Where independence begins.
In the Toddler community, very young children discover they are capable. With gentle guidance and a carefully prepared environment, they learn to do real things for themselves — and love it.
Toddlers are driven to do it themselves. Countryside gives that drive somewhere to go.
Our Toddler environment is calm, orderly, and scaled to small hands and short legs. Trained guides follow each child closely, offering just enough help and never too much, so children build confidence, coordination, and language during the years when the foundation is laid.
Two Languages from the Start
In our Toddler classrooms, children hear two languages every day. One teacher speaks primarily Spanish and the other primarily English — a gentle, immersive introduction to a second language during the years language grows fastest.
What the day is built around.
Practical Life
Pouring, dressing, cleaning, caring for the room — purposeful work that builds independence and focus.
Language
Rich conversation, songs, and real vocabulary — in both English and Spanish — during the years language grows fastest.
Movement & Coordination
Refining balance, grip, and control of movement through meaningful, hands-on activity.
Next comes Primary.
After the Toddler years, children step into the Primary community — the heart of Montessori, for ages three to six.
Explore Primary →Frequently Asked Questions
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See the Toddler community for yourself.
The best way to understand Countryside is to see the classrooms, meet the adults, and watch children at meaningful work.
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