Academics - Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood School for Children from 18 Months to 6 Years

Birth to six years of age is a critical time in a child's life that can determine his/her success in school and future relationships and build independence that will last them a lifetime. During this time, children experience periods of development when they should be encouraged to focus, communicate, concentrate and act independently in a safe, structured, stimulating environment.

At Countryside Montessori School we offer early childhood school programs for children 18 months to 6 years. We create a peaceful classroom atmosphere and our teachers help build a strong foundation for your child’s self-development, discipline, and happiness.
Areas of focus include: 
  • Interest in small objects and purposeful activity
  • Communication and language skills
  • Sensations, letter shapes, and sounds
  • Music, math and academic skills
  • Social and emotional development
  • Fine and gross motor skills
  • Language development
  • Physical development
  • Cognitive development
Early Childhood School in Great Neck, NY - Countryside Montessori School

Why Early Childhood Education is Important

Early childhood education is important because it is the time when children first begin to learn how to interact with others and develop interests that stick with them for the rest of their lives. Most people think that it is only about children learning basic skills. That is not true. Early childhood education helps them learn social and emotional skills that help with relationships throughout their lives. Additionally, children who attend early childhood school get help during the most critical brain development period. Receiving this additional help translates to improved cognitive abilities for the child. This then leads to children being able to learn more quickly and have a deeper understanding of topics.

Why Choose a Montessori School?

For more than a century, Montessori has been thriving around the world. Several key elements of the Montessori approach meet the educational goals today’s parents have for their children. Montessori schools inspire confidence, nurture the child's innate desire for learning, discovery, and social interaction skills. 


If you would like more information on our early childhood programs at our Montessori school in Great Neck & Manhasset, NY, please reach out to us today. We would be glad to answer any questions you may have.

For more information about our school, call us now

516-406-3623