Omaha Montessori

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About Our Exceptional Montessori Preschool in Omaha

We are very proud to be recognized by the readers of Omaha Magazine as the Best Preschool in Omaha!

Do you want more than a traditional daycare, preschool, or child care center in Omaha for your child? Our Omaha Montessori school offers Montessori programs for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Our highly trained and caring staff nurtures each child’s desire to blossom through age-appropriate activities and hands-on learning. Our Omaha Montessori school program guides children to gain independence and self-awareness through embracing Maria Montessori’s principles. 

Montessori-Certified Teachers Expertly Guide Your Child

Instructors at our Omaha Montessori school are equipped with a Bachelor’s degree, as well as two years of Montessori training. Each teacher holds a Montessori AMS accreditation, and our school is an AMS full member site, which means we meet the standards of excellence of Montessori educators worldwide. You can be sure that your child is receiving high-quality Montessori education from our Omaha preschool and daycare staff.  

A Multi-Age Classroom is Ideal for Early Learning

Children learn at their own pace! By placing children of different ages in the same classroom, they can build stronger relationships. Older children can gain leadership qualities and become mentors to their younger peers, and younger children can model after the older children. This arrangement mirrors real-life experiences where the reality is that they will be working with and across many chronological ages as adults. This unique setup prepares children for the real world and adulthood by teaching them how to work together with peers.

Infant Program | 6 Weeks To 18 Months

Your Baby as an Inventor and Explorer With RIE® Educarers®

With the RIE® Educaring® Approach, babies are viewed and spoken to in ways that allow them to be active participants in their daily lives. The deep respect this approach engenders is the start of self-love and self-esteem. Your child’s curiosity is supported through opportunities to learn by selecting their own activities. Hands-on learning led by your child’s interests teaches them that education is something to be enjoyed not endured.

Children Are Given the Space To Explore Freely

If your child is learning to grasp, they will get more grasping opportunities. When they start to pull up, they’ll have more opportunities to pull up in their space. Through observations, teachers follow their interests so that they can explore freely and develop their skills. This child-focused independent learning approach puts your child first to give them the opportunity to teach themselves through natural exploration. Our staff encourages children in their care to see where their curiosity leads them.

Arts and Crafts Spark Your Baby’s Creative Abilities

Your baby will be introduced to expression through art because artistic expression begins early! Through specialized art classes, your child will develop motor skills and explore their imagination through creativity. These educational experiences support a healthy self-image and foster a love for learning. When children are creative, they try new ways of thinking and can practice problem-solving.

Toddler Program | 18 Months To 3 Years 

Art Practice Increases Your Child’s Creativity

At our Omaha Montessori school, your child enters a world of expression and creativity as they choose colors and textures to explore. Art practice also improves fine motor skills, making things like gripping a pencil easier as they grow.  

Each Child Learns at Their Own Pace

By observing your child, providing the right lesson when they’re ready, and letting them practice until mastered, your child excels at every level. Montessori teachers at our preschool emphasize process rather than product. This teaching method nurtures children’s trust and allows them to follow their interests rather than a pre-set curriculum. 

Responding Respectfully With RIE© Educaring©

The RIE® Educaring® approach encourages responding to your child respectfully. We are the only Omaha Montessori school that boasts this additional education level and training for the teaching team that guides your child every day. 

Preschool Program | 2.5 To 6 Years

Montessori Materials That Teach Through Exploration

Your child is free to choose activities guided by their curiosity, to develop their strengths and talents. Montessori materials also have built-in challenges, so your child develops critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. 

Multi-Age Classrooms Help Your Child Learn from Peers

In a multi-age classroom, your child gains inspiration from older students and becomes a leader for younger students. A diverse mini-community helps your child learn through seeing empathy and kindness in action.

Self-Led Learning Builds Critical Thinking Skills

Montessori-educated teachers give equal parts guidance, structure, flexibility, and freedom. Your child practices reasoning as they question, probe, and make connections, growing into enthusiastic, self-directed learners. This independence building prepares them for adulthood and sets them up for future success. 

Reach Out Today for More Information

If you are interested in learning more about our Omaha Montessori school and enrollment options, give us a call or stop by for a visit at 913 Leawood Drive Omaha, NE 68154. Our caring staff is happy to answer any questions you may have and give you a tour of our facilities.

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5.0 Rating based on 39 Reviews Leave A Review
Adrienne Schleisman • Facebook
My husband and I are new to Montessori but already we believe we have chosen a perfect fit for our daughter. The staff has made an enormous effort to get to know our family as well as make accommodations for our daughter’s medical needs. However, what struck me most during our short time here was how these individuals go above and beyond to care for the children and their families. I had provided a bag of 40 ounces of frozen breastmilk just in case our daughter needed extra throughout the day. Anyway, with the recent storms in Omaha, one of our daughter’s teachers went out of her way to check on the breastmilk that morning after the storms had passed and found that the power was out and my breastmilk had begun to thaw. Once I was informed about the situation by the lead instructor, the same wonderful teacher made another special trip out to our center so that we could attempt to save/utilize the breastmilk. All of this occurred on a Saturday. Fortunately, thanks to their efforts, my breastmilk was able to be refrozen per CDC’s guidelines and will be able to be utilized in the future. So, in short, we are very impressed with the care our family receives here and by our daughter’s teachers. We are incredibly excited to watch her grow and develop under the care of these wonderful instructors.
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Elizabeth Kinzer • Google
If you want to know your child is safe and well-cared for send him/her here. The staff at Toddler Village get to know your child on an individual level - my daughter loved going to school every day. Shout out to Miss Jayme, Miss Gladys, and Miss Shanae - you guys are fantastic. My little girl to this day holds a place in her heart for you three. Thank you for giving me a peace of mind and for loving on my little girl. <3
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Dawn Uribe • Facebook
Owner Julie is a generous, caring and passionate leader. She is always looking for ways to improve the schools and the lives of her staff and the families that she serves!
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Casey Denton • Facebook
Our son has attended MEC’s House of Montessori (HOM) since he was 6 months old. As an educator, early childhood education and socialization is a priority in our household. The Montessori educational philosophy and MEC’s personal philosophy are a perfect fit for us. The classroom teachers at HOM are amazing. Our son has benefitted so much from the individualized educational opportunities provided as well as the warm, nurturing environment created by all staff members. It is a place where we feel safe and secure knowing our son is not only getting the best education, but the best care as well. Teachers are the single greatest factor in student success, and we have seen the fruit of HOM’s fabulous educators in our son’s social, emotional, and academic development over the last three years. While I would love to take credit for this, I would be remiss not to credit the HOM’s amazing teachers who have facilitated and supported his growth. One of the most impressive and appealing things about MEC is the administrative/ownership team. Teachers are the most important factor in student success, but administration and leadership is the most important factor in teacher effectiveness, and MEC has an amazing leader. Julie Roy is nothing short of incredible. Upon taking ownership of MEC, she immediately began investing in the schools. She purchased all new equipment, work for students, and initiated much needed updates to all the buildings— cosmetic updates, security updates, new outdoor nature and play areas...you name it, she improved it). My very favorite thing about Julie, though, is her dedication to her teaching staff. As a parent I love seeing all the wonderful things MEC administration regularly does to support the teachers’ health and well-being holistically! You can’t pour from an empty vessel, and Julie’s dedication to taking care of her teachers helps them teach to the best their abilities!
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Omaha Montessori

Omaha, NE

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