When it comes to choosing the best preschool for your child, parents are often faced with a big decision: Which educational approach will provide the strongest foundation for success?

When most people hear "larger class size," they might envision crowded rooms, overwhelmed teachers, and lost learning opportunities. But in a Montessori environment, the opposite can be true! With its unique approach to education—emphasizing independence, peer learning, and hands-on exploration—a larger class size can actually enhance the experience for every student.

At Apple Montessori Schools, we believe in nurturing the whole child—mind, body, and spirit. On World Environment Day, we are reminded that this mission extends beyond the classroom and into the world around us. This annual celebration, observed every June 5th, serves as a global call to action for environmental awareness and protection. In Montessori education, this call resonates deeply. After all, the Montessori philosophy is inherently rooted in respect—for ourselves, for others, and for the Earth.

Montessori offers more than a set curriculum—it's a thoughtful, age-specific approach designed to help children grow into capable, curious, and confident learners. Still, if you're exploring it for the first time, it's natural to wonder what it really means for your child’s early years.

The Montessori method, developed by Dr. Maria Montessori over a century ago, has become a trusted approach with more than 5,000 schools in the United States alone. But what specifically makes this method so powerful for supporting your child's development?

April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to reflect on how we manage stress and support mental wellness in ourselves and others—including the youngest members of our community. At Apple Montessori Schools, this month serves as a meaningful reminder of our ongoing commitment to nurturing not just the minds of our students, but also their emotional well-being.

These are some of the most frequently asked questions about Montessori, Apple, and what we do!

If Montessori is new to you and your family, or even if you need a refresh, it's helpful to understand what your child can expect to experience in each program!

Walk into any toy store or scroll Amazon, and you'll find the word "Montessori" listed on anything from plastic shape sorters to battery-operated learning gadgets. But just because something is labeled Montessori doesn’t mean it truly aligns with Montessori principles.

Have you been curious about Montessori as an option for your child’s education? Even if you’ve just heard the term in your parenting circles, it’s important to know that Montessori is not just a buzzword; in fact, it’s an over 100-year-old educational approach developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, an Italian physician. She believed in independence and self-motivation, pioneering this hands-on learning technique that relies on an intentional, well-prepared, and a carefully crafted student learning environment.