Montessori Preschools near Garner, NC
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Oak City Academy in Garner, NC, offers a Christian Montessori and Classical education for ages 3 to 8th grade. With small class sizes and hands-on learning, the school fosters a diverse, supportive...
Montessori Preschool Program
Middle School
Also offers: Elementary School, High School
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A small "learn & play" childcare setting offering a warm, nurturing space where little ones feel secure, truly loved, and excited to explore each day. Our days are built around gentle routines that...
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Give your child an excellent start at Guidepost Montessori at Cary. Our accredited programs offer a safe, inspiring space to learn, grow, and explore. Schedule a tour today and discover how our...
Children's House Preschool
Our Children’s House preschool and pre-K program lays a strong foundation for academic and social success by honoring each child’s natural drive to learn. In this mixed-age Montessori environment, children explore subjects like math, language, science, and geography through hands-on materials and individualized lessons. The daily routine also includes real-world activities—such as preparing snacks or watering plants - that build independence, confidence, and a sense of purpose. As they grow at their own pace, children develop critical thinking, leadership, empathy, and the skills they need to thrive in kindergarten and beyond. Full-Time tuition listed. Part-time and flexible scheduling options are also available. Contact this location for more details.
Nido
Our Nido program offers a nurturing, home-like environment where infants are cared for with warmth, attentiveness, and respect. Montessori-trained guides support each child’s natural development - encouraging movement, communication, and exploration at their own pace. With individualized routines and responsive caregiving, even the youngest children begin building independence and trust in their surroundings. Light-filled classrooms feature thoughtfully chosen materials that foster early cognitive, social, and motor development - laying the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Full-Time tuition listed. Part-time and flexible scheduling options are also available. Contact this location for more details.
Also offers: Toddler, Children's House Kindergarten
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At L'Academy in Cary, NC, we nurture every child with compassion, curiosity, and a love of language. We offer full-time and part-time, year-round preschool and daycare for children ages 5 months to 6...
Preschool Program
L’Academy preschool nurtures whole-child development through hands-on, play-based learning inspired by Reggio Emilia and Montessori. In mixed-age classrooms, children build confidence, collaboration, and critical thinking while developing bilingual Mandarin or Spanish skills and English readiness.
Pre-K / TK Program
L’Academy’s bilingual Pre-K / TK program prepares children for kindergarten with a focus on early literacy, math, English readiness, and independence. Through structured lessons and leadership opportunities, children build confidence, problem-solving skills, and school readiness.
Also offers: Toddler Program, Infant Program
Speaks Spanish
Center offers childcare services to children from infancy to school-age. Holistic program provides hands-on materials and developmentally appropriate environments. Project-based curriculum is based...
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Montessori preschool center offering a variety of scheduling options. Classrooms are arranged to promote independent learning and discovery, including through sensory play. Children regularly...
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Montessori preschool offering a multilingual learning setting. Provider offers an emergent curriculum that incorporates nature days and music. Regular activities include outdoor time, holiday...
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Montessori school serving toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. Center provides a curriculum that fosters children's independence, self-motivation, and responsibility. Skills in sensorial,...
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Montessori-inspired school serving infants through pre-kindergarten children. Program encourages children to learn through exploration while building independence and self-help skills. Children...
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Ivybrook Academy provides a hybrid curriculum that takes an innovative approach to early learning while also drawing from three different educational approaches: Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and the...
2-Year-Olds
At Ivybrook Academy, we understand that the age of two is a time of wonder and rapid growth. Our half-day program is thoughtfully designed to nurture your child’s natural curiosity, support their developmental milestones, and foster a love for learning. Through hands-on activities, interactive play, and a compassionate environment, we guide your child on their journey of exploration and self-discovery.
3-Year-Olds
At Ivybrook Academy, we celebrate the natural curiosity and energy of three-year-olds by providing an environment that fosters exploration, creativity, and foundational learning. Our half-day program is thoughtfully crafted to balance academic growth with imaginative play, empowering your child to build confidence and develop critical skills during this transformative stage of early childhood.
Also offers: 4 & 5 Year-Olds, Toddler Preschool
Speaks Spanish
Ivybrook Academy provides a hybrid curriculum that takes an innovative approach to early learning while also drawing from three different educational approaches: Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and the...
2-Year-Olds
At Ivybrook Academy, we understand that the age of two is a time of wonder and rapid growth. Our half-day program is thoughtfully designed to nurture your child’s natural curiosity, support their developmental milestones, and foster a love for learning. Through hands-on activities, interactive play, and a compassionate environment, we guide your child on their journey of exploration and self-discovery.
3-Year-Olds
At Ivybrook Academy, we celebrate the natural curiosity and energy of three-year-olds by providing an environment that fosters exploration, creativity, and foundational learning. Our half-day program is thoughtfully crafted to balance academic growth with imaginative play, empowering your child to build confidence and develop critical skills during this transformative stage of early childhood.
Also offers: 4 & 5 Year-Olds, Toddler Preschool
Speaks Spanish
Preschools near Garner, NC
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Primrose School at The Park is a private preschool offering Balanced Learning® early education and child care, conveniently located on Lattner Court off Davis Drive near Research Triangle Park....
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.
