School history: founded in 2004, by Karen Dugmore and Mary Clements. The school has grown in response to community interest in Montessori education.

Programs available:  Pre-Primary classroom serves children ages 24-36 months.  Primary classrooms are multiaged, serving children ages 3-Kindergarten.  Classrooms are balanced by age and gender.  Summer Camp is available for elementary aged children, grades 1-3.

Teachers: Certified Montessori teachers in every classroom participate in continuing education classes yearly.  Assistant teachers are trained in Montessori philosophy and positive discipline techniques.

Classroom makeup:  Primary classrooms are multi-aged, ages 3-6.  Classes are balanced by age and gender.

Hours of operation:  
Morning Program        8:30-12:30
School Day Program        8:30-3:00    
Extended Day Childcare    (before school 7-8:30, after school 3-6)

Regular events/ traditions: 
Holiday Party - details >>
Global Picnic - details >>
Spring Party and Egg Hunt - details >>
Mother's Day Brunch - details >>
Breakfast with Dad - details >>


Enrichment classes:  Art, Kindermusic, and Spanish are offered weekly by qualified teachers to all Primary students.

Afterschool programs:  Electives are offered by private companies during extended day hours; see information in the entrance hall for more information.

School year:  September 1 through May 31

Summer programs:  June through August- Fun-filled summer days!  

Licensing:  Lakewood Montessori adheres to all requirements and codes of the City of Boise.

Field trips:  Kindergarteners benefit from monthly field trips. Occasionally on-site field trips are enjoyed by all students.

Lunch: Tuition is kept low by requiring all children to bring their own lunch.

Snacks:  Children take turns bringing morning snack to share with the group, afternoon snack is provided by Lakewood Montessori.

Nut policy:  Due to several severe peanut allergies, Lakewood Montessori is a peanut free school.

Parent involvement:  An active PTO provides classroom volunteers, art parents, reading parents, and help with school functions.  Participation is not mandatory, but can be very fulfilling and fun!

Tours and observations:  The optimum time to tour is in the morning, Monday-Thursday.  Call the office to schedule, 331-3888.

Enrollment:  approximately 112 students

Karen Dugmore and Mary Clements
Lakewood Montessori, Boise, Idaho