A Winfield teacher and parent shared an article about creating balance for your child at home. It’s called the “The Four Pillars of Simplicity” from the Simplicity Parenting blog. Many of the ideas suggested in the article are similar to the philosophy Montessori teachers utilize to prepare the classroom and curriculum for your child.   Simplicity Parenting is a resource created by Massachusetts educator and family...

Winfield Children’s House is proud of the success of our newest program, the Bambini classroom for children ages 6 months to 16 months. Limited space is available now and we are enrolling families to start the program in June when older children transition into the Toddler House programs. Please call to learn more about our specific infant program options and to arrange for a personal tour of the classroom and our school. You can reach us...

Transitioning from the Toddler House to the Children’s House by Rita Children grow and develop so quickly, and it is a remarkable and wonderful time of change as your child begins to look and act less toddler-like and more like a preschooler. At Winfield, the transition from the Toddler House to the Children’s House may seem daunting to both you and your child. You may have questions about how many familiar faces your child will see...

Enrollment is open now for families on our waiting list and for new prospective families. We are in the process of updating our registration documents on our website. For the latest forms and to set up a tour date to see our programs firsthand, please call our office at 207-797-8101.    

Winfield Children’s House is home to the Maine Montessori Institute (MMI), a teacher preparation program for Early Childhood Montessori education. MMI is accredited by MACTE, the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education. Teachers who successfully complete the program are eligible to receive an American Montessori Society certification for teaching children ages 3-6. MMI is also affiliated with the University of Southern...