A Village Green Montessori School, located in downtown Libertyville, was founded by resident Ann Phillips. Ann is an experienced Montessori directress certified by the American Montessori Society. She began teaching at Highland Park Montessori (owned by her sister) in 1998.  A Village Green Montessori is affiliated with the American Montessori Society, and is registered with the Illinois Department of Education and the Illinois Association of Montessori Schools. The school serves children ages two to six and includes a kindergarten program.

A Place for Curious Minds

The purpose of A Village Green Montessori is to guide children in becoming creative and capable individuals who are fully aware of themselves, others, and the world around them. Additional goals include developing children’s self-motivation, persistence, concentration, self-discipline, and self-esteem. We have created a school where children can truly be themselves in an atmosphere of freedom and responsibility. A Village Green Montessori is a place where children will come to joyfully discover a love of learning.

Our Core Values

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Kindness-Centered Learning
Teachers consistently model and children consistently practice the fundamental Montessori principles of grace and courtesy.
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Individualized AcademicsChildren experience freedom to learn and explore at their own pace in a carefully-prepared environment.
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Intrinsic
Motivation

Children develop self-discipline, task commitment, and flexibility.
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Community-Focused Culture
Relationships are the heart of VGM–we are an extension of your family.

Our academic year runs from late-August through early-June. We follow the District 70 (Libertyville, IL) calendar. A six-week summer camp is offered from mid-June through late-July. The school offers a wide variety of scheduling options, and half-day and extended-day programs are available. Our school has three 3-6 year old classrooms and one 2s & early 3s classroom.

A Village Green Montessori School admits students of any race, color, religion, and national & ethnic origin. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or national & ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Before & After-School Care Programs Available, 7:30am – 4:30pm

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Teachers
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Meals Per Year
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Kindergarten Graduates
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Meet our Staff

Ms.Ann
School Director/ Head of School and Founder
Ms.Kathy
Yellow Room Directress and VGM Assistant Director
Ms.Abbey
Blue Room Directress
Ms.Alisha
Green Room Directress / After School Club
Ms.Michelle
Orange Room, Directress
Ms.Ali
Green Room, Montessori Teacher Intern
Ms.Amber
Orange and Green Rooms, Montessori Teacher Intern / After School Club
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Rainbow Room, Lead Teacher / Nap and After School Club
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Co-Office Manager
Ms.Heather
Blue Room, Assistant Teacher
Ms.Ivonne
Rainbow Room Tots, Assistant Teacher/Nap and After School Club
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Yellow Room, Assistant Teacher
Ms.Lakshmi
Rainbow Room Tots Assistant Teacher / Nap and After School Club Teacher
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Yellow Room Assistant Teacher
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Office Manager
Ms.Toni
Green, Orange, and Yellow Rooms, Assistant Teacher All School Support Teacher / After School Club

Certifications

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