Our Programs

Imago Montessori Academy (Ages 2.5 years to 6 years)

Observe and Absorb

Our mixed-age classroom allows younger children to observe and absorb, while older children consolidate mastery through leadership and peer modeling.

Key developmental outcomes include:

  • Phonetic decoding and early reading
  • Concrete mathematics leading to abstraction
  • Fine and gross motor refinement
  • Social negotiation skills
  • Internal discipline and moral reasoning

The Montessori Curriculum

Introduction of Montessori Curriculum for overall child growth

Practical Life

Refinement of movement, order, concentration, and independence through purposeful activity.

Language

  • Phonemic awareness
  • Sandpaper letters
  • Moveable alphabet
  • Early composition
  • Reading progression

Cultural Studies

  • Geography
  • Zoology
  • Botany
  • Physical science
  • Art & music appreciation

Sensorial

Isolation of qualities (dimension, color, texture, weight) to refine perception and classification.

Mathematics

  • Number rods
  • Golden bead material
  • Decimal system
  • Linear counting
  • Introduction to operations

Instruction is sequenced, individualized, and cumulative.

Faith in Daily Life

Introducing faith in daily life activities

Faith integration includes:

  • Developmentally appropriate Scripture instruction
  • Character study through Biblical narratives
  • Reflection and gratitude practices
  • Service-oriented opportunities
  • Reconciliation and peacemaking frameworks

We aim to cultivate internal conviction rather than external compliance.

Montessori Home Consultations

Bring the Montessori experience into your home.

Our Montessori Home Consultation Visits are designed to help families create peaceful, purposeful, and developmentally appropriate home environments that nurture independence, concentration, responsibility, and a lifelong love of learning.

During an in-home visit, an experienced Montessori educator will observe your child’s environment, discuss your family’s goals, and provide personalized recommendations for organizing spaces, selecting age-appropriate materials, establishing healthy routines, and supporting your child’s physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and spiritual development.

Whether you are new to Montessori, homeschooling, or simply looking to bring greater peace and intentionality into your home, our consultations provide practical guidance tailored to your family’s unique needs. 

Consultation services may include: 

  • Montessori home environment design
  • Age-appropriate activity recommendations
  • Independence and practical life skills
  • Positive discipline and respectful parenting strategies
  • Daily routines and organization
  • Screen-time and toy guidance
  • Learning space organization
  • School readiness
  • Child development consultation
  • Christian parenting support and biblical encouragement (optional) 

Our goal is to partner with families in cultivating homes where children are loved, respected, and empowered to flourish according to their God-given potential. 

Preparing children for school begins at home.

At IMAGO Montessori Academy, we believe that a child’s home is their first classroom and parents are their first teachers. Our Montessori Home Consultation Visits are designed to help families create a peaceful, organized, and developmentally appropriate home environment that supports independence, confidence, concentration, and a lifelong love of learning. 

Many children enter school without opportunities to practice the everyday skills that foster independence and readiness for the classroom. Our consultations bridge the gap between home and school by helping families prepare children for a successful Montessori experience and a confident transition into preschool or kindergarten. 

During an in-home visit, an experienced Montessori educator will observe your child’s environment, discuss your family’s goals, and provide personalized recommendations tailored to your child’s developmental stage. 

Areas of consultation may include: 

  • Creating a Montessori-inspired home environment
  • School readiness and kindergarten preparedness
  • Independence in dressing, toileting, eating, and self-care
  • Practical life activities that build concentration, coordination, and responsibility
  • Language, early literacy, and mathematical readiness
  • Organization of toys, books, and learning materials
  • Establishing healthy daily routines
  • Positive discipline and respectful parenting strategies
  • Child development guidance
  • Christian parenting support and biblical encouragement (optional) 

Why Home Consultations?

When children experience consistency between home and school, they develop greater confidence, independence, self-regulation, and a love for learning. By preparing the home environment and equipping parents with practical Montessori strategies, we help children arrive at school ready to engage, explore, and flourish—academically, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.

 

Our goal is to partner with families in nurturing each child’s God-given potential and laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning and character. 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is Montessori education?

    Montessori education is a child-centered approach developed by Dr. Maria Montessori that encourages independence, curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning through hands-on experiences in a carefully prepared environment.

  • What is AMI Montessori?

    AMI (Association Montessori Internationale), founded by Dr. Maria Montessori, preserves the authenticity and integrity of the Montessori Method. Authentic AMI Montessori follows internationally recognized standards for teacher preparation, classroom environments, and Montessori materials.

