Empowering each student with Confidence, Compassion, and a Lifelong Love of Learning

Toddler - 6th Grade
Ann Arbor, Michigan

A Montessori School

DAYCROFT’S PHILOSOPHY

Daycroft provides a personalized learning environment that appreciates individual differences, nurtures the whole child, and enables students to develop at their own pace and achieve to their full potential. Based on the principles developed by Maria Montessori, Daycroft is student-centered, not only in appreciating individual differences and accommodating individual learning styles but also in enabling students to take significant responsibility for their own learning.

Kind regards from Daycroft Families…

  • An empowering, educational environment

    “Daycroft is second to none. The profound dedication of the staff and teachers to my son's academic and emotional progress is truly remarkable. The teachers demonstrate a passion for their roles as educators and as conduits of unwavering support and inspiration. Their patient, individualized approach fosters a positive, engaging learning environment. I am thankful for the remarkable strides they have made in helping my first-grader to read. From encouraging independence to boosting confidence, he is set on a path of lifelong learning. As a parent, witnessing this was rewarding. My son says, "Every day is a good day" at Daycroft. The school has a warm, inclusive environment where each child can succeed. The dedicated team's positive influence has been invaluable to my child and our family. To any parent seeking an empowering, educational environment for their child, look no further—Daycroft comes highly recommended.”

    -Victoria Pedri, mother of Teddy

  • An incredible learning environment

    “Daycroft has been an incredible learning environment for my children. They have not only grown academically, they have also gained important social and leadership skills. It’s wonderful to see how they approach new problems with confidence and creativity.”

    – Terri Middleton, mother of Jacob, Lauren, Mark & Paul

  • Tremendously enriching

    “The cultural diversity within the Daycroft community is tremendously enriching, both for my children and for our family as a whole. My children interact with other children from all over the world. I believe this will be beneficial for them as they grow, and when they are adults taking part in the global community that the world is fast becoming.”

    – Barbara Ruwende, mother of Shamiso, Rutendo, and Yeukai

  • It Feels Like Home

    “When I come to school, it feels like home!”

    -Byron Fayorian, First Grade Student

  • Truly no child is left behind

    “Daycroft’s low student-to-teacher ratio, with two teachers in each classroom, and its ‘learn at your own pace’ teaching philosophy, so that truly no child is left behind, were important to us. We like the school’s emphasis on independence and creativity, along with its dedication to fostering a spirit of community among the students and their families. Daycroft’s strong commitment to cultural diversity and to developing awareness to the needs of others put Daycroft at the top of our list of school choices.”

    – Debra LaMay, mother of Chloe

  • Creative and productive, orderly and interesting, stimulating and fun.

    “Daycroft is where Paige received a foundation for her entire education. The environment we entered into here was creative and productive, orderly and interesting, stimulating and fun. Paige learned to love learning, and to be a leader. The relationships formed at this school last a lifetime.”

    – Kathleen Hadley, Mother of Daycroft alumna Paige Munroe

  • Life Changing

    “Daycroft School has changed my life!”

    -Dylan Zurenko, Second Grade Student

FUTURE OF DAYCROFT

The future of Daycroft is bright as we move beyond the pandemic period. As an early childhood and elementary Montessori school, we have demonstrated the positive impact Daycroft has on its students and families for over 56 years. As an independent school, we have also shown the ability to be forward thinking, nimble and adept at making decisions that will best support our students and educators. With our strategic plan in place, we are planning ahead for how we can continue to improve and grow as a school.