The Montessori School experience is different from what you’ll find at other area pre-schools. We don’t just prep your child for elementary school. Rather, our goal is to provide them with skills that will help them both educationally and socially.

Children from ages 6 weeks to 6 years are active learners and our curricula take advantage of these sensitive years to give students an enriched, fun education. We utilize developmentally appropriate materials to help children learn at their own pace. Each of our classrooms is a mix of ages and genders. The children help and learn from each other!

A child who acquires the basic skills of reading and arithmetic in this natural way has the advantage of beginning their education without drudgery, boredom or discouragement. By pursuing their individual interests in a Montessori classroom, a student gains an early enthusiasm for learning, which is the key to becoming a truly educated person.

The Keene Montessori School is also a State of NH licensed child care, recognizing the need for most young families to have the extended care hours. We are open from 7:45-5:15 each day, with a variety of schedule options available.

Clockwise from top left to bottom left: Montessori Pre-School student working with definite and indefinite articles, Pre-School student working on chopping vegetables for Thai salsa, a visit to the classrooms by Raynor Dental to teach our students about dental health, Pre-School student working on polishing wood, KMS Ski Club at Granite Gorge and KMS Family Day at Stonewall Farm to learn about maple sugaring, enjoy a sleigh ride and foster our sense of community.