Our Programs

Our Toddler Community (18 mo.–3 years) and Children’s House (2.5–6 years) programs are designed to meet your child’s special developmental needs in their crucial early years. At each level, children build independence, curiosity, and a love of learning. Find out what makes our Boise Montessori school programs so special!

Toddler Community

The Toddler Community (18 mo. – 3 years) connects young children with the environment they need to build the important early skills. Toddlers have a deep desire to become more independent, and to expand their social capabilities. Their grasp of language and understanding of the world is rapidly expanding during these months. We provide a nurturing, home-like space for this learning, filled with the activities of daily living that toddlers find so fascinating.

Children's House

In the Children’s House (2.5 – 6 years) learning is sensory, exploratory, and rooted in meaningful experiences. Our trained guides inspire children to discover life’s wonders for themselves. The hands-on curriculum gives children the tools to delve wherever their curiosity takes them. Children develop into class leaders over the course of their three-year cycle, emerging from their preschool years as competent, capable, self-directed learners.

Art

Lakewood Montessori's art-enriched environments set the stage for your child to blossom into a creative, curious, critical thinker.

Nature

Lakewood's holistic garden curriculum provides your child with opportunities to explore the natural world and their place in it.

Montessori

Montessori education follows a child's natural development with the aim of fulfilling a vital mission: to inspire a life-long love of learning.

Schedule a Tour!

Get to know our school, and find out what a Lakewood Montessori education can give to your child. Schedule a tour for your family to see our classrooms, playground, gardens and studios for yourselves!

Not sure yet?

Read the testimonials below for the perspective of real Lakewood Montessori families.

4.9 Over 60 Reviews

Write a Review

Krysta Shultz 3 weeks ago

We absolutely loved our 3 years at Lakewood Montessori! Our son grew so much academically, socially, and emotionally during his time there. The teachers were caring, supportive, and truly invested in his growth. We’re so grateful for the wonderful experience and would highly recommend Lakewood Montessori! ❤️

Sarah Mayes 4 weeks ago

Stop looking for a preschool for your little one, because you've found it. Lakewood is an incredible place, and I can't imagine sending our kiddos anywhere else. Their staff are experienced and dedicated, with incredibly low turnover, and they are the ONLY AMS certified Montessori in Idaho. The classrooms are all thoughtfully designed and set up to create a space wholly for the children. Independence isn't just encouraged, it's enabled. Kids' natural inclination to approach the world with wonder and curiosity is nurtured, not discouraged. Outdoor time is ample, and the garden and playground space is so amazing that I want to spend the whole day there. Art and Spanish get dedicated time. Each classroom has animals the children get to care for, including several community quail and bunnies--this spring our kiddos got to see how eggs are incubated and hatched. I'm 100% serious when I say that I have zero complaints. If we were ever thinking of moving away, taking our kids out of Lakewood would be a major deterrent.

Every other experience we had with childcare centers can be described as "meh" at best. Harried staff, too much screen time, discipline methods that don't align with our own philosophy, constant turnover, limited outdoor time in subpar spaces, and young staff working in childcare as a side job while they figure out their real passion. Lakewood is different. We drive across town every day because there's nowhere else quite like it in Boise.

Tour the school. You won't regret it.

Shanna Webb 4 weeks ago

Lakewood Montessori is an exceptional school. From the garden to the art room to the intentional and caring classrooms our kids have truly thrived here. The community and environment that has been created here not only supports our kids while they are at school, but also supports what we can do as parents. Lakewood encapsulates the best parts of childhood while helping guide our children to strengthen their academic, social and emotional skills. Truly thankful we found Lakewood!

Joe Koetter 4 weeks ago

We’ve had a wonderful experience with Lakewood Montessori. The teachers are caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in the children’s growth and development. Our child has grown so much in our time with Lakewood. It’s a warm, welcoming environment, and we’re very grateful to have found such a great school in Boise.

Evie Koetter 4 weeks ago

We absolutely love Lakewood Montessori! After exploring several other options, we realized that not all of the schools calling themselves “Montessori” were actually accredited Montessori schools. That distinction really mattered to us, and Lakewood stood out.

It has been wonderful watching our child’s independence, confidence, and curiosity grow. The teachers create such a nurturing environment while encouraging children to explore, make choices, solve problems, and truly enjoy learning.

We’re so grateful to Lakewood Montessori and highly recommend it to any family looking for an authentic Montessori education!

Shawna McElroy 2 months ago

Lakewood Montessori is amazing! Both of our boys go there and we absolutely love it, from the outside time spent exploring and playing to the indoor Montessori classrooms that build independence and confidence. The teachers are wonderful and many have been there for years — a true rarity in childcare these days. We can’t recommend it enough!

Lauren Wulff 2 months ago

We sent both of our children to Lakewood from about 16 months through kindergarten. All of the staff and administration is amazing. They put the children first, always. Even when they had to give challenging information. Our child needed outside therapy and counseling, they did it with grace and gave us so many resources.

The staff turnover is incredibly minimal. My children are almost four years apart and had the same teachers. Those teachers are still there today and my oldest is in Jr high!

The outdoor program and extra curriculars are phenomenal. Would recommend Lakewood for absolutely any family.

Samantha Rawlings 4 months ago

Lakewood has been absolutely wonderful with our two children. I toured many daycares and fell in love with the gorgeous playground and garden space at Lakewood. The teachers are so warm and genuine and I can see how loved and supported my children have been. They have both absolutely blossomed here!

Our toddler was diagnosed with diabetes which was completely unexpected and his teachers and school staff were so supportive throughout the process. They do everything with intention so I have been able to have confidence that they take his care seriously and have been willing to learn along the way.

I would absolutely recommend Lakewood!

Peter Mahoney 4 months ago

Hard to capture how wonderful Lakewood is. The perfect environment for our 2 boys to learn and grow around a loving community with incredible teachers. We are so thankful!!

Ready to enroll?