FAQs

The philosophy that our teachings are centered around comes from Maria Montessori. She believed in teaching children through a hands-on approach and the incorporation of nature. When your children attend our school, they receive extensive fun, hands-on learning. They will also receive regular outdoor exercise throughout their time with us.

The process is simple. You begin by emailing us for an information package. Then you can schedule a tour with us. You will also need to schedule an interview with us to determine your child’s overall readiness for our early childhood education programs. After that, we will contact you and discuss your child’s recommended program level at our school. Finally, you enroll your child, pay the tuition deposit, and have your child placed in one of our classrooms.

Our educational curriculum is designed with the interests of every child in mind. We want to ensure both their academic and life success as best as we can. We focus on developing interest in small objects and purposeful activity, communication skills, social and emotional development, fine and gross motor skills, physical development, and music, math, language, and academic skills.

Parent involvement in the education of their child is important to their success. We know that you care about your child and want to ensure that their place of education is best for them too. As a parent, you can be involved with Countryside Montessori School through our Parent’s Association.

Our early childhood school serves children from toddler age through preschool, providing developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each stage of early growth.

Montessori schools emphasize child-led learning, hands-on materials, and individualized pacing, while a traditional preschool often follows a teacher-directed curriculum with group-based instruction. Our curriculum is designed to encourage independence, curiosity, and confidence; these essential skills will help your child throughout his or her life.

Our preschool offers flexible scheduling options, including half-day and full-day programs. This allows us to accommodate the needs of working families.

We follow a Montessori-inspired curriculum that supports academic readiness, social-emotional development, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Our Montessori school’s curriculum is designed to support child development by encouraging independence, critical thinking, concentration, and confidence through structured yet flexible learning environments.

Yes, our educators are trained in early childhood education and receive ongoing professional development to make sure that we are always providing high-quality instruction and care.

Our preschool program focuses on foundational literacy, math skills, problem-solving, and social readiness to pave the way for a smooth transition into kindergarten.

We maintain low student-to-teacher ratios to provide personalized attention and a supportive learning environment for every child.

Yes, our preschool includes fun and valuable enrichment activities such as art, music, movement, and practical life skills that support whole-child development.

We emphasize respect, communication, and emotional awareness, helping children build positive relationships and self-regulation skills from an early age. Early childhood is an important developmental stage, and our knowledgeable staff is committed to helping your child meet important milestones while fostering a lifelong love for learning.

Absolutely. Our Montessori school is designed to welcome first-time learners by creating a calm, nurturing environment that encourages exploration and confidence.

We encourage strong parent partnerships through regular communication, conferences, and opportunities to engage with classroom activities and school events.