OUR MISSION
At Eagle Rock Montessori School, our mission is to provide a safe, joyful, and authentic Montessori environment where children grow into independent, compassionate, and capable individuals. With deep respect for each child’s unique potential, we nurture a lifelong love of learning while encouraging creativity, environmental stewardship, and a strong sense of community.
We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our classrooms are designed to reflect and celebrate the richness of the world around us. Through carefully chosen books, materials, and cultural studies, we ensure that every child sees themselves represented with dignity while also gaining a respectful understanding of others. Through purposeful Montessori work and our engaging Enrichment Program, we prepare children to care for themselves, to care for others, and to care for the earth.
OUR VISION
At Eagle Rock Montessori School, we envision an inclusive, sustainable, and nurturing community where every child feels seen, valued, and empowered to grow. We are committed to developing children into conscious, connected global citizens who care deeply for themselves, for others, and for the earth.
Rooted in the legacy of our founder, Ute de Lara, we believe a truly prepared environment extends beyond the classroom into the world around us. Building a sustainable school grounded in environmental consciousness is essential to our vision. From the materials we choose to the programs we offer, every detail is designed to cultivate respect for nature and a lasting sense of responsibility for the planet.
We imagine future generations continuing to walk through our doors—including the children of our alumni—carrying forward a legacy of love, learning, and care for the world they inherit.
OUR STORY
Eagle Rock Montessori School first opened its doors in 1975, founded by Ute de Lara, who immigrated from Germany in 1968 as a civil engineer. After the birth of her three children, she searched for a school that truly reflected her vision for early childhood education but found none in the area. Influenced early on by her father’s admiration for Friedrich Froebel, the founder of Kindergarten, and later deeply inspired by the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, Ute earned her Montessori Certification and established Eagle Rock Montessori School as a lasting legacy to the Eagle Rock community.
What began as a small program in a converted house has since grown into a beloved neighborhood institution, with its iconic geodesic dome built by Ute’s husband, Rudy, becoming a local landmark and symbol of the school. Today, her daughter Marikit, who attended the school herself until 6th grade, proudly serves as director and continues her mother’s mission and vision for future generations.
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