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.

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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!

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

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Haley Edwards 2 weeks ago

It’s hard to overstate how special Lakewood has been to our family. Both our kids absolutely loved their years there, and my husband and I had the pleasure of knowing with certainty that they were safe, nurtured and loved when we were at work. Lakewood creates a true community of respect, gratitude and independence. The kids get to climb trees, splash around, build forts, plant flowers, raise baby quails, harvest their own veggies — oh, and learn crucial preschool and kindergarten skills, too. Just 10/10.

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Katie Carmichael 2 weeks ago

The teachers and learning environment at Lakewood have been phenomenal. We love how much outdoor time the kids get every day, and how involved they are in the day to day activities at the school. The kids get to experience planting and watering the school garden, feeding the classroom animals, caring for the school quail and gathering eggs, just to name a few things. They learn real life skills and are entrusted with classroom jobs and responsibilities that help them build confidence and gain experience. They learn simple things like how to put their shoes and coats on by themselves, while also getting a classroom education. I would highly recommend Lakewood Montessori to anyone looking for a thoughtful and engaging preschool for their little ones.

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Paul King 1 month ago

If I had to describe Lakewood Montessori in one word, it would be "magical". As soon as I stepped onto the grounds for the first time I was transported to the best aspects of my own childhood. The school is not just fun and interesting, but enchanting, beautiful, and wonderful. How many places in our modern world fit this description? I consider Lakewood to be one of the best decisions I've ever made for my daughter.

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Nicole B 2 months ago

When we moved to Boise from across the country, my biggest worry was about finding the right fit for our child.

We hit the jackpot with Lakewood and his teacher Ms. Cecelia. We have had 2.5 years here and if they had grades beyond kindergarten, we'd never leave!

When we started at Lakewood, our child took time to get comfortable and the loving and experienced staff were so patient and understanding. Now, we have a confident and engaged kindergartener.

Lakewood has provided more than just a loving and supportive learning environment. It has fostered community, provided support to us as parents, and also set the bar impossibly high for any future school our child attends!

The staff at Lakewood so clearly love the children in their care and are committed to developing the whole child. There is a huge commitment to being true to the Montessori model and ensuring staff are trained in this method.

On top of all that, the school has fantastic grounds with shady play space, gardens, and quail!

I could not be happier with our experience at Lakewood--unless they let us stay forever!

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Juli Pool 2 months ago

Lakewood Montessori gave our two children exceptional early learning experiences from toddlerhood through kindergarten and became a truly special community for our whole family. From the very beginning, we felt how warm, welcoming, and nurturing the environment was, with a strong focus on meaningful learning.

Mary, Karen, and their wonderful team of teachers consistently went above and beyond to support our children and set them up for success—we are truly grateful for the care, dedication, and heart they bring every day.

The teachers are highly qualified, experienced, and clearly supported with ongoing professional development, which shows in the thoughtful, high-quality learning happening in each classroom. The school itself is beautiful and intentionally designed, offering a rich environment where children can explore, grow, and enjoy plenty of time in fantastic indoor and outdoor spaces.

We especially appreciated the strong sense of partnership with families. Opportunities for connection—like community events, PTA involvement, and parent-teacher conferences—made us feel engaged and supported every step of the way.

We couldn’t recommend Lakewood Montessori more highly and feel incredibly fortunate to have been part of such a caring and inspiring community.

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Lori Sante Cruz 2 months ago

I don’t even know where to begin describing how wonderful Lakewood Montessori is. We’ve had two children attend Lakewood and have truly experienced everything the school has to offer. From the beautiful outdoor spaces and inspiring art room to the dedicated teachers and supportive administration, every part of the school reflects genuine care for both education and the well being of each child.

Our two children have completely different personalities and learning styles, yet both thrived during their time at Lakewood. The environment nurtured their confidence, curiosity, and growth in ways that have shaped them positively far beyond the classroom. We are incredibly grateful for our experience at Lakewood Montessori and the lasting impact it has had on our family

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Rachel Klena 2 months ago

My son attended Lakewood Montessori for about two years and we absolutely loved it. The teachers were all kind, knowledgeable, attentive, and fun. Karen and Mary are wonderful humans who clearly care deeply about the children that attend their school. I admire the overall Montessori model, and I loved this specific school's commitment to the model as well as outdoor learning (the garden was my son's favorite and helped put him on a path of loving vegetables and herbs)! Your children will be well cared for at Lakewood Montessori!

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Cassie Thompson 2 months ago

I could not recommend Lakewood Montessori more. This small community truly cares about your child. The teachers are wonderful kind souls. Most important for us was a consistent main teacher due to good staff retention. My son was over prepared for kindergarten and truly a better little human because of Lakewood.

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Quinne Russell 2 months ago

We loved Lakewood! The teachers were amazing and so was the administrators. You truly feel like every person loves your kiddo. Would absolutely recommend taking your little there. They are focused on learning at a pace that’s right for each child. Lots of hands on and outside time!

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