Our programs are designed to focus on the child’s physical, intellectual, social and emotional development, including interpersonal, intrapersonal, and socialization skills.
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Please select the appropriate program for your child for more information.
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Toddler Program
The journey toward a lifelong love of learning begins in our Toddler Program. In a warm, thoughtfully prepared environment, our youngest children and their families are welcomed into the Montessori approach. Each day, toddlers engage in hands-on activities that foster their sensory awareness, language development, motor skills, and independence. In addition to learning through their work with materials and lessons, children in this program also absorb knowledge by observing the world and people around them—reflecting the Montessori understanding that children learn from every aspect of their environment.
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A prerequisite to be enrolled in the Toddler Program is the child must be walking securely and down to one nap per day.​
Toddler Half Day Program: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Toddler Full Day Program: 8:00am - 3:00pm
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Primary Program
Our Primary Program—also known as the Children’s House—offers a thoughtfully prepared environment filled with inviting materials to meet the developmental needs of every 3- to 6-year-old child. Each day, children receive individual lessons and explore foundational concepts using hands-on materials developed by Dr. Montessori herself. This multi-sensory approach allows each child to progress at their own pace, nurturing confidence and joy in learning.
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Children in our Primary Program spend a full three years in the same classroom community, beginning as careful observers and, by their third (kindergarten) year, growing into confident leaders. Our youngest children—three-year-olds and young fours—enjoy a full morning work cycle, engaging deeply with the materials before lunch and recess. Afterward, they transition to a dedicated nap room for restful sleep.
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Older children return to the classroom in the afternoon for a second work cycle, focusing on group lessons and extended individual projects. Across all ages, the curriculum includes Practical Life, Sensorial exploration, Math, Language, Art, and weekly Music and Spanish lessons. Our oldest children also take part in weekly Physical Education.
This three-year journey nurtures not only academic and practical skills, but also grace, courtesy, and respect for self, others, and the environment.
Primary Half Day Program: 8:00a m- 12:30pm
Primary Full Day Program with Rest: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Primary Full Day Program with Academic Afternoon: 8:00am - 3:00pm
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Elementary Program
Elementary students build upon skills and concepts introduced in the Primary Program. As students enter the Elementary Program, and the second plane of development they begin to discover their own unique abilities, develop their talents constructively, learn to evaluate their own efforts,and understand their role in their community.
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They are exposed to new materials and concepts in the cultural subjects (anthropology, astronomy, biology, chemistry, economics, geography, geology, government, history, philosophy, physics, political science, sociology, etc.). They also continue to develop skills in language, math, fine and performing arts, music, physical education, and Spanish language.
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These concepts are not broken down into separate subjects, but are treated as a totally integrated curriculum. Children learn to manage their time, set goals, complete projects and, with the guidance of the teacher, become responsible for their own education and behavior. The student’s interest in being a member of a community is met through group lessons, projects and community service.
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The Elementary teacher’s role is to introduce advanced materials in lessons with the students and to help identify their individual strengths and weaknesses. As the student matures and progresses to more advanced work with the Montessori materials, they move toward abstraction in all subject areas.
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Elementary Full Day Program: 8:00am - 3:00pm
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Before/After School Program
Charles Towne Montessori School provides a continuation of the Montessori philosophy that the children are accustomed to in the classroom with our Before and After School Programs.
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In these programs children develop social skills such as the ability to work and interact with others, the ability to solve problems, and to seek help when needed. Children are separated into two age groups for the Before and After School Programs.
The Toddler area includes the toddler playground and garden area, and a large classroom where children can choose toa variety of activities.
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The Primary and Elementary area consists of a large playground and the ‘after school room’ where children are free to choose the activities that interest them such as reading, creative writing, arts and crafts, or just resting.
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Before and After School Program fees are a separate charge that is billed monthly. Spaces are limited.
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Please contact admissions for fees and availability.
Before School Care: 7:30a - 8:00a
After School Care: 3:00p - 5:30p
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Maria & Me Time
Join us at Charles Towne Montessori for a unique program tailored for infants aged 9 to 24 months. "Maria and Me Time" offers an enriching environment that fosters early development and a strong bond between you and your child. Click here to read more.
4 Class, 1 Hour Sessions on Saturday Mornings
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