Desert Montessori Academy is a Montessori preschool in Lancaster serving children ages 2–6 in a multi-age classroom that follows the Montessori method.
Desert Montessori Academy is a Montessori early childhood school established in 1963 that serves children ages 2–6 in multi-age classrooms. The program emphasizes independence, social-emotional development, and a prepared learning environment with a low student-to-guide ratio.
The curriculum is guided by Montessori principles and is organized into interconnected learning areas designed to support developmental goals. Classroom areas described include:
The school uses authentic Montessori materials in a carefully prepared classroom and maintains an 8:1 student-to-guide ratio. Staff include AMS-trained guides and the program includes a daily healthy snack and participation in a garden and sustainability curriculum. The school is a vendor with the local Child Care Resource Center and notes limited need-based adjustments may be available to qualifying families.
Extended-day option with before and after care running 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; tuition is listed as $1,400 per month. The offering includes Montessori materials, a daily healthy snack, and participation in the garden and sustainability curriculum.
Seasonal summer program for children ages 2–6 run in two-week thematic sessions, offered as half-day or full-day options. The site lists half-day and full-day hours and session tuition: Half Day 8:30 AM–12:30 PM ($590 per session); Full Day 8:30 AM–3:30 PM ($790 per session), with a $200 registration fee and a two-week minimum.
Full school-day program running 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; tuition is listed as $950 per month. The program includes Montessori materials, a daily healthy snack, and participation in a garden and sustainability curriculum.
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