Based in Tucker County, West Virginia, the Mountain Laurel Learning Cooperative is a non-profit educational organization that aims to inspire children to become joyful, life-long learners and engaged, compassionate citizens in their community.
Who are we?
We are a learning cooperative made up of parents, grandparents, educators, and community members who care about learning opportunities for youth in our community. We started as a small playgroup that evolved into a parent-led toddler program and eventually became the Mountain Laurel Learning Cooperative (MLLC), a non-profit educational organization.
— Sarah Hunt, MLLC parent
Our programs
The Cooperative's flagship program is the Montessori Learning Center - a child care center licensed by the WV DHHR. The Primary Program provides a structured learning environment for children ages 3 to 6. The Lower Elementary and Upper Elementary Programs provide a Montessori-based curriculum that supplements the educational activities of home-schooled students aged 6 - 12.
Other programs include our Kids’ Community Garden and summer camps. Click below to learn more.
Mountain Laurel Learning Cooperative relies upon generous donations from the community and from everyone who wants to invest in the future of our programs. Your donations are entirely tax-deductible and greatly appreciated! If you have time to donate, please contact us directly to discuss volunteer opportunities.
About Montessori
The Montessori Method of education, developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, is a child-centered educational approach based on scientific observations of children from birth to adulthood. Dr. Montessori’s method has been time tested, with over 100 years of success in diverse cultures throughout the world.
