Small Town Montessori pre-school belongs to the children. Everything is accessible for their use at anytime. To encourage independence and self-esteem, activity centers are scaled down to the average height of children for easy access and freedom of learning. Children are encouraged to use everyday tools such as dressing frames to prepare to do zippers, buttons, and laces independently. We are a caring family and foster a community environment and we take field trips to the apple orchard, pumpkin farm and other local attractions.

By the time your child completes the Casa program, they will be exposed to extensive learning experiences that satisfy their curious and absorbent minds. They will have learned skills that will last a lifetime, increasing their confidence and independence. We offer an individualized program to challenge the potential and needs of each child.

Toddler/Pre-Casa Program (15 months to 2 ½ Years of Age)

The first few years of your child’s life are fundamental. During this critical stage, children develop intelligence, comprehension, personality, and acumen. The pre-casa program provides a positive, reassuring, warm environment that toddlers need to thrive.

The areas that are covered in the Toddler Program include:

• Sensory and Cognitive Development

• Physical and Gross & Fine Motor Skills

• Social & Emotional Development

• Creative Movement

• Numbers from 1 to 9

• Langauge Development

• Music

Casa Program (2 ½ to 6 Years of Age)

In the Casa program, children will continue to learn the key fundamentals of the Pre-Casa program expanding on the following:

• Science and Nature – zoology, botany and gardening

• Geography & History

• Language Arts

• Cultural & Environmental Awareness

• Nutrition

• French

• Drama

• Visual Arts