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History of Sun Grove Montessori School

Sun Grove Montessori School, Inc. was organized under the laws of corporation of the State of Florida, on June 7, 1978 and the first classes began in the rooms of the First United Methodist Church in Port St. Lucie. The following summer, dedicated parents, board members, and staff worked together to renovated a building on Dame Road in Fort Pierce that would be Sun Grove’s new home. There were 45 primary students and 15 elementary students.  The three original directresses received their Montessori training with Elizabeth Casparri,  who had been personally trained by Maria Montessori.

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Seven years later, in 1985, Sun Grove’s administration and Board of Directors had the vision to purchase five acres in White City. Parents, board members and staff came together for the effort. The grounds were landscaped, buildings constructed and playground, gardens and classrooms were carefully designed. One building housed two primary classrooms and an office, the other housed elementary classrooms and a kitchen and multi-purpose room. The doors of the new buildings were opened and classes began at this location on September 10, 1985.

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Ten years passed and Sun Grove’s parents, board members and staff observed the need in our community for a Montessori Infant/Toddler Program thus embarking on the first expansion at the school’s current location.  Infant/Toddler classes started in the elementary multi-purpose room and moved into their new environment in September of 1995.

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Sun Grove’s administration and board of directors saw a strategic opportunity to invest in 4.78 acres directly across the street on Oleander Avenue in 2004 and in 2006 decided to sell this property to further expand programs.

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The dream of adding an authentic Montessori Middle School program became a reality in 2007. While waiting for a permanent home, the first Middle School class utilized the existing elementary multi-purpose room and it was not long before three concrete classrooms were purchased, delivered complete, and set as one building on the original property. One room was furnished and set up as the Middle School classroom. One room was designed to serve as the café and dining room for the Middle School’s business, “Wake Up, Montessori” and the third room was available for multi-purpose use.

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Staff and students continue to thrive and benefit from the efforts of all the parents and staff past and present. Sun Grove remains committed to a Montessori education that supports the vision of children who are inspired to:  grow into responsible, empathetic, and peaceful adults; utilize creative, independent, and critical thinking abilities; demonstrate enthusiasm for life and learning; take initiative in endeavouring to fulfill their dreams.

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By supporting Sun Grove Montessori today, you are ensuring that the dedicated teachers and staff at Sun Grove Montessori School will continue to offer an exceptional Montessori education for many years to come. Learn about sponsorship opportunities.

Awarded International Montessori Council accreditation from the International Montessori Council

montessori ft pierce We are first school on the Treasure Coast and only the second statewide to receive this accreditation. Currently Sun Grove Montessori is one of only 11 schools internationally who have met or exceeded IMC's new accreditation standards. Click to learn what this means.

Step Up for Students Scholarship Information

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Sun Grove accepts the Step Up for Students Scholarship. The deadline for submitting the 2017-2018 award letter to the school is August 3rd.

For more information or to learn how your family can participate in the program, visit www.StepUpforStudents.org


Welcome to Sun Grove Montessori School

Sun Grove Montessori School is the only school in St. Lucie, Indian River and Martin Counties offering an authentic Montessori education for Infants through Middle School. All of our programs are offered 5 days per week, Monday through Friday.

Sun Grove Montessori provides an education that supports the philosophy and teaching methods of Maria Montessori. Proud and supportive parents and teachers/staff that care cooperate in a family friendly atmosphere that fosters independence, self direction and non-competitive activities and learning through a specialized Montessori program.

We seek to enrich the intellectual lives of children and to support the laws of natural learning governing their individual and social development.

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