Website: https://niahousemontessori.com/
NIA House Montessori School is an independent, private Montessori school located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school serves children from preschool through 6th grade, spanning ages 2 to 12, and follows the Montessori method of education, which it describes as “based on self-directed activity and hands-on learning.” Its stated mission is “to provide an educational environment where children engage their unique curiosities, define their interests, and develop skills that lead to lifelong learning,” and its vision is to create “an authentic Montessori learning community that enriches and nurtures the whole child.”
Programs
NIA House Montessori offers programs for children ages 2 through 12, with an elementary program that integrates arts, sciences, geography, history, and language. The Montessori curriculum is organized around six core areas:
- Practical Life, activities of daily living that help children adapt and orient themselves
- Language, vocabulary expansion, sound recognition, and comparison skills
- Science, activities designed to cultivate curiosity and independent discovery
- Sensorial, classification and environmental exploration using sensorial materials
- Math, hands-on learning materials that make abstract concepts clear
- Geography & Culture, expanding knowledge about the world through motivated exploration
The school’s educational approach emphasizes a “prepared environment” with three key elements: the teacher as an academic guide, child-directed learning driven by natural curiosity, and respect for all people and things. The school also offers an Extended Creative Learning Program (ECLP) as aftercare from 3:00 to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, covering art, music, foreign language, photography, yoga, sewing, gardening, cooking, and outdoor learning; ECLP students must be at least three years old and potty trained. A weekly STEM Farm program integrates practical life, sensorial, math, and language skills through nature engagement. For 2026, the school plans summer camps including a Creators Camp and a STEM Farm Camp.
About
NIA House Montessori School was founded in 2013 by educators and parents passionate about serving young children. It grew out of a 2009 preschool program created by parents and high school educators who observed that students lacked enthusiasm for learning. The school is committed to socioeconomic and cultural diversity and welcomes families who share a philosophical consistency with Montessori, a commitment to celebrating diversity, and a dedication to ongoing collaboration between child, family, and school. Its core staff is described as possessing over 70 years of combined experience across collegiate, high school, and primary education levels.
Location & Contact
NIA House Montessori School is located at 620 North 1st Street, Nashville, TN 37207. The school can be reached by phone at (615) 913-4774 and by email at [email protected].
Additional Information
The application deadline for the 2026-2027 school year is January 15, 2026. The school states a goal that 40% of its families receive financial aid, reflecting its commitment to socioeconomic diversity. The website includes sections covering the school’s mission and vision, curriculum, team, summer camps, admissions, parent community and terminology resources, and donation opportunities.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (niahousemontessori.com).