About eBridge Montessori School
The name “eBridge” comes from our vision: to build an educational bridge that connects children, families, and educators, creating a supportive community that fosters each child’s optimal development and love of learning.
eBridge Montessori School began with one primary class of 17 children in 2005. Today, eBridge has grown to 12 classrooms, including:
- One infant classroom for infants aged six weeks to 15 months
- Five toddler classrooms for toddlers aged 15 months to two years and nine months
- Five primary classrooms for preschool, pre-K and kindergarten children aged two years and nine months to six years
- One elementary classrooms for students from first grade to six grade, aged from six years old to 12 years old
This growth reflects our commitment to providing high-quality Montessori education across various developmental stages.
To ensure consistency and support optimal learning and development, all children attend school five days per week. To meet the diverse needs of families, we offer a variety of programs:
- Half-day (8:30 am – 12:00 pm)
- Full-day (8:30 am – 3:00 pm)
- Morning care (8:00 am – 8:30 am)
- After-school care (3:00pm – 6:00pm/primary & elementary; 3:00pm – 5:30pm/toddler; 3:00pm – 4:00pm/infants)
- Summer program from the end of the school year to the middle of August
- Extended care program covers parent-teacher conference days, February break, and April break
At eBridge, we are committed to offer the following:
Why Choose Montessori Education?
Living Montessori:
Stephen Curry & Family
Dr Steve Hughes:
Montessori and the Future of Education
Our Mission
eBridge Montessori School’s mission is to prepare children for life. We provide the best possible Montessori education for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. Recognized by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), we initiate children’s lifelong learning, empower their social, emotional and intellectual development and prepare them to be independent, responsible and peaceful citizens of the world.
The Montessori philosophy is based on a high level of respect for the individual child, their experience, and the pattern of development.
Our teachers are keen observers trained to discern the child’s developmental needs and match those with the appropriate experience of our curriculum.
Each classroom is multi-aged, thus children have a long-term, multi-year relationship with their teachers that supports optimal development and learning. The children’s learning is supported by the multi-age community of children on many levels. The younger students provide older children with opportunities to grow in empathy, responsibility, and leadership. The older children and their work provide role models for the younger children to aspire toward in their academic work and behavior within the classroom community.
The Montessori Curriculum covers five key learning areas, including Practical Life, Sensorial, Mathematics, Language, Culture (including science, geography, music, art, history, etc.)
eBridge Montessori School is conveniently located on Route 30, close to Westborough town center and easy to access from Route 9, 135, 20, I-90, and I-495.
We provide a safe, clean, orderly, peaceful and nurturing environment for our children, parents, staff and visitors. Our bright and spacious classrooms are thoughtfully designed to support both collaborative and independent learning, allowing students to work in large groups, small groups, or individually.
Each classroom is equipped with the best-quality authentic Montessori materials from AMI approved vendors. The child-sized furniture and materials are specifically scaled to fit the hands and bodies of young learners.
The classrooms are carefully arranged to inspire exploration within an inviting, calm and well organized space tailored to the developmental needs of each child. Additionally, every classroom has a child-sized bathroom, dishwasher, sink area for convenience and comfort.
Our outdoor play area is spacious and secure, offering ample space for physical activities, encouraging children to engage in active play and connect with nature.
eBridge is proud to have a group of highly trained, dedicated, and committed professionals who are passionate about Montessori education and love working with children. Our staff members come from different countries and continents, bringing a wealth of diversity and cultural experiences to our community. Many of our team members have been with eBridge for multiple years, demonstrating their loyalty and commitment to our mission.
Our Story
eBridge Montessori School was founded in 2005 by Jin Huang, a computer software engineer and a mother of two children. She visited local Montessori Schools when her children were young. Although impressed by the Montessori environment, she couldn’t enroll them due to lack of the morning and after-school care to accommodate her full-time work schedule.
In 2003, the startup company she was working for closed, prompting Jin to reflect on her career path. After careful consideration, Jin decided to dedicate her efforts and energy to Montessori education specifically tailored to working families’ needs.
To gain the best possible Montessori training, Jin enrolled in a year-long AMI primary training in Hartford, CT, approximately 80 miles from her home. With her family’s support, she studied Montessori education, searched for space, hired teachers, purchased materials, hosted parent sessions, and prepared for the school’s opening in the fall of 2005, immediately after completing her training.
eBridge has been growing since:
- In 2005, eBridge opened with 17 children in one primary classroom (Cedar).
- In 2006, eBridge opened its second primary classroom (Birch).
- In 2008, eBridge expanded and opened its third primary classroom (Dogwood).
- In 2010, eBridge opened its first toddler classroom (Hickory) and the elementary classroom (Elm).
- In 2013, eBridge expanded and opened its second toddler classroom (Juniper).
