Everything we do is education.
Since 2008, we have provided an authentic Montessori education that helps children become confident, curious, and capable learners in a safe, joyful, and carefully prepared environment.
Our Montessori classrooms encourage children to explore independently, collaborate respectfully, and engage deeply with meaningful work. Through hands-on learning and individualized guidance, children develop concentration, creativity, problem-solving skills, and a lifelong love of learning.
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We honor each child’s unique pace of development, nurturing independence, confidence, responsibility, and intrinsic motivation from infancy through elementary years.
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Using the proven Montessori method, our certified guides help children build the academic, social, and emotional foundations needed to thrive in school and in life.
We also believe that education is a partnership. By working closely with parents, we provide guidance and support that empowers families to confidently nurture their child’s growth every step of the way.
MEET OUR FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR
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Joan Rodriguez-Malone
Mrs. Rodriguez-Malone has been immersed in Montessori education throughout her life. Her journey began at the age of four as a student at a highly respected international Montessori school. After graduating from Montessori school, she continued her education at a traditional American school, the Carol Morgan School in Santo Domingo.
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Her passion for teaching emerged early. At just 16 years old, she developed and led a program for preschool students to learn English as a second language at the Montessori School of Santo Domingo—her first formal teaching experience.
Joan Rodriguez-Malone holds an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from Palm Beach Junior College, as well as both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Miami.
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She also holds multiple Montessori certifications, including Primary and Infant & Toddler credentials from the American Montessori Society, along with an Assistant to Infancy diploma from the Association Montessori Internationale.
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A dedicated leader in the Montessori community, Mrs. Rodriguez-Malone is a founding member of the Montessori Florida Coalition and has served as Treasurer of its Board of Directors since 2014.
She remains committed to professional growth, having pursued continuing education at institutions such as the University of Miami, Belmont University, the American Montessori Society, the North American Montessori Teacher Association, and Harvard University.​
Why Montessori?
Within the Montessori environment, children are immersed in a carefully prepared space that is orderly, beautiful, and intentionally designed to inspire. This consistent exposure nurtures a deep, lasting appreciation for structure and harmony—one that stays with them for life.
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As they grow, this internal sense of order becomes a powerful advantage. It shapes disciplined, organized individuals who naturally bring clarity, efficiency, and purpose to everything they do—qualities that are often recognized and admired in adulthood.
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By cultivating this strong foundation early on, we empower children with the focus and self-discipline needed to confidently achieve their goals, no matter the challenges they may face.
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Our approach engages children through hands-on, sensorial experiences that make learning meaningful and memorable. By moving naturally from concrete understanding to abstract thinking, children develop not only knowledge, but curiosity, creativity, and a genuine love of learning.
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The result is a more effective and rewarding educational journey—one where children learn with lasting enthusiasm.
At Village, Authentic Montessori is not a marketing claim. It is a daily practice.
​The word “Montessori” is not trademarked, and any school may use it. What distinguishes an authentic Montessori school is a deep commitment to the philosophy, materials, classroom structure, and child-centered approach developed by Dr. Maria Montessori.
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For more than eighteen years, we have carefully built and refined a true Montessori learning environment.
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Every lead guide at our school holds a recognized AMS or AMI Montessori credential specific to their level. Our commitment to highly trained Montessori educators ensures that children receive an education that remains faithful to the integrity of the Montessori method.
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