Welcome to New Moon Learning Environment: Where Curiosity Meets Independence
At New Moon Learning Environment, we believe that children thrive in an environment that encourages exploration, fosters independence, and celebrates individual learning journeys. Since 2006, we've been providing a nurturing, Montessori-inspired space for children ages 2-5 to grow, discover, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Click here to learn more about us.
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A Transformative Space
At New Moon Learning, our thoughtfully prepared environment rotates to offer young children the freedom to explore within a structure of clear boundaries.
This ever-evolving space supports child-led learning, where each day unfolds new opportunities for discovery and personal growth. Emphasizing independence, self-confidence, and mutual respect, our classrooms inspire children to take charge of their learning journey while fostering essential social and emotional skills.
Focused Guidance
At New Moon Learning, we believe every child deserves to feel seen, heard, and valued. With a small class size of just 8 children per teacher, we create an intimate learning environment where individualized attention thrives. Our low teacher-to-child ratio fosters meaningful one-on-one interactions, enabling our educators to truly understand each child’s unique personality, strengths, and areas of growth.
This tailored approach allows us to craft personalized learning experiences that align with each child’s developmental stage, interests, and needs. By focusing on what makes each child special, we cultivate a love for learning, encourage independence, and support emotional well-being, setting the foundation for lifelong success.
Immersive Education
At New Moon Learning, we bring learning to life through interactive and self-correcting materials that empower children to explore and engage independently. This thoughtful approach fosters problem-solving, critical thinking, and a deeper connection to the world around them.
Testimonials
New Moon Montessori is a hidden gem in Athens. Both of my children attended, and I've been recommending the school to all of my friends who have just begun to have children. My girls have great confidence and self direction that was nurtured here. Cindy is a masterful teacher: my oldest was reading phonetically before kindergarten and my youngest is reading words now at the age of three. They are learning but feel like they are playing the whole time!
Marilyn Zumwalt
Both of my kids attended New Moon and we had a wonderful experience. Cindy is patient and kind, but also matter of fact, so the kids get a balance as they learn social skills and how to navigate a classroom. There are new songs learned for every holiday and lesson, and opportunities for the parents to get together to see what's happening in the classroom. Cindy's emphasis on nature, community, and learning practical skills was a perfect fit for our family.
Laura Shain
New Moon rocks!
My 4 kids have gone through Cindy's school . They love Miss Cindy and learned so much. She is an amazing teacher; patient, kind and caring with all her students. Cindy keeps a well organized Montessori classroom and it's somewhere I have always felt safe for my kids. Our experience is A+. Now that they have been thru the school, they now attend her summer camps, which are a blast!
Ansley Grace
Cindy's school is a hidden treasure! The classroom abounds with learning opportunities that rotate and evolve and keep the kids engaged in class! The magical carpet circle sees singing and dancing and reading activities. My son spent 2 years in Cindy's school and was reading books on his own before heading to preschool! He's now graduated to the gifted program at Gaines and I owe it to Cindy. I can't say enough about the magic of New Moon 4 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Melissa Hunt
We have been blown away by the extraordinary resource New Moon provides. As first-timers to the daycare/early-learning world, we have found the small class size and personalized care and instruction to be both rare and immensely rewarding. Cindy offers consistency and productive, exploratory structure while also supporting the needs of every student. Our son looks forward to school every day, and we look forward to enrolling his younger siblings as they come of age.
JJ Jones
We came to New Moon as first time parents and are grateful for Ms. Cindy's extensive experience in the Montessori method that helped our daughter develop organizational and social abilities in a fun environment where she felt comfortable expressing herself. As new parents, we especially appreciated the personal guidance and care with questions and advice we requested from Ms. Cindy. We are so grateful for the solid social and educational foundation that New Moon provided. RubyMae excels at her 3rd grade math and reading.
Amanda Corbett
