Hawk Meadow Montessori School: An Indoor & Outdoor Learning Environment In LaGrange

Hawk Meadow Montessori School integrates the best practices in childhood development with current educational research to nurture children into independent, resilient, and responsible citizens in a constantly evolving world. The well-prepared environment, featuring Dr. Maria Montessori’s materials in both indoor and outdoor classrooms, along with Montessori-trained teachers, aims to cultivate children’s independence and love of learning while ensuring they feel part of a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive community. Students at Hawk Meadow develop essential skills in communication and critical thinking, preparing them to face challenges with confidence and integrity.

Located in LaGrange, Dutchess County, New York, Hawk Meadow Montessori School (HMMS) is a private institution offering an individualized, child-centered, and comprehensive education for children aged 18 months to 15 years. Our staff and teachers bring over 100 years of collective Montessori experience. Situated on a 6.5-acre wooded campus, the school provides a bright, spacious environment equipped with a full range of Montessori materials. Families from across the Hudson Valley choose Hawk Meadow because it is the only full member of the American Montessori Society in the region.

All head teachers at Hawk Meadow Montessori have completed extensive Montessori training, covering the teaching philosophy, how to deliver lessons across all curriculum areas, and how to observe and guide children with diverse learning styles and interests.