Our Programs
Montessori Programs for Every Stage
From curious infants to confident kindergarteners — our Montessori programs in Alhambra meet each child exactly where they are, nurturing independence, bilingual skills, and a lifelong love of learning.
Infant & Toddler Program
A warm, secure Montessori environment where the youngest learners develop motor skills, language, and independence. Our infant and toddler classrooms are designed to honor each child's powerful drive for exploration and mastery.
- Practical life activities that build coordination and self-care
- Sensorial materials that refine the senses and prepare for later learning
- Language-rich environment supporting vocabulary and communication
- Gentle toilet learning support and guidance
- Outdoor exploration and nature play every day
Primary Program
Our flagship Montessori classroom is a multi-age environment where 3–6 year olds work alongside one another, learning from each other as much as from their guides. Children progress through five Montessori curriculum areas at their own pace — including bilingual instruction in Spanish and Chinese.
- Language arts: phonics, reading, and early writing
- Mathematics: concrete to abstract with golden beads and bead chains
- Bilingual instruction in Spanish and Chinese
- Cultural studies: geography, botany, zoology, and history
- Practical life: care of self, environment, grace and courtesy
Extended Day Program
Designed for working families in Alhambra and the San Gabriel Valley, our Extended Day program provides full-day Montessori care with a nutritious lunch, rest time, and enriching afternoon activities in a calm, nurturing environment.
- Full Montessori Primary morning program included
- Nutritious hot lunch program provided daily
- Afternoon enrichment: art, music, and outdoor play
- Rest period for younger children
- Flexible pick-up until 5:00 PM
A Typical Day at CMC
Bilingual Montessori: Spanish & Chinese
Language acquisition is most powerful in the early years. At Children's Montessori Center, Spanish and Chinese are woven naturally into daily classroom life — not taught as a separate subject, but experienced through songs, stories, conversation, and cultural activities. Children in our Primary Program develop genuine bilingual fluency alongside their Montessori curriculum.
- Spanish and Chinese integrated into daily classroom activities
- Native-level pronunciation modeled by trained guides
- Cultural celebrations and traditions throughout the year
- Cognitive benefits: bilingual children show stronger executive function
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