Cottage Montessori is a small Montessori toddler and preschool program in North Chelmsford, MA, offering morning and full-day schedules with flexible extended-care options and a seasonal summer program for young children.


Cottage Montessori is a small, classroom-based Montessori program serving toddlers and preschool-age children. The program emphasizes a close-knit community with a maximum enrollment of ten families and hosts regular family events and celebrations.
The program follows the Montessori approach, with an emphasis on hands-on learning in a prepared environment. Day-to-day and weekly routines support development in key areas:
The program highlights parent involvement and community events such as family picnics, parent potlucks, Mother’s Day Tea, Dads’ Breakfast, and holiday celebrations. Teaching staff include a lead teacher with graduate-level training in early childhood education, Montessori certifications for infant/toddler and early childhood levels, and a Director II qualification, supported by assistant staff in the classroom.
Morning classroom program offered on a 2-, 3-, or 5-day consecutive schedule during the school year.
Optional early drop-in care before the morning session.
An extended-hour option that covers lunch and additional supervised time mid-day.
Afternoon extended-care option available for families.
Weekly themed summer sessions that include music, arts & crafts, water play, creative dramatics, movement, cooking, science, and nature exploration.
A Montessori toddler program that emphasizes hands-on learning in a prepared environment and supports social, motor, sensorimotor and language development.
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