Country Day Montessori School

This preschool is Montessori based and absolutely fantastic. The kids are encouraged to work independently on their jobs (Counting beads, letters, pouring, cutting - a lot is considered fun and playing, but there is a more academic basis) but also the older children help out the younger ones.

The kids are indoors as well as they spend plenty of side outside (Weather permitting) The staff is incredible - they support the emotional side (let's make some friends, help de-escalate strong emotions, cuddles if needed) teach to the academic side (but it's not intense, they follow the childs lead, and they realize play is a solid foundation of a long school career)

Honestly, there is not a school that fits every child. I highly encourage you to take a tour of several Montessori schools (or just preschools in general) and find the for that works for your kids and family. For my son, this was the best fit hands down. The staff is amazing, we couldn't be happier with our decision to go with Country Day.