Nurturing young minds through authentic Montessori principles, providing a strong foundation for lifelong learning and development.
Where curiosity meets discovery in a carefully prepared Montessori environment
The Early Childhood Department at Southeastern Academy provides a nurturing environment where children aged 18 months to 6 years develop at their own pace through hands-on learning experiences.
Our certified Montessori guides create prepared environments that encourage independence, concentration, and a love for learning through specially designed materials and activities.
Age-appropriate Montessori programs designed for developmental stages
Our Toddler Program provides a safe, nurturing environment where young children develop independence, language skills, and social awareness through Montessori activities.
The Primary Program offers a comprehensive Montessori curriculum that includes practical life, sensorial, language, mathematics, and cultural studies.
Carefully designed spaces that foster independence and discovery
Authentic Montessori materials designed to teach specific concepts through hands-on manipulation and discovery.
Classrooms filled with natural light, plants, and natural materials that create a calm, inviting atmosphere for learning.
All furniture and materials are sized appropriately for young children to promote independence and accessibility.
Dedicated outdoor spaces for gardening, nature exploration, and gross motor development in natural settings.
Balanced routine supporting development and learning
Children arrive, hang up belongings, and settle into the classroom with quiet activities.
Uninterrupted time for individual and small group work with Montessori materials.
Group gathering for songs, stories, calendar activities, and community building.
Time for gross motor development, nature exploration, and free play in our outdoor environment.
Nutritious lunch followed by quiet rest time for younger children, continued activities for older children.
Continued individual work, special projects, art, music, or cultural activities.
Closing circle to reflect on the day's learning, followed by departure.
Certified Montessori guides dedicated to nurturing young learners
Head of Early Childhood Department
M.Ed. Early Childhood Education, AMI Primary Diploma, 15 years experience
Southeasternacademy@gmail.com
Ext. 201
Toddler Guide
B.Ed. Early Childhood, AMI Assistants to Infancy, 8 years experience
Southeasternacademy@gmail.com
Ext. 202
Primary Guide
M.Ed. Montessori Education, AMI Primary Diploma, 10 years experience
Southeasternacademy@gmail.com
Ext. 203
Early Childhood Assistant
Diploma in Early Childhood Care, Montessori Assistant Training, 5 years experience
Southeasternacademy@gmail.com
Ext. 204
Schedule a tour of our Early Childhood Department to experience our Montessori environment firsthand and see how we nurture young minds.
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