Montessori
American Indian Childcare Center
Feel free to contact us to learn more about our programs that serve children and American Indian families.
Honoring American Indian Values
We believe that one’s cultural identity begins at birth. The values of many American Indian nations have the same message: children are sacred gifts to be protected, respected, and cherished.
Positive Early Learning Environment
Teaching the Ojibwe and D/Lakota Languages
Children's House: Montessori American Indian Childcare Center in St. Paul, MN is an indigenized early learning Montessori environment for children ages 3 to 6. Our preschool also provides opportunities for children to study the Ojibwe and D/Lakota language. If you have questions about our Children's House, please contact info
@americanindianmontessori.net
Other Services & Programs
Prenatal to Three Family Nest Program: Supports American Indian families in their prenatal period and children up to 3 years old. Shares information with parents on child development, Montessori education, and indigenous parenting. Families have access to developmentally appropriate Montessori and Indigenous materials and individual support for child development and parent concerns. If you have questions about our Prenatal to Three Family Nest program, please contact terri@americanindianmontessori.net
Indigenous People's Weekend: Supports American Indian children & families as a public health event & the largest Native-led basketball expo in Minnesota. Planned & executed with support from the Niniijaanis MMIW basketball team(s) & Indigenous People's Weekend Youth Council. Activities include a youth skills camp, 3 x 3 tournament, 5 x 5 tournament, Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Awareness Game, MMIW panel, community performances, and features a curated vendor list of Native artists, organizations & businesses. There’s a chance for everyone to learn, visit, participate in healthy activities or engage in Native commerce by supporting Native artists/businesses. If you have questions about Indigenous People's Weekend or youth council, please contact brook.lafloe@gmail.com or see our event webpage: https://niniijaanis1of1s.com/mmiw-basketball-ipw
Economic Mobility Hub: Staff serve families holistically and partner with them to provide support and access to resources that address their immediate needs. Families may qualify to work with a Family Coach to set attainable short-term and long-term goals. If you have questions about our Economic Mobility Hub please contact kateri@americanindianmontessori.net
Do you want to improve your family’s financial situation?
Apply to be part of the Hub. Any American Indian family with a child under age 18 in their household who is eligible for Medical Assistance and who lives in Ramsey County is invited to apply. Download the recruitment flyer and APPLY HERE
Early Childhood
Shaping the developing brain with healthy early experiences will establish a foundation
for all the learning, health and behavior that follow.
Learn More About Our Childcare Programs
Do you have any questions about our childcare programs? Perhaps you want to know how your little ones can benefit from our early learning environment. Get in touch with us via phone or email for more details. We also connect educators to Montessori training opportunities.
Montessori American Indian
Childcare Center
