What ages and grades do you serve?
Sammamish Montessori School serves children ages 3 to 10 years old, starting in preschool and continuing through fourth grade.

Do you accept children who are not quite old enough to meet the state age requirement?
Sammamish Montessori School abides by the same age requirements as Washington state public school districts.

Do preschool children take naps during school?
Naps are not included as a regular component of any classroom. However, on an individual and occasional basis a child who is in need of a nap may rest on a mat in the office in the care of the office staff. There is also often a quiet area in the classroom where a student can rest if needed.

Do you require children to be potty trained?
Children must be potty trained to attend school. To be considered potty trained children must demonstrate that they are able, on their own initiative, to go to the bathroom with little or no adult prompting or assistance. Our aim is to help children become independent in all aspects of their development, including managing their own basic needs. We are able and prepared to assist with an occasional accident and/or help a child get their clothing refastened. We also regularly remind children to remember to go the bathroom. However, chronic potty accidents detract from our ability to provide academic lessons to all of the children.

Do you offer daycare?
Extended care is available to all students enrolled in an academic class. Students may arrive before or after their class time and will be supervised in our Clubroom. Children brought to school or picked up outside of regular class time must be signed in/out in the Clubroom. A parent or other parent-authorized pickup/drop-off designee must accompany children to and from the Clubroom.

Do you offer foreign language classes?
Yes, our native-speaking Spanish teacher visits each classroom one morning and one afternoon each week.

Do you offer computer classes?
Children attend computer class in our separate computer lab at least once per week. Children may also sign up for additional computer lessons outside of class time for an additional charge. Elementary students have access to computers for research once they have mastered encyclopedia and other reference book researching skills.

What days of the week are offered?
The school is open from 7 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. Monday through Friday.

What times are classes held?

What happens when children move on to other schools?
Montessori children tend to be socially comfortable. Because they have been encouraged to problem-solve and think independently Montessori children are also happy, confident and resourceful and settle quickly and easily into new schools once they have assimilated the different expectations and ground rules.