Montessori Preschools near Chaska, MN

Preschool

Inherent to the Step By Step classroom is the use of Montessori materials to allow children to explore practical life, sensory perception, reading and writing abilities, mathematical skills, geographical areas, and elements of botany and zoology.

Toddler Program

Our trained staff has developed a program for the 16 months to 2.5 year olds that will assist your child in developing vocabulary, social relationships and self help skills in a warm, friendly environment.

Preschool

Our Children's House program provides authentic Montessori education, combining preschool and kindergarten in a nurturing environment. Children learn at their own pace through hands-on exploration and teacher-guided lessons, developing independence, concentration, and self-discipline. Our Montessori-trained teachers prepare thoughtful learning environments that honor each child's natural curiosity and cultural background. The program balances child-initiated activities with circle time for songs, discussions, and community building, fostering both academic growth and social connection.

Toddler Community

Sonnet Montessori’s Toddler Community provides a nurturing, developmentally rich environment where young children build independence and a lifelong love of learning. Our Montessori toddler program is designed to support each child’s natural curiosity, movement, and desire to explore, offering a calm and respectful space where they can grow at their own pace. In our carefully prepared classroom, toddlers engage in hands‑on activities that strengthen practical life skills, language development, concentration, and social‑emotional growth. Children choose meaningful work that interests them, helping them develop confidence, independence, and a strong sense of capability. Parents appreciate our warm community, experienced guides, and commitment to authentic Montessori principles. The Toddler Community provides a safe, respectful environment where children feel understood, supported, and excited to learn every day.

Preschool

Authentic Montessori education nurtures the habits of proven life success traits; joy in the moment, perseverance, self-reliance, and love of learning.

Toddler

The long term positive impact seeds of Montessori truly begin to take root at the Toddler age.

Preschool

Our Montessori program provides a thoughtfully prepared environment where children explore early academics, practical life skills, and creative activities at their own pace. With multi-age learning areas, younger children benefit from learning alongside older peers, while engaging with Montessori materials that foster problem-solving, fine motor, and early literacy skills. The program also offers opportunities for leadership and mentorship, nurturing cognitive, social, and emotional development in every child.

Pre-Kindergarten

Our Montessori program offers a carefully prepared environment where children develop independence and a love for learning. Through hands-on activities like letter and number games, practical life skills, and creative art projects, children explore key academic and social concepts at their own pace. Multi-age learning and self-directed activities inside and outside the classroom foster leadership, problem-solving, and gross motor development, allowing children to take initiative and build confidence.

Primary

Learning revolves around tangible experiences. Practical life exercises like sorting, pouring, or washing dishes are introduced. Children also use concrete materials such as movable alphabets, cubes, cylinders, and other objects to learn. They learn to work together, with each others’ best interests in mind. This broad-based program allows children to explore a range of subjects and ideas: science and nature, music and movement, sensorial experiences, cooking and nutrition, cultural awareness, history; geography, language arts, and mathematics.

Toddlers

This is the time when children use their bodies, senses, and emerging problem-solving skills to learn about and make sense of their world in the ways most meaningful and effective for them. Our toddler educators give your toddler responsive, individualized attention to help build their skills. Activities range from the simple to the complex, with work areas arranged by subject. Montessori materials not typically found at other schools are used, as children choose activities based on their own interests. We focus on sensory and perception; self-help; language; physical and motor skills; social and emotional growth. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Preschool

Inherent to the Step By Step classroom is the use of Montessori materials to allow children to explore practical life, sensory perception, reading and writing abilities, mathematical skills, geographical areas, and elements of botany and zoology.

Toddler Program

Our trained staff has developed a program for the 16 months to 2.5 year olds that will assist your child in developing vocabulary, social relationships and self help skills in a warm, friendly environment.

Primary

Learning revolves around tangible experiences. Practical life exercises like sorting, pouring, or washing dishes are introduced. Children also use concrete materials such as movable alphabets, cubes, cylinders, and other objects to learn. They learn to work together, with each others’ best interests in mind. This broad-based program allows children to explore a range of subjects and ideas: science and nature, music and movement, sensorial experiences, cooking and nutrition, cultural awareness, history; geography, language arts, and mathematics.

Infants

In this lovely classroom setting, there is plenty of floor space for children to move and explore, as they are ready. We follow a child’s natural sleeping and waking process, as well as the child’s natural hunger patterns. We invite families to spend time with us prior to enrollment so we may learn all about your baby. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Primary

Learning revolves around tangible experiences. Practical life exercises like sorting, pouring, or washing dishes are introduced. Children also use concrete materials such as movable alphabets, cubes, cylinders, and other objects to learn. They learn to work together, with each others’ best interests in mind. This broad-based program allows children to explore a range of subjects and ideas: science and nature, music and movement, sensorial experiences, cooking and nutrition, cultural awareness, history; geography, language arts, and mathematics.

Infants

In this lovely classroom setting, there is plenty of floor space for children to move and explore, as they are ready. We follow a child’s natural sleeping and waking process, as well as the child’s natural hunger patterns. We invite families to spend time with us prior to enrollment so we may learn all about your baby. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Montessori Preschool Program

Montessori Preschool Program

Montessori Preschool Program

Preschool

Preschool program featuring educational play and social experiences that helps children develop a lifelong love of learning.

Preschool

Preschool program featuring educational play and social experiences that helps children develop a lifelong love of learning.

Preschool Program

Our Preschool Program combines the Reggio Emilia philosophy of collaboration and creativity with the Montessori approach to independence and hands-on learning. This balance prepares children for kindergarten and beyond while keeping the joy of learning alive.

Preschool

Your preschooler is beginning to connect letters, sounds and numbers, expanding their world through reading and math. They’re building critical-thinking skills, early physical fitness and an understanding of nutrition. Our teachers support that learning and encourage your child to think in new and different ways.

Preschool Pathways

Our Preschool Pathways program provides a “bridge” between our Early Preschool and Preschool classrooms for children whose birthdays will miss the cutoff date for kindergarten entrance.

Preschool Program

We take pride in providing an authentic and culturally immersive Spanish environment that sets the stage for their holistic development.

St. David's Early Childhood Education Preschool

Our toddler and preschool/pre-k classrooms blend the High Scope curriculum with Reggio Emilia-inspired practices, creating an environment where children grow through play, curiosity, and collaboration. With low teacher-to-child ratios, we tailor learning to each child's needs and strengths.

St. David's Early Childhood Education

Our toddler and preschool/pre-k classrooms blend the High Scope curriculum with Reggio Emilia-inspired practices, creating an environment where children grow through play, curiosity, and collaboration. With low teacher-to-child ratios, we tailor learning to each child's needs and strengths.