“Our aim is not merely to make the child understand, and still less to force him to memorize, but so to touch his imagination as to enthuse him to his innermost core.” – Maria Montessori

St. Paul’s offers educational programs for children 3 months of age through 6th grade. Our Nido (Infant) and Toddler classrooms are mixed ages. Then, starting in Primary, classrooms are three-year communities with a three-year age span. Children and their families benefit greatly from remaining up to three years in the same classroom and with the same Guide (aka teacher) rather than changing classrooms and teachers each year, as in traditional programs.

Children are able to learn at their own pace, as Guides have more than three years of curriculum available to personalize instruction for each student. Children also learn from each other, as older children reinforce their learning by teaching younger children. We love this aspect of a Montessori education because it develops nurturing, mentoring and leadership skills in children and promotes a strong relationship with classroom Guides.

Please choose the appropriate age grouping to find information relevant to your child or children:

Early Childhood Programs:

Nido (Infant) Program: 3 months – 18 months (opening February 2026)

Toddler Program: 18 months – 3 years

Primary Program: 3 – 6 years

Elementary Programs:

Lower Elementary: 1st – 3rd grade

Upper Elementary: 4th – 6th grade