A safe, nurturing, vital learning Space for the very young
- Apply well-known principles that enhance children's growth. Sources: Montessori and RIE.
- Take advantage of windows of opportunity for this age group, for cognitive, math, literacy, motor, and social-emotional development.
- Share these developmental principles with families.
- Show parents how this works.
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Availability:
We have Infant and Toddler spots starting as soon as you are ready.
Please call to inquire.
Please call to inquire.
Heart and Hands Montessori
Montessori Center for Infants and
Toddlers
Heart and Hands Montessori
Montessori Center for Infants and
Toddlers
... Comments from
families and colleagues:
From a Mom: "Thanks for all that you do! My baby is so happy at your school." Oct
2020
"Putting your child in the hands of strangers is a terrifying thing, but we quickly grew very comfortable... because it was so apparent how well cared for and loved she was... she loves going each day." Sep
2020
From a departing parent: "All our gratitude for walking us and E. through these first few years. We were all lucky to have you in our lives." Aug
2020
Another departing parent writes:
"Thank you for all the good work and support in this year that L. attended H&H!
As a family moving to a new country we were concerned on how he would adapt to the new culture and language and we are thankful that we found your school. We appreciate the patience you all had and also the efforts to understand how to help him to thrive. I’m sure that other families feels the same way, welcomed and supported, and I thought you should know the good impacts your work can cause in the community!" Aug
2020
From a former parent with a new baby: " We all think of you and the Heart and Hands staff so often. H. is an independent and thriving three-year old with a kind and strong spirit (due in no small part to his time at Heart and Hands). We also have another son, L., born in April. I'm writing on the off-chance that there might be an opening at Heart and Hands." Aug 2020
"Dear Susan, Thank you so much for all you have done to provide B. with a safe, fun, stimulating, and special environment at Heart and Hands. He has done so well there... We will miss Heart and Hands so much... Thank you for teaching us so much." July 2020
A current parent: "Both my husband and I would like to share our deepest gratitude to you and your team for the exceptional care that you have given our little big man, and of course continue to give."
Feb 2020
From a family with 2 kids at our Center: "Dear Susan, Thank you for running such a prestigious school! We love the environment and education and love seeing our boys thrive at Heart &
Hands. We hope you have a great holiday!"
Dec 2019
"I appreciate your emphasis on professional development and we're so grateful to you and the providers in the infant room." Dec 2019
From family with 2 toddlers at H & H: "Dear Susan, Thank you for creating an environment where learning is easy and fun for young children. I really appreciate the services you're providing for my kids, and I'll always be thankful for the peace of mind you give me while at work." Nov 2019
From a family moving on: :
"As first-time parents we cannot begin to describe the gratitude we have for Heart and Hands and the teachers for providing such a warm, nurturing environment for our little man to grow, thrive, and build his independence. It is apparent how happy and comfortable he feels at his school." Aug 2019
Current parents wrote:
"You have such a special school – we wish he never had to leave! We knew this was the right place for D. when we walked into your toddler classrooms for the first time. Each child in the class was calm, happy & engaged. July
2019
From a current dad: "Both of our children started here as infants and the time has come for our youngest to move on. We can’t thank Heart and Hands enough for helping both of our kids learn, grow and feel loved when away from their family. We truly could not have survived without you and we look forward to watching how T and A. continue to grow with the foundation they received here." Aug
2019
A parent wrote: "Thank you for all the love, compassion and guidance you have given T... The growth we have witnessed at home has been amazing and amusing to say the least!" July
2019
From another family: "Many, many thanks for such super care and teaching this year. We wish she could stay forever! This was a big year for our family with new jobs... and we are so grateful for Heart and Hands' steady guidance and love for H. Thank you for everything - we are forever grateful!"
