Montessori for Toddlers

Our toddler program is carefully designed to meet the developmental needs of children from 18 months to 3 years old. In this sensitive period of rapid growth, we provide a nurturing environment that fosters independence, language development, and motor coordination.

Key Features

Montessori Materials

Our toddler classroom features specially designed Montessori materials:

Daily Schedule

Our toddler program follows a predictable rhythm that provides security while allowing for individual needs:

• 8:30-9:00: Arrival & Free Play
• 9:00-10:30: Montessori Work Cycle
• 10:30-11:00: Outdoor Play
• 11:00-11:30: Lunch
• 11:30-2:00: Nap/Rest Time
• 2:00-2:30: Afternoon Snack
• 2:30-3:30: Group Activities & Dismissal

Learning Outcomes

By the end of our toddler program, children typically demonstrate:

• Increased independence in self-care activities
• Expanded vocabulary and communication skills
• Improved fine and gross motor coordination
• Ability to follow simple instructions
• Emerging social skills and grace & courtesy

Montessori for Early Childhood

Our Early Childhood program serves children from 3 to 6 years old, providing a carefully prepared environment where children can explore, discover, and learn at their own pace. This mixed-age classroom allows younger children to learn from older peers and older children to reinforce their learning by teaching concepts they've mastered.

Key Features

Curriculum Areas

Typical Daily Schedule

• 8:30-9:00: Arrival & Morning Work
• 9:00-11:30: Uninterrupted Work Cycle
• 11:30-12:00: Outdoor Play
• 12:00-12:30: Lunch
• 12:30-2:00: Rest/Quiet Activities
• 2:00-2:30: Afternoon Work Period
• 2:30-3:00: Group Activities
• 3:00-3:30: Dismissal

Kindergarten Year

The third year in our Early Childhood program is the crucial "kindergarten year" where children synthesize all they've learned in previous years. They emerge as classroom leaders, mentoring younger students while solidifying their academic foundation for elementary school.

Montessori Elementary Education

Our Lower Elementary program builds on the foundation established in Early Childhood, serving children in grades 1 through 3 (ages 6-9). At this stage, children move from concrete learning to more abstract thinking, while maintaining the hands-on approach that makes Montessori so effective.

Key Features

Curriculum Highlights

Typical Daily Schedule

• 8:30-9:00: Morning Meeting
• 9:00-11:30: Morning Work Cycle (individual and small group lessons)
• 11:30-12:00: Outdoor Play
• 12:00-12:30: Lunch
• 12:30-1:00: Silent Reading
• 1:00-2:30: Afternoon Work Cycle (project work)
• 2:30-3:00: Community Time
• 3:00-3:30: Dismissal

Assessment

Rather than traditional tests and grades, we assess students through:

• Teacher observation and record-keeping
• Student portfolios of work
• Narrative progress reports
• Student-led conferences
• Demonstration of mastery through teaching concepts to others

Montessori-Inspired Camps

We offer seasonal camps during school breaks that maintain our Montessori approach while incorporating special themes and activities. Our camps provide continuity for current students and an excellent introduction for new children to experience our loving, child-centered environment.

Camp Options

Camp Features

• Maintains Montessori principles of respect, independence, and hands-on learning
• Extended hours available for working parents
• Weekly field trips for summer campers
• Special guests and presenters
• Mixed-age groupings that allow siblings to be together
• Flexible enrollment (by the week or for entire camp season)

Sample Daily Schedule (Summer Camp)

• 8:30-9:00: Arrival & Morning Activities
• 9:00-10:30: Theme-Based Work Time
• 10:30-11:30: Outdoor Water Play
• 11:30-12:00: Lunch
• 12:00-2:00: Rest/Quiet Activities
• 2:00-3:00: Art & Creative Expression
• 3:00-3:30: Group Games & Dismissal

Special Activities

Depending on the camp theme, children might experience: