Learn about our All Year Program by taking a photo journey through Mrs. Aspinall’s class. Scroll through the album to get a sense of what your child’s experience will be like.
Our All-Year Montessori (AYM) program offers the benefits of a great education coupled with the convenience of traditional daycare hours for families who live or work in the northern suburbs, including Northbrook, Glenview, Deerfield, Glencoe, Northfield, Winnetka and other nearby neighborhoods. However, we offer much more than just a daycare setting. AYM offers a fully accredited, authentic Montessori education in a homelike setting that includes baking, gardening, animal and plant care, and swimming as well as all of the academic advantages that Montessori is known for.
Additionally, Countryside's teacher turnover rate is significantly lower than that of traditional daycare. Our staff has an average tenure of 15 years, so your family can count on teachers who will invest in your child and get to know you and your family. The AYM teaching staff understands the importance of stable, trusting relationships in the lives of young children, and accepts that their job is to be with and interact with the children in meaningful ways, not just to provide daycare. The mixed age group enhances the family-like setting and encourages compassion and generosity.
AYM covers the summer months.
All Day Montessori
3 - 12 years old 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. school days only
All Day Montessori offers families extended hours on school days only. Children in this program would be able to come to school as early as 7:30am and stay as late as 5:30pm. This program is available for children 3 - 12 years of age. The benefit of this program is extended classroom work and teaching time as well as flexibility for parents with obligations and activities out of their homes.
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Upcoming Events
School and AYM Dismiss at 3PM Wednesday, February 29th
No School and No AYM Thursday, March 1st Friday, March 2nd