You've probably heard the adage "success begins with a dream." With such inspiration, Franklin's success story began in 1977 opening as a tiny school house comprised of seven ready, willing and able preschoolers. Today, The Franklin Schools have expanded to a student body of 295 enrolling children ages two through six. We are proud of the reputation we have established in the community for excellence in education.

Think of The Franklin Schools as the wings of the mother bird who nurtures her nest comprised of two schools: The Franklin Montessori School (FMS) and Franklin Country Day Montessori School (FCD). Our school calendar and other notices many times are coded with the abbreviations for the schools. Knowing your child's school helps clarify which events apply to your child's classroom so you don't have to "wing it!"

Faculty

The Franklin Schools are very proud of their professional, experienced and highly trained staff of certified Montessori teachers and instructional assistants. Talented and experienced classroom specialists enhance the curriculum at The Franklin Schools. Continuing education workshops, conferences and seminars are part of the ongoing staff development programs at Franklin.

An extraordinary staff and enthusiastic student body maintain Franklin's high standards for academic excellence. In addition to our lively campus, in-house programs provide exceptional opportunities for Franklin students to Go, Grow & Glow!

Franklin prides itself on its Performing Arts Department that generates several amazing productions throughout the school year. Children learn valuable life skills that prepare them for success in future fields of their choice. Drama? Lights? Cameras? Action? YES! Franklin's Performing Arts Department has it all! We are very proud of our unique drama program rich in components for creative arts. Senior Staff member, Lucy Huff, effectively wears the many hats of Writer, Director and Costume Designer, working enthusiastically and creatively with her imaginative scripts, bolts of fabric and the delightful energies of the children.

Lucy notes, experience shows her that, "Many times, children who tend to be a bit reticent about performing tend to blossom and expand their horizons. They become more relaxed because they are having fun. Drama gives them a chance to laugh at themselves and not take things too seriously." She also finds that the children's leadership abilities really soar. Drama is a brain stimulator. The children use their powers of concentration and rhythm to exercise their bodies and memorize dance steps. As the students develop dialogue, think about facial expressions necessary to show various emotions, learn stage right, stage left, pantomime, work toward a goal, follow direction, respond on cue, memorize and retain lines and lyrics, they are building self-confidence through public speaking and learning important life and academic skills connected with the sheer pleasure and exhilaration of a job well done! The Performing Arts Department productions have earned Franklin's coveted Bravo Award!

 "On this Jayden's last day at Franklin, I want to say thank you to all of you who have enriched his mind and his life.  For the past three and a half years he has experienced a warm, caring, nurturing environment that has expanded and developed him intellectually, socially and emotionally. What a lucky guy. To all of you from a proud Franklin grandma, I respect your professionalism and devotion to your task." -- Joan Armour

"Our two and a half year old child has been attending Franklin for the last year and we are thrilled with the program.  She is exposed to music, language, cooking, animal care and best of all the Beyond the Walls outdoor naturalist program. Most other schools do not encourage their teachers to spend lots of time on outdoor learning; however, Franklin ensures that kids get physical exercise and fresh air while learning about plants, animals, paw prints, leaf patterns, and many other natural wonders on their daily excursions. My daughter comes home every day excited to show us her art work and share songs and other skills she has learned. She has really blossomed this year and I look forward to what she will learn next year in the 3 - 5 year old class." --Christina Villar & George Harris

"We are very pleased with so many things that Franklin offers to our child. The environment is very nurturing and the educational system, whether on the social or intellectual development of the children is the best we've seen. Our five-year old child has grown tremendously over the last year at Franklin thanks to the teachers. We wish we had sent our child to Franklin earlier."  --Lihan Yan

"We started sending each of our two boys to The Franklin Schools when they were two and it was one of the best decisions we have made as parents. The Franklin Schools is such a warm place and our children felt loved and cared for there so, it was an easy transition from home to school. The education the students receive is amazing and not only was my older boy prepared for kindergarten when he transitioned to his new school, but he was much more advanced than the other students. The foundation that The Franklin Schools' Montessori program provides for reading and math skills is very impressive and gives the students not only the skills they need to thrive, but also a real understanding of the concepts behind the facts. The school also teaches so much more than just "academics", and the teachers focus on imparting to the children an appreciation both of nature and world cultures, as well as an understanding of respect, friendship and kindness. I only wish the kids could stay there through high school!" -- Anonymous

"Matthew is an ordinary child, but the Franklin teachers are not ordinary teachers. It takes patience, professional skills, tremendous effort, determination and intelligence to take good care of a child and that is what Matthew's teachers did. Under their care, he became a better mannered, better focused, responsible and independent child who loves to reason and holds his dreams dearly. My heartfelt thank you to all of the Franklin teachers and staff that influenced Matthew and also influenced his dad and me  This is the school we felt cared so much, welcomed us, listened and sought the best interests for our child.  As a person from a different cultural background, you all guided me in order to raise Matthew here. You will always have a special place in our minds and hearts. There is a Chinese proverb saying, "If you want one year of prosperity, plant corn. If you want ten years of prosperity, grow trees. If you want one hundred years of prosperity, educate people." We salute Matthew's teachers for they have added over 100 years professional experience! You are the backbones of our children's futures!" -- Anonymous

"Our son spent three years at The Franklin Schools, right from when he turned two years old. We want to sincerely thank Ms. Pam and all of his teachers for the high-quality education and the tender loving care he received during his time at Franklin.  He has progressed very well over the last three years. We are certain that the quality Montessori education he received at Franklin is going to be of enormous benefit to him for an entire lifetime. We recognize and appreciate the value of this strong foundation of high-quality preschool education under the Montessori method at The Franklin Schools and we are sending our second child to Franklin next year." -- Anonymous

We're here for you! Franklin is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for extended care. The core of our school day program is 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Summer days at Franklin are busy with creative camp activities. Our summer days are a beautiful blend of both Montessori and traditional programs.

Please call our office to schedule a visit -- a visit is worth a thousand words! We may be reached at 301-279-2799 or email: info@montessori-mmi.com