There are many different early childhood programs available to parents. We invite you to take a tour of our school to compare. Brookeside Montessori is education, not daycare. Several key elements of the approach meet the educational goals today’s parents have for their children, including growing into capable people who will have a strong sense of self, the ability to connect with others, and the potential to be productive throughout their lives. With Montessori, that growth starts early. The early years are a critical time to set a strong foundation for who a child will become and the role she or he will play in the future. Before the age of six years, much of a child’s intelligence and social characteristics are formed. It has been said that 50% of the child’s mental development occurs before the age of 4 years. Children with a Montessori background become better prepared to cope with the complex challenges of tomorrow’s world.