Montessori Preschool & Child Care Center
Founded in 1976, North American Montessori is a family-owned and operated business with three Montessori preschools in the St. Louis area that also provide child care.
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Choosing the right childcare and preschool for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make for their development and education. At North American Montessori in St. Louis, we offer year-round child care and early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. We offer both full-time and part-time preschool childcare at our three childcare centers in the St. Louis area:
- Casa Dia Montessori of Crestwood— Tours available 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Casa Dia Montessori of Mehlville — Tours available 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- The Centre at Conway in Chesterfield — Tours available 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
No matter which school you choose, our experienced staff makes your child’s well-being a priority. For over 40 years, we have provided children with the caring environment and guidance they need to thrive! From infancy into their preschool years and up through pre-kindergarten, North American Montessori childcare centers are there to provide children with a safe space to explore, play, and learn at their own pace. This time in their lives is full of growth and change, and we tailor their experience with developmentally-appropriate activities to fit their needs.
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Depending on your preschool child’s stage, they may join children in the infant room, toddler room, or preschool room at our facilities. No matter which school you choose, our caring staff makes your child’s well-being a priority.
From daytime activities to music and outdoor fun, you can be sure that your child will have plenty of interactive learning and playtime with children their own age. Our mission is devoted to providing an atmosphere focused on learning at any age, and setting up young children to be successful in their education for years to come.
Montessori Childcare St. Louis
The Montessori Method is an educational method and philosophy that recognizes children’s natural curiosity and desire to learn. Materials in a Montessori setting are more like tools for self-discovery and engaging with the world around them. Children will develop knowledge, skills, and friendships that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. Our childcare curriculum and activities build off of the Montessori Method’s 5 areas of learning, which include:
- Practical Life
- Sensorial
- Language
- Mathematics
- Cultural
We are passionate about teaching the Montessori Method in our classrooms, and we hope our knowledge and passion influence your children to become independent, creatively-minded individuals as they grow with us at our learning centers.
The Montessori way of grouping children is based on developmental markers — by stage, not age. This ensures that lessons engage children and encourage good self-esteem. Typically, our children enter our rooms at the following:
- Infant care – as young as 6 weeks old and up to about 8 months
- Toddler care– around 8 months of age when they show signs of becoming mobile and up to about 36 months when they have only one nap per day, no longer use bottles, and are eating table foods
- Montessori Preschool – ages 3-6
From daytime activities to music and outdoor fun, you can be sure that your child will have plenty of interactive learning and playtime with other children. Our mission is devoted to providing an atmosphere focused on learning at every age, and setting up young children to be successful in their education for years to come.
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We offer competitive tuition rates, outstanding service, and uplifting classroom settings. If you are interested in what North American Montessori has to offer your family, or if you still have questions, contact us to learn more!
North American Montessori St. Louis Child Care Center
Early childhood education is often on parents’ minds as soon as they realize they need it. Whether you are expecting, have a young child that is ready for a daycare setting, or just want to know more about childcare options that are right for your family, researching the choices you have is an important part of making an educated decision.
We understand that choosing the right daycare center and childcare is a decision you don’t make lightly. That’s why we have offered a caring environment for children from infancy into their preschool years, up through pre-kindergarten, for over 40 years. This time in their lives is full of growth and change, and we tailor their experience in our safe, age-appropriate rooms with activities to fit their needs.
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At North American Montessori St. Louis, we offer both full-time and part-time childcare at our three locations:
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