About

A Montessori school that feels like Uyo

Crestwood opened in 2014 in a house on Ikot Ekpene Road with nine children. Today 186 children learn in purpose-built classrooms around a garden. Example history for this demo.

A teacher with a class of young children

The method

What makes Montessori different

The prepared room

Everything is child sized and within reach, so children can choose and tidy up on their own.

Freedom within limits

Children choose their work, and learn to respect others and the materials.

The guide

Teachers observe, then show each child the next step, one to one or in small groups.

Uninterrupted time

A three hour work cycle each morning lets children concentrate deeply.

Our story

From a house to a school

2014
Mrs Eno Udoh (example founder), a trained Montessori teacher, opens with nine children in a rented house.
2017
Children's House grows to two classrooms. The first bus route starts in Ewet Housing.
2020
Lower Elementary opens. The garden and field are laid out.
2023
Upper Elementary and the solar power system. First leavers go to secondary school.
2026
186 children, 22 teachers and assistants, four bus routes.

People

The people your child will know

Example people for this demo.

Mrs Eno U.

Founder and head

Trained in Montessori in Lagos and abroad. Still teaches a reading group every week.

Portrait of a woman standing and smiling

Miss Aniekan E.

Children's House lead

Eight years with three to sixes. Known for her singing voice.

Mr Uduak O.

Elementary lead

A science graduate who turns every question into an experiment.

Campus

Gardens, shade and quiet

Four classrooms open onto a central garden with an almond tree, pepper beds and pawpaw. There is a covered play area for the rainy season, a field for football and sports day, and a small library with books in English and Ibibio.

The school runs on solar power with battery backup, with a generator only for emergencies. Gates are staffed at all times and visitors sign in at reception.

Questions

About Crestwood

Are your teachers Montessori trained?

Every lead teacher holds a Montessori diploma for their age group. Assistants train with us in their first year.

Is Crestwood registered?

Yes, with the state ministry of education. Certificates are on display at reception.

Is the school religious?

No. We welcome families of all faiths and none, and teach religious studies by parents' choice.

Admissions open for 2027

Meet us in person

The best way to understand Montessori is to watch a classroom for twenty minutes.

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