A Montessori preschool program for children ages 12 months to 5 years, focused on guided learning, independence, and early development.
“Imagination does not become great until human beings, given the courage and the strength, use it to create.”
– Dr. Maria Montessori
Montessori education is an approach to early childhood learning based on the Montessori method, developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. It reflects how children naturally explore, learn, and make sense of the world around them.
In a Montessori classroom, children work with hands-on materials and choose activities that match their stage of development. Teachers guide and observe, allowing each child to build skills, understanding, and confidence at their own pace.
Our programs are designed to support each stage of early childhood, helping children learn through hands-on activities, exploration, and a calm, caring environment
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Encourages early independence, communication, and movement as toddlers explore their world with confidence and support.
Builds strong foundations for learning through hands-on experiences that support focus, problem-solving, and growing independence.
Encourages early independence, communication, and movement as toddlers explore their world with confidence and support.
Builds strong foundations for learning through hands-on experiences that support focus, problem-solving, and growing independence.
Welcome to Sunflower Montessori, a Montessori early childhood community serving children and families in Littleton and the surrounding areas. Under new ownership since 202X, we continue a tradition of thoughtful, child-centered education in a carefully prepared environment.
Our classrooms support independence, concentration, and a lifelong love of learning from the very beginning.
Learning is hands-on and purposeful, with materials that support development across key areas:
Montessori education is guided by research and decades of classroom experience focused on how children learn and grow during early childhood. The approach supports development beyond academics, helping children build skills that carry forward into school and life.
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Children learn to make choices, to take responsibility for their work, and tofeel confident in what they can do.
Hands-on materials help children build concentraion, patience, and the ability to work through challenges they face.
Children learn to work together, care for their surroundings. and show respect for others in the classroom.
Following their interests helps children to stay curious, motivated, and engaged as learners and people.
Our goal is to make high-quality early education accessible while maintaining a supportive, well-prepared learning environment.
Tuition varies by program and schedule, with options designed to meet the needs of different families.
See our classrooms and daily learning in action
We invite families to visit, ask questions, and experience the school firsthand.