Ocean State Montessori School provides an academically excellent and nurturing Montessori environment for children in preschool through sixth grade. Montessori education fosters independence, self-esteem, social awareness, problem solving, and creative thinking--characteristics that benefit students throughout their educational journey and beyond. Founded in 1973, OSMS is the oldest Montessori school in Rhode Island. OSMS is licensed by the RI Department of Ed. and the RI Department of Children, Youth and Families. Our teachers hold bachelor’s or master’s degrees and their AMS credential.