The regular program begins in mid-September and continues through early June. For children attending for the first time, there is a three-week phase-in period prior to mid-September. During this period the child is gradually introduced to the school, classroom materials, and the other children. School holidays and vacations parallel local school calendars.

Children attend Monday through Friday for three hours each day, allowing for spontaneous and continuous learning to flow.

The morning session is from 9:00 - 12:00
The afternoon session is from 1:00 - 4:00

The Director, Regina Satterthwaite, has been with shoreline school of montessori since 1992. After receiving her B.A. degree, Regina completed teacher certification through the American Montessori Society (AMS). She has been licensed by the state of Connecticut since 2000 as a qualified director of this long established, quality preschool. Each classroom is headed by teachers who serve as the link between the student and the learning environment. Careful records are kept on each student, documenting their progress and readiness to progress to the next step in mastering skills.