American Indian Childcare Center

Feel free to contact us to learn more about our programs that serve children and American Indian families.

☎ 651-774-1620☎ 651-774-1620 Contact Us!Contact Us! Lead Guide Training ProgramLead Guide Training Program

Respected Childcare Center

Early Childhood Learning Opportunities Matter

Montessori American Indian Childcare Center in St. Paul, MN is a trusted childcare center that focuses on a culturally unique and holistic approach to lifelong learning. We are a high-quality and educational Montessori preschool providing early childhood learning opportunities for children. Our goal is to let families witness their children blossom into independent, conscientious, and

well-rounded individuals.

Mission

The mission of Montessori American Indian Childcare Center is 'to address the early childhood needs and the academic achievement gap of American Indian children, through revitalizing language and culture.'

Vision

It is the vision of Montessori American Indian Childcare Center 'to be the premier model of early childhood opportunity for the American Indian community.'

Organization Goal

The organization goal of Montessori American Indian Childcare Center is to create access to high quality early learning in the American Indian community and a build strong cultural foundation to prepare children and families for their K-12 education experience.

Montessori American Indian Childcare Center - Grand Opening Video

Montessori American Indian Childcare Center (MAICC) from Claire Weaverling on Vimeo.

Column

Connecting to Nature

Column

Math

Column

Exercises of

Practical Life

Why Choose Us?

A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Educational Institution
A Childcare Center Licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services
A Four-Star Parent Aware-Rated Program
An Association Montessori International (AMI) Recognized School

Column

Practicing American Indian Values

Established in 2014, our school has child-centered, self-directed, and experiential-based learning programs acknowledging all children as spiritual embryos who need to be respected and guided. We cultivate a kid’s natural desire to learn by blending the child-rearing practices and values of the American Indian community with the Montessori method of education.

Column

Early Childhood Indicators of Progress

In Minnesota, the following Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIPS) have been developed to establish standards for healthy development:

Approaches to Learning
Cognitive Development
Creativity and the Arts
Language Development and Communication
Physical Development
Social and Emotional Development

Column

MAICC Children’s House Method

Observation is the primary method used to understand the development of each child. We believe that children are guided through their experiences to help them foster a healthy sense of independence and self-confidence.

Early Childhood

learning opportunities for your child

ContactContact

Reach Out to Our Childcare Center

Give your little ones the quality education they deserve by partnering with us. We are a childcare center that will effectively help children develop their learning capabilities. If you have any questions about what we offer, feel free to get in touch with us today. You may also browse our website to see our educational programs and calendar.