What we value at Montessori Cottage
Authentic Montessori Education
Mixed-age classrooms are offered with a peaceful and beautiful environment, authentic Montessori material, and child-centered learning.
Reggio Emilia Project-Based Learning
Our curriculum is enriched with Reggio Emilia inspired project-based learning that encourages children to explore their interests, collaborate with peers, and engage in hands-on experiences that foster creativity, critical thinking, and deep inquiry.
Nutrition
Meals prepared by our chef, thoughtfully designed to support the whole child while exposing children to a wide variety of nourishing foods.
Innovation
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) is incorporated into daily lessons.
Music
Children are supported to embrace culture through diverse musical opportunities.
Nature
We foster a child’s connection to nature by utilizing the outdoors as a classroom and prime learning space.
Community-Led
Montessori Cottage strives to support a strong network of caregivers, parents, and educators committed to positively impacting Mountain View and the surrounding community.
Beauty
Montessori Cottage cultivates a child's appreciation for beauty - in the school design, materials, environment, outdoor activities, and the larger community.
Teacher Valued
Our community is strengthened and sustained by retaining our qualified, appreciated educators, who are fully supported with a living wage.