Welcome
Where children flourish
Pincushion Hill is expanding to elementary this fall. For families with school-age children, observation tours are open now.
Our Approach
A real school · A Montessori school
At Pincushion Hill, children work, and in Montessori, "work" means real academic material: reading, writing, mathematics, sciences, history, and the arts. Sequenced to each child's readiness, not their birthday.
If you want to compare our curriculum to traditional grade levels, we can do that. We speak both languages.
Leadership
A new chapter, led by someone who knows this school deeply
“I've spent my career at the intersection of Montessori and mainstream education. I know what rigorous academic work looks like, and I know Montessori delivers it. My goal is to make sure every family at Pincushion Hill sees that clearly.
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Catherine Naegamvala
Head of School
M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction · AMS Certified
Teaching credentials, grades 1–6
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Latest from our community
Stay connected with what's happening at our school. Read the latest stories, classroom moments, and updates from our community.
Summer Activities for Montessori Children
Summer is a natural break in the rhythm of school — and for Montessori families, it's a chance to extend the learning into a different kind of environment. The goal isn't to keep a rigorous schedule. It's to keep the hab…
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See the school for yourself
The best way to experience Pincushion Hill is to visit. Enrollment is open year-round for our Toddler and Children’s House programs, and Kindergarten enrollment is currently open for Fall 2026.