Everything we do is education.
Since 2008, we’ve been shaping confident, curious, and capable learners through an authentic Montessori experience in a safe, joyful environment.
We inspire children to explore, collaborate, and create—building a lifelong love of learning while discovering the world around them.
Our nurturing classrooms are designed to honor each child’s unique strengths, empowering them to grow with independence, confidence, and purpose.
Through the proven Montessori method, we guide children to become focused, self-motivated, and engaged—developing the skills they need to thrive in school and in life.
We also partner closely with parents, offering support and guidance so families can confidently nurture their child’s growth every step of the way.
MEET OUR FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR
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 grade school, she continued her education at a traditional American school, the Carol Morgan School in Santo Domingo.
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.
Mrs. 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.
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.
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.
Mrs. Rodriguez-Malone resides in Miami with her husband and three children in Miami, Florida.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The result is a more effective and rewarding educational journey—one where children learn with lasting enthusiasm.
Authentic Montessori is not a marketing claim.
It is a daily practice.
The word "Montessori" is not trademarked. Any school can use it. What separates a truly Montessori environment from one that merely claims the name is an unwavering commitment to the method in its entirety — in the
materials, the training of guides, the structure of the day, and the philosophy behind every decision.
We have spent eighteen years building and refining that commitment. It is visible in what we have chosen to include — and equally in what we have chosen to remove.
Every lead guide holds a recognized AMS or AMI Montessori credential for their level. Not every school requires this. We do — without exception.
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