
Cottage Montessori
Your neighborhood Montessori preschool
Enrolling Now for 2025-2026 in North Chelmsford MA
(and ask about our Drop-in Playgroups this summer!)
Program and Activities
“Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by
listening to words but by experiences in the environment.” -Maria Montessori

Cottage Montessori offers
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All the benefits of Montessori preschool in a smaller, cozier setting
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An exploratory, developmentally appropriate environment
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Art, music, and nature studies
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A team of qualified and experienced teachers
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Tons of references from local parents
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Serving the Massachusetts communities of Carlisle, Chelmsford, Groton, Littleton, Lowell, Tyngsborough, Westford, and beyond.
Program Options
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The Morning Program
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2, 3, or 5 consecutive mornings, 8:45-11:45 a.m.
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The Full-Day Program
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2, 3, or 5 full days, 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. (Lunch Bunch included).
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Flexible Extended Day Options
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Early Care 8:15-8:45 a.m.
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Lunch Bunch 11:45-12:45 a.m.
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Extended Day 11:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
These program options are available on a contracted or drop-in basis for families who are interested in flexible extended hours. Those who would like to take advantage of extended hours on a regular basis may wish to contract for them. There is a discount for those who are contracted, and your child is guaranteed a space.


Curriculum
Curriculum Areas include explorations with: Practical Life Skills, Sensorial (learning through the senses), Math, Language, Geography, Science, Art, Music and Movement, Creative Dramatics, and More.
Download the PDF Montessori 101 for more details.
Summer Drop-in Playgroups -- Sign Up Now!
Join us for summer fun at Cottage Montessori! Drop-in playgroups are currently being scheduled during July and August..
Music ••• Arts & Crafts ••• Water Play ••• Baking ••• Creative Dramatics ••• Movement ••• Cooking •••
Special Visitors ••• Science ••• Nature Exploration •••