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Programs

In a classroom environment set up to allow for exploration, students are given a Montessori-driven foundation in independence, respectful relationships and physical development through hands-on materials. Our highly-trained teachers introduce children to developmentally challenging activities in practical life skills, sensorial, language, mathematics, cultural studies and social activities.

Academic Programs

Cornerspring offers the following programs:

PUFFINS

Toddler Program for ages 18 months-3 years

Families can choose either a three-, four- or five-day program, either for half day (8:30 am-12:30 pm) or full-day (8:30 am-3 pm), Monday through Friday.

CARDINALS & CHICKADEES

Preschool & Kindergarten Program for ages 3-6 years*

Families can choose either a three-, four- or five-day program, either for half day (8:30 am-12:30 pm) or full-day (8:30 am-3 pm), Monday through Friday.

ROBINS

Lower Elementary Program for ages 6-9

All day, 8:30 am-3 pm, Monday–Friday

RAVENS

Upper Elementary Program for ages 9-12

All day, 8:30 am-3 pm, Monday–Friday

FALCONS

Middle School Program for ages 12-14

All day, 8:30 am-3 pm, Monday–Friday

*It is important that parents considering enrollment of a preschool age child look at our program as a 3-year cycle, noting that the kindergarten program is an important cumulative step for that plane of development in your child’s life.

Summer Program

Cornerspring offers a summer day camp program. Separate camp programs are available for toddlers, children ages 3-6 years and children ages 6-12 years.

Each session incorporates arts and crafts, science, games, and enrichment activities; camps sometimes include a field trip or visit from an educator in the field.

Summer camps vary from year to year; information about the upcoming season’s camps is made available in early April.

Cornerspring reserves the right to cancel any session if the minimum needed for enrollment is not met.

Early & After Care Programs

Cornerspring offers Early Care services for students from 7:30-8:30 am, and After Care services from 3-5:30 pm Monday-Friday during the school year*. These services are open to Cornerspring and public school students; students at CASS are bused to and from their local school.

The After Care program is available from 3-4 pm; an Extended After Care program is offered from 4-5:30 pm. Cornerspring’s After Care program is an enriching extension of the child’s day, incorporating art, crafting, music and movement activities, as well as free play outdoors and indoors.

Early Care and After Care programs are offered on a contracted basis for the year or by daily drop-in. Notification is necessary and space is limited, so please check with the office for availability.

Please refer to our Program Fees for both drop-in and contracted costs.

*Early and After Care may also be available during Summer Programs, depending on availability

Goals & Curriculum

Cornerspring Montessori School strives to foster independence with an environment that supports children as they develop physical, social, and intellectual independence.  The classroom is designed to encourage children in their self-directed discovery of the world.  We provide an environment that will stimulate, foster, and nurture the love for learning.  We promote cultural sensitivity and a respect for the diversity of others through the study of other countries, cultures, beliefs, celebrations, holidays, and geography.

We are committed to individualized education, allowing children freedom to develop at their own pace.  We strive to satisfy a child’s need to know, to belong, to feel safe and secure, to develop self-esteem and to nurture the love for learning that will continue to develop throughout life.

What Our Families Have to Say about Cornerspring

“I wanted my children to have the flexibility to follow their interests and learn as much as they want. Cornerspring creates a community that feels warm and inviting.” –Cornerspring Parent