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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.

Current Schedule

  • School Day: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM or 4 PM

  • Before Care Starts at 8 AM;  After Care ends at 4:30PM (M, F) or 5:15 PM (T,W,Th)

Young Learners Classroom - Glow Room

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 - Forest Room

Operating Since: April 2025

  • Age Group: Mixed-age 3–6 years

  • Licensing Capacity: Up to 15 children

  • Ratio: 1:8 or less (typical ratio is 

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. Mary Anne

  • International Montessori Teaching Diploma: Preschool/Kindergarten

  • Montana Preschool Teaching Certificate

  • Studied Collagraph printmaking, sculpture and film photography, piano and music theory at University of Montana

  • Has shown works in multiple local galleries

  • Working as a professional photographer for many years before joining MPI in 2015 

  • Enjoys spending time with family 

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. Shirley

  • Passionate about teaching—views early childhood education as her career and calling

  • Background includes three years of nannying for five children, babysitting toddlers and young children, and teaching in licensed childcare programs

  • Hopes to complete a degree in Early Childhood Education in the future

  • Enjoys painting, drawing, and nature walks (often sketching outdoors), and shares her home with two playful cats

Sub teachers: 

Ms. Joyce 

Ms. Rachel 

  • Doctorate in Violin Performance

  • Licensed music teacher for public schools in multiple states

  • Extensive experience teaching and substituting in public schools and childcare programs

  • Attended the original Montessori Program in Rome, Italy, as a child

  • Speaks Italian and some French

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We Wish You Well

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