Infant Program (3 months – 17 months)
Our Infant Program offers a calm, nurturing environment designed to support secure attachment, early development, and respectful caregiving. We honor each child’s natural rhythm by following individualized feeding, sleeping, and movement patterns. The prepared Montessori environment encourages freedom of movement, sensory exploration, and early language development. Through consistent routines and responsive relationships, infants build trust, confidence, and a strong foundation for independence from the very beginning.
Toddler Program (18 months – 35 months)
The Toddler Program supports children during a powerful stage of independence, language growth, and social awareness. In a carefully prepared Montessori environment, toddlers engage in hands-on practical life activities that promote coordination, concentration, and self-confidence. We guide children in developing grace and courtesy, emotional regulation, and early social skills while providing structured routines with freedom within clear limits. Our bilingual exposure supports language development naturally through daily interaction and meaningful communication.
Preschool Program (3 – 6 Years)
Our Preschool Program follows the Montessori mixed-age model, where children learn collaboratively in a thoughtfully prepared environment. Through hands-on materials in language, mathematics, practical life, and cultural studies, children develop concentration, independence, and a genuine love of learning. The three-year cycle allows younger children to learn from older peers while older children strengthen leadership and confidence. This program builds strong academic foundations and prepares children socially and emotionally for kindergarten and beyond.
Preschool for All (PFA) – Coming 2026–2027
Barlow Montessori Education is preparing to participate in Multnomah County’s Preschool for All (PFA) program for the 2026–2027 school year. PFA provides free, publicly funded preschool for eligible 3- and 4-year-old children in Multnomah County. Enrollment and eligibility are determined through the official county application system.
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