Our Preschool programs provide a strong foundation for early learning through a nurturing, child-centered Montessori approach. Infant, Toddler, and Casa classrooms are designed to support each stage of development while encouraging independence, curiosity, and confidence.
A Strong Start Through Montessori Preschool Education
Thoughtfully prepared classrooms encourage exploration, hands-on learning, and growth at each child’s own pace, helping build essential life and early academic skills.
Families from Tecumseh and across Windsor-Essex choose Lakeview Montessori School for a supportive environment where children can thrive.
Our Preschool Programs
We offer three core Preschool programs designed to support each stage of early childhood development:
Infant Program
6 weeks – 18 months
Toddler Program
18 months – 3 years
Casa Program
3 years – 6 years
Each program is guided by experienced educators and follows the Montessori philosophy, supporting children through hands-on learning and individualized development.
Infant Program in Tecumseh (6 Weeks – 18 Months)
Infant Montessori Classroom
Our Infant Montessori Classroom provides a calm, nurturing environment designed to support each child’s earliest stages of development. Guided by caring and experienced educators, infants are encouraged to explore safely and confidently in a thoughtfully prepared space that promotes movement, independence, and sensory discovery.
Through individualized care, gentle routines, and meaningful interactions, we support the development of trust, language, coordination, and social awareness. The environment is carefully designed to respect each child’s natural rhythm, allowing them to grow at their own pace while building a strong foundation for future learning.
Infant Academic Highlights
- 2, 3, or 5 day Infant program options
- Bright and spacious classrooms
- Low child-to-teacher ratio
- Fully fenced outdoor playground
A Home Away From Home Environment
Our Infant Program is designed to feel like a home away from home. In this nurturing setting, we follow a primary caregiving approach, which supports strong, secure relationships between each child and their educator.
This approach creates continuity between home and school, with daily routines developed collaboratively between parents and educators. Through thoughtful observation and documentation, our educators develop a deep understanding of each child’s unique developmental needs.
As a result, the Infant Program is responsive, flexible, and supportive, allowing each child to grow in a way that reflects their individual pace and personality.
Infant Program Highlights
Our Infant program at Lakeview Montessori School in Tecumseh provides a calm, nurturing environment designed to support each child’s earliest stages of development:
- Montessori-based environment supporting early development
- Balance between active and quiet time throughout the day
- Focus on sensory exploration and movement
- Individualized care tailored to each child’s needs
- Safe, nurturing, and responsive classroom setting
- Ongoing communication with families
Infant Program Features
Our program also includes key features that support each child’s daily experience and development:
- Balance: A thoughtful balance between stimulating and quiet times in an even-paced environment
- Don’t Miss a Moment: Families receive updates, photos, and developmental milestones through the HiMama app
- Montessori Activities: Engaging activities suited to each child’s developmental stage, energy level, and interests
- Ratios: A low ratio of 1 caregiver to 3 infants
- Safety First: A safe, secure, and loving environment
- Stimulating Activities: Sensory and movement-based experiences that support early development
- Support: Each child is supported through developmental milestones at their own pace, in collaboration with family and community
This program supports families in Tecumseh, Windsor, and surrounding Windsor-Essex communities seeking a nurturing start for their child.
Toddler Program in Tecumseh (18 Months – 3 Years)
Toddler Montessori Classroom
Our Toddler Montessori Classroom is a vibrant and engaging environment designed to support growing independence, language development, and social awareness. At this stage, children are eager to explore and do things for themselves, and our educators guide them with patience and encouragement as they develop practical life skills, coordination, and early problem-solving abilities.
Through hands-on materials, purposeful activities, and consistent routines, toddlers build confidence, coordination, self-regulation, and a strong sense of belonging within a respectful and supportive community.
Toddler Learning Areas
Through daily activities and guided experiences, students are introduced to a wide range of foundational learning areas:
- Math: Students are actively involved in early problem-solving experiences
- Music: Exploration of music appreciation, improvisation, composition, and music-making
- Physical Education: Regular movement and physical activity throughout the week
- The Going-Out Program: Early exposure to exploring and understanding the world through real experiences
- Language: Introduction to Montessori sandpaper letters, connecting sounds with symbols
- Geography: Hands-on materials such as puzzle maps, globes, flags, and landforms
- Practical Life: Activities such as pouring, sweeping, tying, zipping, and buttoning
- French and Mandarin: Introduced through games, songs, and interactive activities
- Technology: Introduction to computers to support early literacy and numeracy
- Art: Encourages creativity while connecting logic, expression, and visual thinking
Toddler Program Highlights
Our program also includes key features that support each child’s daily experience and development:
- Focus on independence and practical life skills
- Hands-on Montessori materials for early learning
- Development of language and communication skills
- Opportunities for movement and exploration
- Consistent routines that support emotional development
- Supportive and respectful classroom environment
Toddler Academic Highlights
- 5 full-day and 5 half-day Toddler program
- Bright and spacious classrooms with smaller class sizes
- Fully fenced outdoor playground
Families across Tecumseh and Windsor-Essex choose this program to support early independence and development.
