The Nido (Italian for "nest") provides a safe and nurturing environment for the infant. The environment provides for the child's development of independence while fostering safe, loving relationships with the adults. The physical environment is arranged to foster the infant's natural development. Children are not kept in containers such as walkers, jumpers, or playpens. Rather, the environment allows for freedom of movement, safe discovery and sensorial exploration. Children sleep on floor beds instead of in cribs. This allows the child to choose to sleep when he or she is tired. All food items must be provided by parents. We are able to store breast milk and formula for children. Parents must also supply all diapers, creams, and spare clothing for their child.

Children in the Toddler Community are given opportunities to further develop their independence while engaging in developmentally appropriate learning activities. The physical environment is arranged to encourage exploration and teach the child to care for himself and his environment. The classroom includes practical life materials, hands-on manipulatives, and activities for language development and self-expression. Children are given opportunities for socialization and communication while learning grace and courtesy. The schedule includes a daily group time as well as a two hour work period with opportunities for pre-academic learning. Highlands Montessori works with the parents to facilitate the toilet training process. Children are given frequent opportunities for toileting, and independence remains a major focus. After a brief transiton period, children in the Toddler Community wear underwear to help them recognize their bodily functions. Parents must provide an ample supply of clean underwear and spare clothing. Parents must provide a healthy lunch for their child each day. This lunch must be peanut-free. Toddlers also eat a balanced snack each day.

Highlands Montessori provides a summer program for children in the Toddler and Primary Communities. Children will be given opportunities for free play and enjoy ample time outdoors. They will participate in gardening activities, experiments, and art and music experiences. Tuition rates are based on the previous year's enrollment. Before and after care is also available during the summer months.

The Primary program provides children with the opportunity to develop essential work habits such as concentration, independence, increased coordination, and a sense of order. Children at this age are rapidly developing, and the environment is designed to foster this natural development. Children will leave the program highly prepared to excel in elementary school. The classroom consists of well-defined areas throughout which the children are allowed freedom of movement and choice during the work cycle. The environment is equipped with carefully designed, hands-on Montessori materials. Practical life activities teach the child to care for himself and his environment. Children use manipulatives in the sensorial area to develop and refine their senses. Lessons in language, math, science, and culture prepare the child for future school work. Through careful observation, the trained Montessori guide gives each child individual lessons tailored to his or her unique needs and abilities. Parents must provide a healthy lunch for their child each day. This lunch must be peanut-free. Children also eat a balanced snack each day.