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A place where curiosity leads the way.

A warm, hands-on Montessori preschool in Topeka since 1975 — a unique educational experience for preschoolers, ages 3 to 5.

Photo: children at work in the classroom
50 years· Ages 3–5· A unique Montessori experience· Non-profit · KDHE-licensed
In the classroom

Learning that follows the child

Practical life

Pouring, buttoning, caring for plants — everyday work that builds focus, coordination, and quiet confidence.

Language

Sandpaper letters, sound games, and real books that grow vocabulary and lead naturally into reading.

Sensorial

Carefully designed materials sharpen the senses — size, shape, color, sound, and texture — and bring order to the world.

Our daughter walks in every morning like she owns the place. Three years later, she still can't wait to get there.
A Discovery School family
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Outdoors

Time outdoors

Just outside the classroom door, our outdoor space lets children dig in the garden, watch what grows, and play in the open air. Time in nature isn't a break from the work — for us, it's part of it.

How outdoor time works
Photo: the outdoor classroom and garden

Come see a morning for yourself

The best way to understand Montessori is to watch it happen. Visits are always welcome — just call ahead.

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