Casa Program in Tecumseh (3 – 6 Years)
Casa Montessori Classroom
Our Casa Montessori Classroom fosters curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning in children during their foundational early years. In this carefully prepared environment, students engage in hands-on academic and practical life activities that support independence, concentration, and critical thinking.
Guided by experienced Montessori educators, children explore language, mathematics, culture, and the sciences at their own pace while developing responsibility, collaboration, and confidence. The Casa classroom nurtures each child’s natural desire to learn and lays a strong foundation for future academic and personal success.
Casa Learning Areas
Through daily activities and guided experiences, students are introduced to a wide range of foundational learning areas:
- Math: Students are actively involved in problem-solving experiences using hands-on Montessori materials
- Music: Exploration of music appreciation, improvisation, composition, and music-making
- Physical Education: Regular movement and physical activity incorporated throughout the week
- The Going-Out Program: A fundamental Montessori practice where students explore and understand the world through real-life experiences and perspectives
- Language: Introduction to Montessori sandpaper letters, connecting spoken sounds with written symbols
- Geography: Exploration using hands-on materials such as world puzzle maps, sandpaper globes, flags of the world, and landform models
- Practical Life: Everyday activities such as pouring, sweeping, tying, zipping, and buttoning that support independence
- French and Mandarin: Introduced through age-appropriate activities including games, songs, sorting, and crafts
- Technology: Introduction to computers to support early literacy and numeracy skills
- Art: Encourages children to see and think in new ways while connecting logic, creativity, and emotional expression
Casa Program Highlights
Our Casa program at Lakeview Montessori School in Tecumseh supports children during their foundational early years by fostering independence, concentration, and a love of learning in a structured Montessori environment:
- Hands-on Montessori materials that support early learning and academic development
- Development of independence, concentration, and critical thinking
- Cultural studies that introduce geography and science concepts
- Practical life activities that build responsibility and confidence
- French and Mandarin language exposure through daily experiences
- Music, art, and physical education integrated into the program
- Opportunities for real-world learning experiences through exploration and discovery
Casa Academic Highlights
- Full-day and half-day Casa program options
- English and Extended French program availability
- Bright, spacious classrooms with strong ratios
- Multi-age classroom environment
This program prepares children from Tecumseh and Windsor-Essex for a successful transition into elementary education.
Why Choose Montessori Preschool in Tecumseh
Families across Windsor-Essex choose Lakeview Montessori School because we offer:
- A nurturing and respectful Montessori environment
- Experienced and caring educators
- Strong child-to-teacher ratios
- Programs tailored to each stage of development
- A clear pathway into Elementary education
Montessori education supports independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
A Strong Start for Lifelong Learning in Tecumseh
At Lakeview Montessori School, we believe that early childhood education is one of the most important stages in a child’s development. Our Preschool programs help children build essential skills, strong relationships, and a love of discovery.
Located in Tecumseh and serving Windsor and Essex County families, we provide a trusted Montessori education close to home.
Contact Lakeview Montessori School in Tecumseh
Call Lakeview Montessori School in Tecumseh at 519-735-5005 to learn more about our Preschool programs, availability, and next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montessori Preschool in Tecumseh
Lakeview Montessori School offers Infant (6 weeks to 18 months), Toddler (18 months to 3 years), and Casa (3 to 6 years) programs.
Each program is designed for a specific stage of early development, supporting sensory exploration in infants, independence and language development in toddlers, and early academics and critical thinking in Casa.
Yes, children transition through each stage as they develop, creating a continuous Montessori learning experience from infancy through early childhood.
Montessori preschool classrooms are thoughtfully prepared environments with hands-on materials that encourage exploration, independence, and self-directed learning in a calm and supportive setting.
Children develop independence, confidence, coordination, social skills, and a strong foundation in early language and problem-solving through hands-on learning experiences.
