Mountain Meadows Montessori

About Us

We are a Bozeman community nonprofit preschool for children ages 2.5-6 years. Being potty trained is a requirement. Our program is rooted in the Montessori method of cultivating the child’s own natural desire to learn in an expertly curated and developmentally appropriate environment, guided by experienced teachers.

We are the legacy program of the Learning Circle Montessori School, which operated in Bozeman from 1984-2024 as a pillar of Montana’s early childhood education community. A group of dedicated families and teachers established Mountain Meadows Montessori in 2024 to carry on the Learning Circle’s long tradition of excellence in early education, continuing with the same outstanding staff and curriculum.

MMM is licensed by the State of Montana and is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS).

Our Team
Early Childhood Program
2025-2026 Enrollment

An individualized, whole-child approach based in experiential learning

Experienced teachers warmly guide each child to learn and grow at their own pace

Explore the natural world and our local and global communities through our rich curriculum

Hear what our families say

  • “Our family has been so over the moon with our choice to send our daughter to Mountain Meadows Montessori! She LOVES going to school, the teachers are engaged and loving, and the environment is calm and supportive. It is truly the perfect place for children to gather, learn and have fun. We love MMM!”

    Jaci B.

  • “Both of our boys attended Mountain Meadows Montessori before enrolling in kindergarten, and I cannot say enough good things about our experience. The teachers and staff were phenomenal- so caring, attentive and genuinely invested in each child’s growth and wellbeing. I knew it was the right place for our family because it was the first program we visited where they were both excited to attend every day. We are incredibly grateful for the foundation Mountain Meadows Montessori provided for our children and would highly recommend it to other families.”

    Heidi A

  • “We are so grateful for this school and can't recommend it highly enough. Our daughter has been enrolled since she was 3, is now 5 and headed off to kindergarten (and reading!). The educators are incredible and experienced, and the environment is warm, structured, and safe. We were met with compassion and curiosity on our daughter's hardest days and feel the teachers made a huge effort to understand her and work with her unique personality. We're confident that she's ready for her next step, socially and academically. We will miss our time here so much!”

    Lily H.

  • “This preschool has been amazing for both of our children. The teachers are very experienced and continuously advance their Montessori training. Our older child was very well prepared for kindergarten and our younger child, who currently attends the school, has made notable advances in her early literacy, letter recognition and writing, fine motor, and overall social and emotional growth. The school brings in a broad suite of subject matter experts as guests to teach the children about science, wildlife, music, water, and much more. It’s a very well rounded, nurturing program, and it’s just the right group size. We are grateful to be part of MMM!”

    Christine S.

  • “We had three kids attend preschool at Mountain Meadows (Learning Circle previously) from 2020-2026. The teachers and atmosphere of the school are fantastic. Our kids felt supported, safe, and were always very, very engaged. We really appreciate not only all the interesting topics and activities that the teachers develop, but how they also engage parents and others to come in and share their interests. Our kids so often came home amped about whatever they did at school that day.”

    Martha M.

  • “We have loved our time with Mountain Meadows. The teachers pay such close attention to each individual child, and I always feel safe dropping my daughter off knowing she is in good hands. She comes home each day excited to tell me about all she learned and experienced with her classmates.”

    Kesa S.

  • "Within the learning environment Christine, Jenna, and Ali created, our daughter thrived. She embraced education through nature, geography, culture, and art. She also developed a respect and empathy for others that will help guide her for years to come!"

    Chaundera Wolfe & Jesse Gentner

  • "This coming fall will be our daughter's third year at Mountain Meadows (previously Learning Circle Montessori). We cannot recommend the school enough and are so grateful for the supportive and positive learning community. Ms. Jenna, Ms. Christine, and Ms. Ali provide a wealth of teaching knowledge and meet each child where they are with intention and creativity. The curriculum is engaging and well rounded. MMM has encouraged our daughter to be curious and excited about learning and we are looking forward to another year!"

    Rebecca & Wes Cawood

  • “Mountain Meadows Montessori has the most amazing staff of any preschool I know. They are experienced, caring, and committed to helping children thrive. I feel so reassured that my son is in good hands when I drop him off each day, and he loves going to school! He especially enjoys circle time, feeding the guinea pigs, learning Spanish, music classes with Miss Trina, and playing on the fantastic playground. My daughter completed three years at Learning Circle Montessori (which had the same program and staff) and it was incredible to watch her knowledge, confidence and creativity grow each year. She was more than prepared for kindergarten at a public school.”

    Chelsey & Adam Schumaker

  • “I grew up in a household deeply ingrained in early childhood education. This program, and these teachers, were always my first choice for my own family, and I have been so grateful to see both my children thrive in this environment.”

    Kathleen Lefstad