Our Story 

2021

 Urban Community Montessori's larger than life mission began with 6 committed families with a total of 8 children, 1 Montessori environment gifted by Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School in the Titusville community. With an unusual outpouring of community support Courtney Davis's  dream became a reality; UCM held its first day of school in August 2021, during the height of the COVID-19 Global Pandemic.  

2022

 The word about a high quality Black-led Montessori school in the city limits continued to spread throughout Birmingham and in the Montessori community. Organic growth led Courtney to expand environments.  The UCM community grew representing: families from 11 zip codes in Jefferson County,  19 children, 2 Montessori learning environments serving children 3 years of age to 3rd grade, and 3 Guides.

2023

Organic growth continues to expand our community.  UCM became the educational home to 40 children,  4 Montessori learning environments serving children ages 18 months to 3rd grade and 5 Guides for the 2023-24 school year. 

2024

UCM has expanded access to Montessori education by earning ACS WASC accreditation for the primary and elementary environments and becoming an AL CHOOSE Act provider. These accomplishments further support UCM’s mission to provide all children with access to an inclusive environment rich in opportunities to explore, learn, grow, and thrive.

Our Mission

Urban Community Montessori (UCM) provides an authentic Montessori foundation where children experience an inclusive environment rich with opportunities to explore, learn, grow, and thrive. UCM is committed to creating a welcoming space birthed from the importance of equity, opportunity, and accessibility to all children.