Teachers greet each child at the door between 8:00 and 8:15. The morning starts off gently as the children put their belongings away and engage in open-ended play and socialization. Once everyone has arrived, the toddlers transition to their main classroom. Here, they enjoy an unhurried stretch of work time, choosing: arranging flowers, watering the plants, working on a puzzle, naming objects from a language basket, and more. Children help set up for snack time, gather for songs and stories, and spend ample time time outdoors. Half-day children go home at 11:15. Full-day children stay for lunch, rest, and a quiet afternoon until 3:00.

Our youngest children begin in the Toddler Community. The group is small by design: up to 10 children with 1 lead teacher and 1-2 assistant teachers. Children don’t need to be toilet trained before joining this class, and learning to use the toilet is part of the work here. Each child moves up to Primary when ready, usually between 2½ and 3.

Toddlers are welcome to attend a few mornings a week up to all five days, depending on the family’s needs. Full-day options are available.

Montessori is truly child-led. Our school has the advantage of allowing children to transition to their next classroom when they are ready. Most children transition into primary classrooms between the ages of 2.5 and 3.5. Primary rooms have mixed ages and include children up to the age of 6. Your child’s teacher will discuss a transition plan when they begin observing specific signs of readiness.