Preschool & Childcare Center Serving Sacramento, CA

A Family-Owned, Boutique Montessori Experience, Trusted Since 2014

A Montessori kindergarten teacher since 2008, Situ Millawabandara opened her home-based Montessori preschool in 2014. In response to her community’s needs, she expanded to our beautiful center in 2022. She and her passionate team are still on site every day to welcome you with the same personalized care that makes you feel at home.

Our Mission

To guide each child on a journey of discovery through hands-on exploration, nurturing curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning. Because it’s from this strong foundation that children unlock self-discipline, leadership, and purposeful growth.

Our Core Values

Independent Learning

We nurture curiosity and confidence through Montessori-inspired exploration that empowers each child to learn at their own pace.

STEAM Innovation

We inspire creativity and critical thinking through hands-on experiences in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

Connection With Nature

We believe the natural world is the child’s greatest classroom—encouraging discovery, stewardship, and a lifelong love for the environment.

Mindfulness & Emotional Growth

We cultivate calm, empathy, and resilience by helping children understand their emotions and be present in the moment.

Cultural Respect & Inclusion

We celebrate diversity, honor all cultures, and guide children to become compassionate, open-minded global citizens.

Healthy Living & Nutrition

We promote wellness and self-care through wholesome, organic foods and experiences that teach respect for nourishment and the earth.

Highly Qualified Montessori Teachers & Exceptional Ratios

Our passionate, experienced educators are not only credentialled by the American Montessori Society but also hold associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees. While the state requires 1 teacher for 12 children, we cap our preschool class at 8 students, and our infant room at 4, so you know your child will be treated as the unique individual they are by experienced experts invested in their growth.

An Innovative Montessori Curriculum For Future Success

In our thoughtfully prepared environment, your child has the freedom to explore, build skills, and pursue their curiosity in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Our unique approach supports the development of social, emotional, physical, and intellectual skills that serve them throughout their lives.

Regular Communication, Updates, & Events Keep You Involved

Your child’s teachers update you daily with reports on activities and info via the Brightwheel app. We use the Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ 2 and ASQ SE 3) to track your child’s development, so you always know how they’re progressing. And we welcome you to join us for stories in the classroom or at family gatherings like Garden Day.

Unlock Your Child’s Potential In A Community That Cares