For the younger children an informal programme is maintained where the child chooses his/her own activities.  The child is encouraged to be independent and help prepare and tidy the environment.  There are opportunities for creative and imaginative play.

In the Children’s House, the child is first made familiar with the environment and shown how to care for it.  Gradually he/she is introduced to the Montessori material as he/she is judged ready.

At each session there is an opportunity for storytelling and to join in with singing, rhymes, finger plays or keeping time to music with assorted percussion instruments.  The outdoor play areas are a spacious 21 acres with an environmental centre and sports grounds.

Small groups of children are taken for project work, handwork, cooking, gardening, woodwork, practical life exercises such as dressing and undressing, polishing etc., and demonstrations of the Montessori equipment.

The aim is to introduce basic skills and ensure a sound beginning to literacy and numeracy.