Mountain Meadows Montessori

A Bozeman community preschool for children ages 3-6

About Us

Located in Bozeman, MT, Mountain Meadows Montessori is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, nonreligious preschool rooted in the Montessori educational philosophy of cultivating the child’s own natural desire to learn in an expertly curated and developmentally appropriate environment, guided by experienced teachers.

We are the legacy program of the Learning Circle Montessori School, which operated in Bozeman from 1984-2024 as a pillar of Montana’s early childhood education community. A group of dedicated families and teachers established Mountain Meadows Montessori in 2024 to carry on the Learning Circle’s long tradition of excellence in early education, continuing with the same outstanding staff and curriculum.

MMM is licensed by the State of Montana and is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS).

An individualized, whole-child approach based in experiential learning

Experienced teachers warmly guide each child to learn and grow at their own pace

Explore the natural world and our local and global communities through our rich curriculum

  • “Mountain Meadows Montessori has the most amazing staff of any preschool I know. They are experienced, caring, and committed to helping children thrive. I feel so reassured that my son is in good hands when I drop him off each day, and he loves going to school! He especially enjoys circle time, feeding the guinea pigs, learning Spanish, music classes with Miss Trina, and playing on the fantastic playground. My daughter completed three years at Learning Circle Montessori (which had the same program and staff) and it was incredible to watch her knowledge, confidence and creativity grow each year. She was more than prepared for kindergarten at a public school.”

    Chelsea & Adam Schumaker

  • "This coming fall will be our daughter's third year at Mountain Meadows (previously Learning Circle Montessori). We cannot recommend the school enough and are so grateful for the supportive and positive learning community. Ms. Jenna, Ms. Christine, and Ms. Ali provide a wealth of teaching knowledge and meet each child where they are with intention and creativity. The curriculum is engaging and well rounded. MMM has encouraged our daughter to be curious and excited about learning and we are looking forward to another year!"

    Rebecca & Wes Cawood

  • “I grew up in a household deeply ingrained in early childhood education. This program, and these teachers, were always my first choice for my own family, and I have been so grateful to see both my children thrive in this environment.”

    Kathleen Lefstad

  • "Within the learning environment Christine, Jenna, and Ali created, our daughter thrived. She embraced education through nature, geography, culture, and art. She also developed a respect and empathy for others that will help guide her for years to come!"

    Chaundera Wolfe & Jesse Gentner