Family-Centered Education
Grounded in Authentic Montessori Philosophy
Educating The Whole Child In An Authentic Montessori Environment
Cedar Valley Montessori School is proud to be celebrating over 50 years of providing family-centered programming. CVMS exists to help children from age two through six grow socially, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually in an environment that emphasizes individualized learning and respect. CVMS programs are structured to create thoughtful, independent and confident learners who have respect for themselves and the world around them.
Academic Programs
CVMS offers a variety of individualized learning options for preschool and Kindergarten children ages 2- to 6-years-old.
What is Montessori?
The Montessori Method is structured to work with the developmental instincts of each child and encourages the child’s growth as a whole individual.
Admission FAQs
We encourage all families to tour our facility in order to get a feel for the Montessori Method and our approach to individualized education.
Summer Programs
The Summer Program consists of weekly themes and weekly off-site excursions to cultural and social sites throughout the Corridor.
Studio Programs
CVMS is proud to offer additional co-curricular programing that complements the Montessori teaching philosophy.
The History of CVMS
CVMS was founded in 1971 by a group of Cedar Rapids parents seeking a high-quality preschool education for their children.
Why Montessori?
A CVMS education is designed to fit each child, rather than expecting the child to fit the program.
