Our Story
From humble beginnings in a single classroom to the facility we have today, we have always been dedicated to sharing the beauty of Montessori.
Our story began in a renovated gas station, home to Third Avenue Montessori.
Over the next several years, three more locations opened.
As the community grew, the schools came together under one roof. In 2005 the school purchased what had been the Jewish Community Center and began renovating it, and Foothill Montessori opened its doors in 2006.
Over the next 18 years the school was loved and added onto, inside and out, including opening the infant program and building our outdoor classroom from the ground up.
In 2024 Catherine and Brian Mathews became the owners of Foothill Montessori. Catherine had served as a classroom guide and head of school, and has been part of the Montessori community for over 25 years, shaping and guiding many students and guides along their own Montessori journeys.
Looking ahead, our vision is to grow Foothill Montessori and offer an even wider range of programs, helping more children become kind, well-rounded people who are ready to enter the adult world well prepared and to flourish.
“Education should no longer be mostly imparting of knowledge, but must take a new path, seeking the release of human potentialities.”
~ Maria Montessori
Our Mission
The mission of FMSL is to provide a rich and high-fidelity Montessori educational experience that guides and nurtures the natural unfolding of the whole individual and inspires a lifelong passion for learning and peace.
Our Vision
Our vision is to empower children to effect positive change in the world by promoting peaceful relationships that allow diverse beliefs and cultures to live in harmony. We trust that the Montessori philosophy will engender deep love and respect for our earth, safeguarding it for future generations.
Accredited Montessori
Foothill Montessori is the only Montessori accredited school in the State of Utah, accredited through the International Montessori Council.
Come see our classrooms
The best way to understand Montessori is to see it. Schedule a tour, or reach out with any questions.