PLAYGROUPS
Students are introduced to the Montessori environment where they learn at their own pace, develop social skills, work habits, confidence and independence. The specially designed Montessori environment awakens the young child’s sense of discovery and fosters a love of learning.
Curriculum for all playgroups includes:
Playgroup Programs
We offer four playgroup programs:
- Nido Montessori Infant Playgroup is a gentle Introduction to the Montessori early childhood learning approach which provides a stimulating multi-sensorial environment. Parental involvement in Nido is strongly preferred.
- N1 Toddler places emphasis on becoming familiar with the classroom routine and developing the child’s emerging competencies in language, movement, order, and independence. Full parental or caregiver supervision is required.
- TOM (Bilingual English/Putonghua or English only) adds a taste of Montessori to the learning routine of toddlers who are already attending nursery school or kindergarten elsewhere. Full parental or caregiver supervision is required.
- PNSS – Pre-Nursery Stepping Stone is for toddlers 20-36 months old. Students are promoted from our playgroups based on age and readiness for increasingly independent activities. This program helps students develop independence needed for Pre-Casa (Pre-Nursery). Limited parental or caregiver supervision is required.
Nido Montessori Infant Playgroup
Campus: North Point only
Age: 9 to 16 months old
A gentle introduction to the Montessori way of learning, our Nido Program offers young toddlers a unique experience and atmosphere where sensorial learning and exploration are respected and supported.
| NIDO Program Age Requirement | 9 to 16 months old Parent or caregiver supervision required |
|---|---|
| Weekday Program Tuesday afternoon only 1 pm to 2:30 pm | Language • English only Tuition Fees • $6,000/12 lessons |
| Weekend Program Saturday morning only 9 am to 10:30 am or 11 am to 12:30 pm | Language • English only Minimum Enrollment • 12 lessons Tuition Fees • $6,000/12 lessons |
| Advance to | • Montessori Toddler N1 • Taste of Montessori (TOM) Program |
Taste of Montessori Saturday Playgroup (TOM)
Campus: Tin Hau & North Point
Age: 16 to 36 months old
For toddlers who may already be attending nursery school or kindergarten but would like to get a taste of Montessori in their regular learning routine.
| Taste of Montessori Program (TOM) | 16 to 36 months old Parent or caregiver supervision required |
|---|---|
| Saturday Only Program 1 lesson per week 9 am to 10:30 am or 11 am to 12:30 pm | Language • English & Putonghua Tuition Fees • $6,000/12 lessons |
| Advance to (pending age) | 1) Pre-Nursery Stepping Stone Program (20 to 36 months old) 2) Montessori Enrichment Program (2 to 6 years old) 3) Pre-Nursery Program (2 to 3 years old) 4) Kindergarten (3 to 6 years old) |
Montessori Toddler N1 Playgroup
Campus: Tin Hau Campus and North Point Campus
Age: 16 to 24 months
Toddlers begin their learning journey, building good work habits and expanding their skill set the Montessori way.
| N1 Toddler Program | 16 to 24 months old Parent or caregiver supervision required |
|---|---|
| Weekday Program 2 lessons per week Tin Hau Campus Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30 pm to 4 pm North Point Campus Tuesdays and Thursdays 3 pm to 4:30 pm | Language • English only Tuition Fees • $6,000/12 lessons |
| Advance to | Pre-Nursery Stepping Stone Program (PNSS) |
Montessori Pre-Nursery Stepping Stone Program (PNSS)
Campus: Tin Hau Campus
Age: 20 to 36 months old
Toddlers develop independence through a gradual separation process and gain the necessary skills to get ready for Pre-Nursery or Kindergarten.
| Pre-Nursery Stepping Stone Program (PNSS) | 20 to 36 months old Parent or caregiver supervision required |
|---|---|
| Weekday Program 3 lesson per week Monday, Wednesday and Friday 2 pm to 4 pm | Language • English only Tuition Fees • $6,400/12 lessons |
| Advance to (pending age) | • Montessori Enrichment Program (2 to 6 years old) • Pre-Nursery Program (2 to 3 years old) • Kindergarten (3 to 6 years old) |
| Upon Completion of Montessori Playgroup Program | A Certificate of Completion will be awarded |
