Montessori Preschools near Mercer Island, WA
Montessori preschool serving infants, toddlers, preschool-age, and kindergarten-age children. Prepared classroom promotes the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of each child in...
Primary
A 3-year Mixed-Age Community: Children from ages 3 to 6 years old, including kindergarteners, learn together in the same classroom. Program is designed so that children remain with the same teachers for three years, to create a consistent learning space.
Infants
Our infant program encourages mental and physical development in a stimulating, age-appropriate environment. Classroom teachers reinforce infants’ development while maintaining respect for children's natural rhythms and daily schedule.
Also offers: Pre-Montessori, Toddler
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Montessori preschool serving infants, toddlers, preschool-age, and kindergarten-age children. Prepared classroom promotes the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of each child in...
Primary
A 3-year Mixed-Age Community: Children from ages 3 to 6 years old, including kindergarteners, learn together in the same classroom. Program is designed so that children remain with the same teachers for three years, to create a consistent learning space.
Pre-Montessori
A Montessori program that supports children 2-3 years of age in exploring and learning at their own pace. Classrooms are thoughtfully equipped with materials designed to promote learning, curiosity, and hands-on discovery.
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Our programs cater to children aged 15 months to 6 years, following the Montessori method. This child-centered approach allows children to learn at their own pace, fostering self-esteem,...
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Multi-age and Montessori-based preschool program offering opportunities to foster creativity, self-confidence, cooperation, social and emotional awareness while also nurturing strong academic skills....
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Home-based preschool catering to children aged 18 month to 5 years, providing personalized 1-1 care with home-cooked meals. In this nurturing environment, they cultivate a space where children's...
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Half-day morning preschool program. The child-centered curriculum is project-based and integrates philosophies from Montessori and Reggio Emilia methods. The program strives to help children build...
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Community-based early learning center serving preschool-age children. Montessori curriculum supports sensory experiences, hands-on learning, and child-centered activities. Classrooms offer a prepared...
Summer Session
Six week experience with gardening, neighborhood walks, soccer coach and science. New children can start in Summer.
Montessori Children’s House
2 classrooms with mixed ages who can attend up to 3 years. Full Montessori curriculum and credentialed teachers. Music sessions and Art lessons weekly.
Also offers: Before and After Care Program
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Home childcare located in Bellevue delivering a Montessori Curriculum. offers children five key areas of study: Practical Life, Sensorial, Mathematics, Language, and Cultural Studies. Each area of...
Montessori Preschool Program
Preschool Program
Also offers: Before and After Care Program
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Preschool and early education program supporting the Montessori philosophy for sensory, creative, and play-based experiences. Classrooms promote self-directed structured play and learning center...
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Give your child an excellent start at Guidepost Montessori at Kent. Our accredited programs for Infant, Toddler, Preschool and Kindergarten age children offer a safe, inspiring space to learn, grow,...
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.
Children's House Kindergarten
Kindergarten in the Montessori Children’s House is a pivotal year where learning comes to life. As the leaders in their mixed-age classroom, children deepen their academic understanding and grow in independence, confidence, and collaboration. With guidance from trained Montessori teachers, students choose their work and engage in hands-on materials across subjects like math, geography, language, and practical life. This final year in the Children’s House nurtures leadership, critical thinking, and a love of learning - laying a strong foundation for the years ahead. Full-Time tuition listed. Part-time and flexible scheduling options are also available. Contact this location for more details.
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A joyful preschool where children grow in confidence, kindness, and curiosity through Montessori-inspired learning, practical life skills, and a caring Christian foundation. We take pride with...
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Preschools near Mercer Island, WA
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Our daily schedule is carefully designed to promote children's learning and development through a balance of child-led free play and engaging teacher-planned learning activities. Young children are...
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Located in Redmond, our home daycare provides a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and grow. Through engaging, play-based activities, we support children in reaching...
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Welcome to Ana’s Home Childcare (Amino Ali Daycare), a warm and loving licensed home-based retreat at 14210 55th Ave S in Tukwila, WA! Led by Director Amino, an experienced educator with over 12 years...
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We maintain a small group to provide individualized attention in a calm, nurturing environment. Led by experienced educators with over 20 years of early childhood education experience, our program...
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Curious Cubs Academy is a licensed home childcare providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children from infancy through age 12. We believe every child learns best through play,...
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Family childcare program offers home like environment with fun activities. We accept Subsidy payment and provide transportation.
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Discover a dynamic, music-focused preschool enrichment program with a thoughtfully crafted curriculum that nurtures your child’s social, emotional, and cognitive growth. Age-appropriate activities and...
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Twenty-four-hour childcare offered by advance appointment. Our home boasts two backyards and over forty educational indoor and outdoor STEM toys. Our covered play area means we can continue having the...
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Christian preschool and daycare center providing early childhood education and childcare for older toddlers through pre-kindergarten age. School offers care and education to lay a good foundation for...
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Located in the heart of downtown Seattle, we provide high-quality early learning for children from birth to age five. Small, nurturing classrooms and dedicated teachers create a safe, joyful...
Moon Beams
Our preschool program for 3–4 year olds nurtures independence, friendships, and a love of learning. Through play, art, stories, and outdoor exploration, teachers support social skills, problem-solving, and creativity in a joyful, caring environment.
Rainbow Birds
Rainbow Birds is one of two preschool classrooms at Pike Market Child Care & Preschool. Curriculum is co-constructed with children, teachers, and families around their interests and curiosity. Teachers practice Child-Centered Reflective Practice, observing and documenting children's play to design meaningful learning experiences.
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FAQs About Mercer Island Montessori Preschools
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What is the best age to start Montessori daycare/preschool?
- While Montessori preschools commonly accept children between the ages of 2.5 and 3, enabling them to engage with the Montessori philosophy during essential developmental years, Montessori daycares often extend their services to even younger children, including infants.
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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 Montessori education?
- Montessori education, inspired by Dr. Maria Montessori's observations of children, emphasizes nurturing a child's natural desire to learn. Through hands-on experiences and self-directed activities, children are encouraged to become active seekers of knowledge.