Our Story
The Foundation of Alef Bet Montessori School
The foundation of Alef Bet Montessori School can be traced back to 2004, when Ayelet Lichtash, who had recently moved from Tel Aviv to Maryland, first found out about Montessori through a friend. After falling in love with the Montessori method of education and sending her daughter to a Montessori school, Ayelet worked tirelessly with local community members to create something very unique; a Jewish Montessori school which combines a love for Judaism and Israel with certified AMI Montessori teaching. Families no longer have to choose between a Montessori school and a Jewish school. The Alef Bet team is endlessly excited to continue on this amazing journey of providing the best possible education to our community.
Timeline of Alef Bet
2005
The board of Alef Bet Montessori was created and the first class opened with 8 students.
2008
By this time, there were 3 classes formed with two being primary and one being a toddler class.
2011
The first elementary class at Alef Bet was opened.
2012
Alef Bet moved from a building in Kensington, MD to a building in Rockville, MD.
2015
Alef Bet moved to our former Whittier Woods building.
2017
The permanent home of Alef Bet was purchased, redone, and finally opened for use. Alef Bet owns this home and plans to use it going forward.
OPENING HOURS
Elementary 8:15 - 3:00
Primary 8:15 - 3:00
Toddlers 8:30 - 2:45
After care - 4:00 (M, W, Th only)