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4.8 Rating based on 47 Reviews
Contact number 214-851-0200
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Ages: 6 weeks - 6 years
Monday - Friday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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About Light Farms Montessori Academy in Celina

Welcome to Light Farms Montessori Academy! Our Mission is to guide and support the full development of the child – socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically through the Montessori teaching method.

At Light Farms Montessori Academy, our vision is to prepare children for a lifetime of creative thinking and learning through a high quality education. By providing a nurturing, encouraging, and unhurried learning environment, Light Farms Montessori develops each child’s personal identity and academic ability.

At Light Farms Montessori, we deeply adhere to Maria Montessori’s philosophy that education should be child-centered, viewing the child holistically. At our school, children are able to develop and expand their knowledge of academic subjects such as language, mathematics, geography, and science in a supportive environment. We also give importance to the psychological, cognitive, and social development of the child as we promote character development and help foster a sense of community.

Children are encouraged to develop all aspects of their identity to become responsible citizens, knowledgeable in a variety of subjects. Light Farms Montessori Academy students graduate with a high level of confidence and social competence, these fundamental strengths aid them on their road to success in higher education and help them make a positive impact in the global community.

Light Farms Montessori Academy mission is to provide a unique learning environment for children. We encourage a well-rounded education, developing character as well as teaching academic expertise.

Children are allowed to learn at their own pace by pursuing what they wish with the help and encouragement from our highly experienced and Montessori-trained teachers. Our small class sizes and individualized attention allows them to grow and learn according to their needs and abilities. They are taught an understanding of diversity through a multi-cultural setting exploring different languages, foods, music and other cultural aspects, respecting and celebrating our unique differences. Children experience a abundance of extra-curricular activities, such as art, dance, and music, in order to give them exposure to their disparate interests. We hope our love of teaching and your child’s love of learning will accumulate into a well-rounded and holistic education.

It is Light Farms Montessori goal to give your child everything he or she deserves and to provide all that we can in order to prepare them for a successful future through our unique environment and way of teaching.

Our Montessori Programs

  • Nido – We know that it’s hard for new parents to leave their infant in the care of someone else. Our infant room teachers do everything possible to put your minds at ease. Our program is set up to duplicate the loving care and gentle stimulation that infants need in order to grow and develop to their full potential.
  • Pre-Primary – We focus on fine motor development activities with activities such as copying and tracing letters and numbers with crayons to strengthen little hands. There are activities to draw, color, write, pinprick, and cut, thereby following the children’s interests as well as giving us a chance to encourage good techniques such as proper grip and posture.
  • Primary – Children are able to move about and choose materials from easily accessible cells. They work on floor mats or at small tables to complete the tasks set by the activity they have chosen to do. A key principle that underlies and guides activities in a Montessori classroom is respect. Adults respect each child as an individual and unique learner. Children learn to respect not only their elders but also each other and the learning materials through the lessons of grace and courtesy and the exposure to positive role models. Although a part of every day is devoted to individual work, children also enjoy social activities such as singing, storytelling, and outdoor play in order to make sure that they receive a well-rounded education. Older children will also begin learning a foreign language in this classroom.

Enrichments

  • Spanish
  • Music
  • Physical Activities

 

If you are looking for the best Montessori school in Celina, look no further! Throughout the years, we have been able to spread our love for educating children of different communities around Dallas while maintaining the basic Montessori methods for developing academic, practical, and social skills. Although we have expanded physically, our culture and core principles have remained the same as when we started. As teachers, our children’s interest and well-being is our highest priority. We understand the importance of these formative years and closely monitor the academic and social progress of our children.

Programs Offered

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Our Team

Ms. Yessica

Ms. Yessica

School Director

Ms. Yessica is the Director of Light Farms Montessori, where she has been leading the school community with dedication and care for the past year. She spent over 20 years as a Montessori teacher and then served as Assistant Director at Castle Montessori in Frisco for one year. A proud mother of four, she holds AMS Montessori certification and a Montessori certification from Collin College. Ms. Yessica is passionate about fostering a nurturing environment where children can grow, thrive, and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Erika Benson

Erika Benson

Assistant Director

Erika Benson is passionate about helping create a positive first experience with education for young children. She enjoys building meaningful relationships with children and families while creating a nurturing environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn.

Erika’s passions for working with children began long before her career in early childhood education. After years of babysitting, volunteering, and serving in leadership roles within her children’s school community, she officially entered the field in 2025 and has since grown from supporting classrooms to taking on administrative responsibilities. Since she was a parent to a child at Light Farms Montessori before she took on this role, she has experienced both sides of the journey, giving her a unique perspective and deep appreciation for the trust families place in the staff every day.

In her free time, she values spending valuable time with her three children and husband. Together, they love going to the movie theater, swimming, and exploring new places to experience different foods and cultures, but her favorite thing is seeing their faces light up when they discover something new. With her husband, she enjoys completing escape rooms and hosting friends to create opportunities to connect, laugh, and make lasting memories. She hopes that she can accomplish her goal of creating a nurturing, collaborative, and welcoming community where children, families, and staff feel supported, connected, and valued.

 

Ms. Vindhya

Ms. Vindhya

Teacher of the Year

Ms. Vindhya is an Assistant Primary Teacher at Light Farms Montessori, where she has been inspiring young learners for the past year. She is currently pursuing her Montessori certification at Collin College and was honored as Teacher of the Year for the 2024-2025 school year. A mother of two with a background in IT, Ms. Vindhya brings both technical skills and a nurturing approach to the classroom, supporting each child’s growth and development.

Reviews from Parents

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Clayton Howeth • Google
Found this Montessori through my wife's coworker's recommendation. What a great establishment! As we're navigating becoming new parents with our infant, the teachers are loving and helpful and so willing to help out or provide suggestions. Even at 7 months, our daughter is so happy to see the teachers! We get pictures daily of her playing with friends and toys.
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Madi Howeth • Google
LFM has been the absolute best for our daughter, Ella. I looked all over at daycares in the area (along with a friend’s recommendation who sends her daughters here)and ended up getting a last minute spot in the infant room. Everyone who works there is incredible and so kind and loving. A special shoutout to Ms. Mena, Ms. Trish, Ms. Shri and Ms. Carolina in the infants room! 💗Truly could not think of a better place to send my daughter while my husband and I head to work each day.
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Harish Katragadda • Google
Love this place! Our toddler has really come out of their shell since starting, and honestly a lot of that’s down to Divya and Lynda. Divya’s awesome — always gives us the rundown on how the day went and you can just tell she genuinely cares. Lynda’s the same, super sweet and patient, and drop-offs are so much easier because of her. Really lucky to have both of them. Would recommend this school to any parent, no question.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Susmitha Shetty • Google
We are very thankful to Miss Divya for taking such wonderful care of our child in the pre-primary class. She is a kind, caring, patient, and dedicated teacher who always makes the children feel comfortable, safe, and happy at school. We truly appreciate the attention and support she has given our child. It is very reassuring as a parent to know that our child is in such caring hands. Thank you, Miss Divya, for all your hard work, love, and encouragement. We are very grateful to have you as our child’s teacher.
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