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MCG: A pretty special place

Montessori Children’s Garden (MCG) is a proud provider of the highest quality Montessori education and childcare in the Fox Valley area.  Since 1996, we have made it our mission to develop relationships with families that build a strong educational foundation in the young child and allow the child to reach their potential in their classroom communities. 

It's an important (and difficult) decision when it comes to who you trust when you're not with your child, and the choices can be overwhelming. Here's a little more "about us" and some examples of how MCG excels beyond the ordinary when compared to other preschools and child care environments.

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  • Respect for your child

    From the first day they join the classroom community, your child learns quickly they get to make choices and be involved in their everyday learning. Respect is woven throughout every part of their experience. Our goal is to provide a place where your child knows they can make mistakes, problem solve, think, and ultimately reach their potential.

  • A "gem" in the neighborhood.

  • Small for a reason.

  • Locally owned with a big heart.

  • Exceptional student retention.

  • Low turnover of staff.

Respect for your child

From the first day they join the classroom community, your child learns quickly they get to make choices and be involved in their everyday learning. Respect is woven throughout every part of their experience. Our goal is to provide a place where your child knows they can make mistakes, problem solve, think, and ultimately reach their potential.

A "gem" in the neighborhood.

We urge you to come visit us in person so you can take the first step in understanding why parents call us a "hidden gem." We have been forming partnerships with families for over 20 years. 

Small for a reason.

We want to know every student and family in a personal way. We want to work with you in your struggles at home with your child and look for you to do the same in what your child experiences in the classroom. Getting to know your joys and concerns about your child's development is an on-going process. As a small school, we make it our responsibility to get to know every family and more importantly, every child in an engaging way.

Locally owned with a big heart. 

Having our owner in the halls nearly everyday allows MCG the flexibility to make decisions for the school that are in the best interests of the children, families, and school family. There's no larger chain of command guiding or telling us how to do things for our families. We follow the child and when requests and/or challenges arise, our first question is "what's the best course of action for them?" 

Exceptional student retention.

There are multiple reasons for this but one is that parents have someone to go to if they have a question or concern. Head teachers and staff members talk to parents daily. Because we're small and independently run, we often say, "the buck stops here." You know who to reach out to if you have something to discuss. Other reasons that families stay with our MCG community for years is pretty simple.  They see their child, their whole child, happy and growing. Their academics are the most obvious reflection of their growth, but parents also see growth in a child's interactions with others, self confidence and awareness of others. These are all areas that are part of their daily experience.

I've said it before and I'll say it again; I'm so thankful I decided to bring Harry to MCG for his last year of preschool. His attitude of 'I can do that' amazes me, as well as his empathy. Thank you for instilling these into him."

The Callahan Family