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MPI-Cold Springs

Young Learners Program (ages 1-3)

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Primary Classroom  (ages 3-6) 

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​MPI-Cold Springs

Philosophy & Curriculum

Just like our original MPI school, which has been providing high-quality care and education since 2015, MPI-Cold Springs is grounded in a child-centered approach. Our program combines Montessori and emergent curriculum, with a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning through Conscious Discipline and Pyramid Model teaching practices. We are committed to whole-child development and celebrate cultural diversity and inclusion in everything we do.

Schedule

  • Current Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

  • Potential Extension: May expand to 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM based on family needs

Young Learners Classroom

Operating Since: March 2024

  • Age Group: Mixed-age 1–3 years (children who take only one nap)

  • Licensing Capacity: Up to 15 children

  • Ratio: 1:8 or less (our typical ratio is 1:6 or less)

Primary Classroom

Opening: April 2025

  • Age Group: Mixed-age 3–6 years

  • Licensing Capacity: Up to 15 children

  • Ratio: 1:8 or less

Enrollment

If you are interested in joining MPI-Cold Springs, please begin by booking  a tour on this page.

If the available tour times don’t work for you, feel free to send us a message through the booking site with your availability—we’re happy to coordinate.

Our Cold Springs Teaching Team: 

Director: River Yang, Ph.D.

Teachers: 

Ms. Maria

  • Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

  • Extensive experience working with children (from infants to elementary ages) since 2003 

  • Experience in preschool/child center administration

  • Enjoys family life and cherishes moments with husband, son, and daughter

  • Loves skiing and scenic hikes with family; enjoys literature, podcasts, and the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

  • Has a profound belief in the partnership between parents and educators

Ms. Ruby

  • A native speaker of Chinese with a degree in Business English from a university in China

  • 1.5 years working experience in an international school in China

  • 2 years at Jeanette Rankin Elementary School working directly with children in various positions (playground assistant, etc.)

  • 1 year experience living in New Zealand

  • An MPI (original location) alumni parent and sub (before Covid) who has loved the philosophy and practices at MPI

  • Enjoys playing piano

  • Lives in Missoula with husband, daughter, a dog, a cat, and a rabbit​

Ms. Shay

  • Bachelor's Degree in Biology from UC Santa Barbara

  • Four years managing a research lab before realizing her true passion lay in teaching and connecting with others

  • Owned a remote tutoring business for two years

  • A teaching style centered on curiosity, reflection, and socio-emotional connection

  • A multilingual educator who speaks Spanish and Arabic, she values questions as the spark of innovation and growth

  • A year of early childhood teaching experience

  • A lifelong learner

Ms. Annette

  • 13+ years as a state-licensed childcare provider

  • Majored in Business Management in college

  • Previous experience in hospital, legal, and mortgage office settings

  • Proud mother of three grown children

  • Originally inspired to open her daycare while caring for her elderly mother

  • Believes in creating nurturing, loving environments where children feel safe and thrive

  • Values connection and the simple joy of caring for children without the pressures of running a business

  • Finds deep meaning in helping both children and elders grow through relationships

  • Loves being part of a community that supports and uplifts young children

We Wish You Well

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