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TWOS · AGES 2 – 3 · THREE FAMILY-OWNED SCHOOLS

Montessori Twos Program in St. Louis

Two is the age of “I can do it myself.” At North American Montessori, the Twos Room gives that instinct somewhere to go: real materials on low, ordered shelves, two teachers who show a skill and then step back, and a day built around choosing, finishing, and putting work away.

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What you can count on

RATIOS
1:4, one teacher for every four children
POTTY TRAINING
Worked on together, with you
FREEDOM TO CHOOSE
Children pick their own work, then return it to the shelf

A day in the Twos Room

Two-year-olds do their best with a steady rhythm, so the day follows one. Here's the shape of it:

  1. 01

    Arrival and free play

    Children arrive, settle in with a familiar teacher, and ease into the morning at their own speed.

  2. 02

    Breakfast and Montessori work time

    After breakfast, children choose work from the shelves: pouring, sorting, puzzles, and early counting, repeated as often as they like.

  3. 03

    Outdoor and gross motor play

    Running, climbing, and balancing on the playground, twice a day, to build strong bodies and coordination.

  4. 04

    Lunch and rest

    A nutritious lunch, then a long midday rest.

  5. 05

    Group time

    Songs, stories, picture books, and movement, shared as a class before afternoon play and pickup. Teachers check diapers and offer toilet time throughout the day, and change children whenever they need it.

Learn More About the Montessori Method

Five Areas, No Fixed Order

In the Twos Room, the five Montessori areas start to look like a real classroom: work with a beginning, a middle, and an end, chosen by your child.

Our 5 Areas Explained
01Practical LifePouring water, art, serving snack, and small-muscle work.
02SensorialMontessori materials that sharpen touch, sight, and sound.
03LanguagePicture books, new words, and the confidence to use them.
04MathematicsSimple counting, with objects your child can hold.
05CultureMusic, art, and movement shared with classmates.

Inside our Twos rooms

Each Twos classroom has two adults, a lead teacher and an assistant teacher, and keeps a 1:4 ratio, every day.

The room fits the way two-year-olds learn. Tables, chairs, and a rug area invite children to work side by side. Materials sit on ordered, child-height shelves, and children take their work out and put it back where it belongs. A teacher shows how to use something new, then steps away so your child can try it alone. That small step back is where independence starts.

The mixed age range, 2 to 3, is intentional. Younger children learn by watching older classmates, and older children practice patience and leadership. Through hands-on work and structured play, every part of the day supports your child's emotional, physical, social, and intellectual growth.

  1. 15 months – 2 years

    Toddler Room

    Where most of our Twos begin. Children move up to the Twos Room around their second birthday.

    Toddler Child Care

  2. potty training, together

    2 – 3 years

    Twos Room

    Potty training, worked on together with you. Toilet time is part of the daily routine, teachers check diapers and change children whenever they need it, and your child moves at their own pace, with steady encouragement from teachers who know them well.

  3. 3 – 6 years

    Preschool

    The next step: a mixed-age classroom where the five Montessori areas grow into a full, hands-on day.

    Montessori Preschool

Little Hands, Big Work

Here's what work looks like in a room full of two-year-olds, across all three schools.

A girl pours from a small metal pitcher over an orange tray on a red mat.
Pouring at the tray
A girl looks up wide-eyed while spooning small items between metal bowls on a tray.
Spooning, bowl to bowl
A child sorts colorful wooden pieces into matching bowls on a wooden tray.
Sorting by color
Three children scoop soil into small pots in bins at a low table.
Potting at the table
A smiling girl in a yellow sweatshirt holds a snack cup at a classroom table.
Snack at the table
Three children sit inside a tree-shaped playhouse on the playground.
Inside the playhouse

Trust, earned one family at a time

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.
Michelle BakerConway Parent
I have a 2 year old and a 4 year old going to Casa Dia Montessori and I couldn’t be happier. The facility is very clean, the food they serve is healthy, the teachers are top notch and my children love going to school there. No child care center’s rates are good, but they are extremely competitive for what their competition is. they are actually lower than any of their peers in the industry. Can’t say anything more than I wouldn’t go anywhere else.
Satisfied Parent
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.
Danielle SchabergCrestwood Parent
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Find Your Nearest School

All three of our schools share the same Montessori philosophy and the same warm, family feel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Still wondering about something? Schedule a tour and ask us in person. Bring your child, too.

What ages are in the Twos Room?

Two to three years old, in one mixed-age classroom. Children move up from our Toddler Room around their second birthday.

What are the ratios in your Twos rooms?

1:4, one teacher for every four children. Each room has a lead teacher and an assistant teacher.

Do you help with potty training?

Yes. Our teachers work on potty training together with you, and diaper checks and toilet time are built into every day.

What do I need to send with my child?

Diapers or underwear, diaper cream, wipes, a blanket and crib sheet, weather-appropriate spare clothes, an extra pair of shoes, and sunscreen.

Are meals provided?

Yes, breakfast, lunch, and two snacks daily.

Do you offer full-time and part-time options?

Yes, we offer both at all three St. Louis locations.

Ready to see it in person?

Schedule a tour at the school closest to you and see a Twos Room in session.

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Full- and part-time options at all three St. Louis locations.