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Montessori School in Lower Merion Township, PA

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Gladwyne Montessori School, located in Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County in Pennsylvania offers Montessori education to children aged between 2 and 12. We offer a parent-toddler program for children from 10 - 22 months, a stepping stones program for children from 21-34 months as well as preschool, lower elementary and upper elementary programs.

Gladwyne Montessori School cultivates self-reliance in our students through a learning experience guided by the philosophy of Maria Montessori and informed by contemporary educational research. We provide a vibrant and academically stimulating program for two to twelve year olds that develops curious and confident students who are well prepared to serve as responsible citizens of the greater community.


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Driving Directions:

From Interstate 476 or I-76 East:

* From I-476 (the Blue Route) take the exit for PA 23/Conshohocken.
From I-76 take exit 331B, Conshohocken, then keep right for PA 23/Conshohocken.
* At the bottom of the ramp turn right on Route 23, Conshohocken State Road.
* Go 3 miles on Route 23 to Youngsford Road, the center of Gladwyne.
* Turn right on Youngsford Road.
* Go 1/4 mile to the school, which is on the right side, across from the tennis courts.

Interstate 76 West from Philadelphia:

* Take I-76 West (Schuylkill Expressway) to the Gladwyne exit 337.
* At bottom of the off-ramp, turn left on Hollow Road. Go 1 mile.
* Hollow Road dead-ends at the traffic light at Route 23, Conshohocken State Road.
Turn right, continue 1/2 mile downhill to the traffic light.
* Turn right (still on Route 23), go 3/4 mile uphill.
* At the next traffic light, in the center of Gladwyne, turn left on Youngsford Road.
* Go 1/4 mile to the school, which is on the right side, across from the tennis courts.

By Public Transportation

* Take some runs of SEPTA Bus 44 (formerly 121) from Philadelphia to the end of the line, on Youngsford Road in the center of Gladwyne.
* Walk two blocks ahead on Youngsford Road.

School / Office Address: 920 Youngsford Road, Gladwyne
Montgomery County
Pennsylvania
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