Aspen
Toddler Community
Where Independence First Takes Root
Ages 12 months and confidently walking through age 3
The Aspen Toddler Community offers a gentle, purposeful introduction to life within a Montessori environment.
Designed especially for the rapidly developing toddler, Aspen provides a calm and thoughtfully prepared space where children can move, explore, communicate, participate in practical life, and begin doing meaningful things for themselves.
Toddlers are invited to follow a predictable daily rhythm while receiving the warmth, consistency, and individual guidance they need. Child-sized materials and real-life activities support emerging independence, coordination, language, concentration, social development, and care for self and others.
Aspen is part of the legacy of Treehouse Montessori School, a small, relationship-centered community grounded in respect for even our youngest children.
Our Learning Environments:
Children move through a connected, thoughtfully prepared ecosystem…
Together, these environments create a whole-child learning experience, where children learn, apply, and deepen their understanding across settings.
Indoor Montessori Classroom
Foundational lessons & small-group work
Language, math & core academic development
A calm, structured environment that supports focus & independence
Garden Classroom
(Outdoor Living Space)
A hands-on extension of the classroom
Planting, harvesting & seasonal care
Exploration of life cycles, food systems & stewardship
Community & Expedition Learning
Weekly outings into the world around us
Farms, trails, parks & local businesses
Opportunities to engage with real people, places & systems
Who is The Aspen Program for?
Children Ages 12 months and confidently walking through age 3
Fully potty trained ?
Ready for increased independence and small-group learning
Developing emotional awareness, self-regulation, and the ability to follow group safety guidelines with guidance
Continuing to build grace and courtesy, including listening, awareness of others, and respectful participation in community and outdoor settings
Children are supported in developing these skills through modeling, consistency, and connection.
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