Toddler Program | Shrewsbury Montessori School
Toddler Community

This Isn't Daycare. It's the Beginning of Independence.

Your toddler wants to pour their own water, put on their own shoes, do it themselves. Most programs are built for crowd control — not independence. At Shrewsbury Montessori, toddlers aren't "too little." They're capable.

  • Learn to care for themselves
  • Communicate clearly & confidently
  • Build deep focus & concentration
  • Develop real, lasting confidence

Two Ways to Connect with SMS

Open House

Attend Our Open House

March 28, 2025 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Tour our campuses, meet our Montessori-trained guides, see classrooms in action, and experience the warm, welcoming environment that has nurtured children for over 50 years.

Admissions Call

Book an Introductory Admissions Call

A free, no-pressure 15–20 minute conversation with our admissions team. Learn what a day looks like in our Toddler Community, ask any questions, and find out if SMS is the right fit for your family.

Fill out the form to register for the Open House or request an admissions call — or both!

Register for Open House or Book a Call

Take the first step — we'd love to meet your family

You're Invited

Open House · March 28

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · All Campuses

A Montessori education that nurtures independence, imagination, and lifelong learning. At SMS, children discover their potential through hands-on exploration, self-paced learning, and a deep sense of community.

What You'll Experience:

  • Warm, welcoming classrooms where curiosity drives every lesson
  • Individualized learning paths guided by experienced Montessori educators
  • Hands-on materials that make abstract concepts come alive
  • Peaceful, joyful environments designed for focus and independence
  • A diverse, connected community of families and lifelong learners
  • Beautiful campuses that inspire wonder and belonging
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Imagine Your Toddler

What Happens When Toddlers Are Treated with Respect

In our peaceful, carefully prepared classrooms, your child builds skills that last for years — all before their third birthday.

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Self-Care Skills

Washing hands, pouring water, dressing themselves — building real independence.

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Clear Communication

Speaking in full sentences with confidence and expressing needs peacefully.

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Deep Focus

Choosing meaningful work and sustaining concentration — at 2 years old.

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Emotional Regulation

Learning to manage emotions peacefully in a calm, supportive environment.

The Difference

Typical Daycare vs. Montessori Toddler

Typical Daycare

  • Built for crowd control, not development
  • Children constantly redirected and rushed
  • Entertainment over engagement
  • Adults do everything for the child
  • Rigid schedules with little choice
  • Builds dependency on adults

Montessori at SMS

  • Designed around independence and capability
  • Children move, explore, and choose freely
  • Purposeful, hands-on activities
  • Children learn to do things for themselves
  • Flexible flow that follows the child
  • Builds confidence and self-reliance
"Our children are thriving at Shrewsbury Montessori School. We were in an environment where they felt safe to try new challenges. Even when things did not come easily, they were challenged to try their best every day. Some may think Montessori means 'smallness,' but it means the opportunity to be a great asset in the world by using one's strengths and weaknesses."
— Malchi and Brian Smith, Current Parents

Discover What's Possible for Your Toddler

Register for our March 28 Open House or schedule an introductory admissions call — take the first step toward a joyful beginning for your child.

Register / Book a Call