Early Preschool
Our Early Preschool teachers partner with you to help your child learn important independent life skills like potty training and hand washing while paying close attention to all aspects of your child’s development.
Also offers: Preschool Pathways, Pre-Kindergarten
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Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...
Preschool
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.
Early Preschool
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.
Also offers: Pre-K, Drop-In Care
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The Cary School's Bambini House is a warm, nurturing infant and toddler early learning program designed for children up to age 2.5. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, we offer a thoughtfully...
Half-Day Toddler
Our half-day Toddler Program is designed to nurture each child’s unique development in a supportive and engaging environment. Through thoughtful routines and personalized experiences, toddlers build confidence, independence, and essential skills while exploring the world with curiosity.
Half-Day Infant
Our half-day Infant Program is designed to provide up to four hours of warm, safe, and sensory oriented childcare where your baby can begin exploring the world with curiosity and confidence.
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Speaks Spanish
Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...
Early Preschool
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
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.
Also offers: Pre-K, Drop-In Care
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Our preschool program combines learning and play in a safe, nurturing environment, helping children grow academically, socially, and emotionally – all while having fun. Whether students are engaged in...
Intermediates
Our Intermediates program for 3-year-olds encourages hands-on exploration through learning centers focused on early literacy, math, and science. Our Links to Learning curriculum also helps children develop independence, practice social-emotional skills like sharing, taking turns, and understanding emotions, and build strong friendships. We also foster appreciation for diversity to create an inclusive, caring community.
Pre-K
Our Pre-K program prepares children for kindergarten and beyond by fostering classroom readiness skills, nurturing social-emotional growth through our character education program, and strengthening literacy and math skills. With our Links to Learning curriculum, your child will begin to express ideas through writing, solve math equations, develop an understanding and appreciation for diversity, and work together to create a strong classroom community. For children who miss the kindergarten cut-off, we offer additional academic rigor.
Also offers: Pre-K 2
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Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...
Preschool
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.
Pre-K
Your child’s school readiness is the most important thing to us and that’s the focus of our Pre-K program. Building on Preschool learning, we focus on problem solving, responsive listening, language usage, and social skills. Our Focus on Literacy™ program features in-school and at-home activities designed to improve your child’s literacy and cognition in areas such as vocabulary development and alphabet knowledge. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Drop-In Care
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Private preschool and elementary school serving children from preschool through fifth grade. Preschool program presents an advanced curriculum that blends technology-based lessons with creative,...
Two's
Two-year-olds are naturally curious, so teachers share classic stories and nursery rhymes during daily story time. Children explore learning through free-choice centers such as puzzles, dramatic play, water play, blocks, and art.
Preschool Program
Our preschool curriculum builds literacy through letters and numbers while supporting cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and creative growth. Through fun, engaging activities and partnership with you, teachers help children build confidence and a love of learning.
Also offers: Pre-Kindergarten Program
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Speaks Spanish
Our preschool program combines learning and play in a safe, nurturing environment, helping children grow academically, socially, and emotionally – all while having fun. Whether students are engaged in...
Intermediates
Our Intermediates program for 3-year-olds encourages hands-on exploration through learning centers focused on early literacy, math, and science. Our Links to Learning curriculum also helps children develop independence, practice social-emotional skills like sharing, taking turns, and understanding emotions, and build strong friendships. We also foster appreciation for diversity to create an inclusive, caring community.
Pre-K
Our Pre-K program prepares children for kindergarten and beyond by fostering classroom readiness skills, nurturing social-emotional growth through our character education program, and strengthening literacy and math skills. With our Links to Learning curriculum, your child will begin to express ideas through writing, solve math equations, develop an understanding and appreciation for diversity, and work together to create a strong classroom community. For children who miss the kindergarten cut-off, we offer additional academic rigor.
Also offers: Pre-K 2
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Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...
Preschool
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.
Early Preschool
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.
Also offers: Pre-K, Drop-In Care
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Cranfield Academy Morrisville provides exceptional early childhood education through our comprehensive preschool program that helps children develop essential social skills for future success. We make...
Preschool
Teachers introduce a wealth of classic children’s stories, nursery rhymes and literature during daily story time. Children begin to experience activities through free choice learning centers, including puzzles, dramatic and water play, blocks and art.
Transitional Kindergarten Program
Our pre-kindergarten curriculum further prepares your child for school and future educational success by building literacy, math, science, art and motor skills. The program incorporates award-winning educational software programs and basic Spanish language classes.
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Speaks Spanish
Guides
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How to Know if Montessori is Right for Your Child
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Montessori Method Pros and Cons
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6 Tips on How to Choose a Montessori School
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FAQs About Garner Montessori Preschools
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What does Montessori mean?
- Derived from Dr. Maria Montessori's teachings, "Montessori" signifies an educational philosophy that promotes hands-on, self-directed learning and values each child's individual development.
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How is Montessori different from daycare / preschool?
- In Montessori, children use unique tools to discover and learn as they wish, whereas in standard daycare or preschool, there's often a planned curriculum with teacher-led activities.
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What is the best age to start Montessori daycare/preschool?
- Starting around 2.5 to 3 years old, children can join Montessori preschools to experience the Montessori method in their crucial growth years. On the other hand, Montessori daycares often open their doors to infants.