● Programs
Baby Room
Our 0-2 year old baby room is a peaceful, home-like environment designed for movement, bonding, and discovery. Every detail, from the low shelves to the natural materials invited infants to explore the world with all their senses while feeling deeply safe, supported, and unfloding at thier own pace.
● Program Overview
Full Time,
Part Time,
After School, &
Summer School
M-F
7:45am- 4:45pm
A Space Designed for Growth
We create an environment that supports the infant’s natural development. This includes things like:
Floor beds and open space for freedom of movement
Simple materials that engage the senses
Soft tones, natural textures, uncluttered order
Individualized cate that respects each child’s rhythm
Infants experience the world through touch, sound, sight, and connection. Our space invites curiosity while protecting their need for calm.
Building Early Independence
Even the youngest children are capable of meaningful engagement. We offer opportunities for:
Self-feeding
Early practical life
Gross motor exploration
Simple choices that build confidence
Independence begins gently, through trust and observation.
Nature for the Smallest Learners
Even our youngest children benefit from fresh air, natural light, and outdoor experiences. Babies may enjoy:
Stroller or backpack walks
Time on blankets outside
Observing leaves, light, sky, and big kids
Gentle sensory exploration
Nature becomes their first classroom and nourishes their development.
All the Details
We offer full time, part time, after school and summer school enrollement. We are open Monday- Friday 7:45am-4:45pm. We follow the public school calendar pretty closely for days off and closures, except we are open during the summer with a slightly altered schedule.
Rates:
50$ a day for a full-day rate, 7:45-4:45, with breakfast, lunch, and two snacks.
25$ a day for a half-day rate 7:45- 12:30 with breakfast, lunch and one snack.
We offer 5 days a week, 4 days or 3 day a week programs.
**We also offer another rate that is 450$ a month for 5 days 8:30-12:00 and only includes a morning snack or 270$ a month for 3 days a week of your choice, depending on availability.
● School Life
Daily Schedule
This daily schedule changes on days we go on walks/hikes/playground/other field trips which we typically do twice a week.
Arrival
7:45-8:00 amBreakfast
8:00-8:30 amOpen Play
8:30–9:00 amCircle Time
9:00-9:30 AmMorning Work Cycle
9:30–10:30 aMOutside Exploration
10:50-11:30 AMLunch
11:30-12:15 PMNap Time or Quite Time
12:15-1:30 PMFree Activity Choice
1:30-2:30 PMSnack Time
2:30-3:00 PMRotations of Dramatic Play, Outside Play, & Craft/Art
3:00-4:00 PMHelp Clean Up
4:30-4:45 PM● Faculty & Staff
Meet the Instructors
Cierra Cook
Co-owner/TeacherMom to four, early childhood education from Carroll and Western. She grew up in Boston. Her coffee order is a French vanilla latte. She likes camping, swimming, riding, trips, and hallmark movies.
Katie Bjornen
Co-owner/TeacherMom of three. She has her masters in Biology, taught biology/outdoor ed to a variety of ages and settings. She has her certificate in Montessori 3-6 years. Katie loves skiing, hiking, exploring, and painting. Her coffee order is a 4 shot americano with cream.
Olivia Noyd
Lead TeacherMom of two. She has been teaching in daycares/preschool for 3yrs and enjoys working with behavioral, and special needs. Her coffee order is a Oatmilk white chocolate coconut latte with white coffee. She likes spending time with family, Razr rides, & snowmobiling.
● Program Overview
Frequently Asked Questions
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No, at this time we do require a monthly rate and set days although we can occasionally switch days or add make-up days as as numbers allow.
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Typically our ratio is 1:6. It is never higher than 1:8.
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All children under 5 are buckled into 5pt harnesses, under 2 are rear facing, and 5-8 year old's are in boosters or 5pt harnesses.
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We do require children to be out 24 hrs if they have vomited, had diarrhea, or had a fever.
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We follow redirection and positive reinforcement strategies. If we have extreme behaviors that escalate we will ask you to meet with us regarding strategies to manage the behavior. If the behavior is dangerous to staff, your child, or other children you will be asked to pick up your child immediately and a management plan will be put in place as well as a probationary period.
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Weather permitting we spend at least 1.5-2hrs outside per day. Even on days of cold, snow or rain, we do go out for shorter periods as long as it is safe to do so and the children have appropriate gear. In the summer we spend up to 6 hrs outside, even taking our meals outdoors!
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We follow a Montessori inspired curriculum with a forest/nature school component as well, especially in the spring, fall, and summer.
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Enroll Here (you can email it to us at mounthagginmontessori@gmail.com)
● Contact
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