Suttons Bay, MI

Leelanau Montessori offers authentic Montessori education in a nurturing environment, serving children from toddler through elementary ages. The center features certified Montessori teachers with specialized training in child development, mixed-age classrooms that promote peer learning, and a comprehensive curriculum focusing on practical life skills, sensorial development, language, mathematics, and cultural studies. The facility includes beautiful outdoor learning spaces, natural materials, and individualized learning plans. Parents consistently praise the school's warm community atmosphere, experienced staff, and the exceptional academic and social development their children achieve.

The Children's House provides exceptional early childhood education with a Montessori-inspired approach, serving the greater Traverse City region including Suttons Bay families. The center features highly qualified teachers with degrees in early childhood education, low student-teacher ratios, and a comprehensive curriculum that balances academic preparation with social-emotional development. Facilities include age-appropriate classrooms, extensive outdoor play areas, and specialized learning materials. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, independence, and community values, with parents consistently noting the strong sense of community and the remarkable developmental progress children make.

The Little Garden Preschool offers a nature-based, play-centered curriculum that fosters curiosity and love for learning. Located on West Grand Traverse Bay, the center provides extensive outdoor learning opportunities with gardens, natural play spaces, and hands-on environmental education. The experienced teaching staff holds credentials in early childhood education and specializes in developmentally appropriate practices. The curriculum integrates literacy, mathematics, science, and arts through project-based learning and outdoor exploration. Parents consistently report excellent communication, caring teachers, and children who develop strong problem-solving skills and environmental awareness. The center serves families throughout the Leelanau Peninsula region.