5 Montessori Daycares in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Find the best montessori daycares in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Browse 5 options, compare ratings, and choose the right program for your child.
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Montessori Daycares in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Montessori daycares in Santa Fe follow the Maria Montessori method, emphasizing child-led learning, mixed-age classrooms, and hands-on materials. These 5 programs offer an alternative to traditional daycare with a focus on independence and self-directed activity.
When choosing a montessori daycare in Santa Fe, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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La Mariposa Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 18 Puesta Del Sol, Santa Fe, NM
- Phone
- (505) 995-9659
Children'S Garden Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 710 Old Las Vegas Highway, Santa Fe, NM
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
Growing Up Montessori, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 2638 Via Caballero, Santa Fe, NM
- Phone
- (505) 795-7256
Desert Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 316 Camino Delora, Santa Fe, NM
- Phone
- (505) 983-8212
Journey Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
- Address
- 935 Alto Street, Santa Fe, NM
- Phone
- (505) 652-1986 EXT 101
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Frequently asked questions
There are 5 montessori daycares in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Browse our directory to compare programs, read parent reviews, and find the best option for your child.
The Montessori method is an educational approach developed by Dr. Maria Montessori that emphasizes child-led learning, hands-on activities, and mixed-age classrooms. Children choose their own activities from a range of options, learning at their own pace. Montessori classrooms use specialized materials designed to develop practical life skills, sensory awareness, language, math, and cultural understanding.
Most Montessori programs in Santa Fe serve children from infancy (as young as 6 weeks) through age 6, with some extending to elementary and even middle school. The core Montessori age groups are infant/toddler (0–3 years), primary/preschool (3–6 years), and lower elementary (6–9 years).
Montessori school tuition in Santa Fe typically ranges from $800 to $2,000+ per month for full-time enrollment, depending on the child's age and the program. Infant and toddler programs tend to cost more due to smaller group sizes. Some Montessori schools offer financial aid, sliding scale fees, or sibling discounts.
When selecting a montessori daycare in Santa Fe, consider:
- Visit the facility in person to observe the environment
- Ask about teacher qualifications and experience
- Check licensing status with New Mexico's regulatory agency
- Review the curriculum and daily schedule
- Read parent reviews for firsthand experiences
- Compare staff-to-child ratios across facilities