What to Expect from a Montessori Pre-School

Our students thrive at the Brooksfield Montessori Pre-School. When parents enroll their pre-school students at the Brooksfield School, they are placing their children in a safe and nurturing environment that will foster a love of learning for the rest of their lives. Our school emphasizes learning and creativity by combining play and social interactions. This…

Choosing the Right Preschool

Choosing a preschool is an exciting and scary time for any parent! Suddenly, you will leave your child with someone else and trust that institution to teach and mentor your child. The situation is extremely stressful, not to mention deciding what preschool is right for your child. With such a big decision, it is understandable…

Why Private Preschool is the Way to Go

Preschool is an important developmental period for your child. It is a time that shapes who they are and who they will become. In preschool, children learn social and emotional development, school readiness, language skills, and cognitive skills. These years are imperative to your child’s growth, not only academically, but also personally. Clearly, preschool is…

The ‘prepared environment’ of a Montessori preschool

In addition to being a child-centered community, the Montessori preschool classroom is also a “prepared environment.” The prepared environment is Maria Montessori’s concept that the environment can be designed to facilitate maximum independent learning and exploration by the child. The Montessori preschool classroom is a “living room” for children.  All of the furniture is child-sized and all of the…

Preschool Critical Learning Moment for a Child’s Growth

Children are quite curious from the ages 3-5. It is critical in this timeframe to develop a child’s eagerness to learn which will greatly benefit them down the road as they get older. A Montessori preschool program will develop their social and emotional skills. This is a very important key to academic success before they…