Welcome to the Nido classroom, where our youngest learners fill their days exploring their environment, specifically prepared for them.

"We see the figure of the child who stands before us with his arms held open, beckoning humanity to follow." ~Dr. Maria Montessori, Education and Peace

Clover

Nido Classroom
Infants 3 months - 16 months

Back to School Letter 2025-26
Car Seat Checks

Jeanette Kania

Nido Guide

A.A. Science & Arts, Early Childhood emphasis
Continuing student in Family Life Education, Bachelor of Arts, Spring Arbor University
AMI Assistance to Infancy Certification, Montessori Institute -Denver

The Children's House experience (2015-present)
Nido-Young Children's Community Support
Young Children's Community Guide
Nido Guide

Jeanette grew up in Traverse City and found Montessori almost ten years ago. She has worked in every 0-3 classroom at the school and loves partnering with families to support children during the first years of their lives. In her spare time, she enjoys knitting, reading, and being outside with her husband and their children, Astrid and Laszlo.

Madison Stewart

Classroom Support

Chloe Flynn

Classroom Support

Ashleigh Cole

Classroom Support
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