child’s natural desire to learn. In order to achieve this goal, the Montessori program is set up to help each child reach his/her full potential in all areas of life. Maria Montessori believed that all areas were equally important to a child’s development. These areas include grace and courtesy, practical life, sensorial, language, math, cultural, art and peace.
  • Results

    Montessori children leave the program prepared to enter the first grade.  They have learned to work independently and collaboratively.  Since they have been encouraged to make decisions from an early age, these children are problem-solvers who can make choices and manage their time well. 
    • VMA Montessori

Villa Madonna Montessori is a non-profit Montessori school (ages 3-6) founded by the Benedictine Sisters of St. Walburg Monastery. It is located on the grounds of and managed by Villa Madonna Academy.

Montessori at a Glance

A Montessori Curriculum

All students attend school Monday through Friday from 8:10-11:20am. Kindergarten students attend from 8:10-2:10pm, Monday through Thursday, on Fridays from 8:10-11:20am. 

The Montessori school offers before school care, extended care, and an after school program.
Montessori School Day

Enrichment

The Montessori curriculum is enhanced with regular visits from local organizations such as the School House Symphony.  Spanish is also offered once a week during the school day for an additional fee. Kindergarten children have the option of staying on Friday afternoons for a music class, for an additional fee.

Learn More About Our Program

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  • Our History

    Villa Madonna Montessori was founded in 1971 by the Benedictine Sisters of St. Walburg Monastery, women with a deep commitment and dedication to growth-oriented education. Over the years, VMM has graduated thousands of children, many of whom attended Villa Madonna Academy and other Montessori schools.
  • Our Philosophy

    Montessori is an education philosophy and practice that fosters rigorous, self-motivated growth for children and adolescents in all areas of their development, with a goal of nurturing each child's natural desire for knowledge, understanding, and respect.
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  • Student Life

    In Montessori classrooms children make independent choices in their learning, while the classroom and the highly- trained teachers offer age-appropriate activities to guide the process.
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Contact Us

For additional information or to schedule an observation, please contact our Director, Molly Buten, at 859-349-1408 or email: mbuten@villamadonna.net.

List of 7 members.

  • Molly Buten 

    Montessori Director
  • Stacey Brosky 

    Montessori Teacher
  • Chris Navarre 

    Montessori Teacher
  • Djuka Sebez 

    Montessori Teacher
  • Soo Yoon 

    Montessori Teacher
  • Karen Bach 

    Montessori After Care Teacher
  • Melissa Brooks 

    Montessori Teacher