Founded in 2003 by Reverend Carol Record, whose dream is to serve children with the most unique style of education. We are conveniently located off 121 and Glade Road in Grapevine. Although we are located in the Unity Church we do not teach religion.

From its inception, Hughes Road Montessori School has been committed to respecting each child's individual learning process. Our teachers work one on one with each child to understand how they best learn and encourage their progress. We not only teach school lessons but life lessons.

Montessori emphasizes learning through all five senses. We reinforce this concept through manipulative materials. Each child learns at their own pace with the Montessori environment offering them the opportunity to grow to their full potential and excel in their areas of interest, regardless of age. If you are looking for a system in which you can compare your child to other children, then Montessori is not for you. Though the Montessori Method does not compare a child's ability with others, their development is closely monitored in order to take them to the next level.

Maria Montessori

We currently have a "Beginners Program" as well as a "Primary Program". Our Beginners class ranges from 18 month to 3 years of age. Our Primary class is from 3 years to 6 years of age. Our teachers are Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) or American Montessori Society (AMS) trained as well as CPR/First Aid. We offer Spanish once a week as well.

Beginners

The children of the Beginner's Class spend their morning with fine and gross motor activities, language enhancement and practical life skills. Manipulative materials reinforce concepts the child hears and sees. The environment provides them with lots of practice at making small independent decisions which will help them make the right choices as they mature. They work as individuals and in groups which gives them the social development they need. To help the child be successful at toilet training, the teacher will partner with the parent to provide a consistent method that will carry over from home to school.

Primary

The primary program builds a foundation for children to develop social responsibility and to embrace the love of learning. Montessori-educated children possess the ability to be independent, self-directed and joyful in academic pursuits. This is partially obtained by the 3 year span in the Primary class. Younger children look up to older students and enhance their learning by observing and the older students become leaders and share their knowledge with the younger ones. Primary students have lessons in Practical Life, Sensorial, Mathematics, Language, and Cultural. In the Cultural area we discuss aspects of a continent each month. We travel through the continent discussing land and water forms, animals, the people and their culture, flags, money and resources.