Montessori Preschool Program | Montessori Preschools Minneapolis
At this age, children begin asking bigger questions, forming real friendships, and discovering how capable they truly are. Our Peaceful Valley Montessori Academy Preschool Program gives your child a meaningful, steady place to grow during these deeply important early years. We cultivate a Montessori school environment that is designed to honor this exciting stage with warmth, purpose, and respect. Preschoolers are ready for deeper learning, richer conversations, and more independent problem-solving, and our Montessori preschool program gives them the space and tools to explore all of this at their own pace. Schedule your tour today and learn how the Montessori method could change your child's life.
Montessori Preschool Program Enrollment
Ages Served
33 months to 6 years
Locations
Schedule Options
Full-time enrollment available
Hours
Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Potty Training Required
Yes, children should be reliably using the toilet for preschool readiness.
Curriculum Focus
Our Preschool Program offers authentic Montessori education with hands-on materials, rich language experiences, and uninterrupted time for meaningful concentration and exploration. Children grow in early reading, writing, math, and problem-solving while building independence, emotional confidence, and social awareness.
Daily Routine
A calm, predictable rhythm supports your preschooler's growing need for independence and structure. Each day includes extended work-cycles, outdoor play, practical life activities, small-group lessons, creative exploration, and quiet moments for rest and reflection.
Classroom Experience
Our multi-age classrooms bring children ages 3 to 6 together, creating a warm community where younger ones learn from older peers and older children step confidently into leadership. With the same guide guiding them for up to three years, your child benefits from deep trust, consistency, and individualized support.
Schedule a tour at one of our two Peaceful Valley Montessori Academy locations, Golden Valley or Eden Prairie, and experience our nurturing community firsthand.
About Our Montessori Preschool Program In South Minneapolis
The preschool years bring remarkable growth, academically, emotionally, socially, and personally, and with that growth often come new questions, new challenges, and new moments of pride for both children and parents. At Peaceful Valley Montessori Academy, we meet preschoolers right where they are: curious, imaginative, eager for meaningful work, and ready for more independence. Our Montessori preschool program honors your child's natural pace while supporting the sensitive periods of early reading, writing, math readiness, social development, and emotional regulation. Through beautiful Montessori materials, uninterrupted work cycles, purposeful classroom routines, and gentle guidance, children strengthen the habits and skills that prepare them not just for kindergarten, but for life.
From 33 Months to 6 Years: Development Support For Every Stage
Dr. Maria Montessori believed that children between the ages of 3 and 6 are in their most powerful stage for absorbing knowledge and developing foundational academic skills. During these years, children make extraordinary strides in concentration, critical thinking, collaboration, and independence. Our curriculum supports these changes with intention and warmth, helping preschoolers step into their emerging capabilities with confidence. In this environment, your child gains the courage to try, the tools to problem-solve, and the comfort of knowing they are deeply supported. Montessori education focuses on the whole child, fostering vigorous, self-motivated growth in all areas of development, cognitive, emotional, social, and physical, according to the American Montessori Society.
Practical Life & Independence
Practical life activities, such as preparing food, polishing, folding, and caring for plants, give preschoolers real work that builds confidence and coordination. These tasks strengthen focus, responsibility, and independence, helping children feel capable and grounded in their daily routines.
Sensorial Development
Montessori sensorial materials help children refine their senses by exploring textures, colors, weights, sounds, and dimensions. These hands-on experiences deepen concentration and lay the cognitive foundation for reading, writing, and math.
Language Development
Language blossoms at this age through rich conversations, phonetic sound games, storytelling, and tools like sandpaper letters and the movable alphabet. Children naturally begin writing and reading as they build vocabulary, communication skills, and a love of language.
Math Foundations
Montessori math materials turn abstract concepts into concrete understanding through bead work, number rods, spindles, and the golden bead system. These experiences promote confidence with numeracy, sequencing, and early operations in a way that feels intuitive and meaningful.
Cultural Studies, Science, Geography, Art & Music
Children explore the world through hands-on lessons in geography, biology, history, science, art, and music. These activities encourage curiosity and help preschoolers understand themselves and their place in a wider world.
Emotional Development & Social Skills
Through collaborative work and gentle modeling, our preschoolers learn empathy, cooperation, and peaceful problem-solving. These skills help them communicate clearly, navigate friendships, and build emotional resilience.
Cognitive Development & Problem-Solving
Sequencing work, classification activities, puzzles, and early literacy and math materials help children strengthen reasoning and concentration. These experiences support logical thinking and build confidence when approaching new challenges.
