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. Since its founding, the school has graduated over 2,200 alumni who have gone on to continue their educational journeys in the community and beyond.

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

Kindness-Centered Learning

Teachers consistently model and children consistently practice the fundamental Montessori principles of grace and courtesy.

Individualized Academics

Children experience freedom to learn and explore at their own pace in a carefully-prepared environment.

Intrinsic

Motivation

Children develop self-discipline, task commitment, and flexibility.

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 four primary classrooms (3 to 6-year-olds) and two toddler classrooms (2-year-olds and early 3-year-olds).

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