Hudson Country Montessori School (HCMS) in Danbury (44A Shelter Rock, Road) is now enrolling for the 2026-2027 school year. Whether you are looking for school options for your infant, toddler or preschooler or you are seeking a change in school for your elementary or middle schooler, consider HCMS! The school stands as having one of the most distinguished Montessori programs in the country.
What Programs does HCMS Offer?
Programs include Infant (8 weeks - 18 months), Toddler (18-24 months), Preschool (ages 3-5), Kindergarten, Lower Level (1st - 3rd), Upper Elementary (4th-5th) and Middle (6th-8th). All programs include Physical Education as the school believes that movement is an essential component of "whole child" development. More on each program can be found here.
"Core tenets of the Montessori method revolve around the much-studied link between childhood intellectual function and physical activity. Freedom of movement in the classroom is directly connected to self-motivated exploration and discovery. Through inquiry and action, our students practice 'can do' consistently." ~ excerpt from https://www.hudsoncountry.org/programs/physical-education
What is the Curriculum like?
The Hudson Country Montessori School curriculum and teachers encourage students to develop self-discipline, confidence, independence and critical thinking skills which lead to academic success. The curriculum is tailored to the developmental needs and stages of all children and is organized into five areas: Practical Life; Sensorial; Mathematics; Language; Sciences, Geography, Cultures and Arts. The Montessori process of learning is made up of three stages: introduction to a concept; processing and development of understanding through experimentation; and, knowing. Children demonstrate knowing not just though testing, but by showing or teaching another child. It through this mastery and leadership that children grow and learn to their maximum potential. Learn more about a Montessori Education here.
"No two students learn at the same pace nor do they necessarily learn best from the same methods.” " —Dr. Maria Montessori, MD
How to Apply?
The first step if you are interested in learning more about HCMS is to schedule a visit. Danbury Hudson Country Montessori offers two ways to tour the school. Choose from attending an open house on certain Saturdays from 10am-12pm or on weekday evenings starting at 5:15pm by appointment. Subsequently, a 30-60 minute private parent/child visit will be scheduled so that an Admissions Coordinator can get to know your child, share detailed information about the program and provide an opportunity for parents to ask questions before submitting an online application should that be the desired next step.
RSVP for an upcoming OPEN HOUSE
Or Call 203-744-8088 to schedule a tour
About Hudson Country Montessori School
Founded in 1972, Hudson Country Montessori School (HCMS) stands as one of the most distinguished Montessori programs in the country with campuses in both Danbury, CT (established in 1995) and New Rochelle, NY (established in 1973). Our commitment to the Montessori philosophy of education is grounded in our belief that children learn most effectively through hands-on, experiential education and the process of investigation and discovery. Children will learn to observe, think, judge and pursue individual interests at their own speed in a manner that best meets their learning style. Accreditation: American Montessori Society (Accredited with non-traditional Montessori age groupings), New England Association of Schools and Colleges, National Association for the Education of Young Children. For more information and to inquire about enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year including Summer Camp options, visit https://www.hudsoncountry.org/ or call (203) 744-8088. Follow on Facebook.
