Local Montessori School

Kid Writing — Plano, TX — Preston Park Montessori Academy

Montessori Philosophy

Every child is born with incredible potential. At Preston Park Montessori Academy, we believe our greatest responsibility is to nurture that potential with patience, respect, and purposeful guidance.

From our youngest infants to our kindergarten students, we create a safe, loving environment where children feel secure enough to explore, discover, and grow with confidence. Through authentic Montessori education and caring teachers, children develop independence, curiosity, kindness, and a lifelong love of learning.

Since 2001, families in Plano have trusted us to provide more than exceptional childcare. We partner with parents to help children build the confidence, character, and skills they need to succeed in school—and in life.

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Programs Offered

Infant Care

The infant classrooms are enhanced with high-quality materials and stimulating activities that promote brain development. The infant curriculum includes opportunities for visual and tactile stimulation, language development, and small and large motor development appropriate for even our very youngest learners.

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Toddler Education

Toddlers are curious; exploring the world around them is fascinating. We encourage our toddlers to build vocabulary development, small and large muscle skills, engage in creative expression, and begin learning and practicing early social development. Parent's receive daily, notes highlighting their toddler’s day.

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Pre-Primary Classes

We encourage our threes to build vocabulary development, small and large muscle skills, engage in creative expression, and begin learning and practicing early social development. The daily schedule and monthly lesson plans are posted on the classroom's Parent Information Board. You'll also receive a daily note on your child.

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Primary Curriculum

The Montessori Primary Classroom is a “living room” for children. Children choose their work from among the self-correcting materials displayed on open shelves. They work in specific work areas. Over some time, the children develop into a “normalized community,” working with high concentration and few interruptions.

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Nido 1

6 weeks-12 months

Your baby's first year is one of the most important stages of development. At Preston Park Montessori Academy, our Nido classroom provides a safe, loving, and nurturing Montessori environment where infants receive individualized attention and are encouraged to explore the world around them.

Through thoughtfully prepared activities and caring teachers, your baby develops confidence, language, sensory awareness, and motor skills while building a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

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Nido 2

12-22 months

As your toddler begins to explore the world with growing curiosity and confidence, our Nido 2 classroom provides a safe, nurturing Montessori environment where every new discovery is celebrated.

Designed specifically for this exciting stage of development, our classroom encourages children to build independence through hands-on exploration, meaningful experiences, and individualized guidance. With the support of caring teachers, toddlers strengthen language and vocabulary, develop fine and gross motor skills, express their creativity, and begin building the social and emotional skills that lay the foundation for lifelong learning.

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Toddler

18 months-3 years

As toddlers become more independent and eager to do things on their own, our Toddler classroom provides a safe, nurturing Montessori environment where curiosity is encouraged and confidence grows every day.

Through hands-on learning and purposeful Montessori activities, children develop practical life skills, strengthen language and vocabulary, build fine and gross motor skills, express their creativity, and develop the social and emotional skills needed to form positive relationships. With the guidance of our caring teachers, toddlers are encouraged to explore, make choices, solve problems, and build the independence that becomes the foundation for future success in school—and in life.

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Children's House

3-6 years

During these important early years, children develop the confidence, independence, and critical thinking skills that prepare them for kindergarten—and for life. Our Children's House classroom provides a safe, nurturing Montessori environment where every child is encouraged to learn at their own pace while discovering the joy of learning.

In our carefully prepared multi-age classroom, children choose from hands-on Montessori materials designed to inspire curiosity and develop skills in practical life, language, mathematics, sensorial exploration, and cultural studies. Guided by experienced teachers, children build concentration, problem-solving abilities, leadership, and meaningful relationships as they learn alongside younger and older peers. This unique Montessori approach fosters confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning while preparing each child for a successful transition to elementary school.

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Conveniently Located in the Heart of Plano

Preston Park Montessori Academy is nestled within the peaceful Preston Park community, offering families a quiet, secure setting that's thoughtfully removed from the noise and traffic of busy main roads.

Conveniently located near the intersection of Park Boulevard and Ohio Drive, just behind the fitness center, our campus is easy to access while providing children with a calm, safe, and nurturing environment where they can learn, explore, and grow with confidence.

Playground — Plano, TX — Preston Park Montessori Academy

Safety and Security

Your child's safety is our highest priority. At Preston Park Montessori Academy, we've thoughtfully designed every aspect of our campus to provide families with peace of mind and children with a safe, nurturing place to learn, explore, and grow.

From the moment your child arrives until the moment they go home, multiple layers of security work together to help protect every child in our care.

Our secure campus features a double-entry security vestibule, controlled access with personalized entry codes, face-to-face visitor verification, and a single monitored entrance to ensure only authorized individuals enter our school. Parent access credentials are customized with scheduled entry times, allowing access only during approved drop-off and pick-up windows unless otherwise authorized by our administration. Every visitor is welcomed through our front office, and every child is securely checked in and out each day using the Brightwheel® app, providing an additional layer of security and accountability.

To further enhance campus safety, PPMA is equipped with 36 strategically placed security cameras that provide continuous monitoring throughout the school. Our leadership team oversees the camera system from the Director's office, allowing them to monitor classrooms, hallways, entrances, and outdoor play areas throughout the day.

Our commitment to safety extends beyond our facilities. Every member of our team is certified in CPR and First Aid, ensuring they are prepared to respond quickly and confidently should the need ever arise. Combined with ongoing staff training and attentive supervision, we strive to create an environment where every child feels safe, supported, and cared for each day.

Outside, children enjoy our spacious, shaded playground designed for multiple age groups. Nestled away from busy roads and driveways, our fully fenced playground provides a private, secure environment where children can safely explore, play, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love of outdoor learning.

Convenient Parking & Drop-Off

We know that family life is busy, and every minute matters. That's why Preston Park Montessori Academy is designed to make your daily routine as smooth, safe, and convenient as possible.

Our campus offers ample on-site parking and a covered drop-off and pick-up area, providing families with a comfortable, weather-protected experience during rainy days and the hot Texas summers. Whether you're starting your morning or picking up after a busy day, we've created an arrival and departure experience that is quick, safe, and stress-free.

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