West Tisbury, MA

Vineyard Montessori School offers authentic Montessori education guided by AMI-trained teachers, serving children from infancy through kindergarten. The school features carefully prepared environments with natural materials that encourage independence and self-directed learning. Their curriculum emphasizes practical life skills, sensorial development, language arts, mathematics, and cultural studies. The campus includes beautiful outdoor classrooms and gardens that integrate with Martha's Vineyard's natural environment. Teachers hold advanced degrees in Montessori education and maintain low student-teacher ratios. The school is known for its strong community partnerships and family involvement programs.

The YMCA Early Learning Center provides comprehensive childcare with a focus on whole-child development through their nationally recognized curriculum. The center features state-of-the-art security systems, certified teachers with early childhood education degrees, and nutritious meal programs. Their approach combines play-based learning with structured academic preparation, including literacy development, STEM activities, and social-emotional learning. The facility includes age-appropriate playgrounds, indoor gym space, and dedicated art and music rooms. The YMCA's sliding scale tuition and financial assistance programs make quality childcare accessible to families across the island.

Island Children's School offers progressive early childhood education with a project-based, emergent curriculum that responds to children's interests and developmental needs. The school emphasizes outdoor education and environmental stewardship, utilizing their woodland campus and proximity to conservation land. Their certified teachers implement developmentally appropriate practices with focus on creative expression, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving. The program includes daily music, movement, and art integration, along with comprehensive kindergarten readiness. The school maintains strong parent-teacher partnerships and offers extensive community programming and family support services.