Tara Montessori School in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, is a Montessori early-childhood school serving infants through kindergarten. The school offers age-group classrooms from infancy through pre-kindergarten and has operated since 1988.







Tara Montessori School provides Montessori-based early-childhood education for children from infancy through kindergarten. The program emphasizes a child-centered environment and has been operating since 1988.
The program follows Montessori principles, including guided independence and a prepared classroom that encourages self-directed activity, practical life skills, and social cooperation. The approach is described as "follow the child" and emphasizes freedom within limits, peer collaboration, and development of emotional, social and cognitive skills.
Families are provided with guidance and administrative resources including required health and enrollment forms, a snack program with rotating parent responsibilities and suggested nut-free snack options, and published illness and health procedures (including required annual physicals and immunization documentation). The school also runs seasonal and community events and maintains routines for cleaning and sanitizing classroom materials.
A nurturing classroom for very young children that focuses on sensory and early motor development as they begin organized learning.
A prepared, respectful environment that supports exploration, gross and fine motor skills, speech and social-emotional development.
A classroom designed to promote independence, practical skills and cooperative behavior as toddlers move toward preschool routines.
A Montessori preschool and kindergarten program that emphasizes confidence, creativity and academic readiness through hands-on materials and activities.
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