The most important period of life is not the age of university studies, but the first one, the period from birth to the age of six.
- Maria Montessori
Everbloom Montessori is a nonprofit Montessori school in Grand Rapids offering early childhood education for infants, toddlers, and Children’s House students. We provide a calm, child-centered learning environment where independence, curiosity, and confidence grow through authentic Montessori education.
Why Families Choose Everbloom
The first six years of life shape how children learn, relate, and grow. Families choose Everbloom Montessori because our classrooms are designed to support independence, confidence, and joyful learning during these foundational years.
At Everbloom Montessori, children learn through:
child-led learning guided by trained Montessori educators
classrooms designed for independence, movement, and exploration
mixed-age communities that encourage collaboration and empathy
a strong commitment to accessibility and equity for families
Our goal is to help children develop concentration, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning while supporting families through every stage of early childhood.
The best way to understand what makes Everbloom different is to see it in action. We invite you to explore our programs, learn more about our Montessori approach, or schedule a tour to experience our classrooms firsthand.
Our Programs
Infant
Our Infant Program, for ages 3 to 15 months, provides a calm, nurturing Montessori environment that supports secure attachment, sensory exploration, and early developmental growth.
Guides carefully observe each child and create individualized experiences that encourage movement, curiosity, and emerging independence.
Toddler
Our Toddler Program, for ages 12 to 36 months, supports children as they develop language, coordination, independence, and social awareness through hands-on Montessori learning.
Children engage in practical life activities, movement, and early cognitive exploration within a structured and supportive environment.
Children’s House
Children’s House, for ages 2 years and nine months to six years, is a mixed-age Montessori classroom where children build early literacy, math, practical life, and social-emotional skills through self-directed learning.
The prepared environment encourages concentration, responsibility, and confidence as children progress at their own pace.
Montessori Education at Everbloom
Montessori education respects each child’s natural development by allowing children to explore at their own pace within a carefully prepared environment. Rather than directing learning through constant instruction, Montessori classrooms are designed to support independence, concentration, and intrinsic motivation.
At Everbloom Montessori:
teachers serve as trained guides who observe, support, and introduce learning at the right developmental moment
materials are hands-on, sequential, and intentionally designed to build understanding through experience
children develop practical life skills alongside early academic foundations in language, math, and sensory learning
movement, choice, and sustained concentration are central to daily classroom life
This approach supports cognitive, social, and emotional growth during early childhood while helping children build confidence, responsibility, and problem-solving skills that carry into later learning.
Everbloom Montessori is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS) and participates in the AMS Pathway of Continuous School Improvement, a structured process that supports program development and alignment with high-fidelity Montessori practices as the school moves toward accreditation.
This ongoing commitment reflects our dedication to maintaining authentic Montessori standards while continuously strengthening the quality of our learning environment.
Everbloom’s dedication to building a strong community is evident in the way parents, teachers, and students come together.
Everbloom Family
Like so many of the students at Everbloom, my daughter was born during the pandemic...by the time she entered Everbloom, she had fallen behind some of her developmental milestones, mainly in gross motor and speech. Within months, she had caught up, and our concerns had melted away.
-Everbloom Family
…as a queer parent, it is important to me for my child to be exposed to cultural competency. Everbloom Montessori regularly includes social justice activities that address this need in relevant [age-appropriate] education.
Everbloom Family
Our space
We’re excited to announce our new home at 1575 Jefferson Avenue SE — a newly developed 15,000-square-foot facility designed to grow with our program and community. Located just minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and easily accessible from US-131, our new space sits along north–south bike lanes, adjacent to the Seidman Boys & Girls Club, and one block from the Silver Line offering convenient, sustainable access for families across the city while anchoring our commitment to accessible, high-quality early learning in the heart of Grand Rapids.