Nurseries & Preschools
About Island Montessori
Island Montessori provides a nurturing, supportive environment in a beautiful, spacious garden created to establish a love of active learning. At the heart of the school is a team of highly qualified, passionate teachers who create an age and developmentally appropriate environment. The school’s bright and spacious classrooms are complemented by an expansive 1.5-acre garden featuring a nature trail, sports court and areas for unstructured play and exploration.
Island Montessori learners draw as much inspiration from nature and being in the tropical outdoors as they do from the guided activities inside their classrooms. The staff combine their passion for early childhood education with an inclusive culture of curiosity, respect and flexibility that helps your child and your family thrive in the best learning environment possible.
Curriculum: Island Montessori is guided, but not limited, by the Montessori philosophy, and uses the very best Montessori practices and materials aligned with the Cayman Islands Early Years Framework. All classes are underpinned by a belief that children should be active, and outdoor learning is blended into each day.
For a virtual tour of the school, see here: https://www.youtube.com/IslandMontessori
Office of Education Standards School Inspection Report: Island Montessori - November 2024
Highlights
- Rated 'Excellent' by Office of Education Standards (OES), 2024
- Highly qualified and experienced class and specialist teachers
- 1.5 acres of shade trees, natural gardens, outdoor learning, play and sports areas
- Bright, spacious classrooms with a range of Montessori and nature-inspired materials
- Montessori curriculum aligned with the Cayman Islands Early Years Framework
- Graded 'Excellent' in their November 2024 school inspection
- Providing Toddler and Casa classes for children ages 16 months to 6 years
Fees 2025-26
Toddler (Half Day)
Annual Fee
CI$12,200
Monthly Fee
CI$1,285
7.30am-12pm
Toddler (Full Day)
Annual Fee
CI$14,100
Monthly Fee
CI$1,485
7.30am-3pm
Casa (Half Day)
Annual Fee
CI$11,875
Monthly Fee
CI$1,250
7.30am-12.15pm
Casa (Full Day)
Annual Fee
CI$14,100
Monthly Fee
CI$1,485
7.30am-3pm
Aftercare
Annual Fee
CI$3,200
Monthly Fee
CI$350
3pm-5pm
Registration Fee: For new students only CI$250
Supply Fee: One-time annual supply and snack fee CI$450
Place Deposit: Non-refundable place deposit applied in full to the annual tuition upon commencement of CI$600
Prepayment Discounts: Tuition schedule contains discounts built in for Annual (5%) and Termly payments (3%). Changes made during the year to different payment options will result in an adjustment of fees to correct discounts to applicable months only.
Sibling Discounts:
- Full tuition for the first child based upon the child in the highest-class level
- A 5% reduction for the second child
- A 10% reduction for the third child
Facilities
The school's bright and spacious classrooms are complemented by an expansive 1.5-acre garden featuring a variety of outdoor learning, sports and play areas and nature trails to safely explore.
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Last updated: 22 April, 2025