Montessori education is based upon the principles established by the Italian physician, Dr. Maria Montessori, nearly a century ago. It has found broad acceptance in the developed nations of the world and has been practiced in the United States for over 75 years. The Montessori approach is based on sound foundations in the behavioral and biological sciences, and is receiving recognition as a highly successful alternative to conventional educational methods. Montessorians have no common religious or political orientation. They are bound together only by their commitment to an educational philosophy which fosters a natural love of learning, self-reliance and self-respect.

Undercroft Montessori School was founded in 1964 as a nonprofit corporation by a group of Tulsa parents who were seeking the advantages of this unique educational approach for their own children. Today there is every reason for optimism about the future of Undercroft and that of Montessori education in general.

From humble beginnings in rented space "under the croft" at Trinity Episcopal Church, Undercroft has expanded and
improved. The school purchased a building and land and established a home at its present location in 1967.

With these expanded facilities, Undercroft grew quickly from an opening enrollment of 30 preschool children to its present enrollment of approximately 211 students from age 3 through 15.

Under the direction of the specially-trained Montessori staff, the students of Undercroft School are offered the full range of programs in Practical Life and Sensorial Development, Language Development, Mathematics, Science, Geography, Music, Creative Arts, and Physical Fitness.