Igniting Curiosity, Empowering Minds
At Grace Montessori School, we provide thoughtfully designed programs that support each stage of your child’s early development—from infancy through kindergarten. Our nurturing, faith-based Montessori environment offers age-appropriate learning experiences for every stage of growth, including: Nido (8 weeks–16 months), Toddler (16 months–3.5 years), and Primary (3.5–5 years). Each program fosters independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning through hands-on exploration, individualized instruction, and a foundation rooted in Christian values.
Grace Montessori School is exited to expand our program with the opening of our Private Kindergarten in Fall of 2027 for children ages 5-6. Rooted in the same faith-filled values, nurturing environment, and child-centered principles that define our preschool, our kindergarten program will build upon this strong foundation with an academically rich curriculum designed to inspire curiosity, foster confidence, explore nature, and propel each child’s educational journey. With small class sizes (under 10), individualized instruction, and a focus on the whole child and nature, students will be well prepared for continued success while developing a lifelong love of learning.
Nido (Ages 8 weeks – 16 months)
Beginning January of 2026, Grace Montessori School will be opening a Nido classroom designed for our youngest of learners. The focus of this environment will be fostering a sense of warmth, comfort, and security while encouraging infants to explore and develop at their own pace. Our Nido classroom will be a “home away from home” for our youngest of students.
Due to the limited spaces, our Nido program will only offer one selection for programming .
Program Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Toddler (Ages 16 months – 3.5 years old)
The aims of the Grace Montessori toddler program are to assist children as they fulfill the basic human tasks of trust, separation, independence, and self-control. The focus is both on curriculum and materials and on helping the toddler respond to the rapid and conflicting changes of this developmental age.
The carefully planned and meticulously prepared class environment beckons the toddler’s strongest desires to make order out of chaos, to move with intention and coordination, and to communicate with others.
In a Montessori toddler environment, the child develops feelings of support, security, and self-esteem. Children are guided toward appropriate behaviors through a non-judgmental atmosphere that offers consistency; children come to understand the balance between freedom and limits. Toddlers need to know that they are safe, both physically and emotionally, and that they are loved for whom they are. The comfort and reassurance of caring adults is never far away.
Program Hours:
=> Toddlers aged 16 months – 2.5 years
8:30 – 3:00
8:30 – 5:00
=> Toddlers aged 2.5 – 3.5
8:30 – 12:00
8:30 – 3:00
8:30 – 5:00
Primary (Ages 3.5 – 6 years)
The primary curriculum focuses on student independence, confidence, and social and academic readiness skills needed to succeed at the next level of education. Students in the primary program are exposed to all areas of a Montessori education in addition to kindergarten readiness skills set forth by the Virginia Department of Education. Children in our primary room will learn through hands on experiences that incorporate skills from all areas of life.
Program Schedule:
8:30 – 12:00
8:30 – 3:00
8:30 – 5:00
Kindergarten (Ages 5 – 6 years: Students must be 5 by September 30 of that school year)
Program Schedule:
Year Round School Program
8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Extended care available until 5:00 PM
Our Private Kindergarten, opening in Fall of 2027, is a natural extension of the nurturing, faith-filled environment families have come to know and love in our preschool program.
Our small class sizes allow teachers to truly know each child and family, fostering strong relationships while providing individualized instruction that meets students where they are and encourages them to reach their fullest potential. We are committed to partnering with families, recognizing that parents are a child’s first and most important teachers.
Our kindergarten curriculum is built upon The Good and the Beautiful, a wholesome, literature – rich program that develops strong academic foundations while nurturing character, creativity, and a love of learning. Learning extends far beyond the classroom through hands-on experiences, nature exploration, practical life activities, and opportunities to wonder, create, and discover God’s world each day.
By blending academic excellence with faith, exploration, and a close – knit community, our Private Kindergarten prepares children not only for future academic success but also to become kind, confident, and compassionate individuals who love learning and serving others.