At Summit-Questa, our Montessori Preschool–Kindergarten Program is a nurturing space for children ages 3–6 to explore, grow, and develop at their own pace. Through hands-on learning, mixed-age classrooms, and thoughtfully prepared environments, children build independence, concentration, and a lifelong love of learning.
Grace in Action
Through daily grace and courtesy lessons, children learn respectful behaviors and positive social norms. These practices help them become thoughtful community members, aware of how their actions affect others.
Respect Begins Early
From taking turns to caring for shared materials, children are taught to value the rights and space of others. These early lessons lay the foundation for empathy, accountability, and cooperative play.
Voices That Grow
Our students are guided to express their feelings with clarity and compassion. By developing strong verbal communication skills, they build lasting friendships and learn to navigate emotional challenges with confidence.
Confident Connections
In a warm, inclusive environment, children are encouraged to initiate interactions, engage in conversations, and develop healthy peer and adult relationships that foster social and emotional growth.
Foundations for Emotional and Sensory Development
Knowledge That Inspires Wonder
Learning at Summit-Questa is a hands-on journey that sparks curiosity, exploration, and a lifelong love of knowledge. Our Early Childhood curriculum empowers students through immersive experiences in language, math, science, and geography—where they learn not just facts, but how the world connects.
What We Help Students Discover
How to ask great questions and find their own answers | A love for reading, writing, and expressive storytelling| Hands-on mastery of numbers, operations, and problem-solving | How living and nonliving things shape our world
Language & Literacy
- Phonetic sounds, reading & writing
- Nomenclature, rhyming, expression
- Spanish vocabulary & songs
- Storytime, sequencing, and poetry
Mathematical Thinking
- Number quantity & symbols
- Counting, skip counting, odd/even
- Place value, fractions, money
- Early operations: addition through division
Scientific Discovery
- Zoology & botany
- Weather, rocks, and the solar system
- Three forms of water & magnet play
- Healthy habits & nutrition
Global Awareness
- Maps, continents, oceans, and countries
- Days, months, seasons & calendars
- Land/water forms & directions
- Clocks and time-telling
Fostering Independent Thinkers
At Summit-Questa, children are empowered to take initiative in their own learning. They are encouraged to select tasks independently, make thoughtful decisions, and take ownership of their progress. This autonomy helps them build confidence as they navigate new challenges and discover the joy of purposeful work.
Focused, Intentional Learning
Through careful observation and engaging, hands-on experiences, our students develop concentration and memory retention naturally. They learn to stay attentive, follow through with tasks, and persist even when challenges arise. These foundational skills are essential for long-term academic success and self-motivation.
- Exhibiting deep concentration during activities
- Improving memory retention
- Increasing attention span
- Persisting with tasks until completion
- Welcoming and embracing new challenges
Respectful & Purposeful Work Ethic
Children are guided to respect their learning environment, their peers, and the materials they use. By learning how to complete work cycles and manage their time effectively, students gain not only academic skills but also the ability to work peacefully and productively—both independently and alongside others.