Care of Self & Care of the Environment
Our preschoolers learn responsibility through daily routines such as organizing their materials, cleaning up, and caring for their classroom environment. These moments build independence and help children feel connected to their community.
Peaceful Routines & Uninterrupted Work Cycles
Consistent routines and long work periods help preschoolers develop focus, regulate emotions, and settle into deep, meaningful learning. This structure gives children the freedom to choose work and follow their interests without interruption.
Montessori Preschool Program Enrollment and Registration
Discover a preschool experience that builds confidence, independence, and a love of learning. Schedule your tour at our Golden Valley or Eden Prairie locations, or explore our enrollment process to get started.
Why Families Trust Our Montessori Preschool Minneapolis
Parents choose Peaceful Valley Montessori Academy because they want a place where their preschooler is truly seen, supported, and encouraged during these important early learning years. Our program offers:
- A loving, skilled guiding team that understands preschoolers' curiosity, emotions, and growing independence
- Authentic Montessori environments rooted in Dr. Maria Montessori's principles and early childhood development
- Beautifully prepared, child-sized classrooms designed for focused work, exploration, and meaningful choice
- Hands-on activities that strengthen reading readiness, early math, language, problem-solving, and independence
- A whole-child approach that nurtures confidence, emotional growth, social skills, and mutual respect
- Open communication with families to build a strong, trusting partnership throughout the preschool years
With this warm, intentional approach, parents feel at ease knowing their preschooler is growing in a peaceful community that honors who they are today, and who they are becoming.
A Private Montessori School Serving Minneapolis and Twin Cities Families
Give your preschooler a thoughtful, nurturing place to grow in confidence, curiosity, and early academic skills. Schedule a tour at our Golden Valley or Eden Prairie locations and see how our Montessori preschool community supports meaningful learning and independence. Our caring guides can't wait to welcome your family.
Other Montessori Programs Available at Our Locations
Your baby's journey begins in our Montessori Infant Program, where peaceful routines and nurturing care support development from the very beginning. Little ones grow in calm, prepared environments that honor their individual rhythms and emerging abilities.
Before entering preschool, toddlers build confidence and independence in our Montessori Toddler Program. Through practical life experiences, language development, and warm relationships, children begin to discover their voice and their place in the community.
Other Montessori Programs Available at Our Locations
Your baby's journey begins in our Montessori Infant Program, where peaceful routines and nurturing care support development from the very beginning. Little ones grow in calm, prepared environments that honor their individual rhythms and emerging abilities.
Before entering preschool, toddlers build confidence and independence in our Montessori Toddler Program. Through practical life experiences, language development, and warm relationships, children begin to discover their voice and their place in the community.
Parent Reviews
Amy S.
June 10, 2025
The teachers, the administrators and the communication is top notch. I completely trust the people that work there and that watch my kids.
Ashley G.
May 13, 2025
I feel so privileged to have my children cared for by such capable, professional, and kind staff.
Brian G.
March 18, 2025
We absolutely love this school and the amazing staff. So welcoming and thorough and our boy loves it here as well. We wouldn't be anywhere else! Brian and Matthew
Devaleena D.
March 18, 2025
The student-teacher ratio and the personal care taken for each student.
Diana H.
March 4, 2025
The teachers are amazing!
Benjamin F.
December 24, 2024
The hands-on environment and child-centered learning are wonderful.
Ben S.
December 10, 2024
The care, compassion, and patience are truly remarkable in CH2. The classroom management is also very impressive. Hattie absolutely loves her class and her teachers and we are so glad we put our trust in PVMA for her preschool years!
Jeremy F.
December 10, 2024
There is nothing to dislike. Everything and everyone are great.
Emily E.
November 5, 2024
We love PVMA and so does our kiddo. The staff is incredible.
Lily J.
October 22, 2024
Great communication from all staff members. The children always have ample teachers around who are always available to help and support. It makes me feel that the children are supported and well taken care of.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Minneapolis Montessori Preschools
Parents choose our Montessori school because children are genuinely known, supported, and encouraged to thrive at their own pace. With attentive guides, the Montessori method, and a peaceful community, preschoolers build confidence, independence, and early academic readiness.
Schedule a Tour of Our Montessori Schools
Find the preschool experience your child deserves at our Golden Valley or Eden Prairie campuses, located right here in the Twin Cities. Give your child the opportunity to grow more confident, capable, and happier every day! Schedule a tour today!