Our extended hours’ Montessori environment is a purpose-built, prepared environment with hours that accommodate working parents, but most importantly provide the children with a place that they can call their own over the course of each day.

When Maria Montessori first started working in her first class in Rome in 1907, her classroom operated from early morning to late afternoon. At that time, industrial families in Rome rarely had the luxury to stay home with their children after they grew out of infancy. The Montessori program was then designed and implemented around the challenges of working families.

Today, many of us need to plan our life around work to provide our children with a safe house and food on the table. Choosing the Montessori method for our children means that they remain in an environment that is constructive, supportive, beautiful and educational. The afternoon is often a very productive part of the day when even young children engage in work with materials. Continuing from the morning cycle, they work on activities they know and love, make delicious scones for afternoon tea, explore the gardens outside or simply relax with a book among the friends and teachers they know.

For the extended program, the Montessori class will operate just as another part of the day including outside play and rest, if any of the children need a nap.

Leaving your child at preschool for a long day is always a difficult decision. Our sense of community at Capital Montessori Preschool allows our families to feel at home, confident in the environment they know is going to provide the best of care for their child while they are away from home.