Welcome!

Montessori Rainbow School was founded in 1994 by the owner and director, Mrs. Donna Hutto. Mrs. Hutto taught at a local Reading to Class Montessori school during her older daughter’s preschool years. After the birth of her second daughter, Mrs. Hutto decided to stay home to raise her youngest daughter while at the same time offering Montessori education to other children in her home. A larger demand and waiting list led Mrs. Hutto to expand her operations into a small lease space in 2002, with the hopes of moving into a permanent location at a later time. The school stayed at or near capacity for the next three years with very little advertisement at that location. Most students were enrolled by word-of-mouth referrals. In May of 2005, Montessori Rainbow School moved into its current location, previously a daycare center called Bright Steps. All of the students began classes at the new location in July of 2005. Mrs. Hutto’s pursuit of great education for young people says a lot for our program and the talented staff.

As the school expands, we strive to keep the same small, family-type feel. We still maintain a very low student-to-teacher ratio. In the Toddlers and Beginners Classes, there is an average of 6 students to 1 teacher; in the Pre-School and Kindergarten Classes, there are no more than 10 students to 1 teacher. Smaller classes allow us to give a much more personal, hands-on approach to instruction.

Our main focus is the education of your child in all aspects. Our goal is to help children become well-rounded students. They benefit from exposure to academic as well as practical life and social skills. Extended care children receive this personal attention as well.

Our staff is fully trained and genuinely committed to the children at this school. We have Montessori certified teachers in each classroom, including Mrs. Hutto, with additional aides during the day. Most of our teacher aides do their Montessori teacher internship here as well. Our after-school staff is comprised of education majors from nearby universities, thus ensuring that your child will have a very positive experience here. Unlike most daycares, our staff maintains longevity. Several of our teachers have at least seven years, and an average of fourteen years teaching experience.

We offer options for enrichment classes, including Spanish and Computer classes. We are in the process of starting new classes in Ballet and piano. These are optional classes that you may wish to enroll your child for an additional low monthly tuition. In addition, we offer Yoga classes with a certified yoga instructor. Yoga is offered to all students over three years of age and is included in your monthly tuition.

We have personal references available upon request. If at any time you would like to speak with the parents of a existing student, please give us a call. We will provide their names and phone numbers.

Thank you again for your interest in Montessori Rainbow School, and we hope that you will choose our school for the education of your child.