Montessori Programs for Ages 3-6 in Saint Paul
Why Our Montessori Primary Program Works
At Water Lily Montessori, our primary curriculum is designed with the understanding that children learn best through real-life activities that support independence, concrete experiences that engage the senses, and open-ended exploration. This leads to the refinement of their movements, sensory perceptions, language and intellect development. Children thrive through opportunities to follow their own interests and freely choose their own scaffolded activities. Through guided exploration they develop independence, concentration and curiosity.
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Montessori materials for the primary age are designed to support self-directed discovery and learning. They are organized around Practical Life activities that develop both independence and concentration; Sensorial activities that refine and develop the child’s senses; the development of Spoken Language, Writing and Reading skills; and Mathematical activities that develop fundamental mathematical concepts; and Cultural activities that include geography, history, biology, science, music, and the arts.
Daily Schedule & After-Care Options
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
After Care: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Healthy Lunch & Snack Included
Healthy snacks are provided for all children. We can accommodate most dietary needs. Lunch can be purchased or brought from home. Students that qualify for free and reduced lunch have the fee waived.
Transportation
Please contact us for transportation needs.
Tour Our Classrooms in Lowertown, Saint Paul
We warmly invite you to book a tour of our school, where you can walk through our classrooms, observe the engaging activities, and meet our dedicated educators. Discover how our nurturing community and thoughtfully designed spaces create the perfect environment for your child’s growth. Schedule your tour today and see the Water Lily Montessori difference in action!
Ready to Enroll? Next Steps
Montessori School Admissions – Water Lily Montessori, Saint Paul MN
Have you been searching "enroll Montessori preschool Saint Paul" and now feel as though Water Lily may be a good fit for your student and family?
We make Saint Paul Montessori school admissions an easy 3-step process:
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Submit Application
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Attend an Information Session (available as Zoom meeting or in-preson)
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Receive Admissions and Scholarship Decisions
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This is Lowertown Saint Paul enrollment at its simplest form.
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We are dedicated to making preschool affordable for every family who applies. Water Lily Montessori has scholarship opportunities for preschool in Saint Paul. Our Kindergarten program is free as a public charter school.
With a nature preschool focus, we receive our envirionmental accreditation from Osprey Wilds. We are also a public charter school authorized by Osprey Wilds to provide tuition-free kindergarten.
Scholarships — Saint Paul Preschool
The child who has felt a strong love for his surroundings and for all living creatures, who has discovered joy and enthusiasm in work, gives us reason to hope that humanity can develop in a new direction.
- Dr. Maria Montessori
