Highland Montessori School

Overview

Highland Montessori is a small, neighborhood early childhood school serving preschool and kindergarten–age children in a home-like setting. The program operates year-round with a planned summer closure and emphasizes close teacher-child relationships through intentionally small class sizes.

Approach and curriculum

The school combines Montessori principles with inspiration from the Reggio Emilia philosophy and other research-informed practices. Classrooms are arranged to promote independence, hands-on exploration, and collaboration, with attention to foundational skills in language, mathematics, and the arts.

Teachers and community

Staff include teachers with degrees in child development or related fields and formal Montessori and Reggio Emilia training; ongoing professional development is emphasized.
Families are treated as active partners through regular communication and community events; the school highlights inclusivity and opportunities for families to share cultures and traditions.
Operational notes that affect families: two daily snacks are provided, families supply lunch, and children are expected to be showing readiness for potty training at program start.

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Highland Montessori School

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Preschool and kindergarten program

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