At Metta Tree Montessori, we believe that children need an inspiring environment to explore and age-appropriate degrees of freedom to delve deeply into their interests. We offer a traditional Montessori education and our program is designed to fulfill their needs.
A child’s brain undergoes an amazing period of development from birth to three. They produce more than a million neural connections each second. We understand that the first three years of life are a critical period in brain development.
Our goal is to support children to be independent, confident, and self-motivated. When they become older, we hope that they find meaning in the world.
Our Philosophy
Founder/ Lead Montessori Guide
Hello! I am Yukari, the founder of Metta Tree Montessori. I was inspired to start my own program because I saw a need for an authentic Montessori program for toddlers in my community.
As a mother of two children, I was not able to find satisfying Montessori infant and toddler programs in my area. I began designing my program after my first child was born.
I hold a Masters Degree (M.Ed) in Montessori Education from Loyola University in Maryland. I have two Montessori diplomas at the 0-3 years old and 3-6 years old levels from AMI (Association Montessori Internationale). I worked as a lead toddler teacher at a Montessori school before my own children were born.
I know how important it is to have a respectful and safe space for children to grow to meet their full potential. I want to provide that to other families in my community.
Some fun facts about me: I am originally from Japan. I enjoy swimming, running, and climbing at the gym.
When exploring early education, you will see many schools use the name Montessori. Because that term isn't trademarked, any daycare can use it—even with untrained staff. Our program is fundamentally different because we hold the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) standard, founded by Maria Montessori herself.