“The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child’s own natural desire to learn”
Maria Montessori
What is Montessori?
Montessori is a comprehensive educational approach from birth to adulthood based on the observation of children’s needs in a variety of cultures all around the world.
Beginning her work almost a century ago, Dr. Maria Montessori developed this educational approach based on her understanding of children’s natural learning tendencies as they unfold in “prepared environments” for multi-age groups.
The Montessori environment contains specially designed, manipulative “materials for development” that invite children to engage in learning activities of their own individual choice. Under the guidance of a trained teacher, children in a Montessori classroom learn by making discoveries with the materials, cultivating concentration, motivation, self-discipline, and a love of learning.
Our Story
Since 2017, Origins Montessori has been proud to offer families in RTP a welcoming place for exceptional Montessori education—embracing children from all cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.Our school offers a Toddler Transition Program and Children's House for children ages 2 to 5, providing a nurturing start to their Montessori journey. Our Outdoor Learning Environment features engaging play structures and a beautiful garden, encouraging exploration, movement, and connection with nature.
Head of School
Ms. Buddhini (Ms. Dini)
Buddhini is the founder of Origins Montessori School and a passionate educator with over 15 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. With Montessori training through both AMS and AMI in Children’s House and Administration, she brings a rich depth of knowledge and a deep love for the Montessori approach to everything she does.
Her leadership style is warm, collaborative, and child-centered, creating a nurturing environment where both children and staff feel supported and inspired. Buddhini is dedicated to following each child’s natural curiosity, helping them grow at their own pace in a joyful and engaging setting.
A proud NC State graduate, Buddhini has called the RTP area home since the late ’90s. She now lives in Apex with her husband and son, and remains deeply committed to the community through her work at OMS.