EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

Bringing together the best of Montessori education with Arabic language, Islamic values, and local traditions.

An adult woman with a beige hijab helping a young girl with brown hair in a ponytail, at a white table with wooden floors in the background.

At AlMayameen Montessori, our mission is to provide a stimulating and culturally rich learning environment where children actively engage in hands-on exploration, fostering a lifelong love of learning.

We prioritize the integration of the Arabic language, Islamic values, and local traditions into our high-fidelity Montessori curriculum to ensure a comprehensive educational experience that respects and celebrates our cultural heritage.

A young girl wearing a pink shirt and denim shorts is looking at an open book on a small wooden stand, with another book visible on the table in front of her.

A nurturing environment that celebrates Arabic literacy, and the self-development of the leaders of tomorrow.

Whether by engaging in practical life activities to care for the community environment, using scientifically crafted materials to explore math concepts, practicing wudu’ in our child-sized ablution area followed by prayer the prayer corner, our children engage in a rich program that supports their holistic development.

Explore Our Montessori Curriculum

Montessori’s timeless principles

  • A child's hand pressing a stamp onto a red dough or clay surface on a kitchen counter.

    What the hand does the mind remembers.

  • A woman and two children preparing food together at a small white table in a room with wooden shelves and storage baskets.

    Mixed-age classrooms foster leadership, empathy, and collaboration.

  • An adult and child creating a geometric triangle drawing at a desk with a geometric puzzle.

    Respecting the child's natural rhythm builds intrinsic motivation for work.

  • A young girl with dark hair tied back, sitting and reading a children's book in a room with a wooden floor. In front of her is a wooden bookshelf or magazine holder filled with children's books in various languages and topics, including Islam, geography, and early learning. Some books displayed with covers facing forward, and she appears to be reading or examining the open book she is holding.

    Multilingual environments ensure that children are global citizens grounded in rich local traditions.

A woman is giving a presentation to a group of diverse people in a well-lit room with large windows. There is a wooden shelf with educational materials and a decorative wooden panel in the background.

By forging strong partnerships with parents and the community, we create a collaborative and nurturing space for every child to flourish and thrive.

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Explore our bilingual Montessori children’s house, intentionally designed to support the child’s holistic development and foster a love for learning.

  • A backyard garden next to a white house with arched windows and door, wooden stairs with railings leading to the entrance, and a small wooden playhouse with a slide on the grassy lawn, surrounded by green trees and potted plants.

    Campus

    Our campus is nestled in a small, nature-focused setting, providing a tranquil sanctuary where children can connect with the beauty and depth of the natural world.

  • A young child wearing a white bucket hat and blue shirt planting flowers or vegetables in a raised wooden garden bed, with an adult helping.

    Permaculture Plots

    One of the unique features at AlMayameen, is the allocation of permaculture plots that the children help care for. By engaging in hands-on learning experiences, children develop a sense of responsibility, patience, and a profound understanding of the interconnectedness of creation.

  • Empty Montessori classroom with wooden tables, chairs, shelves with educational toys and games, and a whiteboard.

    Classrooms

    Our classrooms are culturally rich, and thoughtfully designed as peaceful, light-filled spaces that encourage exploration and curiosity. Our carefully curated materials are age-appropriate learning tools that support hands-on experiences, self-discovery, independence, and intrinsic motivation.

  • Decorative framed artwork on a wall next to a doorway leading to a bathroom with beige tiles.

    Wudu' & Prayer

    At AlMayameen, we integrate local culture and Islamic values into the children’s daily routine. AlMayameen children are invited to practice wudu’ in our child-sized ablution areas and then pray in their classroom prayer corner.

  • Six small toilets with privacy partitions and three wooden seats with baskets underneath, all in a bathroom with beige and brown tile walls and a beige carpet.
  • A children's play area set up to look like a kitchen with toy dishes, fruit, and cleaning supplies, along with a small wooden stool and cleaning tools in a room with wood flooring.
  • A collection of household cleaning and organizing items on a small table. There are yellow plastic washbasins and a small yellow mop, a green sponge, a green tray with a silver kettle, a small funnel, and a black cup. A wooden shelf above holds glass vases and a white vase with pink flowers.
  • Classroom or playroom with several wooden tables and chairs, shelves with baskets and toys, and some educational materials.
  • Classroom or children's play area with a white table holding yellow buckets, a watering can, and utensils, against a wall decorated with framed pictures and flowers.
  • Corner of a room with a beige wall, a small beige rug, a large potted plant, a woven basket, a wooden wall decoration, and a small photograph.
  • A classroom setting with small wooden tables and chairs, a white central display table with baskets and toys, and shelves with colorful containers and decorations. The room has wooden floors and light-colored walls with pictures.

What Our Parents Say

  • “We are so lucky that our two sons get to attend AlMayameen, it is truly an answered prayer. The standard has been set so high we are struggling to find a place for our elder son who is now too old for AlMayameen! AlMayameen really embodies the Islamic Montessori philosophy. The students are nurtured holistically and their fitrah is protected. The staff work with their heart, and you can feel their warmth, care and sincerity towards the children…nurturing the children physically, spiritually, intellectually and emotionally.”

    — Abeer

  • “Enrolling at AlMayameen has been one of the best decisions we’ve made as a family. The school offers so much more than a rich Montessori curriculum. It’s a nurturing environment where children are respected as individuals and guided with gentleness. [our daughter] has grown in confidence, independence, and kindness. She comes home excited to share what she’s learned, not just about language and mathematics, but also about grace and courtesy, compassion, responsibility, and faith. It’s rare to find a place that blends [Montessori/Islamic values] so beautifully. The staff are sincere, present, and genuinely invested in the children’s well-being. We’re incredibly grateful to be part of this community, a place where hearts and minds grow together.”

    — Aziza

  • “No words can describe the harmony and serenity that you feel when you step foot into AlMayameen. Our experience at AlMayameen has only been positive. Seeing his big smile at pickup and drop-off puts us at complete ease that he is in the best of care; he is thriving. We are so grateful to the entire AlMayameen team for lifting our child, and all the children in their care, so they may flourish happily.”

    — Hala

  • “I can say this from first hand experience that AlMayameen is miles above the rest when it comes to providing holistic learning. I highly recommend AlMayameen to all parents who are thoughtful and conscious of raising their children in a beautiful community.”

    — Fawad

  • “In just under two months, the changes I’ve seen in [my daughter] have truly lightened my heart. She has blossomed into a more confident and compassionate child, showing beautiful empathy toward younger and older children, a reflection of the values nurtured at AlMayameen. Her Arabic has also improved so much! The teachers are more than educators; they are like family, sisters and aunts who care for her with such love and dedication. It fills me with joy to see her thrive in this nurturing environment, and I can’t wait for my youngest to join this beautiful family, insha’Allah.”

    — Shereen