What Is Montessori?
Explore the prepared environment, hands-on materials and the teacher's role in child-led learning.
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Guidance for your family's next step
Parent Resources
Understand Montessori, compare your options and feel prepared for a school visit. Start with the questions that matter to your family.
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01 · Understand
Get to Know Montessori
When Should My Child Start?
Learn how age and readiness relate to toddler and primary programs. Our school serves children ages 2–6.
Explore starting agesIs My Child Ready?
Consider the everyday skills and signs that can help you prepare for the transition to preschool.
Read the readiness guide02 · Compare
Find the Right Fit for Your Family
Montessori or Daycare?
Compare learning environments, daily routines and approaches to independence.
Compare the approachesWhat Makes a School Different?
Look at the qualities of a Montessori academy and the questions to ask on a visit.
Explore Montessori qualitiesChoose a Preschool
Think through the practical and educational factors that matter in your school search.
Read the preschool guide03 · Plan your visit
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Programs & Classrooms
Discover Pre-Primary for ages 2–3 and Primary for ages 3–6.
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Tuition & Admissions
Compare schedules and tuition, then learn about the enrollment process.
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School Life
Meet the people and explore the experiences that make up your child's day.
Meet our teamExplore food & nutrition
Discover enrichment
Bring your questions
See Montessori in Action
Visit our Elmhurst classrooms, meet our guides and talk through the next step for your child.
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