June 2019
From a departing family: "To the Teachers of Toddler 1! Thank you for everything over the last year and a half. It has been wonderful for us to see W. so happy to go to his school day and to watch his gowth while in your care. We'll miss you but will be back to visit soon!" C. K. & W. Apr 2019
Dear Susan: "A heartfelt thank you for all you've done for A. and Q. We feel so grateful for their experiences at HandH! We have been so impressed by the environment, the support to language developemnt, conflict resolution, small and big learning opportunities in each day!! Thank you for your timeless efforts to provide quality Montessori programing for little ones in our community." July 2019
"Dear Susan, We can’t believe he only has three weeks left at your wonderful school! We have watched him thrive and blossom under your care and supervision. We will be forever grateful for the time he spent at Heart and Hands. Thank you for all that you do. We will miss you, your staff and your school dearly. "
July 2019
From another departing family: "To the teachers and staff
at Heart and Hands, This is such a difficult goodbye. You have
taken such incredible care of W since he was just 3 months old! We
credit you for his independence, gentle spirit, and sophisticated
language." April 2017
From one of our teachers: "Dear Susan & Tom, Thank
you for providing such a loving and fun environment for the
children, parents and staff. I love coming to work!" April
2017
From a current parent: "I heard our friend H. toured
H&H and was super impressed! Everyone I talk to says it
really stands out in contrast to other options they've explored.
Your hard work and dedication make it all possible! Thanks again
for everything you've done for Q." March
2017
From a parent whose infant is about to move to Toddlers:
"Thank you all for embracing R's energy and vibrance as he is
growing and changing so much! He has so loved visiting the
toddler rooms and playground and loves showing me and telling me
all about it daily!
Nov 2016
From a parent whose child is
about to leave us for a Montessori preschool: "Thanks for
all the great intuition and education you bring and apply to the
school. I keep thinking how your place changed E's path in the
universe for the better. I knew nothing of Montessori before
your place. It has made me a better parent, too. I can't say
thank you enough." July
2016
From current parents: "We
have the most profound respect for the work you are doing and
will be happy to be a reference for the care you are giving
children, your facility is absolutely amazing and your care and
education is unbeatable!! A.
March 2016
"If teachers were flowers, I'd pick you.
To all my great teachers at Heart and Hands Montessori" love, O.
"We appreciate all you do for O. and our family. He is thriving
at your school. Each morning he claps when we arrive! We
appreciate your kind, friendly, consistent teaching. We could
not ask for a better school and staff." N and B
May 2016
Dad said about his son: "He just loves it here! He's such a happy guy." Nov 2014
From a new parent whose child didn't want to leave Heart & Hands after a visit, and cried long and hard. She signed him up saying: "We knew this would be a wonderful and nurturing environment for him." Oct 2014
From a Mom: "Thanks for all that you do! My baby is so happy at your school." Oct
2020
"Putting your child in the hands of strangers is a terrifying thing, but we quickly grew very comfortable... because it was so apparent how well cared for and loved she was... she loves going each day." Sep
2020
From a departing parent: "All our gratitude for walking us and E. through these first few years. We were all lucky to have you in our lives." Aug
2020
Another departing parent writes:
"Thank you for all the good work and support in this year that L. attended H&H!
As a family moving to a new country we were concerned on how he would adapt to the new culture and language and we are thankful that we found your school. We appreciate the patience you all had and also the efforts to understand how to help him to thrive. I’m sure that other families feels the same way, welcomed and supported, and I thought you should know the good impacts your work can cause in the community!" Aug
2020
From a former parent with a new baby: " We all think of you and the Heart and Hands staff so often. H. is an independent and thriving three-year old with a kind and strong spirit (due in no small part to his time at Heart and Hands). We also have another son, L., born in April. I'm writing on the off-chance that there might be an opening at Heart and Hands." Aug 2020
"Dear Susan, Thank you so much for all you have done to provide B. with a safe, fun, stimulating, and special environment at Heart and Hands. He has done so well there... We will miss Heart and Hands so much... Thank you for teaching us so much." July 2020
A current parent: "Both my husband and I would like to share our deepest gratitude to you and your team for the exceptional care that you have given our little big man, and of course continue to give."
Feb 2020
From a family with 2 kids at our Center: "Dear Susan, Thank you for running such a prestigious school! We love the environment and education and love seeing our boys thrive at Heart &
Hands. We hope you have a great holiday!"
