"Clearly, we have a social duty towards this future man, this man who exists as a silhouette around the child, a duty towards this man of tomorrow. Perhaps a great future leader or a great genius is with us and his power will come from the power of the child he is today. This is the vision which we must have.”
Maria Montessori
Our Story
St. Christopher’s by-the-Sea Montessori School was born in 1968 with the opening of its preschool program. In subsequent years, the school expanded to include elementary education for children in grades one through five.
Today, St. Christopher’s offers a beautiful and nurturing educational environment within the diverse and international community of Key Biscayne and the surrounding vibrant Miami area.
St. Christopher’s is blessed with gifted, caring Montessori – credentialed teachers committed to utilizing the world acclaimed Montessori method of teaching.
Within this beautifully prepared environment children and youth are encouraged to discover and learn in ways that help them realize their highest potential. Through work and play, children come to understand responsibility, respect, integrity and values both moral and spiritual that will provide a solid foundation for life.
Our Foundations
Mission
At St. Christopher's By-the-Sea IB Montessori School, we strive to provide an exceptional education through the Montessori method and International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program framework, fostering curiosity, knowledge, and compassion. Rooted in the Episcopal tradition, we inspire students to become knowledgeable, caring, and globally minded individuals prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.
Purpose
The purpose of St. Christopher's By-the-Sea Montessori School is to develop intellectual curiosity, creativity, and confidence in each child so they may engage in our world with compassion and integrity.
Vision
To awaken the spirit of God in every child. To partner with parents in their child’s moral, spiritual and learning development. To nurture the students’ growth so they become inner directed, responsible, graceful, respectful with good self-concept and integrity. To stimulate life- long love for learning.