We accept children 24 months to 6 years old (Kindergarten age).

Children learn best in mixed age classes.  The younger children love to watch the older children work, and the older children love to teach the younger children. Also children are all at a different development level and we are skillfully trained to work with the difference in development.  We can direct children to an appropriate work which suits their personal development, which may be different from their friends.

Montessori teachers have undergone specific training to observe children and their individual needs.  Our teachers have at least twice the units of education than is required by licensing and we know the development of children.  Each child is unique and should be taught what they need at that moment.  We do not force a child to complete something, we invite them.  Because of this children often grow beyond what an ‘age only’ class offers.

Mixed ages are also similar to a family style, as brother and sisters are usually a few years apart from each other

Yes, for toddlers.  Our Toddler class is either 5 or 4 days (M-Th). 

However for children in our 3-6 classroom every program is 5 days a week because these children thrive with consistancy.

Children learn best when they are at school daily as they thrive with order and routine.  Changes day by day can be hard for a young child to adjust.  We feel strongly about the importance of attendance.  Daily attendance also helps each child settle into the classroom easier and to connect socially.  Every day is built off the previous days attendance.  

We offer a morning only program from 8-12.  This four hour program helps children get familiar with attending school consistently, and gives the ‘mommy/daddy and me’ time you both need in the afternoon.

We are able to take children in diapers in our toddler rooms only. 

Children in our 3-6 classrom are expected to be potty trained as we have a hands off policy to help children understand that their bodies are private.  We do understand that children may need a nap time diaper which is fine.

A child who wears underwear and has the ability to understand when they need to use the bathroom.  

Children who are potty trained are able to handle every step of using the toilet by themselves and do not need any assistance.  

We have a ‘hands off’ policy for children once they move up to our preprimary classroom. Teachers observe children in the bathroom, but do not assist at this age.  

We understand even potty trained children need occasional reminders and may have minor or infrequent accidents, which the child can handle themselves.  We also understand not all potty trained children can make it through a nap without using a diaper, and this is fine.