Parent and Child: A Montessori "Mommy and Me" Program

Our Parent and Child (Mommy and Me) program gives parents and children a time to discover the Montessori approach together. With the help from our experienced teachers, you and your child will explore Montessori materials, gain insights into child development, and connect with other families. Whether you are new to Montessori or looking to deepen your understanding, this program offers an enriching experience for both you and your child.

Why Parent and Child Montessori?

Spend Quality Time with Your Child

In our Parent and Child sessions, you will watch your child explore and try new things. As your child uses Montessori materials and plays with other children. you will see their confidence and joy grow. These sessions create happy memories that you can share together.

Connect with Other Parents

Each session includes up to eight families with children close in age. You will join a welcoming group where you can make friends, share experiences, and explore our classroom and playground.

Build Your Parenting Toolkit

Raising a young child is exciting, but it can be challenging too. Montessori principles can make it easier. Each week, our teacher will talk about topics important to all parents, giving you ideas to help your child learn and grow at home.

See Montessori in Action

Our Parent and Child program shows you the Montessori method in action. You and your child will spend time in our classroom where you will explore typical daily activities and see our teaching methods firsthand. If you are wondering if Montessori is the right fit for your family, this is a great way to find out.

“Parent & Child / Mommy and Me was a great opportunity for me to learn more about the Montessori approach. With this program, I got to see how Montessori preschool works in practice, what actually happens in class every day. I knew that once my daughter attended preschool, I wouldn’t be able to be there with her and see what she does every day. It was great to be able to experience the Montessori program together, so I can relate to her world once she starts preschool at LePort this fall.”

Gina G.LePort Parent & Child Parent

“I am a huge advocate of Montessori Parent-Toddler Programs. I loved the first program I attended with Caspar many years ago. There is only so much Montessori you can learn online and in books. Getting a first hand experience is invaluable. If you have a toddler and are even just slightly the littlest bit interested in Montessori I encourage you to check out a program near you.”

KylieMontessori blogger

Parent and Child Program Choices

Infant Parent and Me (2 – 17 months)
This program is designed for infants and their parents. Each week, we talk about topics such as how to create a calm home, how babies learn to move, and how/when they start to talk. You and your baby will join circle time and explore Montessori materials together. This group also gives parents a chance to make friends and share their journeys.

Program offered at:

Irvine Spectrum South, Tuesdays 3:30–4:30pm
Westpark, Saturdays 10:00–11:00am

Toddler Parent and Me (18 months – 3 years)
This program focuses on fostering independence, toilet learning, discipline, and language development. You’ll see your child work with Montessori materials, enjoy arts and crafts, join circle time, and interact with other toddlers. These sessions provide opportunities for social connections and playdates with like-minded families.

Program offered at:

Huntington Harbour, Wednesdays 9:30–11:00 AM

Program Details

Length
Groups meet once a week for 6 weeks. Sessions reoccur on either Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday, depending on location. See specific location details under our Parent and Child Program Choices section above. Summer sessions may be shorter.

Start Dates
Next session starts the week of May 12.

Locations
Our program is currently available at our Irvine Spectrum South, Huntington Harbour, and Westpark locations, with expansion to more schools coming soon.

Ages
Infant sessions welcome children aged 2-17 months; Toddler sessions are for children 18 months-3 years.

Instructor
Each group is led by Stacey Dee, an experienced Montessori instructor specializing in infant/toddler development. See bio.

Parent Participation
Each child attends with a parent or caregiver. Twins and multiples are welcome, with one adult present for each child. Due to space, please limit to one adult per child.

Enrollment Process
A registration is only considered complete if both the registration form and payment form are completed and processed by one day prior to the first day of class. Parent and Child enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Past sessions have filled up before the start date. If you have more than one child to enroll, please register for one class per payment transaction. If you need assistance, please contact the school hosting the class. is on a first-come, first-served basis. Past sessions have filled up weeks before the start date.

Step 1: Complete Registration Form

Step 2: Complete & Email Payment Form

Registering more than one child?

If you wish to register for more than one class or have more than one child to enroll, please register for only one class per payment transaction. Alternatively, please give us a call so we can add you to the class manually.

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