A structured school readiness program that develops confidence and problem-solving skills.
The Montessori approach to education for children 3-6 years of age provides a wide range of experiences to help each child’s development. The children are given the opportunity to engage in spontaneous, meaningful activities at their own pace and rhythm, with the guidance of a trained adult.
Our environment has been designed with your children in mind. Everything in the classroom has been scaled down to their size with low shelves that display a wealth of beautiful, carefully chosen, learning materials.
The children are given the opportunity to engage in spontaneous, meaningful activities at their own pace and rhythm, with the guidance of a trained adult. Our curriculum introduces children to new areas of focus including daily living, sensory motor development, mathematics, physical and social science, and art and music.
Children are encouraged to participate in everyday life skills that focus on care of self, others and the environment by preparing food, feeding themselves, cleaning up their personal space, and caring for a variety of living things.
Primary classroom students have a wide range of language tools. By completion of the primary program, each student will recognize individual numbers and letters, read and recognize their name, and construct simple sentences and phonetic words.
At this stage of development, children respond to challenges and independent activities with the freedom to work as they see fit. The ability to concentrate is nurtured in various workspaces around the room, fostering a sense of autonomy and resilience.
Kindergarten Program
By invitation, based on developmental readiness
This program offers new challenges in language development, reading, and independence. Children collaborate on focused works including spelling, sight words, reading comprehension, math and more.
This year of learning includes real-world learning experiences like trips to the library, bank, or grocery store. The academic year concludes with a graduation ceremony where our proud students give a speech on a research topic of their choice that they’ve written themselves!
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An Average Day
Arrival
Children put away their belongings.
Morning work period
We meet for line time which focuses on a range of group lessons including arts and crafts, singing and movement, reading, and courtesy. We then begin a work period based on each child’s individual needs and development.
Outdoor play
After enjoying a nutritious snack, we take the children outside to engage their physical development and need for movement. We have outdoor patios at both campuses suited for age appropriate exploration, and we often go for walks to parks in our community.
Lunch
Children are offered a healthy organic lunch as well as a rotating menu of fresh fruit and vegetables. We use this opportunity to learn about table manners and practice fine motor skills. After the meal, children clean up after themselves and assist in tidying the space.
Quiet time
The classroom is darkened and children sleep or rest on cots to quiet music.
Afternoon work period
After a resftul sleep and healthy snack, this time of individually paced learning encourages students to choose works that interest them either on their own, in a small group setting, or with a teacher.
Free play
Children are given the freedom to choose activities that interest them, or collaborate with others at their own pace. This uninterrupted time often extends outdoors, where children can learn through hands-on experiences that support self-directed discovery.
Primary Program Academic Year Tuition
Morning Program, 5 days
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Children join us for our morning independent work period and snack.
$950
per month (September – May)
Half Day Program, 5 days
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Our academic day includes morning independent work period, snack, outdoor exploration, and lunch.
$1,250
per month (September – May)
Full Day Program, 5 days
OPEN 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Our academic day includes morning independent work period, outdoor exploration, lunch, quiet time, snacks and afternoon free play.
$1,450
per month (September – May)
The benefits of extended exposure
Children benefit the most from Montessori when attending daily for the full academic day, and remain with us for the full developmental stage. This allows for individual and social development, helping children to achieve their full potential.