  • What makes Imago Montessori Academy different?

    Imago Montessori Academy combines authentic AMI-based Montessori education with a Christ-centered learning environment. We nurture the whole child—academically, spiritually, socially, emotionally, and physically—while fostering independence, confidence, character, and a lifelong love of learning.

  • What is Christian Montessori?

    Christian Montessori integrates authentic Montessori education with biblical values and principles. Children learn in a nurturing environment where Christ-like character—including love, kindness, respect, compassion, integrity, humility, forgiveness, service, gratitude, and stewardship—is modeled and encouraged alongside academic excellence.

  • Is Imago Montessori Academy a Christian school?

    Yes. Imago Montessori Academy is proudly a Christian Montessori school founded upon authentic AMI-based Montessori principles. Our Christian faith shapes our school culture, relationships, values, and approach to educating the whole child while maintaining the integrity of the Montessori Method.

  • We are not a Christian family. Can my child still attend Imago Montessori Academy?

    Yes. We warmly welcome families from all backgrounds and beliefs who are seeking an authentic Montessori education in a caring and respectful environment.
    While Imago Montessori Academy is a Christian school, participation in faith-specific activities—including Bible lessons, prayer, Scripture memorization, or other explicitly Christian instruction—is optional at the family’s discretion. Families may choose for their child not to participate in these activities. During those times, children will be respectfully provided with meaningful alternative learning experiences while remaining fully welcomed, valued, and supported within our school community.
    We believe parents are a child’s first and most important teachers and are committed to partnering with families while respecting their beliefs, values, and convictions.

  • Will Christianity be forced or imposed on my child?

    No. Our goal is to reflect Christ’s love through kindness, grace, compassion, service, and respect—not through pressure or coercion. We desire every child to feel safe, loved, respected, and valued while honoring the decisions parents make regarding their child’s participation in faith-specific activities.

  • How do you respect families with different beliefs and backgrounds?

    We believe every child deserves to be treated with dignity, kindness, and respect. We value open communication and meaningful partnerships with parents and recognize that every family has its own beliefs, traditions, and values.

    While Imago Montessori Academy is proudly a Christian school, we honor the convictions of every family and strive to create a caring, respectful, and welcoming learning environment where every child can thrive.

  • What ages do you serve?

    We serve children from 2½ through 6 years of age in our authentic Montessori Primary classroom.

  • What is a mixed-age classroom?

    Children ages 2½ through 6 learn together in one classroom. Younger children learn by observing older classmates, while older children develop confidence, leadership, responsibility, patience, and empathy by mentoring younger children.

  • How does Montessori prepare children for elementary school?

    Montessori develops strong academic foundations while also nurturing independence, executive functioning, concentration, problem-solving, self-confidence, leadership, responsibility, and a lifelong love of learning.

  • What is a typical day like?

    Each day includes uninterrupted Montessori work cycles, individualized lessons, practical life activities, language, mathematics, science, geography, art, music, outdoor play, social development, and opportunities for independent exploration within a peaceful, prepared environment.

  • How large are your class sizes?

    We intentionally maintain small class sizes to provide individualized guidance, meaningful teacher-child relationships, and personalized learning opportunities for every child.

  • Do children learn at their own pace?

    Yes. Montessori education recognizes that every child develops differently. Our teachers carefully observe each child’s readiness and provide individualized lessons that allow children to progress with confidence while being appropriately challenged.

  • How do you partner with parents?

    Parents are a child’s first and most important teachers. We believe education is most successful when schools and families work together through open communication, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to each child’s growth and development.

  • How do I schedule a tour?

    We invite families to schedule a personal tour to observe our Montessori classrooms, meet our educators, learn about our programs, and discover how Imago Montessori Academy can support their child’s educational journey. You can either email us at tours@imagomontessori.com or book online here on our website.

  • How do I begin the enrollment process?

    Simply contact our Admissions Office at tours@imagomontessori.com or complete our online inquiry form to schedule a tour. We will guide you through each step of the admissions and enrollment process and answer any questions you may have along the way.

  • Why choose Montessori instead of a traditional preschool?

    Montessori education encourages children to become independent, confident, and self-motivated learners. Rather than teaching every child the same lesson at the same time, Montessori allows each child to progress at their own developmental pace through hands-on learning, individualized instruction, and meaningful exploration. Children develop a genuine love of learning that extends well beyond the classroom.

