Little Elephant Montessori

Overview

Little Elephant Montessori's Rockridge campus is a small, home‑like early childhood school serving mixed‑age groups. The campus includes cozy indoor classrooms and a large, sunny outdoor play yard. The school operates during standard daytime childcare hours.

Educational approach

The school follows the Montessori philosophy in mixed‑age classrooms and integrates Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten into the Montessori program. The daily routine combines guided lessons and free choice; play is treated as children’s work. Positive Discipline and natural consequences are used for behavior guidance. Rest periods are scheduled for children under four.

Facilities and staff

Classroom environments described as cozy and home‑like with access to a large outdoor play yard.
Lead teachers hold B.A. degrees and are Montessori trained; the staff profile lists multiple lead and support teachers with Montessori credentials and classroom experience.
Snack and lunch practice: parents provide lunches (staff will heat food); the school is nut‑free and provides low‑sugar, high‑energy snack options. Children spend substantial time outdoors (about two hours per day, weather permitting).

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Little Elephant Montessori

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