Seedlings & Saplings
Our youngest learners take their first steps into the Montessori world — building confidence, curiosity, and a love of discovery in a warm, nurturing environment.
A Gentle Beginning
The Seedlings & Saplings program at ABC-Stewart Montessori School is designed for 2 and 3 year olds. In this carefully prepared environment, children are free to explore, create, and grow at their own pace.
Our educators follow each child's natural curiosity, offering hands-on materials and gentle guidance that lay the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Every day is filled with purposeful activity, meaningful connection, and joyful discovery.
Child-Led Exploration
Children choose their own work from a rich selection of Montessori materials, building independence and intrinsic motivation from the very start.
Nurturing Environment
Our small class sizes and warm, consistent caregivers help each child feel safe, seen, and ready to engage with the world around them.
Hands-On Learning
Concrete, sensory-rich materials invite children to touch, sort, pour, and build, developing fine motor skills and early cognitive foundations.
Community & Grace
Children learn to care for their environment and one another, practicing the grace and courtesy that are hallmarks of Montessori education.
Meet Our Seedlings & Saplings Educators
Lydia Voland
Seedlings & Saplings
Lydia nurtures our youngest learners with a gentle, child-centered approach that builds confidence and a love of discovery.
Cathy Mejean
Seedlings & Saplings
Cathy brings patience and creativity to the Seedlings & Saplings classroom, helping children develop foundational skills through play and exploration.
Ready to Learn More?
We'd love to welcome your family to the ABC-Stewart community. Explore enrollment options or reach out to schedule a visit.