CMCH was founded with a vision:

We maintain a ratio of 1: for toddler age programs and 1:8 for primary age program, per Quality Rating standards. Each primary classroom is staffed with a trained Judaic teacher, a Montessori certified teacher, and a teaching assistant, ensuring a well-rounded and supportive educational experience.

The heart of the classrooms is our skilled teachers who cultivate a warm and peaceful atmosphere, ensuring that children feel content, joyful, and cared for. Our teachers are kind, warm, and empathetic. They value building authentic relationships with their students and understand the importance of connecting with each child's unique needs and interests. They also use their knowledge and experience to engage and inspire students, fostering a love for learning and Jewish values.

We recognize that education is a partnership between home and school. Our educators actively collaborate with students' families, ensuring that every child's growth and development is supported both at school and at home. This strong, cooperative bond between teachers and families is a cornerstone of the CMCH experience.

When you walk into a CMCH classroom, you will find calm, peaceful classrooms with some children cuddled on teachers' laps, some kids playfully giggling, and others engrossed in concentration. The common thread running through each classroom is content and joyful children who feel seen, heard, and cared for by their teachers. At CMCH, school is genuinely fun and joyful, with an atmosphere that encourages laughter, play, and the joy of discovery, making learning an exciting and delightful journey for every child.

Our classrooms start at 18 months through kindergarten. Your child must be at least 18 months and independently mobile to be enrolled in our toddler program. All students enrolled in our primary classrooms must be potty trained.

All children at CMCH Preschool are required to have a dedicated rest time during the day. Children in our toddler program full day program are required to have an afternoon nap. If you do not wish for your toddler age child to nap, we encourage you to register for our morning program alternatively. Children in our primary age program all have a quiet rest and story time in the afternoon. This component of their day is critical to ensure little bodies have enough energy throughout the school day!

Montessori education centers on child-led learning, empowering children to pursue their interests in a supportive, nurturing environment. Classrooms are thoughtfully designed with child-sized furniture and materials that encourage exploration, independence, and a sense of order. Hands-on, self-correcting materials stimulate curiosity and support self-guided learning. Teachers act as guides, observing each child's progress and facilitating personalized learning paths, taking meticulous records to ensure each child’s unique needs and strengths are met.

The comprehensive curriculum covers practical life skills, sensory exploration, language, mathematics, and cultural studies. Montessori classrooms feature mixed-age groups, promoting peer learning and social development, where older children mentor younger peers, enhancing a collaborative and inclusive community. Continuous assessment through detailed observations and record-keeping ensures academic and developmental progress, allowing for timely adjustments to learning plans.

Montessori education places a strong emphasis on fostering independence from an early age. Children are encouraged to choose their activities, manage their time, and take responsibility for their learning and environment, promoting self-confidence and self-sufficiency. This structured yet flexible approach empowers children to become self-directed learners, setting Montessori apart from traditional educational models that often involve direct instruction, standardized curricula, and age-segregated classrooms.