Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted Montessori Preschool in Seattle
Chelsea House Montessori has been dedicated to fostering early childhood development since 1985. Our mission centers on creating a stimulating environment that cultivates foundational attitudes, habits, and skills essential for lifelong creative thinking and learning. We prioritize independence, responsibility, and respect while serving children, parents, families, and the broader Montessori community. Our commitment extends to increasing awareness of early childhood education's importance and maintaining a reputation for excellence in Seattle's educational landscape. We empower staff through professional development opportunities and embrace diversity in all forms. Community outreach remains a core component of our philosophy, ensuring our impact extends beyond classroom walls.With decades of combined experience, our Montessori-certified educators bring specialized expertise in early childhood development. Our program balances structured learning with self-directed exploration, following Dr. Maria Montessori's principles of respect for the child and freedom of expression. We maintain rigorous standards in both educational content and process goals, preparing children for social and intellectual growth. Our facility in North Seattle provides a nurturing space where children develop self-discipline through carefully prepared environments. As a United Montessori Association member, we uphold the highest professional standards in early childhood education.
Services
Preschool Programs
Montessori Method
After-Care Services
Early-Care Programs
Community Outreach
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer Montessori-certified educators with decades of combined experience
- Our program follows Dr. Maria Montessori's proven educational philosophy
- We maintain small class sizes for personalized attention
- Our curriculum balances structured learning with self-directed exploration
- We provide extended care options for working families
Associations and certifications
- United Montessori Association (UMA)
Services
Preschool Program
Our comprehensive preschool program serves children aged 2-6 through Montessori-certified instruction. We combine structured curriculum with self-directed learning in a prepared environment that fosters independence and creativity. The program develops foundational skills for lifelong learning through sensory-based materials and individualized guidance.
Montessori Method
We implement Dr. Maria Montessori's proven educational philosophy emphasizing self-directed exploration. Our prepared environment features specialized materials that develop cognitive, social, and motor skills. Children learn at their own pace through hands-on activities that promote concentration, discipline, and intrinsic motivation for learning.
After-Care Services
Our after-care program provides supervised care from 3:30-5:30 PM daily. Certified staff maintain Montessori principles through structured activities and free exploration. This service supports working families while ensuring continuity of educational values beyond regular school hours in a safe, nurturing environment.
Early-Care Programs
We offer early-care services from 8:00-9:00 AM daily for working families. Certified educators provide Montessori-aligned activities that ease children into the school day. This supervised care maintains educational continuity while accommodating flexible scheduling needs for parents.
Community Outreach
Our outreach initiatives extend Montessori education benefits to the broader community. We host workshops on early childhood development, collaborate with local organizations, and share resources about Montessori principles. These efforts promote awareness of quality early education practices beyond our school walls.
People
Jaisri Gangadharan
Director
Montessori-certified educator with a Ph.D. in Economics and over a decade of experience in Seattle's biotech industry. Brings analytical expertise to early childhood education while maintaining Montessori principles.
Molly Burke
Lead Teacher
Certified Montessori teacher with 25+ years of experience. Specializes in creating engaging learning environments that follow Dr. Montessori's child-centered approach to education and development.
Christine Amaratunge
Lead Teacher
Montessori-trained educator with 20+ years of experience. Combines passion for mathematics with child development expertise to create effective, individualized learning experiences for young children.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We serve children aged 2 through 6 years old in our Montessori preschool program.
What are your operating hours?
Regular school hours are 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM daily, with early-care (8:00-9:00 AM) and after-care (3:30-5:30 PM) available.
What makes Montessori education unique?
Our Montessori approach emphasizes self-directed learning through hands-on materials in a prepared environment that fosters independence and intrinsic motivation.
Are your teachers certified?
All lead teachers are Montessori-certified with decades of combined experience in early childhood education.
How do you involve families?
We require family participation in open houses before enrollment and maintain regular communication about child progress and Montessori principles.
