Our mission
Inspire.
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.
What parents are saying
“MLLC is an education for our whole family — it has fueled our family’s love of learning and set the stage for ongoing discovery in our home, as well as when our son is in the classroom.”
— 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 and Microschool recognized by the State of WV as an Educational Service Provider.
Our Primary Program provides a structured Montessori-based learning environment for children ages 3 to 6.
Our Lower Elementary and Upper Elementary Programs provide a Montessori-based curriculum that provides independent learning and educational activities for participants aged 6 - 12.
Other programs include our Kids’ Community Garden. Click below to learn more.
Get involved
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.
