Our Programs
Our Toddler, Primary and Extended School programs are designed to provide children with continuity and consistency through joyful, child-centered environments that keep children stimulated and challenged at their own pace. Our summer camp supports a week-by-week year-round option for families.
Toddler Program
Ages: 2 – 3
School Day: 8:30 – 2:30
Extended Day: 8:00 – 6:00 | 8:00 – 4:00
The Toddler work period begins at 8:30 am. Children freely choose from developmentally appropriate Montessori materials with an emphasis on the development of language, motor skills, socialization and independence. The teacher provides children with engaging one-on-one lessons throughout the morning to help them develop new skills and engage with new activities.
Primary Program
Ages: 3 – 6 | Option to stay for kindergarten
School Day: 9:00 – 2:30
Extended Day: 8:00 – 6:00 | 8:00 – 4:00
Our primary classrooms are beautifully appointed with a full complement of Montessori materials focusing on language/reading, math, sensorial development, practical life and art, geography and nature. The classroom is attached to an outdoor vegetable garden for spring planting and harvesting.
Children spend their morning work period freely choosing from the stimulating activities working both individually and with friends. The teacher guides children on their own personalized learning journeys introducing new skills and activities according to children’s interests and needs. The work period is followed by circle time, recess on the playground, and lunch.
The afternoon work period begins after lunch and ends at 2:00pm. The school day ends at 2:30pm, after a second recess.
ESP | Calendar | Camp
Extended School Program
Before school: 8:00 – 9:00
After school: 2:30 – 6:00
Our ESP program includes read-alouds, art projects, chess, puzzles, and other fun and stimulating activities. Children are also served an afternoon snack and spend more time out on the playground as well.
There is an additional charge for ESP. Year-round extended care packages are available as well as drop-ins by request (as space permits.)
The Academic Year
Corte Madera Montessori follows a standard school year calendar aligned with the local public school district. Please email us at cmmontessori@sbcglobal.net for a copy of this year’s calendar.
Summer Camp
Come join us for a fun, active, and engaging camp experience with your classmates. Children who were enrolled at CMM the previous school year are eligible to enroll in any or all of our 9 one-week sessions. ESP is also available during summer sessions. We are closed during the week of July 4th.