- In 2014, With a waiting list for primary program, eBridge decided to put the elementary program on hold and opened its fourth primary classroom (Maple).
- In 2017, eBridge expanded to Suite 130 and opened its fifth primary classroom (Pine).
- In 2018, eBridge opened its third toddler classroom (Teak).
- In 2019, eBridge opened its first Infant classroom (Linden).
- In 2020, eBridge closed from March to August due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the fall, the school resumed operations with distance learning, three primary classrooms and two toddler classrooms.
- In 2022, eBridge expanded to the second floor and opened all five primary classrooms, and opened fourth toddler classroom (Spruce) .
- In 2023, eBridge opened its fifth toddler class (Rowan) and reopened its elementary classroom (Elm).
Accreditation
eBridge Montessori School maintains the highest standards by following the guidelines from Dr. Montessori’s organization (AMI), actively involved in Montessori School’s of Massachusetts community and is licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Faculty and Staff
eBridge Montessori School is staffed with a group of well trained, highly professional, enthusiastic, loving, and committed teachers. All lead teachers are trained by AMI training centers. AMI is the training and regulatory group founded by Dr. Montessori during her lifetime in order to maintain the highest standards of her philosophy.
Our Staff
Administration
Elementary / Elm Class
Primary / Birch Class
Primary / Cedar Class
Primary / Dogwood Class
Primary / Maple Class
Primary / Pine Class
Toddler / Hickory Class
Toddler / Juniper Class
Toddler / Rowan Class
Toddler / Spruce Class
Toddler / Teak Class
Infant & Toddler / Linden Class
Primary Afterschool / Acorn & Oak Room
Toddler Afterschool Room
Enrichment Classes
Our Staff
We are proud to introduce our outstanding, committed, professional team.
Toddler/ Hickory Class
Toddler/ Juniper Class
Toddler/ Rowan Class
Toddler/ Spruce Class
Toddler/ Teak Class
Infant / Linden Class
Primary/Birch Class
Primary/Cedar Class
Primary/Dogwood Class
Primary / Maple Class
Primary / Pine Class
Elementary/Elm Class
Enrichment Class / Chorus
Primary Afterschool / Acorn & Oak Room
Toddler Afterschool Room
Administration
Parents’ Voices
Our current and prospective parents are encouraged to observe our classrooms. The following notes are from our parent observation notebook:
I have never seen such a co-operative working environment. Each child working independently was quite impressive. These “tasks” were new to me, but quite incredible. Polishing a box, settling a flower arrangement, not your normal preschool activity. It was so nice to see children putting everything back in its place. There did not seem to be much redirection for these children. Lots of focusing on their specific task and the least amount of guidance seemed normal. Witnessing one child explaining a problem he was having and then another butting in to be connected with the hand on the teacher’s shoulder was just perfect. Lots of pride in accomplishment, happy and helpful children. Thank you for this opportunity, I was quite impressed.
The children appear to be very focused and attentive in the tasks they have undertaken. Most of them also appear to be self-sufficient in putting things away when the exercise or work is complete.
Loved watching the children address and solve problems on their own. The older children were such good little teachers. Enjoyed watching a tiny girl working on the pink tower.
The children seemed to have gained even more independence compared to the fall observation. I observed Mrs. Peerzade giving a lesson on the decimal system to multiple children. It was great to see how the children worked together in small groups.
The kids were terrific-attentive to their work, well behaved, accommodating each other, etc. It was wonderful to see my daughter work with other children. Also saw her guiding younger children and demonstrating leadership.
It’s amazing how kids are involved in different activities all by themselves. It’s nice to see older kids helping the younger ones. Most kids tend to finish before switching over to another activity. I really wish they’d clean up the same way at home.
This is my second observation; every time I wonder how beautifully it works. Every child seems so disciplined and enjoying freedom at the same time. Even the smallest children are busy and independent.
I enjoyed observing in my daughter’s classroom. I was very pleased to see children working on their own, learning skills that will help them in real life. My daughter was cutting celery with a real knife. I never allowed her to use a knife at home and was pleasantly surprised to see how confident she was in the kitchen area. I was pleased to see children practicing math, reading books, practicing things that will help them academically.
My son was so focused he didn’t notice me for half of the time [of the observation]. I am surprised how long he could stay on one activity without moving to something else.
The classroom is very spacious and kids are choosing work and doing it, without lots of direction. It is very nice to see that.
The creativity and intelligence of our classroom teacher is once again manifest to myself and I am so grateful to her vision of inclusion and her passion for history, the sciences, the humanities and the arts. Thanks again for providing a school that enriches all of our lives.
The mood in the classroom was peaceful and productive! The collaborative environment is so wonderful and the friendships are great to see. Thank you for guiding our children to be self-directed with reliable organizational skills taught. They are well on their way toward growing into competent, caring, directed adults with happy spirits and the academics to back them in whatever they do with their bright futures.