Following Each Child's Journey
From first steps to kindergarten, we design a learning plan tailored to each child's unique path.
Programs by Age
Each program is designed to meet children where they are, nurturing their natural curiosity through developmentally appropriate activities.
Infant Program
Trust, Security, and Steady Growth
Our Infant Program nurtures your baby's development in a calm, home-like environment where caregivers respond promptly to each child's cues.
- Calm, clean, home-like environment
- Responsive caregiving and attachment
- Tummy time and movement exploration
- Language through songs, stories, and sign language
Transition Program
Gently Introducing Montessori
Our Transition Program supports the whole child while building the foundation for independence through hands-on exploration.
- Low shelves and child-sized furniture
- Practical life activities for independence
- Sensorial exploration and matching
- Rich vocabulary and pre-writing activities
Primary Program
Self-Directed Learning Begins
After a thoughtful assessment, we design a learning plan tailored to each child. Children choose their work and move at their own pace.
- Individualized learning plans
- Self-directed work time
- Multi-age classroom community
- Hands-on Montessori materials
Kindergarten Program
Confident and Ready for First Grade
Our Kindergarten Program builds strong habits and prepares children academically and socially for their next educational journey.
- Academic readiness for first grade
- Reading and writing development
- Advanced mathematics concepts
- Leadership opportunities
Five Areas of Learning
The Montessori classroom is organized into clear areas, each supporting different aspects of development.
Practical Life
Strengthens concentration, coordination, and fine-motor control through activities like pouring, spooning, and dressing frames.
Sensorial
Refines awareness of texture, color, sound, and dimension using materials like the pink tower and color tablets.
Language
Progresses from sound awareness and letter formation to reading and comprehension through rich vocabulary and stories.
Mathematics
Builds concrete, hands-on understanding of quantity, operations, and patterns through counting and golden beads.
Cultural Studies
Science, geography, nature, music, and art expand awareness of the world through puzzle maps and botany.
A Day in Our Classrooms
What Parents Say About Our Programs
"The Montessori approach has transformed my child's learning. She comes home excited to share what she discovered each day."
Amanda R.
Parent, Primary Program
"From infant to transition, the consistency in care and curriculum has given my son such a strong foundation."
David K.
Parent, Transition Program
"Our daughter is reading and doing math well beyond her age. The teachers make learning so natural and joyful."
Michelle L.
Parent, Kindergarten Program
Additional Programs
Expand your child's experience with summer programs and enrichment activities.
Take the First Step
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