About Us

San Juan Montessori

San Juan Montessori was founded in 1983 by Tina Moen Roney. Ms. Tina continues to serve as directress and guide. Our school is a member of the Pacific Northwest Montessori Association and is also a licensed child care facility through Washington State DCYF.

At San Juan Montessori children learn a variety of skills and subjects and participate in a number of activities:

  • Language Arts and Reading

  • Science and Culture

  • Experiencing Nature

  • Geography

  • Mathematics

  • Art and Music

  • Sensorial Materials

  • Practical Life Activities

  • Park Play at Causland Park

  • Library Story Time

  • Walks to explore the park or beach

  • Summer Camp!

Our Program

4 Day Per Week Options

Plan A: Student attends 4 days, 9:00 AM to 12 Noon

Plan B: Student attends 4 days 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Plan C: Student attends 4 days, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM

5 Day Per Week Options

Plan D: Student attends 5 days, 9:00 AM to 12 Noon

Plan E: Student attends 5 days, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Plan F: Student attends 5 days, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Plan G: Your child may attend 4-5 AM or PM Days, then add 1-4 full days as needed.

Registration and Tuition


Registration forms will be mailed to families on the waiting list the 2nd weekend of March. Please contact us to be added to our list.

The classes will be filled on a first-to-register, first-on-the-class list basis.

We encourage you to contact Ms. Tina to find out when group school tours will be scheduled.

Tuition is payable at the beginning of the year or in 10 equal installments at the beginning of each month.

Daily Routine

Each session, AM and PM, begins with a classroom work period. This work period is designed to give the child ample time to learn, explore, and investigate the Montessori materials and the natural world. The Montessori environment and the freedom of movement enjoyed by the children allows for both natural and guided social and emotional learning.

A light nutritious snack is provided by the school in both the AM and PM. The children can chose to have snack at anytime during their work period.

The work period is followed by Circle Time which includes singing, and group presentations in culture, science, zoology, and music.

We then spend time outdoors enjoying nature and time together at nearby Causland Park.

Children who attend full-time bring lunches from home and enjoy our "Lunch Bunch" time. Teachers and Assistants read to the children as we all eat together.