McKenzie Montessori Institute
2024-25 Preschool Promise Program Year: September 4, 2024 - June 25, 2025
Free Preschool Promise Days/ Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am - 3:30pm
Extra Days/Hours that can be paid for: Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 8am , 3:30pm - 5:30pm , Fridays 7:30am - 5:30pm
Bussing: No
Preschool Promise Seats This School Year: 18
Our program is based on operating under the Montessori Philosophy of hands on learning in all areas of academics. Provide social emotional support as children learn to be and work around others. Children will have individual and group instruction and lessons. Children will learn words in their environment in English, Spanish, and Sign.
Three Words to Describe Us: Academic, Community, Leader
Location: 285 S 42nd Street Springfield, OR 97478
Days off: *Not yet available; please contact provider for more information
Languages: Spoken - English (Director & Teachers) , Spanish (Director, Assistant)
Taught - English, Spanish, Sign
Setting: Center-Based
2024-25 Open House/Touring Opportunities: By appointment
Employment Related Day Care (ERDC): Yes, we are registered with the Oregon Department of Human Services as an Employment Related Day Care provider and we accept ERDC payments to pay for the above extra days/ hours.
Teacher Info: This placement has one or more teachers or aids that identify as Black, Indigenous or People of Color.
Phone Number: (541) 228-5352
*Please call (541)741-6000 X 201 for any Preschool Promise enrollment and eligibility questions.
Experience with and or specialized training related to children who:
Emerging or dual language learners
Children who are currently in or have been in foster care
Children who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color)
Children who identify as gender non-binary or transgender
Sample Daily Menu
Sample Daily Schedule
Monday’s Lunch:
Spaghetti with meat, Green Salad, Diced Pears, Milk
Tuesday’s Lunch:
Chicken Penne with Broccoli, apple Sauce, Milk
Wednesday’s Lunch:
Turkey and Rice Soup, Banana, Crackers, Milk
Thursday’s Lunch:
Tuna Sandwich, Apple Slices, Carrots, Milk
8:00-9:00 Arrival/Drop off
9:00-11:00 Work Time (snack)
11:00-11:30 Circle Time
11:30-12:00 Recess
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-2:00 Rest
2:00-2:30 snack
2:30-3:30 Departure/Pick Up