At 1036 Lindbergh Drive NE in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood, Carlisle Montessori School of Buckhead serves children from 12 months through Kindergarten age under AMI accreditation from Association Montessori International. The school also holds membership in the North American Montessori Teachers Association, reflecting a commitment to authentic Montessori methodology rather than loosely inspired adaptations.
The curriculum spans language, mathematics, science, geography, sensorial activities, practical life skills, art, music, Spanish instruction, gardening, cooking, and character development that covers social graces and conflict resolution. This breadth reflects the Montessori model’s whole-child philosophy, integrating academic content with hands-on skill development from the earliest age group. Self-directed learning and child-paced exploration are foundational to daily classroom practice.
Programs run in both half-day and full-day formats to accommodate varying family schedules. School hours are Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM. Seasonal programming includes Camp Carlisle Summer, available to enrolled and prospective students. The school also hosts free parenting classes, extending educational support to families beyond the classroom walls.
Director Gina Ward is noted on the site for leading classroom expansions and improvements to the school’s outdoor learning space. Parent testimonials emphasize staff stability, with multiple reviewers citing multi-year teacher tenure as a defining quality of the school environment. Small class sizes and a student-driven learning pace are consistently highlighted as factors that distinguish the school from larger early childhood programs.
The website describes the campus as “a cozy school cottage,” reflecting the small-scale, community-oriented character that parents and staff reference in testimonials. Enrollment for the 2026-2027 academic year is currently open, and prospective families are invited to schedule tours.
The Buckhead address on Lindbergh Drive NE places the school within a well-established residential corridor of Atlanta, making it accessible to families across Buckhead, Garden Hills, Peachtree Hills, and surrounding in-town neighborhoods. Both AMI accreditation and NAMTA membership are maintained as ongoing credentials, not one-time recognitions, signaling a sustained institutional commitment to Montessori fidelity. Contact is available by phone at (404) 949-0053 or by email at info@carlislemontessori.com for tour scheduling and enrollment questions.