Frequently asked questions

We see Lily Montessori as the first school your child will go to, it's just that they'll be going with you! Lily's classes prepare your child for preschool, and teach you ways of setting your environment that encourage your child's optimal development. At the end of the program, we hope you will have more tools available to you in your parenting approach, and feel more connected to a wonderful community of parents with young children.

Yes! We offer need-based scholarships to families. Please contact us if you are interested in applying.

No way! Our classes help prepare children for all learning environments. And the parenting resources we provide are useful regardless of what school you plan to choose for your child! Equally as important, the children in our classes just love being there. It's a fun activity for them, and they learn along the way!

There are some great local Montessori schools in the area. However, any school can call themselves a Montessori school so it's important you do your homework. When looking at Montessori schools, consider asking the following questions: 1) Are all your lead teachers Montessori trained? What certification do they have? (AMS and AMI certifications, or any MACTE accredited certication, are the most reputable.) 2) Does your school have mixed age classes (a mixture of 3 to 6 year olds in each class)? 3) How long is the work cycle for your children (3 hours or more in the morning is ideal)? 4) Do the classrooms look orderly and inviting (kind of like the Lily classroom!)? Do the materials on the shelves look to be made of mostly natural materials and be high quality? And finally, most Montessori schools will let you schedule an observation in one of their classrooms. If a school is using authentic Montessori, when you observe, you should see the classroom look pretty magical!