Columbine Montessori opened its doors in 1976 and has served the South Jefferson County and Columbine areas since. The school has been licensed under the same ownership and location since 1984, making it one of the senior preschools in the state. The school is small, no more than 35 children at any time. In some contexts small can mean challenge. We have capitalized on small to develop a tightly focused academic program unique among our peers.

We start with the Montessori precepts and materials, a phonetic approach to language arts, and the individual attention that is the hallmark of any quality child development program. From that, we have perfected a niche specialization in nurturing “reading readiness”. Our methods have proven to be effective preparation for both public and private school continuations.

Our half-day programs consist of a range of 3, 4 and 5-day programs and are available through Kindergarten. We offer either morning or afternoon sessions, but no all-day selection. Nor do we offer day care. Various day care providers in the area have collaborated with us, as the occasions have arisen, in providing transportation services between our school and their facilities.

We have a full complement of Montessori equipment, exercises and trained teachers. The four basic areas of practical life, sensorial, language and math are well represented in one large room. Our classes are not segregated by age, but rather designed to tap the benefits of interaction between ages. These benefits include behavioral expectations, social self-control, observation and academic stimulation. 

Various other classroom focus points are devoted to life or earth sciences, media, reading and floor lessons. There is a well-appointed playground. Music classes are offered twice weekly. Field trips are arranged periodically for the Kindergarten enrollment.

We invite you to read our Parent’s Handbook, browse through our FAQ’s and call us to set up an observation appointment. We would be happy to make time to discuss the appropriateness of the Montessori methods and our programs in your child’s further development.

“The noblest thing most of us can achieve is to raise a child.”