Business Details
50 Years
experience
Trusted Montessori School in Mt. Prospect, IL
Parkview Montessori has been nurturing young minds through the Montessori method since 1976. Our school provides a carefully prepared environment where children from 6 weeks to 6 years old explore and progress at their own pace under the guidance of caring, experienced educators. We offer four distinct programs tailored to different developmental stages: Infant, Toddler, 2-3 Year Old, and Preschool. Our Montessori approach emphasizes individualized learning, fostering independence, social responsibility, and a lifelong love of learning. With a commitment to creating a safe, fun environment, we focus on developing practical life skills, sensory refinement, and academic growth across a broad-spectrum curriculum. Our classrooms feature mixed-age groups that encourage peer learning and mentorship while maintaining low student-teacher ratios.We provide structured daily routines with uninterrupted work cycles that allow children to engage deeply with self-teaching materials. Our peanut-free facility prioritizes child safety while offering nutritious meals and snacks. Through open communication and proactive parent engagement, we strive to create a supportive community that values respect for self, others, and the environment. Our staff includes Montessori-certified teachers with exceptional longevity, ensuring consistent quality care and education. We have successfully helped children overcome developmental challenges while preparing them for successful transitions to traditional classroom settings.
Services
Infant Program
Toddler Program
Preschool Program
Enrichment Program
Montessori Education
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer authentic Montessori education since 1976 with certified teachers
- Our mixed-age classrooms promote peer learning and mentorship opportunities
- We maintain low student-teacher ratios for personalized attention
- Our peanut-free environment prioritizes child safety and well-being
- We provide structured routines with flexible learning schedules
What people say
Great staff
Very clean facility
Compassionate teachers
Happy children
Excellent communication
Services
Infant Program
Our Infant Program serves children 6 weeks to 15 months in a nurturing environment focused on physical care and sensory/motor development. We provide individualized attention to basic needs while introducing age-appropriate activities that stimulate cognitive growth. The program emphasizes building trust and security through consistent caregiver relationships while preparing infants for their next developmental stage.
Toddler Program
Designed for 15-24 month-olds, our Toddler Program introduces children to the Montessori environment's structure and order. We focus on developing independence through practical life activities while supporting language acquisition and motor skill development. Our caregivers guide toddlers through socialization experiences that build foundational skills for group learning while maintaining a strong teacher-child ratio for personalized attention.
Preschool Program
Our Preschool Program for 3-6 year-olds offers a complete Montessori environment emphasizing academic growth and refined movement. Children engage with authentic Montessori materials that develop reading, writing, and mathematical concepts through hands-on learning. The curriculum includes cultural studies, science, and geography while fostering social responsibility and collaborative learning in mixed-age classrooms.
Enrichment Program
The Enrichment Program prepares 5-6 year-olds for traditional classroom settings through advanced Montessori instruction. We focus on developing critical thinking skills and independent learning habits while maintaining Montessori principles. Our curriculum includes specialized activities that bridge Montessori methods with conventional educational approaches, ensuring smooth transitions to elementary school environments.
Montessori Education
Parkview's Montessori approach emphasizes child-led learning through sensory-based materials and self-directed activities. Our mixed-age classrooms allow children to progress at their own pace while developing leadership skills. The method cultivates concentration, coordination, and independence through practical life experiences that build foundational academic and social skills in a supportive environment.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We serve children from 6 weeks to 6 years old through our Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Enrichment programs.
Is your staff Montessori-certified?
All our lead teachers are certified in Montessori education with exceptional staff longevity ensuring consistent quality care.
What are your operating hours?
We operate Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:30pm with flexible full-day and half-day options for different age groups.
Is your facility peanut-free?
Yes, we maintain a tree-nut and peanut-free environment to ensure child safety and accommodate allergies.
How do you communicate with parents?
We provide proactive communication through regular updates, responsive staff, and structured parent-teacher interactions to keep families informed.
Do you provide meals for children?
Yes, we provide morning and afternoon snacks plus hot lunches daily in our Montessori programs.
