Dynamite Montessori Academy

Our School


Dynamite Montessori is a joyful place where children’s spontaneity is expressed, where community is fostered, and respect is practiced. It is a safe place where the wonders of nature are discovered, and people experience kindness as the powerful force it is. Ours is a place where bilingual education is pursued, strong bodies are nurtured, lifelong friendships are formed, and the love of learning never wanes.

Welcome to Dynamite Montessori

Dynamite Montessori is a three-tiered Arizona private school serving Cave Creek, Carefree, North Phoenix and North Scottsdale. Our preschool program includes our Toddler House (ages 18 months–3 years) and Children’s House (primary children ages 3–6). Our Elementary Sports Academy school serves students 6 through age 12.


We are a recognized AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) School and have been since 2000. AMI was established in 1929 by Dr. Maria Montessori to maintain, propagate and further her ideas and principals for the full development of the human being. AMI, with headquarters in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, is the oldest recognized authority on Montessori education worldwide. It is the traditional Montessori program.


While all of our programs provide for bilingual education, our approach to Second Language learning is a holistic one. This approach takes advantage of the young child’s absorbent mind and the sensitive period for grammar. Children learn Spanish in its entirety (i.e. Syntax, accent, vocabulary) all from our native Spanish speakers in each class. Older children receive formal writing and reading lessons. Every summer we offer a Spanish Immersion program.


Additionally, our AMI Montessori Program, also educates the body to move gracefully, skillfully and confidentially. Sport and extracurricular activities are offered as an option to our primary program. Sports (tennis, golf, etc.) are an integral Element of our Elementary Sports Academy and offered as part of the regular weekly curriculum.

Our mission

Dynamite Montessori is a joyful place where children’s spontaneity is expressed, where community is fostered, and respect is practiced. It is a safe place where the wonders of nature are discovered, and people experience kindness as the powerful force it is. Ours is a place where bilingual education is pursued, strong bodies are nurtured, lifelong friendships are formed, and the love of learning never wanes.

Our students

Dynamite Montessorians have starred in plays, excelled in science and math, been chosen to express their political views on a PBS documentary, play on elite soccer teams, and are dance enthusiasts.


Dynamite alumni have consistently entered advanced placement studies, bilingual/immersion programs and have won spelling and geography bees. From science fair winners to “person of character” awards our alumni have done it all!


We currently have alumni on academic and athletic scholarships, attending Stanford University, Columbia University, Harvard University, obtaining their Masters at Thunderbird School of Global Management and in the Navy Coast Guard’s aviation program.

“At DMA, academics, of course, come first, and are taught in a manner such that students become accountable for their own learning, allowing them the confidence to independently excel. But what I appreciate most about DMA is that as a community, students are encouraged and expected to respect, teach and learn from their peers, both in and out of the classroom.”

Sarah W.

“DMA is an amazing school where there is a natural environment with gardens, animals and sunshine. The education is superior with loving and AMI trained Montessori teachers."

Beth G. 

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