We serve children aged 6 weeks to 10 years and are dedicated to unlocking the unique potential within every child through Dr. Montessori’s enlightened principles.
We’re dedicated to unlocking the unique potential within every child through Dr. Montessori’s enlightened principles. Guided by her vision from training centers, books, and lectures, we steadfastly adhere to Montessori’s guidance to foster holistic growth. As an institution we aspire to incorporate the possibilities of Montessori’s vision by a strict adherence to her guidance.
We embrace each child’s unique learning journey, letting them progress at their individual speed. Recognizing that learning unfolds differently for every child, we don’t rely on rigid timelines or uniform milestones. Those needing extra help in particular areas receive the attention they need, while those eager for more advanced challenges are provided the opportunities they seek.
Our approach fosters curiosity, self-reliance, empathy, teamwork, and analytical thinking.
We introduce concepts at stages that align with children's optimal learning readiness.
We see our connection with you as a joint effort, dedicated to enhancing your child's growth.
We serve students across the following age groups at our school, all while being dedicated to unlocking the unique potential within every child through Dr. Montessori’s enlightened principles.
Preschool Promise, funded by the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care, provides free, full-time preschool to eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It offers culturally relevant programs in various settings across Lane County—including McKenzie Montessori Institute. Enrollment uses a lottery system, prioritizing children with special needs and emerging language learners. Families must meet income eligibility requirements to qualify. Click here to learn more about enrollment and eligibility.
Immunization Reports: You can find our current immunization records and rates on the Oregon Healthy Authority website by clicking this link.
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
Email: [email protected]
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Yes! In accordance with the Oregon Department of Education’s Child Nutrition Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity Public Notification Policy, we offer applicants with disabilities and limited English proficiency (LEP) free language assistance, auxiliary aids, and/or accommodations and provide these services upon request. Please call (541) 228-5352 or email us for more information.
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Our mailing address is 285 S. 42nd Street, Springfield, OR 97478 and our main phone number is (541) 228-5352. If you’d like to reach us via email, please use our contact form.
