Toddler
18 months–3 years
Short day | 8 am - 12:15 pm (3-days/week & 4-days/week options)
Full day | 8 am - 2:30 pm (5-days/week)
Aftercare | 2:30 - 5:30 pm (5-days/week)
A 10-month program with summer care available through
Camp MCS.
About our Toddler program
Our toddler program fosters a child’s independence, innate curiosity, and desire to explore. The classroom environment is designed to promote the child’s growth in all areas of development.
Materials and tools are child-sized and engage all the senses. Toddlers are taught the importance of self-care and are encouraged to explore their natural drive toward independence.
Beyond learning concrete life skills and nurturing their confidence, this program further develops the belief that they can make a genuine impact on their world.
A day in our Toddler program
Each day in the toddler program begins with a three-hour Montessori uninterrupted work period. The Montessori uninterrupted work period fosters deep concentration and intrinsic motivation by allowing children to engage with tasks at their own pace, promoting independent learning and enhancing their problem-solving skills.
- 8:00–8:30 am - Arrive at school (carline drop-off or parent walk-in)
- 8:30–11:30 am - Montessori work period
- Time indoors and outdoors exploring the environment and materials
- Snack time (organic fruits and cracker offered)
- Lots of practice with toileting
- Specialist classes (art, music, Spanish, Mandarin, library & sports)
- 11:30 am–noon - Lunch time as a class
- 12:00–12:15 pm - Parents pick up for short day dismissal; children staying for the full day begin naps
- 12:15–2:15 pm - Nap time
- 2:15–2:30 pm - Parents pick up full-day children
- 2:30–5:30 pm - After care available
"We couldn't be more grateful for the care and development MCS continues to offer our family. As a learning institution, Montessori Center School is second to none. Their evolved Montessori method centers on each individual child, enabling them to develop in their own unique way, while encouraging imagination and fostering a sense of community and altruism."
- MCS Parent
"I see my children truly taking on ownership of their learning not just academically, but also in regards to essential soft skills such as time management, adaptability, self-motivation, critical thinking, respect for others and more. I have been very impressed with the expertise of the faculty."
- MCS Parent
