Programs That Help Children Grow With Confidence

Over the Rainbow Montessori serves children ages 2 through entry into first grade with hands-on Montessori work, caring teachers, purposeful routines, and age-appropriate academic readiness.

Teacher guiding children during Montessori circle time in San Jose classroom
Ages 2-6Preschool, Pre-K, and kindergarten readiness
1:6Low ratio for the 2-year-old primary class
Full & part timeYear-round Montessori program options

Classrooms by Age and Stage

Each program supports independence, language, social development, and academic readiness through prepared Montessori materials and teacher-guided lessons.

Young preschool children smiling during a classroom activity
Age 2 to 3

Primary Preschool

A gentle first classroom experience with potty training support, a 1:6 teacher-to-child ratio, music, movement, language, practical life, sensorial, art, and early math activities.

Children working together with Montessori classroom materials
Age 3 to 4

Preschool

Children build independence, confidence, communication, and classroom routines while working with practical life, sensorial, language, math, science, cultural, art, and music materials.

Child working independently with Montessori math materials
Age 4 to 6

Pre-K & Kindergarten

Older students strengthen character, concentration, early literacy, number sense, social confidence, and school readiness through advanced Montessori lessons and classroom leadership.

What Children Experience at OTRM

Children move through a balanced day of individual work, small-group lessons, circle time, peer interaction, outdoor play, art, music, and practical routines that help them feel capable.

Hands-on Montessori materials

Practical Life, Sensorial, Math, Language, Cultural Studies, Science, Art, Gardening, Music, and Movement.

Teacher-guided growth

Teachers observe each child closely and introduce new lessons when the child is ready for the next step.

Family-friendly care

Morning and afternoon snacks are included, and families may opt into a hot lunch program for an additional fee.

Summer enrichment

June through August includes sports, outdoor education, art, academic enrichment, and creative classroom activities.

See the Program in Action

The best way to understand the classroom rhythm is to visit, meet the team, and see how children work, play, and learn during the day.

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