Dec 2019
"I appreciate your emphasis on professional development and we're so grateful to you and the providers in the infant room." Dec 2019
From family with 2 toddlers at H & H: "Dear Susan, Thank you for creating an environment where learning is easy and fun for young children. I really appreciate the services you're providing for my kids, and I'll always be thankful for the peace of mind you give me while at work." Nov 2019
From a family moving on: :
"As first-time parents we cannot begin to describe the gratitude we have for Heart and Hands and the teachers for providing such a warm, nurturing environment for our little man to grow, thrive, and build his independence. It is apparent how happy and comfortable he feels at his school." Aug 2019
Current parents wrote:
"You have such a special school – we wish he never had to leave! We knew this was the right place for D. when we walked into your toddler classrooms for the first time. Each child in the class was calm, happy & engaged. July
2019
From a current dad: "Both of our children started here as infants and the time has come for our youngest to move on. We can’t thank Heart and Hands enough for helping both of our kids learn, grow and feel loved when away from their family. We truly could not have survived without you and we look forward to watching how T and A. continue to grow with the foundation they received here." Aug
2019
A parent wrote: "Thank you for all the love, compassion and guidance you have given T... The growth we have witnessed at home has been amazing and amusing to say the least!" July
2019
From another family: "Many, many thanks for such super care and teaching this year. We wish she could stay forever! This was a big year for our family with new jobs... and we are so grateful for Heart and Hands' steady guidance and love for H. Thank you for everything - we are forever grateful!"
June 2019
From a departing family: "To the Teachers of Toddler 1! Thank you for everything over the last year and a half. It has been wonderful for us to see W. so happy to go to his school day and to watch his gowth while in your care. We'll miss you but will be back to visit soon!" C. K. & W. Apr 2019
Dear Susan: "A heartfelt thank you for all you've done for A. and Q. We feel so grateful for their experiences at HandH! We have been so impressed by the environment, the support to language developemnt, conflict resolution, small and big learning opportunities in each day!! Thank you for your timeless efforts to provide quality Montessori programing for little ones in our community." July 2019"Dear Susan, We can’t believe he only has three weeks left at your wonderful school! We have watched him thrive and blossom under your care and supervision. We will be forever grateful for the time he spent at Heart and Hands. Thank you for all that you do. We will miss you, your staff and your school dearly. "
July 2019
From another departing family: "To the teachers and staff
at Heart and Hands, This is such a difficult goodbye. You have
taken such incredible care of W since he was just 3 months old! We
credit you for his independence, gentle spirit, and sophisticated
language." April 2017
From one of our teachers: "Dear Susan & Tom, Thank
you for providing such a loving and fun environment for the
children, parents and staff. I love coming to work!" April
2017
From a current parent: "I heard our friend H. toured
H&H and was super impressed! Everyone I talk to says it
really stands out in contrast to other options they've explored.
Your hard work and dedication make it all possible! Thanks again
for everything you've done for Q." March
2017
From a parent whose infant is about to move to Toddlers:
"Thank you all for embracing R's energy and vibrance as he is
growing and changing so much! He has so loved visiting the
toddler rooms and playground and loves showing me and telling me
all about it daily!
Nov 2016
From a parent whose child is
about to leave us for a Montessori preschool: "Thanks for
all the great intuition and education you bring and apply to the
school. I keep thinking how your place changed E's path in the
universe for the better. I knew nothing of Montessori before
your place. It has made me a better parent, too. I can't say
thank you enough." July
2016
From current parents: "We
have the most profound respect for the work you are doing and
will be happy to be a reference for the care you are giving
children, your facility is absolutely amazing and your care and
education is unbeatable!! A.
March 2016"If teachers were flowers, I'd pick you.
To all my great teachers at Heart and Hands Montessori" love, O.
"We appreciate all you do for O. and our family. He is thriving
at your school. Each morning he claps when we arrive! We
appreciate your kind, friendly, consistent teaching. We could
not ask for a better school and staff." N and B
May 2016
Dad said about his son: "He just loves it here! He's such a happy guy." Nov 2014
From a new parent whose child didn't want to leave Heart & Hands after a visit, and cried long and hard. She signed him up saying: "We knew this would be a wonderful and nurturing environment for him." Oct 2014
Why are we unique to Boulder County?
- Comprehensive support to child's development.
- Safe, with space to move (no playpens, walkers or containers).
- Aesthetically pleasing: soft light, natural fibers & materials.
- Priority: our trained staff members implement a well-developed & successful program (Montessori and RIE).
- Our Video tells much of the story -
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Heart and Hands Montessori
Updated: Oct 23, 2020
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Our
Center Opened in October 2014,
With New Expanded Space open July 2015.
With New Expanded Space open July 2015.
.... Children are human beings to whom respect is
due, superior to us by reason of their innocence and of the greater
possibilities of their future. 
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