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Our youngest learners, ages 18 months to 3 years, grow in a warm, carefully prepared Montessori environment where independence, confidence, and curiosity begin to flourish. Through personalized guidance from caring, Montessori-trained teachers, each day supports early growth while building concentration, communication, routine, and a lasting love of learning.
Accredited Montessori curriculum
Explore a Montessori curriculum shaped by hands-on learning, independence, and purposeful discovery, in a school accredited by the American Montessori Society.
Certified Montessorian educators
Learn with Montessori-trained and certified educators who nurture each child’s curiosity through expert guidance, personalized support, and a caring classroom environment.
Multilingual learning
Begin exploring multilingual learning in a nurturing Montessori environment, growing in confidence, communication, and connection with a diverse school community shaped by 23 languages.
Life competencies
Develop independence, focus, responsibility, communication, and emotional regulation through the Montessori method and hands-on learning.
Dedicated learning spaces
Begin in calm, carefully prepared Montessori toddler environments at the Palmetto Bay and Old Cutler Road campuses, with nurturing classrooms, outdoor play areas, and a peaceful courtyard setting that supports independence and confidence.
Strong school-home partnership
Stay connected to your child’s development through parent-teacher conferences, newsletters, Friday folders, and emails that keep families informed and engaged.
Beyond the classroom
Discover age-appropriate sports and enrichment opportunities that support movement, creativity, coordination, and confidence, from art and mindfulness to ballet and other engaging experiences that complement early development.
Early dance pathways
Explore enriched opportunities through MC Dance Miami from age 4, developing rhythm, coordination, and self-expression as a natural extension of the Montessori learning journey.
Extended day
Enjoy complimentary Early Arrival at our Palmetto Bay Campus as well as our Red Road Campus, with Extended Day also available for full-day families at an additional fee.
Friendly admissions process
Families can begin the Toddler Program journey when the time feels right, with enrollment starting at 18 months based on space and readiness and support from our Admissions team every step of the way.
Rooted in Maria Montessori’s philosophy and thoughtfully designed for young children, our Toddler curriculum nurtures independence, curiosity, and confidence through hands-on exploration. In a carefully prepared environment, children grow through daily routines that encourage movement, concentration, communication, and joyful self-discovery, reflecting a strong Montessori curriculum Miami families value.
Building rhythm, listening, and joyful expression
Music introduces toddlers to sound, movement, and self-expression in a joyful, age-appropriate way. Through songs, rhythm, and group participation, children develop listening skills, coordination, confidence, and a growing awareness of pattern and language.
Hands-on learning that nurtures independence
Instructional time in the Toddler Program is designed to guide children through purposeful, hands-on experiences that match their natural curiosity. In a carefully prepared Montessori environment, toddlers build concentration, coordination, order, and independence as they learn through exploration and repetition at their own pace.
Encouraging creativity through sensory exploration
Art gives toddlers opportunities to explore materials, textures, and colors while expressing themselves freely. These experiences support fine motor development, creativity, focus, and confidence, while allowing children to discover the joy of making something on their own.
Active discovery beyond the classroom
Outdoor learning is an important part of the toddler day, giving children space to move, explore, and develop physically in a natural and engaging setting. Through both individual and social activities, toddlers strengthen coordination, independence, and confidence while enjoying fresh air and active play.
Growing with confidence, connection, and self-awareness
Social-emotional learning helps toddlers feel secure, understood, and supported as they begin to navigate relationships and routines in our Montessori preschool Miami community. With gentle guidance from teachers, children learn to express feelings, build trust, develop social skills, and gain the self-confidence and self-discipline that form the foundation for future learning.
Each day in our Toddler Program invites children to explore, discover, and grow in a warm, carefully prepared environment. Timetables may vary, but this offers a glimpse into a typical day at Alexander Montessori School.
Arrival & choice
Children arrive, put away their lunchboxes and backpacks, and settle in by choosing their first work of the day.
Morning work
The morning includes independent and guided activities, with individual and small-group lessons across the Toddler House, including practical experiences such as water work and banana cutting.
Playground time
Children enjoy supervised outdoor play and fresh air when weather allows.
Lunch & care
Hand washing, lunch, and care routines are part of the day, helping children build healthy habits and growing independence.
Midday transition
Morning children are dismissed while full-day children continue their day with outdoor play.
Nap prep
Children prepare for rest with diapering, hand washing, and a calm transition to sleep.
Nap time
A quiet rest period gives children time to recharge in a peaceful environment.
Reset time
After resting, children tidy the nap room and visit the bathroom before returning to activities.
Outdoor play
Children head back outside for more movement, exploration, and social play.
Music & movement
Group music and movement activities encourage expression, coordination, and joyful participation.
Dismissal
The day ends with a calm and reassuring afternoon pick-up.
For families who need additional care, the day continues in a familiar and supervised setting.
Our youngest learners grow in a nurturing Montessori environment, where hands-on discovery, independence, and individualized guidance help each child build confidence, curiosity, and a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
Academic achievement
Enjoy personalized learning that continuously enhances knowledge, skills, and understanding.
Gain essential life skills to thrive inside and outside the classroom.
Multilingualism
Foster language skills and build confidence, with support in the students' home or first languages.
At Alexander Montessori School, progress in the Toddler Program begins with nurturing each child’s natural curiosity, independence, and confidence.
Because every child develops at their own pace, teachers closely observe each child’s growth and guide learning according to individual readiness and needs. As toddlers gain increasing order, coordination, concentration, and independence, they build the essential foundations for a confident transition into Preschool and beyond.
Families stay closely connected to this progress through parent-teacher conferences, newsletters, Friday folders, and emails, creating a strong partnership between school and home and ensuring that each child’s development is shared in a meaningful and supportive way.
Rooted in the Montessori method, Alexander Montessori School’s Toddler Program helps children build essential life competencies through purposeful, hands-on learning in a carefully prepared environment. As toddlers choose activities, repeat tasks, and participate in consistent daily routines, they develop independence, concentration, focus, responsibility, and time awareness in ways that feel natural and meaningful.
This Montessori foundation also supports strong social and emotional growth. Through guided interactions and child-centered experiences, toddlers strengthen communication skills, social awareness, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and critical thinking—helping them become confident, capable, and increasingly self-directed learners.
Youngest learners begin building bilingual confidence through Spanish immersion in the Toddler Program, where the Montessori method integrates Spanish naturally into daily routines, practical life activities, and hands-on Montessori work.
Because Montessori education follows each child’s stage of readiness, toddlers absorb language in meaningful, everyday contexts that feel engaging and natural, developing early listening, comprehension, communication, and cultural awareness as they grow into confident bilingual learners at Alexander Montessori School, a Spanish immersion school Miami families value.
Our expectation of every child is simply this: to be the best that they can be, and to be good to each other and to the world. Every child who walks into our classroom is unique, and we love each and every one of them.
Clara Klaus, Toddler Program Directress
Toddler program (from Director, teacher, or parent)- “Our expectation of every child is simply this: to be the best that they can be, and to be good to each other and to the world. Every child who walks into our classroom is unique, and we love each and every one of them.
Children may begin their Toddler Program journey at 18 months, depending on space and readiness. With rolling admissions, families have the flexibility to start when the time feels right, supported by our Admissions team every step of the way.
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Grow with the AMS Toddler Program in a warm, carefully prepared Montessori environment that nurtures independence, confidence, and curiosity every day.
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