A Beaverton tradition since 1995.
Sunshine Montessori is a preschool, kindergarten and child care center in the heart of Beaverton, offering a structured education program for children ages 1 to 6 that excels in preparing them for 1st grade and beyond.
Every child has a natural desire to learn.
We believe each child has a natural desire to learn, to explore, and to take part in the world around them. We nurture that desire by following the principles and practices established by Dr. Maria Montessori.
Our classrooms are prepared environments filled with special materials designed to develop the child's independence and encourage intellectual, social and behavioral development. Each child is treated as an individual and allowed to learn at their own pace.
Three decades of sunny mornings.
Founded as Good Shepherd Montessori in Downtown Beaverton — quickly becoming a sought-after, respected preschool and kindergarten.
Our sister school, Mayflower Montessori, opens — adding an infant program for the youngest learners.
To serve growing demand, the school moves to our larger campus on SW Murray Blvd and becomes Sunshine Montessori.
A Wobbler classroom joins Toddlers and Primary, and our founders are still in the classroom and the front office every day.
Teachers who turn every moment into a teachable one.
Our teachers and assistants are carefully selected, specifically trained and directed by the school's owners and founders. Rather than lecturing, they act as facilitators — a link between the child and the learning environment — showing a child how to use new materials and then letting them learn and explore at their own pace.
- Fully certified. Every lead teacher holds a Montessori diploma from the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) or the American Montessori Society (AMS).
- First Aid & CPR. All staff are certified and take part in ongoing early childhood and Montessori education.
- Safety first. Monthly fire, earthquake and stranger-on-site drills keep students and staff prepared.
- Low turnover. Many of our teachers have taught at our schools for years — parents notice the difference.
Room to run, rest and refuel.
Recognizing the importance of large-motor development, we've built a campus where kids can be kids — rain or shine.
Fenced Playground
Play structures plus a full tennis/basketball court. Toddler and wobbler areas are separate from the big-kid zones.
Covered Play
Covered outdoor areas let children get fresh air and exercise even when Oregon weather isn't cooperating.
Our Own Kitchen
A trained staff prepares lunch and snacks on site. Balanced menus follow USDA and state guidelines and are posted weekly.
Quiet Nap Rooms
Separate nap areas for children who still nap — including preschoolers. Cots provided; bedding washed at school weekly.
Special food needs — allergy or religious — are met on an individual basis. Sunshine Montessori is non-religious and welcomes families of every background.
Come see Montessori in action.
Visit with or without your child — you're welcome to sit in on a class and observe us for a day. We'd love to show you around.