Morningside Montessori School in New York offers programs for children as young as two years old. Like most Montessori preschool programs, Morningside focuses its curriculum on Montessori materials, including "Practical Life" materials, language activities, and math. Morningside, which offers a two-day-a-week program, structures its toddler pupils' days around group-centered "Circle Times," "Work Time" in which children can choose their own work, "Outdoor Time," and "Book Time."
Morningside Montessori School
251 W. 100th St.
New York, NY 10025
212-316-1555
www.morningsidemontessori.org
Aidan Montessori School, in Washington D.C., accepts for its preschool program children from 18 months to 30 months old. Their small classes (up to 12 students) are directed by one teacher and two assistants to help provide each child with significant personal attention. In addition to the Montessori areas mentioned above, Aidan focuses on socialization as well as grace and courtesy. This helps students to develop social skills and cooperation during their first educational experience.
Aidan Montessori School
2700 27th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008
202-387-2700
www.aidanschool.org
New World Montessori School, in Los Angeles, offers a preschool program for children from ages three to five. The school introduces students to the basic Montessori categories while also providing lessons in subjects ranging from geometry to geography. The school also exposes students to the arts with lessons in art, music and literature. New World focuses its teachings around what the school calls "multi-sensory approach," allowing students to learn through phonics and other more concrete, real-world based lessons.
New World Montessori School
10520 Regent Street
Los Angeles, CA 90034
310-838-4044
www.newworldmontessori.com
In addition to offering a basic introduction to the Montessori method, Beverly Montessori in Chicago provides a wide range of options for families. The school has a five-day program, a three-day program (on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) and extended-day options. The variety of programs allows busy parents to choose the solution that best meets their family needs.
Beverly Montessori School
9916 South Walden Pkwy.
Chicago, IL 60643
773-239-7635
www.beverlymontessori.org