Most educators and psychologists today agree that the single most important period in the development of a person's intelligence occurs between birth and age five. A child's mind is extremely absorbent and his curiosity is at a peak during these early years. When properly nourished and stimulated the child's mind forms patterns for learning that serve him well throughout his life. The Montessori system of preschool education has proven to be one of the most effective and fastest growing methods to guide a child through these critical years. Day Care Centers are generally for the purpose of caring for children on an all-day basis.
Nursery schools are generally experiences in socialization and play.
Preschools are oriented toward educational experiences combined with socialization and play. In most preschools the children are taught educational concepts in a group by a teacher. In a Montessori Preschool the children learn concepts spontaneously as they work independently with the many materials in the environment. The Montessori Method of Education is basically a unique approach to learning. The main purpose of the Montessori Method is to develop an environment where the child can unfold spontaneously and manifest the greater person within.