Looking for an excellent preschool in Beaverton?
We enroll new students throughout the year, depending on availability. The first step is simple: come visit us.
Four easy steps to your first day.
Get in touch
Call or send us a note to discuss your schedule and current availability in your child's program.
Visit the school
Tour with or without your child. You're welcome to sit in on classes and observe us for a day. References available on request.
Register
If we have an opening that fits, complete the enrollment forms and a one-time $100 registration fee.
Join the waitlist — or start!
No opening yet? We'll add your child to our waiting list and reach out as soon as a spot opens.
What to pack for the first day.
A few familiar things help little ones settle in. We'll send a complete list with your welcome packet.
- Change of weather-appropriate clothes (it rains — we still go out!)
- Indoor shoes that are easy to put on independently
- Small blanket or comfort item for nap time
- Completed enrollment & health forms
- Diapers/wipes for Wobblers and Toddlers as needed
- A water bottle labeled with your child's name
New families are invited to our New Parents Orientation Night each October.
Questions parents ask us.
What is Montessori?
Montessori is a philosophy that allows children to develop naturally and fully, each at their own pace. Guided by a certified Montessori teacher in a specially prepared environment with carefully formulated materials, children learn in the best ways — by choice and by discovery. Independence and a love of learning are nurtured so that both competence and confidence result.
Why choose a Montessori education for my child?
Between birth and age 6 is when most of a child's intelligence and social characteristics are formed — and when they're most receptive, curious and excited to explore. A Montessori environment nurtures that curiosity with materials and activities that stimulate and intrigue. Teachers are trained to recognize when your child is ready for a new skill, and learning is custom-fit to your child's individual style.
Is Montessori too individualized? Will my child socialize?
Many activities are individualized so children can work at their own pace without feeling competitive or frustrated. But there are plenty of group activities too — older children help teach younger ones, and the whole class shares circle time, meals and outdoor play. Helping children develop socially and work well in a group is a core Montessori goal.
Is Sunshine Montessori affiliated with any religion?
No. Sunshine Montessori is religiously neutral, and our students come from many different backgrounds.
How will my child adjust to public school afterward?
Montessori provides an excellent foundation for traditional education. Studies show Montessori children adjust well and are generally among the better students, thanks to their self-direction and positive attitude toward learning. Our graduates have attended all of the local public and private schools, and many have been selected for challenging academic programs and honors.
Do you offer infant care?
Yes — at our sister school, Mayflower Montessori. At Sunshine, our youngest program is Wobblers (1–2 years).
Are meals, snacks and music classes extra?
No. Lunch, snacks and weekly music classes are all included in tuition. The only special-program charge is a $16 gown for kindergarteners on Graduation Day.
Can I visit the school to see how my child is doing?
Absolutely — you can visit any time. If you'd like a conference with your child's teacher, please schedule it in advance. Formal Parent/Teacher Conferences for Primary classes are held each March.
Who can pick up my child?
Anyone you've authorized — including grandparents and family — as long as a parent or guardian has told us about the arrangement in advance.
What if my child is sick?
By state law, children with a temperature over 100°F must stay home. If your child is recovering from a contagious condition, they may need a doctor's note to return.
Can my child nap at school?
Of course. We have separate, quiet nap areas for children who still nap — including preschoolers. Cots and mats are provided and bedding is washed at school each week.
What happens on snow and ice days?
For inclement weather we follow the Beaverton School District as a general guideline for closures and delays. We'll also post updates on our website.
Ready to take the next step?
Schedule a visit, or call us to check availability for your child's age and schedule.