Primary (Including Kindergarten)

Primary (Including Kindergarten)

3-6 years

10:1 Teacher-Student Ratio

Program Options:

5 Days Full: Monday – Friday8:30 – 11:30 am
5 Days AM: Monday-Friday
8:30 – 11:30 am

Primary

This program nurtures the development of the whole child through an individualized learning environment in a mixed-age setting. Hands-on materials build a strong foundation in reading, math and cultural studies. Children who have attended our Toddler program will recognize some familiar activities and materials, expanded upon as they learn and grow. Grace, courtesy, and respect are important aspects for this age group.


Preschool-aged children may attend half-day (morning or afternoon) options, and for those 4 years and older, a full-day program is also available. Before- and after-school care is available. Our outdoor environment is an important part of our Preprimary program. Weather permitting, we spend time outdoors every day for free play, organized games, nature walks, or lessons in botany, zoology, and environmental sciences.

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Classroom Readiness



Expectations for Primary (including Kindergarten)


  • Uses language to express feelings
  • Exhibits non-aggressive behavior towards others
  • Engages in peaceful conflict resolution
  • Respects other children’s rights, beliefs, and feelings
  • Participates in the care of the classroom
  • 3-year-olds should be well on their way to independent toilet choosing
  • 4- and 5-year-olds should be able to take care of their personal needs in the bathroom
  • Capable of dressing self in developmentally appropriate clothing
  • Is able to walk slowly in the classroom and speak with an indoor voice
  • Chooses own activity and cleans up work
  • Respects other students' work
  • Sits for a short presentation by Director
  • Is able to communicate needs verbally
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Kindergarten


We know how important your child’s development is to you, and take great joy in watching each child grow. Kindergarten is an important year, as for the Montessori child it is the culminating year in the 3-6 year old cycle. The first two years of the curriculum lay a careful foundation for this exciting time of rapid maturity and intense focus. In our Kindergarten, your child will:


  • Use the tools she has already mastered and apply them to the academic subjects
  • Discover advanced language, math, and science materials and learn at his or her own pace rather than being held back, pushed forward prematurely, or compared to peers.
  • Become more confident in abstract thinking, while new ideas continue to be explored and introduced through concrete materials
  • Flourish in a classroom environment that promotes mutual respect and global perspective
  • Be a LEADER in the classroom; Kindergarteners can be very adept teachers and positive role models for the younger students
  • Recognize the value of his or her own ideas, and respect the creative process of others


Individual academic opportunities are tailored to each child preparing for first grade the following year, including access to more advanced Elementary level work as appropriate.

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