Nature Way Montessori is a Montessori school in Napa serving children from infancy through early elementary years with mixed-age classrooms and nature-based learning.
Nature Way Montessori provides Montessori education for children from infancy through kindergarten-age, emphasising prepared environments, hands-on materials, and connection with nature. The school describes mixed-age classrooms and a focus on the whole child — social, emotional, physical and academic development.
The program follows Montessori principles: individualized learning in carefully prepared environments, child-sized materials, and extended work periods to build concentration and independence. The school also highlights bilingual education (English and Spanish) and uses Montessori-trained guides to observe and guide each child.
Applications are accepted year-round with contracts offered based on classroom space. Tours are required before applying and are held monthly; the school requests an observation visit for families prior to enrollment. The school describes an active parent community and parent education opportunities.
Two infant classrooms serve children 3 months to 18 months in environments designed for infants; staffing ratios are listed as 1:3 for under 12 months and 1:4 for 12–18 months, and the program is offered five days a week.
A mixed-age program for children 3 to 6 years that uses Montessori materials and individualized lessons, offers group activities and outdoor play, and includes the traditional kindergarten year within the Primary classroom.
A program for children 18 to 36 months that emphasizes independence through child-sized materials and practical-life activities, language development through rich dialogue, and a calm, orderly classroom atmosphere to support concentration.
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