Countryside Day Blog

The Year Your Investment Thrives

The Year Your Investment Thrives

January 13th, 2026
Did you know that our 3–6 (Primary) teachers regularly visit the local public schools? We don’t go because we’re preparing our children for traditional kindergarten—we aren’t. We go because we want to understand what parents believe they are choosing when they consider leaving Montessori early, and equally, what their children may lose by stepping out before the cycle is complete. Year after year, when families decide to leave the 3–6 program early, many return... READ MORE
The Nostalgia of Morning Carpool

The Nostalgia of Morning Carpool

January 13th, 2026
For many parents, the morning carpool is a daily ritual—a blend of chaos, camaraderie, and, yes, a dash of nostalgia. Most of you might be too young to recall the classic scene from Mr. Mom, where Michael Keaton's character finds himself reprimanded for navigating the carpool lane incorrectly. This comedic moment has become a part of film lore, but it also carries a deeper connection to our very own school community.   Legend... READ MORE

Countryside Programs

We offer a continuous program from 16 months through 6th grade — inculding an all year program option for Pre-K/K and elementary school. LEARN MORE

TODDLER — Ages 16 mos.-3yrs

PRE-K/K — Ages 3-6

LOWER ELEMENTARY — Ages 6-9, Grades 1-3

UPPER ELEMENTARY — Ages 9-12, Grades 4-6

SUMMER PROGRAMS — Ages 16 mos.-12 yrs., Toddler-Grade 6

ALL YEAR FULL DAY — Ages 3-12, Grades Pre-K/K-Grade 6