Mount Madonna Preschool

The Mount Madonna School preschool offers a unique balance of Montessori-inspired learning and discovery through a play-based education for children ages three to five years. We guide each child's unique path of development with intentional lessons based on the child’s curiosity, creativity and imagination. Daily hikes in the redwood forest bring awareness to children’s senses through a practice of mindfulness. The sights, sounds and smells of the forest spark curiosity and wonder for our natural world. In our outdoor classroom and children’s organic gardens, we learn hands-on life science and a respect for our environment and all living things.

Our peaceful, indoor classroom setting invites children to interact with a variety of engaging learning materials that encourage all areas of development, building on foundational skills for literacy, math, language and practical life, while inspiring each child’s engagement. The child’s interest guides the curriculum and we are committed to nurturing feelings of self-worth, confidence and independence within each child, to support their learning in a trusted and safe environment. We use tools such as yoga and meditation and focus on social-emotional learning to develop lifelong skills of peace and compassion. Our caring and experienced teachers cultivate a love of learning, positive character values, and trusting relationships that continue to develop foundations that are the stepping stones to higher learning.