Montessori Foundations of Chicago is a Montessori school in Chicago offering full‑day, year‑round programs for children from infancy through upper elementary, organized into Nido, Community, Primary and Elementary classrooms. The school uses Montessori‑based classrooms staffed by Montessori‑trained teachers and early childhood specialists.
Montessori Foundations of Chicago provides Montessori education for children from infancy through age 12. Programs run year‑round and are organized into age‑based classrooms from Nido (infants) through Elementary.
The school follows the Montessori method, emphasizing hands‑on materials, independent exploration, mixed‑age classrooms and individualized learning. Classrooms are prepared to support motor, language, practical life and cognitive development across the Nido, Community, Primary and Elementary levels.
The school accepts applications on a rolling basis but enrolls new children three times per year (September, January and June). Tours and family orientations are offered for prospective families. A financial aid process is available and is handled separately from admissions; the school may hold an offered space for a limited time while families await aid decisions.
Prepared infant environment emphasizing natural materials, free exploration, caregiver‑led continuity of care and participation in daily routines.
Toddler classroom designed to foster independence through practical life activities, child‑sized tools and language development.
Mixed‑age classroom (3–6) focused on individualized Montessori materials, independent work, social development and a three‑year cycle of study.
Program for older children that uses the Montessori Great Lessons, collaborative projects, individualized study and supervised outings for real‑world learning.
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