Traditional settings are group-driven. Montessori is child-driven — with lessons, materials, and routines intentionally tailored to each child’s unique needs.

Montessori classrooms are intentionally mixed-age and organized in three-year cycles because this mirrors how children learn in the natural world. Younger children learn by observing older peers, while older children deepen their understanding by mentoring, modeling, and leading. Over the three-year cycle, children move from observing to mastering skills, building confidence, independence, and a strong sense of community without comparison or pressure.

Montessori is built around long, uninterrupted work cycles where children develop focus, independence, and mastery. Inconsistent attendance breaks that rhythm just as it begins to take hold. We offer 3 different programs
Please refer to our Programs tab to learn more.

We ask families to pack a lunch each day. The school provides a daily, healthy snack. Please include a reusable water bottle with your child’s name labeled on it.

Yes. We operate from September to June and follow the Franklin Public Schools academic calendar with breaks for holidays, winter break, and spring break. A full calendar will be provided at enrollment.

We provide regular updates through a Birghtwheel- parent communication app, including daily highlights, reminders, and photos. You’ll also receive monthly newsletters and have scheduled parent-teacher conferences.