Cottage Montessori for Toddlers
A small, nurturing Montessori community for children 18 mos.-3-1/2 years in North Chelmsford, MA. Cottage is a place for children to learn as they play and explore.
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 a larger Montessori program 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.
Schedule 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
The Montessori toddler curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning and independence in a prepared environment that focuses on developing skills in the following areas:
•Social and emotional growth
•Practical Life (independence, coordination, concentration, and a sense of order)
•Sensorial exploration (sizes, shapes, colors, taste, smell, touch)
•Language acquisition and expression (naming, describing, tracing shapes, drawing, painting, sculpting)
•Foundational math concepts (quantity and numeral recognition and association)
Caring for plants and animals, taking part in music and movement activities, having a sense of time (order of the day, days of the week), and observing the variety in the world around them, helps young children to develop an appreciation for the world around them. Movement and physical development (both large and small motor) are developed through activities such as pouring, sorting, building, and movement (structured and free). The curriculum is individualized, allowing children to progress at their own pace and build confidence in their abilities.
Drop-in Playgroups
Join us for our drop-in playgroups while we are expanding our enrollment,
Music ••• Arts & Crafts ••• Water Play ••• Creative Dramatics ••• Movement ••• Cooking •••Science ••• Nature Exploration •••
