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Discover a world of opportunities in best nurturing environment where learning and personal growth go hand in hand with your children quality.

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Sensorial

By exploring the world through their senses, children sharpen their minds and build the foundation for reading, math, and reasoning.

Mathematics

Beginning with materials they can hold, children build a deep, lasting understanding of numbers and how they work together.

Language

From first conversations to first stories, children find their voice and grow into confident readers and writers.

Practical Life

Through the simple work of everyday life, children discover independence, focus, and the quiet confidence of doing things for themselves.

Cultural Studies

Through geography, science, history, and art, children discover the wider world and their own meaningful place within it.

We nurture future brightest minds.

Our Primary Program serves children ages infant -5 years, providing a comprehensive Montessori-aligned learning experience that nurtures the whole child academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.

Every child holds the potential to shine bright. We are here to light the path to their success.

Our commitment is to help every child shine with a curriculum that challenges and excites young minds. We embrace a holistic approach to education for kids.

Logan S. Herring
CEO WRK GROUP

TESTIMONIALS

What They Say About Us

“When we first walked through the doors, I worried my son would feel lost in a new place. Instead, he was welcomed like he belonged from day one. Watching him pour his own water, care for the classroom plants, and light up when he reads to us at home it’s everything I hoped for. At Ernest L. Webster, he isn’t just learning. He’s becoming himself.”

Natalie Robinson

“I’ve taught in a lot of places, but this is the first school where I feel like my craft is truly respected. The classrooms are beautiful, the materials are authentic, and leadership actually listens. I came here to teach, and I’ve found a community that helps me grow. My voice matters here, and so does every child who walks in.”

Markita Johnson

“This school means something to Riverside. For too long, families here had to look elsewhere for this kind of education. Now it’s right in our neighborhood, built for our children, reflecting who we are. Every child who starts here is taking a first step that opens doors none of us could have imagined. That’s what hope looks like.”

Denise Walker

Answers for The Questions

What extracurricular activities are offered?

We partner with Language U and Wilmington Children’s Chorus to provide weekly Spanish and Music classes. These classes are offered to all children at no additional cost. 

Yes. Nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided daily at no cost to families and meet applicable Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines. Menus are shared with families on a monthly basis. 

The Webster Montessori Academy holds a limited number of slots for Early Head Start (ages 1-3) and State Funded Preschool (ages 3-5) for eligible children which may be offered at no cost to families. Families who do not qualify for those programs are billed using a sliding scale that is responsive to families’ income differences. We also accept Purchase of Care for qualified families. 

Yes. Enrollment preference is given to children from the Imani Village and Northeast Wilmington communities, reflecting our deep commitment to serving the families who are at the heart of our mission. We encourage all interested families to apply early. 

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