“Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by listening to words but by experiences in the environment.”
Maria Montessori
The Primary classrooms, designed for children ages 3 to 6, follow the Montessori approach to foster a lifelong love of learning. The program emphasizes independence, moral development, and the foundation for creative thinking and problem-solving—core values rooted in Dr. Montessori’s philosophy.
The Primary Program runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, with drop-off available as early as 7:15 AM. Children are also eligible for extended care through our After-School Program, which operates from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
Aside from lunch and outdoor play, the children’s day is centered around a three-hour morning work cycle—and for those enrolled in the extended day, a second two-hour work cycle in the afternoon. Dr. Montessori’s observations revealed that long, uninterrupted periods of focused work are essential for developing a child’s ability to concentrate and engage deeply with the learning materials.
The mixed-age classroom creates unique opportunities for learning, collaboration, and leadership. Children explore a wide range of concepts through individualized and small-group lessons tailored to their developmental stage. The program features authentic Montessori materials across five core areas: Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, and Cultural Studies.
