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Our Programs
Full Day: 8:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Half Day: 8:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Lunch Bunch:
8:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Full-Day & PM Care: 8:15 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
From 7:30 a.m. until 8:15 a.m. we offer a complimentary morning drop-off period.
Our work period begins at 8:30 a.m.
We ask that families drop off no later than 8:15 a.m. so children have time to settle into their classrooms.
Full Day: 7:30 – 3:00
Half Day: 7:30 – 11:45
Full-Day & PM Care: 7:30 – 5:30
Inspiring curiosity and growth through the Montessori method.
A Better way to learn
Guided by dedicated educators with world-renowned Montessori training.
Best trained Teachers
Fresh, engaging activities tailored daily for your child’s development.
Sessions Every Day, A New Way
A safe, joyful space for children to explore, play, and learn naturally.
playing area with play time
Nurturing Young Minds
At Montessori Children’s Academy, fostering your child’s love of learning is our top priority. Through hands-on activities and individualized guidance, we help your child build a strong foundation for future success.
Children have an absorbent mind: “The child absorbs it. The things he sees are not just remembered; they form part of his soul.”
Facilities
Amidst the stunning pine trees, you’ll find our shared campus on South Park Avenue. We are in the lower level of Trinity Presbyterian Church. Outside and across from one of our entrances, picnic tables and a grassy field welcome outdoor eating and exploration. On the far North side of the parking lot is our large playground with musical components, a garden, and shade area. Montessori Children’s Academy is more than just a preschool. Schedule a family tour and discover a World of Difference!
“Concentration is the key that opens up to the child the latent treasures within him.”
Founders
Sandra Houston
Our founder and director, was trained with Mario Montessori and has opened several Montessori schools, both in California and in Arizona. She is trained at both the Primary and Elementary levels with the Association of Montessori Internationale. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Prescott College and is a pioneer in the charter school movement. She started the Montessori Consortium and was a huge advocate for charter schools working together in the best interest of all of the children.
Within the classroom, you will find her custom reading and trivia programs. She personally created the trivia to include several birth dates and details throughout the year based on famous musicians, scientists, inventors, poets, and national holidays, complete with coloring pages and craft ideas.
Kristina Houston
Mrs. Houston’s daughter is trained at the Primary and Elementary levels with AMI, the association of Montessori Internationale. She also holds a Master’s degree in Education and the AMI Administrative Training. She is our Primary guide and has experience leading her own Primary classroom, as well as being a certified Montessori substitute with ages 18 months through 12 years. Her experience also includes various administrative roles in management with Mrs. Houston’s charter schools, working among the family’s five campuses, assisting in classrooms, training staff and ensuring nurturing, safe, and well prepared environments.
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-Maria Montessori
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