Montessori Preschools near Blue Springs, MO

In a Montessori classroom, children learn by doing—exploring hands-on materials that build practical skills, sensory awareness, and academic understanding at their own pace. Teachers act as guides, supporting each child’s unique journey while fostering respect, responsibility, and collaboration.

Our Primary program sparks curiosity and confidence through joyful, hands-on learning for preschool-aged children. With a child-centered approach, we support the development of key academic skills like math, science, reading, and writing, all while fostering social and emotional growth with a Montessori focus. Children build friendships, solve problems, and develop independence in a secure, nurturing environment.

Our Pre-K prep program nurtures your child’s growth through child-centered learning with a Montessori approach. We blend early academics, encouraging teamwork, problem-solving, and conflict resolution in a warm and welcoming environment. Our expert teacher guides help your child prepare for a bright future!

Children in the Bridge classroom are strengthening their self-care skills, growing in their independence and enhancing the skills they need to be successful in a preschool classroom. The Bridge classroom is a purposeful year of preschool prep designed for children with birthdays later in the year or children who may need more time to strengthen self-care skills or social-emotional development. In this classroom, our Wonder of Learning™ education program supports children's independence as they continue to build skills necessary for handwriting and drawing with increased intentionality, learn foundational math concepts and build strong vocabularies.

In our Preschool classroom, children start their journeys into a cooperative learning environment where they can discover interests and learn in a more structured setting. At The Goddard School®, we recognize that classrooms are made up of many unique children and teachers work to create engaging, innovative, play-based lessons with the interests and needs of every child in mind. Through the power of asking a question, your child will learn how to seek answers and advocate for themselves in the classroom. The Wonder of Learning™ curriculum takes your child's natural curiosity and encourages them to ask even more questions because asking questions fuels learning. When children want to know something, they learn faster and learning becomes an understanding that lasts a lifetime.

Children in the Bridge classroom are strengthening their self-care skills, growing in their independence and enhancing the skills they need to be successful in a preschool classroom. The Bridge classroom is a purposeful year of preschool prep designed for children with birthdays later in the year or children who may need more time to strengthen self-care skills or social-emotional development. In this classroom, our Wonder of Learning™ education program supports children's independence as they continue to build skills necessary for handwriting and drawing with increased intentionality, learn foundational math concepts and build strong vocabularies.

In our Preschool classroom, children start their journeys into a cooperative learning environment where they can discover interests and learn in a more structured setting. At The Goddard School®, we recognize that classrooms are made up of many unique children and teachers work to create engaging, innovative, play-based lessons with the interests and needs of every child in mind. Through the power of asking a question, your child will learn how to seek answers and advocate for themselves in the classroom. The Wonder of Learning™ curriculum takes your child's natural curiosity and encourages them to ask even more questions because asking questions fuels learning. When children want to know something, they learn faster and learning becomes an understanding that lasts a lifetime.

It’s never too early to start preparing your child to be ready for school, and that’s why our parents—and their children—love our Early Preschool classroom. As a stepping stone to Preschool, our Early Preschool program has a unique, indicator-based curriculum, Learn as We Grow™, designed to address the individual learning needs of 30- to 42-month-old children. We focus on understanding routines and developing independence. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

For any child, preschool education is an essential step on the path to kindergarten. We want the best for your child and that’s why this program focuses on their personal development with customized curriculum and lesson plans to meet their individual developmental needs. In this classroom, children are given an increasing sense of independence, while also learning how to relate to others through large-group activities which are an essential part of the day. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

For any child, preschool education is an essential step on the path to kindergarten. We want the best for your child and that’s why this program focuses on their personal development with customized curriculum and lesson plans to meet their individual developmental needs. In this classroom, children are given an increasing sense of independence, while also learning how to relate to others through large-group activities which are an essential part of the day. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

It’s never too early to start preparing your child to be ready for school, and that’s why our parents—and their children—love our Early Preschool classroom. As a stepping stone to Preschool, our Early Preschool program has a unique, indicator-based curriculum, Learn as We Grow™, designed to address the individual learning needs of 30- to 42-month-old children. We focus on understanding routines and developing independence. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Preschool (age 3 by July 31; not entering kindergarten next year): T/Th: $162 (9–12) or $270 (9–2) waitlist M/W/F: $243 (9–12) or $405 (9–2) M–Th: $540 (9–2) waitlist M–F: $675 (9–2) waitlist

Preschool Tots is for students who will attend school only on Tuesday/Thursday. Children must be 2.5 years old by July 31. No Early Bird offering is available for Tots. Tuesday/Thursday $182/month 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (2027-2028 school year. We will no longer take 2 1/2-year-olds.)

Our Pre-K Program helps children get ready for kindergarten through meaningful experiences and daily routines. With a focus on early reading, math concepts, and problem-solving, children develop strong social skills and a sense of responsibility as they prepare for a successful school year ahead.

Our Three’s Program builds on growing independence in a structured, encouraging environment. Through hands-on learning and purposeful play, children strengthen language and social skills, develop early academic foundations, and gain confidence as they prepare for Pre-K.