Countryside Day Blog

The Final Piece of the Puzzle

The Final Piece of the Puzzle

December 10th, 2024
As parents, you may already be aware of the tremendous benefits of a Montessori education — the hands-on learning, the focus on independence, and the development of a lifelong love of learning. But there’s one year in the Montessori program that holds exceptional value: the kindergarten year. Montessori classrooms are designed as a three-year cycle, and the final year, often referred to as "kindergarten" or "the third year," is crucial for your child’s development.... READ MORE
Starting Early: Why Reading to Your Child Matters

Starting Early: Why Reading to Your Child Matters

December 3rd, 2024
Starting Early: Why Reading to Your Child Matters Reading to children from infancy is incredibly important for their cognitive, emotional, and social development. Even at a very young age, babies begin to absorb language through the rhythm, tone, and cadence of their parents' voices. Early exposure to books helps develop essential skills like listening, vocabulary, and comprehension. As children grow, hearing stories stimulates their imagination, encourages curiosity, and fosters a love for learning.... READ MORE

Countryside Programs

We offer a continuous program from 16 months through 8th grade — inculding an all year program option for Pre-K/K and elementary school. LEARN MORE

TODDLER — Ages 16 mos.-3yrs

PRE-K/K — Ages 3-6

LOWER ELEMENTARY — Ages 6-9, Grades 1-3

UPPER ELEMENTARY — Ages 9-12, Grades 4-6

SUMMER PROGRAMS — Ages 16 mos.-12 yrs., Toddler-Grade 6

ALL YEAR FULL DAY — Ages 3-12, Grades Pre-K/K-Grade 6