Montessori Preschool Program | Minnesota
Your little one’s preschool years are filled with wonder, big questions, and growing independence. These early childhood years are when children begin building confidence, friendships, and the habits that shape a lifelong love of learning. Research from the Institute of Education Sciences shows that high-quality early childhood education supports stronger school readiness, social-emotional development, and long-term academic success. At our Montessori preschool in Minneapolis, we gently nurture your child’s curiosity, confidence, and natural desire to learn in a warm, welcoming school community.
Montessori Preschool Program Enrollment
Ages Served
2½ years to 5 years old
Schedule Options
Full-day and half-day programs available
Hours
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM with flexible pickup times
Is Potty Training Required?
Yes. We partner closely with families to support readiness in a respectful, encouraging way that honors each child’s development.
Curriculum Focus
Our Montessori preschool curriculum introduces math, early literacy, science, geography, and the arts through hands-on Montessori materials designed for how children learn best. The American Montessori Society explains that Montessori early childhood education helps children build independence, focus, and confidence as they work at their own pace. This balanced approach supports social-emotional development and prepares children for kindergarten in a way that feels joyful rather than pressured.
Daily Routine
Each day includes a calm, uninterrupted morning work period where preschoolers choose meaningful activities, followed by group connection time, outdoor play, storytelling, and creative expression. Early childhood research shows that predictable yet flexible routines help children feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.
Classroom Experience
Our mixed-age group Montessori preschool classrooms feel peaceful, warm, and inviting, more like a thoughtful learning home than a traditional school setting. Children move freely, select work that matches their interests, and participate in hands-on learning experiences that build independence, responsibility, and confidence within a caring classroom community.
About Our Montessori Preschool Program
Many parents quietly wonder if preschool really matters before kindergarten. The answer is a reassuring yes. The National Institute for Early Education Research shares that high-quality preschool programs improve academic outcomes, social skills, and long-term success for children.
Our Montessori preschool program blends nurturing child care with intentional early childhood education so your little one builds confidence, curiosity, and a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
From 2.5 to 5: Development Support For Early Childhood
Between ages 2½ and 5, children experience remarkable growth in language, emotional awareness, and problem-solving. Harvard’s Center on the Developing Child explains that early childhood is when brain development is most rapid and strongly shaped by relationships and meaningful experiences.
In our preschool classrooms, students learn letters, sounds, numbers, and early reading skills using Montessori methods developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. Children work at their own pace, explore their interests, and develop independence, while strengthening critical-thinking skills that prepare them for kindergarten and future success.
Our preschoolers engage in core Montessori curriculum areas that include:
- Practical Life — Everyday activities like preparing snacks and caring for the classroom help children develop independence, coordination, and confidence.
- Sensorial — Hands-on materials refine the senses and support early math, language, and scientific thinking.
- Language— Storytelling, phonetic awareness, and conversation, which help children naturally build vocabulary and early reading skills.
- Mathematics — Concrete materials introduce numbers, patterns, and problem solving in ways children truly understand.
- Cultural Studies — Science, geography, art, and music nurture curiosity and help children appreciate the world around them.
Montessori Preschool Program Enrollment and Registration
Our Montessori preschool programs in Minneapolis are loved by many families across the Twin Cities, and spaces fill quickly. We invite you to visit our school, meet our guides, and experience how our preschool program supports your child’s growth with warmth, intention, and genuine care.
Why Families Trust Step By Step Montessori in Minnesota
Families choose our Montessori preschool because they can feel the difference the moment they walk through the door.
- All locations are APPLE-accredited and hold a 4-Star Parent Aware rating, reflecting strong early childhood education standards.
- Our classrooms are led by Montessori-certified guides who nurture independence, curiosity, and confidence.
- Each classroom is carefully prepared with purposeful materials that encourage exploration and focus.
- 98% of students meet or exceed national first-grade readiness benchmarks after completing their Montessori cycle.
- Since 1991, many families across Minneapolis have trusted our school community for consistency, emotional support, and quality child care.
A Private Montessori School Serving Minnesota Communities
Step By Step Montessori proudly supports families across the Minneapolis metropolitan area with eight welcoming school locations:
Discover how our Montessori approach can make a lasting difference in your child's life. Contact us today to learn more, schedule a tour, and become part of our vibrant school community.
Other Montessori Programs Available at Our Locations
Our infant program provides a nurturing beginning where your baby builds trust, security, and early connection through gentle routines, sensory exploration, and meaningful interaction in a calm Montessori environment that supports early development.
The toddler program encourages growing independence, language development, and confidence through hands-on practical life activities, movement, and guided exploration designed for this curious and active stage of early childhood.
Our kindergarten program strengthens academic foundations, leadership, and problem-solving skills while helping children develop responsibility, focus, and confidence as they prepare for a smooth transition into elementary school.
Other Montessori Programs Available at Our Locations
Our infant program provides a nurturing beginning where your baby builds trust, security, and early connection through gentle routines, sensory exploration, and meaningful interaction in a calm Montessori environment that supports early development.
The toddler program encourages growing independence, language development, and confidence through hands-on practical life activities, movement, and guided exploration designed for this curious and active stage of early childhood.
Our kindergarten program strengthens academic foundations, leadership, and problem-solving skills while helping children develop responsibility, focus, and confidence as they prepare for a smooth transition into elementary school.
Frequently Asked Questions
Unlike many public preschool classrooms that follow one set pace, our approach allows kids to learn through hands-on materials and personalized support that helps them build deeper knowledge. Research from the American Montessori Society shows that Montessori environments offer benefits such as greater independence, stronger planning skills, and long-term academic readiness.
Schedule a Tour!
The best way to know if a preschool feels right is to experience it in person. We invite you to visit, ask questions, and see how our Montessori approach supports your child’s growth, independence, and love of learning.