Little Belt Montessori

An Intentional Montessori Preschool Community

A High Quality Montessori Experience

Little Belt Montessori is proud to offer an intentional, engaging, and child-directed environment in which your child can grow and explore. They will have access to authentic, high quality Montessori Materials, and their experience with these materials will be guided by an AMS and MACTE certified Montessori lead guide with 18 years of experience working in Montessori preschools. CLICK HERE for more information on our program and staff!

Parent Testimonials

  • Kellen was so patient. If there was a behavior that we needed to change he would just tap us on the shoulder to get our attention gently. There were many different types of kids in the classroom and he treated us all the same. He was always making sure we were being safe like not running too fast or doing something dangerous. One time I was climbing on the play place and I went to jump off but slipped and was about to fall straight onto my back and he grabbed me by the back of the shirt and stomach caught me mid-air!

    Tucker D. - former student

  • Kellen was our daughter’s first Children’s House guide in Portland, Oregon. It was her first “big” school experience and we were all a little apprehensive. From the very first day, Kellen’s unflappable calm and positive demeanor put us all at ease (maybe me, the most). Over the next three years, under Kellen’s masterful guidance, Amelia and her Forest Room community grew, thrived and built a foundation of which we are still seeing the benefits.

    Edie J. - Amelia’s Mom

  • Kellen was a paragon of kindness and warmth and constancy for my son in the "Cattail Marsh" Montessori classroom in Portland, Oregon. Kellen guided and communicated frequently with observations and practices to help Dante forward in his self development and his social development with peers, and I knew that my son was in good hands with a loving and positive outlook. I am grateful for that foundation.

    Anthony C - Dante’s dad

  • Kellen was a kind, calm, supportive, fun, and consistent presence in our lives. Sending a child to preschool can be scary, but I knew in my heart that Irma was learning and flourishing while with Kellen. He always met Irma where she was, and I am incredibly grateful that he was in her life!

    Amy S. - Irma’s mom

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