Four programs, one philosophy, three family-owned schools since 1976
Every child grows at their own pace. That's the whole idea behind Montessori, and it's why North American Montessori builds a room for exactly where your child is right now, from their first weeks to the year before kindergarten. Across our three St. Louis schools, in Chesterfield, Crestwood, and Mehlville, every classroom runs on the same real Montessori method, developed and taught by teachers who believe in it.
Four programs, one philosophy: real Montessori, start to finish.
From as young as 6 weeks old, your baby gets a dedicated infant room, small groups, and teachers who notice the little things. Days are built around feeding and nap schedules that flex with your child, not the clock. It's a soft landing for both of you.
Once your toddler is on the move, they step into a room built for exploring. Hands-on materials and a steady routine help them build independence one small success at a time, from pouring their own water to putting away their own work.
Ages 3 to 6 dive into the full 5-area Montessori curriculum: practical life, sensorial, language, math, and cultural studies. Mixed ages in the same room mean older children mentor younger ones, and younger ones grow up watching what's possible. Your child learns by doing, not by sitting still and listening.
…and then there's summer
Summer doesn't mean a break from curiosity. Our 10-week summer program runs June through August with a new theme each week, keeping toddlers and preschoolers active, engaged, and ready for what's next.
Pictures explain a prepared classroom faster than paragraphs can. Here's what the work actually looks like, across all three schools.
Montessori isn't a set of subjects taught in turn on a bell schedule. In every one of our classrooms, five areas of learning live together in the same room, and each child moves through them in whatever order suits their day.
Curious how the five areas fit together?
See the full curriculum breakdownAll three of our schools share the same Montessori philosophy and the same warm, family feel.
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I visited several schools before choosing Casa Dia Montessori. And I wouldn’t send my daughter anywhere else. Her teachers are amazing and the school’s Headmistress is competent, smart, and caring. I feel comfortable leaving my daughter in the staff’s care. And she is learning so much.
I am very happy with Casa Dia. The Directress and Teachers always keep us informed of what is going on. My son has Type 1 Diabetes and the staff has been outstanding working with his medical needs. We would recommend Casa to anyone. Thanks for making us so welcome.
Really enjoy the teaching and learning style at CAC. My 2 year old has excelled with her ABCs, drawing, singing and cleaning up. Social interaction is great and she obviously has confidence from what she learns.
Still wondering about something? Schedule a tour and ask us in person. Bring your child, too.
As young as 6 weeks old. From there, children move through toddler care, preschool, and on to kindergarten readiness, all without leaving the school.
Toddler care focuses on independence through repetition: pouring, buttoning, simple routines. Preschool (3 to 6 years) builds on that foundation with the full 5-area Montessori curriculum in a mixed-age classroom.
Yes. We offer full- and part-time program options to fit your family's child care needs.
Both. Our summer program runs 18 months through 6 years, for 10 weeks each June through August, with a new theme every week.
Age is the main guide, but every child is different. Schedule a tour and we'll walk you through which room fits where your child is right now.
Contact us to enroll your child in one of our Montessori programs, or schedule a tour at the school closest to you.
Full- and part-time options at all three St. Louis locations.