Toddler Program
Our toddler program fosters a child’s independence, innate curiosity, and desire to explore. The classroom environment is designed to promote growth across all areas of early childhood development: cognitive, social, emotional, language, and physical skills.
Learn more!
We invite you to submit an inquiry form, schedule a virtual tour & chat, and visit campus at one of our upcoming admissions open houses.
About our
Toddler Program
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.
(5 days/week)
(5 days/week)
A 10-month program with summer care available through Camp MCS.
Learn more!
We invite you to submit an inquiry form, schedule a virtual tour & chat, and visit campus at one of our upcoming admissions open houses.
School year and year-round care options available
Our core Montessori curriculum program runs mid-August through mid-June during the school year. When enrolling, families can elect to add up to 10 additional weeks of care to bridge the summer, winter and spring holiday breaks by participating Camp MCS.
A Day in Our
Toddler Program
Each day in the toddler program begins with a three-hour Montessori uninterrupted work period. This fosters deep concentration and intrinsic motivation by allowing children to engage deeply with tasks and explore 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 (snack, specialists and circle time offered)
11:30 am–noon - Lunch time as a class
12:00–12:15 pm - Parents pick up for short day dismissal; children staying 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 - Aftercare available
Toddlers enjoy a variety of weekly activities, including art, music, sports, library, and language classes in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese.
Outdoor play!
Freedom of movement is a core tenet of the Montessori method of learning. Children are encouraged to move intentionally and independently throughout the learning environment, choosing where and how they engage with materials while respecting the environment and others. AT MCS, we’re fortunate to have large outdoor gardens for each of our toddler classrooms. Under the safe supervision of our caring and expert teachers, the children are encouraged to move freely and explore the learning materials and tools in both the indoor and outdoor environments throughout their day with us.
“Play is the work of the child.”
401 North Fairview Avenue, Suite #1, Goleta, California 93117, United States
Montessori Center School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.