Pre-School Program 3-6 Years – Mt Prospect Montessori School | Park View Montessori School in Mt Prospect, Illinois

In Park View Montessori’s 3-6 Year Old Program, you will find:

A clean, well organized, safe environment
A group size of 20 children with 2 adults
An environment scaled down to the child’s size
Tables, chairs, and rug area arranged for social interplay
Five distinct areas to the environment:
- Practical Living – including water activities, art, snack table, and small muscle exercises
- Sensorial – Montessori equipment that develops the senses
- Math – ranging from counting through the decimal system
- Language – reading and writing exercises
- Cultural Subjects – History, Geography, and Science
Materials that aid in cognitive development rather than toys that entertain
A mixed age group of 3-6 year olds
Children given the freedom to move and make choices
Children taking work from the ordered shelves and returning it to its proper place
Adults showing the children how to use a piece of unfamiliar material
Adults moving away from the child after a presentation to create independence in the child
Confident and happy children that are treated with respect

Pre-school Program Daily Schedule

6:30 AM – 8:00 AM	Drop Off to Room 108
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM	Montessori work period. Morning snack is available at this time as part of the work period.
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM	Line Time
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM	Outdoor Play / Gym Activity
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM	Lunch Time
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM	Outdoor Play / Gym Activity
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM	Nap Time
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM	Bathroom / Snack
3:30 PM – 4:45 PM	Outside / Gym / Storytime
4:45 PM – 6:00 PM	STEAM Activities / Clean Up / Pick up Time*

2021

Current Parkview Family

“I can’t speak highly enough about Parkview Montessori. They have great staff and a very clean facility. I love how easily you can communicate with the administration and teachers and how compassionate and kind they are toward my child and I. My child used to suffer from social anxiety, picky eating and needed speech and occupational therapy and always needed help in doing basic skills like dressing up, going potty, or even eating. After I enrolled her in Parkview Montessori, my child is now a happy talkative child who communicates very well, independent, eats well, and knows how to independently dress and undress. She is always excited to go to school and always happy when I pick her up which brings me so much joy and comfort that she is in great hands.”

2021

Current Parkview Family

“My brother and I attended Parkview in the late 80’s (through kindergarten) and had fond memories of our experience there. Fast forward ~30 years to when I was looking for infant/toddler care for my own daughter. I had just moved from the city where I had been using a nanny to care for my then 7-month-old. I was nervous about putting my daughter in daycare, especially during the pandemic. After visiting the brand-new establishment and speaking with the staff, I knew Parkview was the best place for my daughter. She has been in the infant room since August. I’m so pleased with the structure and activities offered at Parkview. The facility is brand new, beautiful, and clean. The class sizes are intimate, so baby gets socialization while keeping a strong teacher/child ratio. The staff truly care about the children and make the parents feel very looped in via open, proactive communication. I look forward to years ahead at Parkview and look forward to sending our second daughter (arriving this spring/summer) there in the next year or so.”

2021

Current Parkview Family

“We transferred to Park View from a traditional daycare center and have been thrilled with the care and education they provide our preschooler. Staff longevity and training impressed us. There is very little staff turnover, and all lead teachers are certified in Montessori. Our child has made academic and social strides and comes home each day with a smile on her face. In addition to the quality learning and play environment, we could not be happier with their communications. The teachers and staff are responsive to questions and provide regular, clear communications about the school. This has been especially important to us during Covid-19. Park View is a great fit for our family, and we are so glad to have found it.”

2021

Current Parkview Family

“If you’re looking for a welcoming school with a great educational/Montessori program, Parkview is for you! We transitioned to Parkview during COVID-19 19 and were so worried. How would we like a school that we couldn’t even see? Parkview went above and beyond to understand and validate parents and families, provide structure and a safe place for students, and continue offering an enriching curriculum. The teachers are amazing, and our two boys have excelled this school year. We are very fortunate to have discovered Parkview Montessori and look forward to our continued journey.”

2021

Current Parkview Family

“Montessori was a part of our education growing up and one we wanted to continue with our children. We saw leaps and bounds with our daughter’s independence when she began at Park View. Our son joined Parkview in the infant room, and we can see him growing and learning with the same independence. We are so grateful for their teachers and overall experience.”