MAP Montessori Academy of Pinelands
Montessori early childhood education for ages 18 months to 6 years in Pinelands
About MAP Montessori Academy of Pinelands
A 'help me to do it myself' philosophy guides the small, linear classroom groups at this Pinelands Montessori school, where children aged 18 months to 6 years learn at their own pace. DSD registered (Registration Number 21014) and a SAMA member school since 2016, the academy pairs hands-on language and literacy development with sensory-based numeracy foundations, plus an early bird drop-off option from 7:30am. One reviewer described watching her boys flourish in what she called 'the most beautiful little play school,' crediting the calm, peaceful environment and a team where 'every single person involved is truly wonderful to engage with.'
Customer Reviews
What customers say
- Calm, nurturing environment where children thriveA reviewer described it as 'the most beautiful little play school' where her boys 'have absolutely flourished in the calm and peaceful environment'
- Warm, engaged staffReviewer noted 'every single person involved is truly wonderful to engage with'
Caeli Partridge
The most beautiful little play school, every single person involved is truly wonderful to engage with. My boys have absolutely flourished in the calm and peaceful environment.
ragheela maasdorp
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Montessori method used at MAP Montessori Academy of Pinelands?
MAP Montessori follows Montessori pedagogical principles centred on a child-centred approach and the philosophy of 'help me to do it myself,' tailoring learning to each child's individual needs and pace. This is applied through hands-on language, literacy and numeracy activities within a small, linear classroom in Pinelands.
What age groups does MAP Montessori Academy of Pinelands cater to?
MAP Montessori offers a linear classroom environment for children aged 18 months to 6 years. Small group sizes allow individualised observation and pacing for each child in the Pinelands classroom.
Is MAP Montessori Academy of Pinelands registered with the DSD?
Yes, MAP Montessori is registered with the Department of Social Development under registration number 21014. It operates as a home-based Montessori school and Initiate member school in Pinelands.
Is MAP Montessori Academy of Pinelands a member of the South African Montessori Association?
Yes, MAP Montessori has been a SAMA member school since 2016. This membership reflects its alignment with recognised Montessori standards and practice for early childhood education in Pinelands.
Who runs MAP Montessori Academy of Pinelands?
The school's Head of School is Nazley, with Ragheela Maasdorp serving as Montessori Learning Director and Lead Learning Guide. Together they lead the teaching team at the Pinelands campus.
What is the learning environment like at MAP Montessori Academy of Pinelands?
Reviewers describe MAP Montessori's Pinelands classroom as calm and nurturing, with one parent noting her children 'flourished in the calm and peaceful environment.' Staff are also described as warm and genuinely engaged with the children in their care.
Does MAP Montessori Academy of Pinelands offer early drop-off?
Yes, an early bird drop-off option is available at 7:30am by special arrangement. This is in addition to the school's regular Monday to Friday schedule in Pinelands.
What extra activities are included at MAP Montessori Academy of Pinelands?
Alongside core Montessori learning, MAP Montessori includes an Aqua Schools swim class scheduled on Tuesdays from 10:45 to 11:00am. This gives children in the Pinelands programme exposure to water-based skills as part of their broader development.