● Programs
Toddler Room
Our 2-6yr old room is lively, purposeful, and filled with hands on montessori materials that support concentration, coordination, language, and early intellectual growth.
Children move freely through thoughtfully prepared areas that encourage choice, focus, & confidence.
This is where independence comes alive.
● Program Overview
A Day Full of Meaningful Work
We create an environment that offers opportunities for deep engagement:
Practical Life (pouring, sweeping, self-care, environmental care, etc)
Sensorial Exploration (texture, size, color, form, etc)
Early Math & Literacy Materials
Art & Creativity
Grace & Courtesy
Safe Risky Play
Children build skills through real, meaningful activity, not busywork.
Full Time,
Part Time,
After School Care,
& Summer School
M-F
7:45am- 4:45pm
What Children Gain Here
In our mixed-age environment, young toddlers learn by watching older peers, while older children develop leadership, empathy, and confidence through gentle guidance. Everyone gains:
Strong sense of independence
Early academic foundations
Social-emotional skills
Deep concentrations
Respect for self & others
Joy in learning
Connection to nature & community
The Toddler Room is a world built for growing minds and eager hands- orderly, beautiful, rich with purpose &alive with wonder.
Montessori Meets Nature
At Mount Haggin Montessori, nature enriches the toddler experience:
Daily outdoor play and exploration
Gardening & plant care
Weather & seasonal observation
Sensory nature invitations
Movement & gross-motor development outdoors
Children don’t just read about the world, they move through it, touch it, and study it.
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.
2:30-3:00 PM3:00-4:00 PM4:30-4:45 PMArrival
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
Rotations of Dramatic Play, Outside Play, & Craft/Art
Help Clean Up
● 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
Request Information
Whether you’re curious about life at Mount Haggin Montessori Preschool, hoping to visit, or curious about availablity, we’re here to talk.