Cedar Mountain, NC

Little River Montessori offers an authentic Montessori education focused on child-led learning and individualized development. The center features highly qualified AMI-certified teachers, low student-to-teacher ratios, and a nature-rich campus with outdoor classrooms. Their curriculum emphasizes practical life skills, sensorial development, and academic readiness through hands-on materials. The facility includes secure indoor environments, organic gardens, and comprehensive safety protocols. Parents praise the school's nurturing atmosphere and strong community involvement, with excellent track records in preparing children for elementary education.

This faith-based center provides a structured yet loving environment with a play-based curriculum that integrates Christian values. Features include state-licensed educators with CPR/first aid certification, age-appropriate learning centers, and a focus on social-emotional development. The facility boasts secure access, nutritious meal programs, and spacious indoor/outdoor play areas. Highly regarded for its strong parent-teacher communication and inclusive community, the center maintains excellent safety records and offers flexible scheduling to accommodate working families in the Cedar Mountain area.

As part of the nationally accredited Primrose Schools network, this location delivers a balanced learning approach blending teacher-directed and child-initiated activities through their exclusive Balanced Learning Curriculum. The center features degreed early childhood educators, advanced security systems, and technology-enhanced classrooms. Programs emphasize literacy, STEM, and character development, with amenities including on-site kitchens for healthy meals, large playgrounds, and regular developmental assessments. Parents consistently highlight the school's high educational standards, robust safety protocols, and convenient location serving families from Cedar Mountain and surrounding regions.