Early Childhood
Montessori + Episcopal
Early Childhood program: 4 years - 6 years
Pre-K
Age 3 – 4
Junior
Kindergarten
Age 4 – 5
Pre-K
Age 5 - 6
About the program
A defining period in a child's development
The Early Childhood program is where concentration, independence, and intellectual curiosity take firm hold — setting the foundation for everything that follows.
Within the Montessori classroom, children engage deeply across all areas of study. Materials are introduced individually and revisited over time, allowing for mastery through repetition and discovery.
What distinguishes this stage is not only academic readiness, but the development of focus, discipline, and a genuine love of learning.
The three-year cycle
Essential to the Montessori approach
- Year one
Pre-K
Observer
Younger children absorb the rhythm of the classroom through observation, building comfort and curiosity at their own pace.
- Year two
Junior Kindergarten
Builder
Children engage more independently, deepening their relationship with materials and expanding across all areas of study.
- Year three
Kindergarten
Leader
Older students emerge as leaders — refining their knowledge and confidence by guiding and inspiring younger classmates.
Areas of study
Children engage deeply across every domain
Language
Reading, writing, vocabulary, and oral expression developed through immersive, hands-on materials
Mathematics
Concrete materials build number sense, operations, and early abstract thinking naturally
Cultural exploration
Geography, science, history, and the arts woven into daily classroom life
Practical life
Purposeful tasks that build concentration, coordination, and independence
What sets this stage apart
Not only academic readiness — but the development of focus, discipline, and a genuine love of learning that carries children far beyond the classroom.
Visit us and feel the difference
Discover a caring, faith-guided community that nurtures curiosity and confidence.