Keystone Montessori Program

Attention Parents:    ADDITIONAL ENROLLMENT REQUIRED BEFORE TODDLER CLASS CAN BEGIN -  Call to add your name to our growing list a.s.a.p.

MONTESSORI TODDLER CLASSROOM:  (18 months to 3 years of age)

“The environment must be rich in motives which lend interest to activity and invite the child to conduct his own experiences.”  

 -Dr. Maria Montessori

E   N   R   O   L   L   M   E   N   T     -in TODDLER CLASSROOM

Child must be 18 months old   -   3 years of age 

Child will then be transitioned into the Montessori Preschool classroom on their 3rd birthday, as long as they are independent in the bathroom and space is available.

Traditionally the school operates from 8:30 a.m.  -  3:30 p.m.   Toddler Lunch Time:  11:30 – 12:00,  Rest Time for Toddler class: 12:15 – 2:30.

-Extended care before and after normal school hours are available if sufficient enrollment is available

half-day programs (8:30-11:30)

full day programs (8:30-3:30)

2, 3, 4, or 5 days  (half day or full day)

Have a unique scheduling desire for your particular child? Contact us to see how we may assist.  (724) 733-1015  or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Montessori Toddler classroom will accommodate from 6 - 10 toddlers (depends upon current enrollment) in a warm, comfortable environment built upon the philosophy and methodology of Dr. Maria Montessori.

As the child developmentally grows, the activities in the classroom grow and change to meet his/her needs.  Furniture is designed to meet the needs of the child, not the needs of the adults in the room.  Furniture and materials are mostly designed from wood to provide a natural and aestically pleasing environment.  The materials on the shelf are designed such that the younger child will find success in their work and the oldest child in the group can also be stimulated in their work and excited about teaching the younger child about their own skills.

Montessori activities are designed within the following areas: 

• Practical Life
• Language and Math
• Movement
• Music
• Sensorial
• Outdoor Play

Large Motor Development

Encouraged through various activities in the classroom such as sweeping, cleaning, wiping; outdoor time, nature walks, and use of the adjacent dance studio where children can climb, skip, crawl, run, play with balls, and of course dance!

Fine Motor Development

Supported through pouring, grasping, coloring, drawing, cutting, painting, clipping, tearing and many other Montessori activities to assist in the coordination and strengthening of the small muscles in the hand.

Social Development

Encouraged through group activities such as story time, circle time, snack time, outdoor time, as well as food exploring and tasting activities.

With emphasis on the importance of a peaceful environment these are the keystones of the Montessori Toddler Program at Keystone Montessori Program.

Montessori Toddler Programs have been becoming more popular for parents wanting to support their pre-preschool aged child using Dr. Maria Montessori methods and traditions.

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