The Early Childhood Community is a place where children can feel “at home” in a beautiful and stimulating environment. Dr. Montessori observed that three to six year old children effortlessly absorb information and form impressions and habits that become the basis for all future learning and behavior. The program provides an environment where children experience an exciting process of discovery as they engage in activities according to their own abilities and interests. They achieve early mastery of concepts and skills in reading, writing and mathematics through their work with the Montessori materials.

 The Early Childhood classroom includes the following curriculum areas: Practical Life, Sensory Development, Mathematics, Language Arts and the Cultural subjects of Zoology, Geology, History, and Art. Teachers are trained to observe and respond to the individual needs and interests the children.

 Children remain with the Early Childhood classroom for 3 years, until they are ready to attend our Lower Elementary class (Grades 1-3). The third year (Kindergarten) in the learning cycle is the culmination of self-mastery, in which they learn leadership skills and prepare for a successful elementary experience.