Casa de Paz Montessori

Casa de Paz Montessori — Bilingual Spanish-Immersion Montessori School in South Dallas

An illustration reads "Bienvenidos a Casa de Paz," hand-drawn on warm cream paper with clouds, a smiling sun, butterflies, and a row of blooming flowers along the bottom

A Spanish Immersion
Montessori School

Growing minds. Nurturing hearts. Building community.

AMI Certified  •  Authentic Montessori  •  Spanish Immersion

What Makes
Casa de Paz Different

Spanish Immersion

Nature & Outdoor Learning

AMI Certified Guides

Family Partnership

Independence & Confidence

Casa de Paz Montessori

Programs

Our weekly school day is 8:00am – 3:15pm, Monday through Friday.

Before Care 7:30am–8:00am  •  After Care 3:15pm–5:30pm

A guide helps two toddlers with a food-preparation activity at a low table

Toddler Community

18 months – 3 years

Our Toddler Program gently guides children through key developmental milestones within an inviting, nurturing environment — Practical Life, Language, Psycho-Motor Development, and joyful exploration in our outdoor garden.

Primary students working together at a classroom table

Primary Community

2.5 years – 6 years

Children engage with five distinct areas that support cognitive, emotional, and physical development — Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, and Art, Music, and Movement — in Spanish immersion or bilingual classrooms.

Elementary students working together on a collaborative project

Montessori Elementary

6 years – 12 years

Our Elementary Program embraces Montessori's Cosmic Education, fostering interconnected learning through geography, history, science, and math — with collaborative projects, independent research, and hands-on culinary experiences.

A student proudly holding a freshly harvested cucumber from the garden

El Zócalo After-School Program

18 months – 12 years

El Zócalo blends Montessori principles with play-based, engaging activities — food preparation, arts and crafts, Spanish lessons, and outdoor exploration — alongside academic support through tutoring and homework assistance.

Meet Our Founder

Portrait of Catalina Murcia, founder and director of Casa de Paz Montessori

Catalina Murcia

School Director & Founder

Our Guides

The Teachers

Portrait of Maricela Lopez, Lead Toddler Guide

Maricela Lopez

Lead Toddler Guide, Immersion · 18 months – 3 years

Portrait of Eugenia Jones, Lead Toddler Guide

Eugenia Jones

Lead Toddler Guide, Immersion · 18 months – 3 years

Portrait of Christian Veloz, Primary Lead Guide

Christian Veloz

Primary Lead Guide, Bilingual · 3 – 6 years

Portrait of John Herrera, Primary Lead Guide

John Herrera

Primary Lead Guide, Immersion · 3 – 6 years

Portrait of Ana Paula Olivas, Elementary Lead Guide

Ana Paula Olivas

Elementary Lead Guide · 6 – 12 years