Edison Park Montessori offers exceptional early education for students that are 3-6 years old in Chicago, fostering growth and learning in a nurturing environment. Our school follows the Montessori method of education, which focuses on hands-on learning and individualized instruction for each child.

This program is designed to build a foundation for a life of creative learning. The Montessori environment contains many activities from simple to challenging leading to the development of order, responsibility, concentration, initiative, and independence. There are four main areas of this program which are practical life, sensorial, mathematics, and language. They are enhanced by activities such as music, art, and culture. Children also obtain enhanced motor development and creative self-expression.

Self-esteem development and independence are the main goals of this program. A child’s sense of self growth flourishes as they react successfully with their peers and through classroom activities. Children are encouraged to problem-solve independently. The teacher acts as a guide by presenting new activities, and by assisting children learning. By mixing children of different ages in the classroom the older children develop leadership skills while the younger children are provided with role models and peer teachers.

Schedule: We offer three different types of schedules: Full Day, Extended Day, and Half Day with Lunch.

The Full Day program starts at 6:30AM and ends at 6:00PM. You can pick between Five Day, Four Day, and Three Day attendance. It includes a hot lunch, morning snack, and afternoon snack as well as naptime and outdoor playtime on the playground twice a day: once in the morning and once in the afternoon. All of the children who stay at school more than ten hours will receive three snacks.

The Extended Day program starts at 8:30AM and ends at 3:00PM. You can pick between Five Day, Four Day, and Three Day attendance. It includes a hot lunch, morning snack, and afternoon snack as well as a 30 minute rest period and outdoor playtime on the playground.

The Half Day with Lunch program starts at 8:30AM and ends at 1:00PM. You can pick between Five Day, Four Day, and Three Day attendance. It includes a hot lunch, morning snack, and afternoon snack as well as outdoor playtime on the playground.

If you’re looking for daycare options for your toddler in Chicago’s Edison Park neighborhood or nearby, consider the benefits of enrolling your child in a Montessori school! Contact us today for a free tour!