Business Details
45 Years
experience
Trusted Montessori Education for Ages 2 to Kindergarten
Founded in 1981, American Montessori Academy has dedicated over four decades to cultivating a lifelong passion for learning through the Montessori philosophy. Our Roseville, CA-based institution provides a nurturing environment where certified educators guide children aged 2 through kindergarten in developing intellectual, social, and emotional skills. We implement Dr. Maria Montessori's principles through non-competitive, self-directed learning that emphasizes exploration, independence, and critical thinking. Our classrooms feature age-span groupings and specialized materials that transform abstract concepts into tangible experiences, fostering natural curiosity and academic mastery.With flexible scheduling options and family involvement as core values, we prepare students for lifelong success while maintaining a non-discriminatory policy that celebrates diversity. Our SummerFUN program extends these educational benefits through age-appropriate enrichment activities that combine academic instruction with creative play and physical development.
Services
Montessori Programs
SummerFUN Program
Practical Life Education
Sensorial Activities
Mathematics Instruction
Language Arts Development
Cultural Studies
Music Education
Art Programs
Physical Education
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer 43 years of Montessori expertise with certified lead teachers
- Our curriculum follows authentic Montessori principles developed by Dr. Maria Montessori
- Flexible scheduling options accommodate modern family needs
- We maintain a 22-year average teacher tenure ensuring educational continuity
- Our SummerFUN program combines academic enrichment with creative development
Services
Montessori Programs
Our Montessori programs provide structured, self-directed learning for children aged 2 through kindergarten. Certified educators use specialized materials to develop academic skills through hands-on exploration. Mixed-age classrooms foster social development while maintaining individualized learning paces.
SummerFUN Program
This seasonal program combines Montessori principles with recreational activities for children up to age 10. Weekly sessions feature academic enrichment, creative arts, physical education, and special events like live entertainment and field trips in a nurturing environment.
Practical Life Education
Students develop independence through daily living activities that build concentration and coordination. Exercises teach self-care, environmental responsibility, and practical skills that form the foundation for academic learning in a Montessori setting.
Sensorial Activities
Specialized materials refine children's senses through size, shape, and texture discrimination. These activities develop cognitive foundations by teaching dimensional awareness and geometric concepts through tactile exploration.
Language Arts Development
Phonetic-based instruction builds reading and writing skills through multisensory materials. Children progress from sound recognition to complex sentence construction using tactile letter forms and movable alphabet systems.
People
Ms. Sharlene
Green Class Head Teacher
With 22 years of service, Ms. Sharlene holds a Montessori AMS Early Childhood Credential. She combines professional expertise with personal dedication to individual student care in our youngest classroom.
Ms. Vicki
Montessori Teacher
A 16-year Montessori veteran, Ms. Vicki specializes in fostering student independence. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes child-led discovery and celebrates each student's unique learning journey through personalized guidance.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We enroll children aged 2 through kindergarten with flexible scheduling options available.
Is your staff Montessori-certified?
All lead teachers hold Montessori credentials with an average tenure of 22 years.
What curriculum do you follow?
Our program implements authentic Montessori principles with specialized materials across practical life, sensorial, math, language, and cultural studies.
Do you offer summer programs?
Yes, our SummerFUN program provides seven weeks of educational enrichment combining Montessori methods with recreational activities for ages 2-10.
How do you involve families?
We encourage parental participation through classroom volunteering, special events, and collaborative educational planning as learning partners.
