Children are natural learners. They’re constantly exploring while working to make sense of the world around them. Montessori schools understand and engage this curiosity by creating an atmosphere that encourages your child’s sense of discovery. The lack of boring, formal lessons means your child can develop a lifelong love of learning. If you’ve been considering enrolling your child in a Montessori preschool in Charlottesville, I would love to tell you about some of the best options!
Montessori School of Charlottesville has been around for nearly 50 years providing students with a peaceful space to explore. The school has 3-6 classrooms at each of its 2 locations. Every staff member is a certified Montessori diploma holder and is passionate about helping children learn. Your child will get time in nature and their thoughtfully designed classroom. The school accepts toddlers as young as 21 months old and has a strict non-discrimination policy.
Since its founding in 1997, Frost Montessori has specialized in creating an engaging curriculum that will spark kids’ curiosity. The school accepts children ages 2-6 and puts them in a classroom that teaches them to be independent. Montessori-trained teachers, as well as assistants, staff the center. You can choose to send your child for full-day or half-day programs. On top of its regular programs, the center offers summer camps, June school, extended day kindergarten, early arrival/aftercare, and occasional urgent time.
Mountaintop Montessori provides programs starting with the toddler stage and extending all the way up to middle school. Their goal is to plant the seeds that will let your child one day be a fulfilled adult. Starting at 18 months, your child will be placed in a classroom designed to build up their sense of autonomy. They work with both you and your child to make those morning drop-offs a pleasant experience. The school provides 4-5 day programs and gives you both half-day and full-day options.
Generations Montessori School is structured similarly to daycare while still employing the Montessori method. The school accepts children as young as two months old and gives them a space to be carefully supervised. As they grow older, they receive more responsibilities that allow them to build up their independence. By ages 3-6, they’re encouraged to discover their own interests and pursue different subject areas. The school provides full- and half-day programs so you can have exceptional care whenever needed.
Montessori classes are the perfect way to inspire a love of learning in your child. With these Montessori preschools in Charlottesville, your child can use innovative ways to learn about the world!
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