Hope Montessori, Inc.

     "A Children's House"

    17007 S. Oak Park Ave.

    Tinley Park, IL  60477

    (708) 614-7577

                                              Our new building is taking shape; please check back often
                                              for updates and construction news!

»Mission Statement

Hope Montessori Inc. was founded to nurture the spirit of children and the joy of learning in an atmosphere of freedom, respect, and responsibility. We aim to assist the child in his or her own development by preparing an environment rich in didactic materials that will invite hands-on discoveries. We seek to help each child to build an awareness of self, of others, and the world.  It is our hope, that in giving the best we can give of ourselves, we will be creating a better world.

»Freedom and Respect

Each child is unique. At Hope, the prepared environment allows children to learn at their own pace, in a non-competitive atmosphere. Children are encouraged to be self-directed. Given a smorgasbord of healthy choices, the child is free to pursue and absorb what he craves for his own personal development. When the child is respectful of himself, others, and the environment, he is in turn respected and trusted. Respect and trust of the child is the root of the Montessori Approach.

»Credentials

Our teachers are experienced and dedicated Montessori Certified Educators. Hope Montessori is recognized and distinguished as a Fully- Affiliated Member by the American Montessori Society We are also registered with the Illinois State Board of Education.
Hope Montessori welcomes all children and their families without regard to ethnic or religious background.

»Key Tenets of the Montessori Method

• Children are to be respected as individuals.
• Children create themselves through purposeful activity.
• The most important years for learning are from birth to age six.
• Children possess unusual sensitivity and mental powers for absorbing and learning from their environment.

»The Prepared Environment

The Montessori Directress’ primary job is to create an aesthetically beautiful, age-appropriate learning environment,- which anticipates the general developmental needs of the children it is to serve. She then invites the children to explore and make discoveries, giving assistance as needed. Many of the available materials are hands-on, designed to teach specific lessons, and have a built-in control of error... The child is empowered to take an active role in his own education.