Give Your Child a Joyful Head Start at Montessori Habitat
Our Primary classroom welcomes children age 3 through Kindergarten into a warm, hands-on learning community where independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning take root early.
Come See the Difference for Yourself
Fill out the form below to book a tour, meet our teachers, and learn more about the Primary Program.
What Makes Us Special?
Our students find out just who they are, on their own timetable, in a child-centered environment where their individuality is cherished.
Experienced Faculty
A warm and nurturing environment with a professional, well-trained, experienced faculty.
Innovative Learning
An innovative learning environment that fosters deeper thought and stimulates questioning and student-led research.
Parent Involvement
Opportunities for parent involvement woven throughout the school’s culture and daily life.
Natural Play Areas
Natural play areas and gardens that the children help care for, building responsibility and independence.
Love & Care
A home-like learning environment built on warmth, trust, and genuine care for every child.
Inside the Primary Classroom
Children age 3 through Kindergarten form one learning community, working with hands-on Montessori materials across four foundational areas — each child moving at their own pace.
Practical Life
Hands-on work that helps children learn to make choices and complete a full work cycle — building concentration, independence, and fine motor control.
Sensorial Learning
Specialized materials that help children process information through their senses, refining sight, sound, and touch.
Language & Culture
Letter sounds, word building, and early reading blossom alongside geography, art, music, and the wider world.
Math
Children learn quantity, then symbol, then connect the two — an early introduction to place value, operations, and geometry.
A Foundation That Grows With Your Child
The Primary classroom is just the beginning. When your child is ready, Montessori Habitat continues the same hands-on approach through Elementary and Middle School — all the way to 8th grade, on one campus.
Real Children. Real Discovery.
From a praying mantis on an open hand to a quiet moment beside the school dog, our children learn by looking closely and getting their hands involved — every single day.
Hear It From Our Parents
“Having an older child who was educated in a non-Montessori setting, we can appreciate the Montessori method that meets the child where his or her curiosity lives. It promotes a love of learning that is based on mutual respect and a hands-on, tactile approach to a wide variety of subjects.”
Sergio & Susan B., Parents
“My son loves the school, the teachers, and the amount of information he has learned willingly is extremely impressive. He refuses to go to any other school. Great school, amazing team.”
Rose G., Parent
Right in the Heart of Champaign
Book a tour and come see us — we’re easy to find near the intersection of Kirby and Prospect Avenues.
Montessori Habitat School
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages are in the Primary Program?
Our Primary classroom is a multi-age Montessori community for children age 3 through Kindergarten, learning together in one prepared environment.
What will my child learn?
Children work with hands-on Montessori materials across Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, and Math — each child moving at their own pace, guided by an experienced teacher.
Can my child continue after Kindergarten?
Yes. Montessori Habitat offers Elementary (Grades 1–6) and Middle School (Grades 7–8) on the same campus, so your child can continue their Montessori journey all the way through 8th grade.
How do I get started?
Book a school tour using the form on this page. We’ll follow up to schedule your visit and answer any questions you have.