for children ages 6 months - 12 years old

Welcome to Montessori Foundations of Chicago (MFC), where we implement Montessori principles with fidelity. Our passionate teachers inspire joyful self-discovery and independent thinking in our students. With a warm and supportive community, offers affordable, full-day FULL YEAR programming for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years.

The Montessori method of education is a type of educational method that involves children's natural interests and activities rather than formal teaching methods. A Montessori classroom places an emphasis on hands-on learning and developing real-world skills. It emphasizes independence and it views children as naturally eager for knowledge and capable of initiating learning in a sufficiently supportive and well-prepared learning environment. It discourages some conventional measures of achievement, such as grades and tests.