We offer a small group experience for children 18 months to 4 years, who are encouraged to explore their interests in a peaceful home environment, prepared with inviting and challenging materials.
"Both my oldest and youngest have thrived at Montessori for Toddlers. Terese, Lori and Connie provide such a nurturing and creative space that teach children they are truly capable of doing so much. So grateful to have found this school."
Jason Zahorenko
"I am so appreciative to Montessori for Toddlers for creating a loving and enriching environment for both my children. Their growth has been amazing. You won’t regret choosing this school."
Lisa Zanassi
"Both my kids went to Terese Montessori and they both are thriving at their schools. The fundamentals they learn are the best in Novato...Highly recommend this school and by far one of the best in Novato. My only thing it is small so great for ages 2-3.5 or a kids that needs that small class."
The classroom is a rich educational setting, filled with hands-on activities
Art and Culture
Variety of mediums
that encourage creativity
and self-expression.
Brain Growth
Sensorial Materials developing the senses
Sight, smell, touch, taste, sound through
Exploration.
Practical Life
Real-life activities teach children how to take care of the space around them—from physically cleaning, pouring, flower arranging, and more
Music and language
Songs, poems, books, rhythm
and musical instruments at Circle Time
encourage critical brain growth and development
Math and Science
Early exposure to conceptual math,
geometry, counting, and animal life cycles,
physics, and toddler-appropriate science.
~ Dr. Maria Montessori
“By the age of three, the child has already laid down the foundations of his personality as a human being”
Testimonials
Parents' Words Are The Key
To Happy Kids
“Terese is truly an expert in the field of education. In my search, I visited many great preschools and not one matched the quality of this program.”
Lorinda Flanagan
Mom and 2nd grade teacher
” . . .has been the most wonderful experience for our daughter. We chose it because it is one small cozy classroom in a home in a quiet neighborhood. It was a perfect transition into school that was not intimidating and where she would get the attention she was used to at home...”
Diana Planson
“Terese and Lori have great communication with the parents. They are quick to respond to emails and update parents on what the kids are experiencing through back to school nights or parent teacher conferences. They also post wonderful pictures on the classroom web site, which is such a gift for parents, . . .”