• (941) 330-3110
  • Kathy@firstmontessori.com
  • 1661 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236
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Schedule a Tour at First Montessori Academy

Experience our classrooms, meet our teachers, and discover why Sarasota families have trusted First Montessori Academy to nurture confident, independent learners for more than 30 years.

Meet Our Teachers

Get to know our experienced educators and Head of School, Kathy Lindaman.

Explore Our Campus

Visit our Downtown Sarasota classrooms and experience authentic Montessori learning in action.

Ask Questions

Learn about our programs, admissions process, scholarships, and what makes First Montessori unique.

What to Expect During Your Tour

Step 1

Meet our admissions team.

Step 3

Meet the Head of School. Discuss your child's needs.

Step 2

Campus Tour. Visit classrooms and observe learning.

Step 4

Questions, next steps, admissions, scholarships, enrollment.

What Parents Are Saying

E. Buflaton
Hey! I just wanted to say thank you. I love everything this school stands for. It is truly such an amazing community. I absolutely adore you and all the teachers here. I’m so so grateful that my kids get to be surrounded by so many people with such beautiful and grounded values. I’ve seen both of my kids grow so much throughout this year. Thank you for accepting us into this school. I am so grateful.
Grace
My son is 8 years old and we are moving to Sarasota area in a few months. I was referred by Mr. Mayer who founded and owned Endeavor schools and said he bought his first school from you many years ago. He said you are a wonderful, wonderful school owner and I’m excited to meet you. When we move, I will reach out to you to come see your school. Mr. Mayer couldn’t have said nicer things about you and all the things he learned and said he built his endeavor schools to become a model of what you started.
Laci Schaible
We were warmly welcomed at First Montessori, moving back to the area after a period out of state. In no time, the school became our extended family, with the level of care for the whole child being unmatched to any other educational program by a landslide. Mrs. Lindaman and her whole staff invest a great deal into each student, and hold them to appropriately high standards, helping them to reach their fullest individual potential. First Montessori is a special place where they truly help bolster not only the child’s academic knowledge, but their life skills, Christian faith, and emotional intelligence as well. The school truly goes the extra mile, and I’ll forever be appreciative of how they helped shape my son and our family.
JB
Our daughter attended First Montessori Academy for two years before starting at Pine View School. Thanks to the individualized and incredibly high-quality education that she received at FMA, she was not only able to be admitted to Pine View but is thriving there and just made all A’s on her last report card! In addition to an outstanding educational experience, FMA also instilled Christian values and many valuable life skills that continue to serve and guide her as she develops as a person. Our younger son also continues to attend FMA and we couldn’t be more pleased with his educational experience as well. Now in his final year of preschool, we can really see his desire to learn taking off as he’s becoming more excited at his own progress in beginning to read larger words and sentences and completing more advanced math work. I highly recommend that other parents of preschool and elementary aged children consider First Montessori Academy for their children as well!
Sheridans
First Montessori has been such a positive and supportive school for our children to absolutely thrive in. Our children feel safe, encouraged and confident. As parents in today’s world, we feel beyond blessed. A heartfelt thank you for the dedication and enthusiam to all of the teachers and the entire community of families of the school. In addition to an outstanding educational experience, FMA also instilled Christian values and many valuable life skills that continue to serve and guide her as she develops as a person. Our younger son also continues to attend FMA and we couldn’t be more pleased with his educational experience as well. Now in his final year of preschool, we can really see his desire to learn taking off as he’s becoming more excited at his own progress in beginning to read larger words and sentences and completing more advanced math work. I highly recommend that other parents of preschool and elementary aged children consider First Montessori Academy for their children as well!
Zieglers
We are so incredibly grateful for the love, commitment and passion that our FMA teachers show our girls each day! Watching this school blossom into a special community of lifelong friendships for the children and adults is priceless. Even more priceless is witnessing all the childrens’ curiosity and love of learning flourish. FMA and their dedicated teachers are laying the critical foundation, during the most critical years of a child’s education, for vibrant lifelong learning! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making this year and each year so special! In addition to an outstanding educational experience, FMA also instilled Christian values and many valuable life skills that continue to serve and guide her as she develops as a person. Our younger son also continues to attend FMA and we couldn’t be more pleased with his educational experience as well. Now in his final year of preschool, we can really see his desire to learn taking off as he’s becoming more excited at his own progress in beginning to read larger words and sentences and completing more advanced math work. I highly recommend that other parents of preschool and elementary aged children consider First Montessori Academy for their children as well!
Grasons
As parents we couldn’t be prouder of the growth we have witnessed in our children. First Montessori Academy has nurtured their love for learning, fostered their creativity and helped them become confident, well-rounded individuals. We have no doubt that the strong foundation they have received here will pave the way for a brighter future. We extend our deepest gratitude to First Montessori Academy for the increased education and spirtual growth our children have experienced. They are truly blessed to be a part of this faith-based academic community. We wholeheartedly recommend First Montessory Academy to any family seeking a nurturing and expectional educational journey.
Baldwin Family
First Montessori has been a true blessing to our family the past two years. While our two children are very different, the educational and emotional structure that they have recieved at FMA is exactly what they both needed. We are so grateful for the dedication that all of the staff provide. Their passion for teaching and nurturing young minds is truly inspiring. Thank you – not only for the academic education, but for being an excellent role model and for instilling important values in our children that will guide them through their life.
Michaela
I am so grateful for my Montessori experience and I truly think it enabled me to be successful in my future academics, especially in Mathematics and English Language Arts!