Mission
Leading the way in early childhood education since 1976.
The Washington Market School is committed to honoring the whole child, with Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophies at the heart of our teaching. In partnership with families, our exceptional educators nurture young learners’ compassion, confidence, and intellectual curiosity, building foundational skills they will carry for life.
Our Commitment to Anti-Bias, Anti Racist Practices
The Washington Market School is committed to strengthening its anti-bias, anti racist (ABAR) educational practices.
Early childhood education lays the foundation for how our young children will engage in the world around them.
ABAR work is ongoing and requires our active engagement in continually assessing and understanding our own biases as adults. Our children are at the perfect age to develop a keen understanding of fairness, (having what we need to work, live and play). As children grow older, their working definition of fairness will begin to translate into valuing and advocating for equity for all people.
From 2022-2024, our faculty and staff engaged in a professional learning experience with New York Times Bestselling author and Montessori educator, Britt Hawthorne. With Britt, we examined our work through a 4-part ABAR Framework, based on the work of Louise Derman-Sparks, Debbie LeeKeenan and John Nimmo, which is designed specifically for the age group we serve.
Framework
1. Self Love
2. Embrace People
3. Identify Unfairness
4. Act Justly