Primary Montessori Program | Baltimore
Our primary Montessori preschool welcomes children ages 3 to 5 at both our Canton and Locust Point locations in Baltimore, MD. In this beautiful stage of development, children thrive in calm, thoughtfully prepared environments where they can follow their curiosity, build independence, and develop a deep love of learning. This is exactly what our primary Montessori program provides. Through hands-on materials, uninterrupted work time, and gentle guidance from trained Montessori guides, our students strengthen their foundational skills in language, math, practical life, and sensorial exploration. Contact us to schedule a tour! We'd love to welcome your family.
Primary Montessori Program Enrollment
Ages Served
3 to 5 years
Schedule Options
Full-day program available
Hours
Monday - Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM at both locations
Potty Training Required
Yes, children must be fully toilet independent to enroll
Curriculum Focus
Our primary Montessori curriculum is thoughtfully designed to support your child's growth in every area. Through practical life work, sensorial materials, early math and language activities, cultural studies, art, music, and science, children learn in a way that feels natural and deeply meaningful
Daily Routine
Children enjoy self-directed work periods, called work cycles, in which they choose meaningful activities, along with gentle, small-group and individual lessons from their Montessori guides.
Classroom Experience
Children learn in mixed-age classrooms where they spend three years with the same caring guides, creating a deep sense of comfort and belonging. All in accordance with the Montessori Philosophy.
About Our Primary Montessori Program
Dr. Maria Montessori called the ideal learning environment for children ages 3 to 5 the "Children's House". This was a mixed-age classroom designed to allow children to grow at their own pace through meaningful, hands-on experiences. Our Montessori Primary Program is our own version of this special environment, built to honor each child's natural curiosity, independence, and desire to learn.
In our mixed-age classrooms, younger children learn by watching and interacting with older friends, while older children blossom as gentle leaders and role models. This community-centered structure nurtures empathy, problem-solving skills, confidence, and a deep sense of belonging.
From Ages 3 to 5: Child Development Support For Every Stage
The years between ages 3 and 5 are a remarkable stage in your child's development. It is a time when their curiosity expands, their independence blossoms, and their early thinking skills take shape. Our Montessori primary classrooms are designed to gently support this growth, giving children the freedom to explore, make choices, and build confidence through meaningful, hands-on learning every day.
Building Independence Through Purposeful Work (Practical Life)
In our Primary Montessori Program, Practical Life activities match the natural "I can do it myself" stage of 3- to 5-year-olds. Children pour, button, prepare food, and care for plants, building confidence, coordination, and a strong sense of independence.
Strengthening Thinking Skills & Sensory Awareness (Sensorial Development)
Our primary classrooms include Sensorial materials that support children as they refine their senses and learn to sort, compare, and classify the world around them. These hands-on experiences strengthen concentration and prepare young learners for future reading, math, and scientific thinking.
Nurturing the Mathematical Mind (Early Math Foundations)
The Primary Montessori Program introduces early math through concrete, hands-on materials that make numbers and quantity come to life. Children build a natural understanding of addition, subtraction, and place value long before traditional worksheets are ever needed.
Growing as Communicators & Early Readers (Language Development)
Language work in our primary classrooms supports rapid vocabulary growth and early literacy milestones for children ages 3 to 5. Through phonetic games, storytelling, tracing, and early writing, children become confident communicators and beginning readers.
Exploring Culture, Nature & Creativity (Cultural Studies, Art, Spanish, Yoga & Gardening)
Our Primary Montessori Program offers rich cultural lessons, hands-on science, art, gardening, Spanish, and yoga to match children's growing curiosity about the world. These experiences nurture creativity, emotional development, and a deep appreciation for nature and community.
Developing Confidence Through Movement (Purposeful Movement)
Movement is an essential part of learning in our primary classrooms, supporting the major motor milestones of ages 3 to 5. Children gain balance, coordination, and self-regulation as they move freely, choose their work, and care for their environment.
Primary Montessori Program Enrollment and Registration
Ready to explore our Montessori primary program for your 3- to 5-year-old? Our admissions team is here to make the enrollment process easy and reassuring for your family. We proudly serve children across Baltimore at both our Canton and Locust Point campuses.
Contact us to schedule a tour. We'd love to welcome you into our classrooms, introduce you to our certified guides, and help you discover how Montessori can support your son or daughter's development and growth.
Why Families Trust The Baltimore Montessori
Families choose The Baltimore Montessori because they feel their children are cared for, understood, and supported in every part of the day. Parents see how our guides create a gentle, nurturing environment where each child's unique pace, personality, and interests are honored.
They appreciate that our program offers:
- Caring, consistent certified guides who build meaningful connections with every child.
- Authentic Montessori practice that stays true to Maria Montessori's vision.
- Warm, beautifully prepared classrooms designed to spark curiosity and independence.
- Hands-on learning that helps children feel capable, confident, and engaged.
- A whole-child approach that supports emotional growth, social skills, and early academics.
- Open communication and genuine partnership with families, where you receive photos and updates of your child's day.
This combination helps children feel secure and excited to learn, while reassuring parents that their child is growing in a safe, loving, and thoughtfully guided community.
A Private Montessori School Serving Baltimore
Choose the Baltimore Montessori location that feels like the right home for your family. Both of our Canton or Locust Point campuses offer our fully accredited primary Montessori programs with caring guides, authentic materials, and nurturing classrooms designed to help children thrive. Contact us today to schedule a tour.
Other Programs Available at Our Montessori Preschool Locations
Before entering our primary program, younger children are welcomed into our Montessori toddler program, where learning begins gently and joyfully. Toddlers build early independence, develop language skills, and gain confidence in a warm, caring environment that helps them feel safe, supported, and ready for the next stage of their Montessori journey.
Our Montessori kindergarten program offers children a nurturing space to strengthen their independence and explore advanced concepts through hands-on learning. This special year builds strong academic foundations while helping children shine as leaders in their classroom community.
Children are invited to our summer camp for a season of themed activities, outdoor time, and hands-on Montessori-style exploration. It's a supportive and fun space that keeps them active and interested throughout the summer break.
Other Programs Available at Our Montessori Preschool Locations
Before entering our primary program, younger children are welcomed into our Montessori toddler program, where learning begins gently and joyfully. Toddlers build early independence, develop language skills, and gain confidence in a warm, caring environment that helps them feel safe, supported, and ready for the next stage of their Montessori journey.
Our Montessori kindergarten program offers children a nurturing space to strengthen their independence and explore advanced concepts through hands-on learning. This special year builds strong academic foundations while helping children shine as leaders in their classroom community.
Children are invited to our summer camp for a season of themed activities, outdoor time, and hands-on Montessori-style exploration. It's a supportive and fun space that keeps them active and interested throughout the summer break.
FAQs
Our primary Montessori program offers a hands-on, child-led approach where students learn through meaningful activities rather than worksheets. Families appreciate that the Montessori method creates an engaging preschool environment that builds confidence, develops independence, and supports early academic skills.
Schedule A Tour of Our Montessori Pre-K Preschools
If you want your child to feel understood, supported, and inspired during their preschool years, our primary Montessori program provides a gentle, meaningful start. Contact us to schedule a tour! We'd love to welcome your family.