The Montessori Learning Center of Fort Walton Beach was established in 1978 by several interested parents in the area. It has been at its present location since 1992. The school has always relied heavily on parental involvement. The school is a non-profit corporation consisting of all parents whose children are enrolled in the school, and it is administered by a Board of Directors.
The Montessori Method of Education is regarded by many leaders in child development as unsurpassed in helping children achieve their full potential, not only in academic terms, but in terms of self-reliance and self-respect. Individual sensorial development is an important part of this process, as is an emphasis on structured learning and group interaction.
