Primary Classroom
Three to six years old. All learning activities support children in choosing meaningful and challenging work at their own interest and ability level. This child-directed engagement strengthens motivation, supports attention, and encourages responsibility.
Uninterrupted blocks of work time (typically 3 hours) allow children to work at their own pace and fully immerse themselves in an activity without interruption. Your child’s work cycle involves selecting an activity, performing it for as long it remains interesting, cleaning up the activity and returning it to the shelf, and making another work choice. This cycle respects individual variations in the learning process and facilitates the development of coordination, concentration, independence, and a sense of order while facilitating your child’s assimilation of information.
To learn more about the specific areas of learning in our classroom, see our Primary Classroom Video on the Our Classroom page.
We ask families to consider a three-year commitment. Montessori children benefit from being in the classroom with their teachers and peers for three years. This allows teachers to truly know and engage with children while offering support in a meaningful way. This also allows children to become contributing members of the classroom as learners and leaders. If your child is older and will be with us for a shorter time, we aim to make their learning experience well-rounded and meaningful.
2024-25 Programs
Primary Half Day
8:30am - 1:00pm
Primary Full Day
8:30am - 3:00pm
For more information on our Sliding Scale Tuition Assistance, please visit the Tuition Assistance page.
Extended Care
Morning Care
8:00am - 8:30am
Afternoon Care
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Fees
Application Fee
$50.00 one-time fee for new students only, non-refundable.
Tuition Deposit
$250.00 per academic school year, non-refundable.
Materials Fee
$100.00 per academic school year, non-refundable.
Enrollment Fee
$100.00 one-time fee for new students only, non-refundable.
Tuition may be paid:
In one full payment, due September 1st (5% discount)
In 10 monthly installments, due on the 1st of each month (late by the 5th), September through June.
In 12 monthly installments, due on the 1st of each month (late by the 5th), September through August.
Tuition for in-service and holidays, teacher workdays, classroom cleaning, holidays, and Spring Break has been adjusted. For your convenience, we have averaged yearly tuition over the school year, so your monthly tuition payments are predictable.
Daily Schedule
Please dress children in clothing that allows them the highest level of independence they can achieve when dressing and undressing themselves, especially when toileting.
8:00am - 8:30am
Extended Care
8:30am - 9:00am
Arrival and greeting
9:00am - 11:00am
Work Cycle: Children are free to choose activities in psycho-sensory-motor activities, self expression, practical life skills, language, and mathematics. Snack is available to the children during this time. The work cycle also includes 30 minutes outside.
12:00 - 12:30
Lunch
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Outside time / half-day program dismissal
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Rest time / Kindergarten afternoon work cycle
2:30pm - 3:00pm
Outside time / transition to dismissal
3:00pm - 3:20pm
Full-day program dismissal
3:20pm - 5:00pm
Afternoon Extended Care: Free play inside or outside (open-ended materials, puzzles, and art activities available). Children help with cleaning/chores around the classroom.