The Montessori prepared environment is an environment (home, classroom, or otherwise) that contains materials and experiences carefully curated by the adult in order to meet the unique needs of the child. It is designed to be child-centered, meeting them where they are at in order to maximize learning potential and nurture their growth toward independence. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThis dynamic relationship between the prepared adult, the prepared environment, and the child is part of what makes Montessori education so successful, and therefore, a desirable option for many families.