  • Why choose Imago Montessori Academy?

    At Imago Montessori Academy, children receive authentic AMI-based Montessori education within a Christ-centered environment. Our carefully prepared classrooms, individualized instruction, small class sizes, and commitment to nurturing the whole child provide a strong academic foundation while fostering confidence, compassion, leadership, responsibility, and character.

  • Why choose Christian Montessori?

    Christian Montessori combines the academic excellence of authentic Montessori education with timeless Christian values. Children are encouraged to develop integrity, kindness, respect, gratitude, humility, compassion, and servant leadership while growing academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually in a nurturing environment.

  • Why is authentic AMI Montessori important?

    Authentic AMI Montessori preserves Dr. Maria Montessori’s educational philosophy as it was originally designed. Children learn using scientifically developed Montessori materials in carefully prepared classrooms guided by trained Montessori educators. This authentic approach supports deep understanding, independence, concentration, creativity, and lifelong learning.

  • Why are mixed-age classrooms beneficial?

    Mixed-age classrooms create a natural learning community. Younger children learn by observing older classmates, while older children reinforce their own knowledge by becoming leaders, mentors, and role models. This encourages collaboration, empathy, confidence, patience, and mutual respect.

  • How do children learn in a Montessori classroom?

    Children learn through purposeful, hands-on experiences using authentic Montessori materials. Teachers carefully observe each child’s readiness and provide individualized lessons that encourage exploration, repetition, mastery, and joyful discovery. Every child is supported according to their unique strengths, interests, and developmental needs.

  • How does Imago Montessori Academy support the whole child?

    We believe education extends beyond academics. Our program nurtures intellectual growth, social development, emotional well-being, physical coordination, creativity, independence, leadership, and strong moral character. We seek to help every child develop the confidence and skills needed to flourish both in school and in life.

  • How do you help children become confident and independent?

    Montessori classrooms are intentionally designed to help children make choices, solve problems, care for themselves, care for others, and take responsibility for their learning. As children experience success through meaningful work, they naturally develop confidence, independence, resilience, and self-discipline.

  • How do you partner with families?

    We believe parents are a child’s first and most important teachers. We value open communication, mutual respect, and strong partnerships with families. By working together, we create a consistent, supportive environment that helps every child thrive.

  • How do you prepare children for elementary school and beyond?

    Our Montessori curriculum develops strong foundations in language, mathematics, science, geography, cultural studies, and practical life while strengthening executive functioning, concentration, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and leadership. Children leave our program well prepared for future academic success and lifelong learning.

  • What kind of classroom environment can parents expect?

    Our classrooms are peaceful, orderly, beautiful, and intentionally prepared to encourage concentration, independence, curiosity, creativity, respect, and joyful learning. Every material has a purpose, and every aspect of the environment is thoughtfully designed to support children’s growth and development.

  • What skills will my child develop?

    Children develop independence, confidence, responsibility, concentration, problem-solving, communication, critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, leadership, executive functioning, practical life skills, social awareness, emotional resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.

  • Why should I schedule a tour?

    The best way to understand authentic Montessori education is to experience it firsthand. During your personal tour, you’ll observe children engaged in meaningful learning, explore our prepared classrooms, meet our educators, ask questions, and discover how Imago Montessori Academy can support your child’s unique educational journey.

  • Is Montessori the right choice for my child?

    Montessori benefits children with a wide variety of personalities, interests, and learning styles. Whether your child is naturally curious, energetic, quiet, creative, or analytical, our individualized approach supports each child’s unique developmental journey while helping them build confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

  • Our Promise to Families

    At Imago Montessori Academy, we are committed to partnering with families in providing an authentic AMI-based Montessori education within a Christ-centered environment where every child is known, respected, encouraged, and inspired to reach their God-given potential. Our goal is to cultivate joyful learners, compassionate leaders, and confident individuals who are prepared not only for elementary school but for a lifetime of learning, service, and purpose.

Authentic AMI Montessori

The Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), founded by Dr. Maria Montessori, preserves the integrity of the Montessori Method as it was originally designed.

Authentic Montessori education provides:

  • Scientifically prepared environments
  • Carefully designed Montessori materials
  • Child-led learning
  • Independence
  • Concentration
  • Self-discipline
  • Confidence
  • Critical thinking
  • Lifelong love of learning

“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”

— Proverbs 22:6