Jacaranda Tree Montessori
Preschool in Amsterdam, Centrum, Netherlands
At a glance
- Type: Preschool
- Ages: 1–3
- Curriculum: Montessori, Toddler Education, Hands-on Learning
- Languages: Dutch, English
- Address: Brouwersgracht, Amsterdam, Centrum, Netherlands
- Website: http://www.jacarandatreemontessori.nl/
Jacaranda Tree Montessori is a Montessori playgroup in Amsterdam’s Centrum area, located on Brouwersgracht near Haarlemmerplein. It welcomes toddlers from 15 months to 3 years and is described as a peaceful, calm, and cosy place for young children to explore with all their senses. The school presents itself as an inclusive space where everyone is welcome, and it is designed to support both children and families in a gentle early learning setting.
The playgroup is built around Montessori principles, with hands-on learning materials and activities that are arranged at the child’s height. The classroom is intended to help children build concentration, refine their skills, and learn how to be in community with others. Families attend together for a 2-hour class once a week, and the playgroup also encourages adults to learn alongside their children how to apply Montessori principles at home. Sessions are available Monday to Saturday from 9:30am to 11:30am, and families may attend with a parent, grandparent, or other caregiver. The school communicates in Dutch and English.
Daily life at Jacaranda Tree Montessori centres on a carefully prepared environment for toddlers, with engaging activities and learning materials that support independent exploration. The source highlights the classroom as safe, child-sized, and thoughtfully set up for young learners. Alongside the playgroup classes, the school offers Montessori workshops for adults, including Introduction to Montessori, Montessori for Toddlers, How to Apply the How to Talk to Kids approach, and Raising Peaceful Siblings. It also shares free resources such as routine cards, a list of Montessori schools in Amsterdam, favourite Montessori stores, podcast episodes, and blog posts, which suggests a family community that extends beyond the weekly session.
What stands out most about Jacaranda Tree Montessori is the emphasis on learning together, with children and adults both taking part in the Montessori experience. The school is run by Simone Davies, and the page includes several family comments describing the environment as welcoming, calming, and well thought out. For families who want a small, sensory, hands-on setting for a toddler, and who are interested in bringing Montessori ideas into home life as well, this playgroup appears to be a particularly close fit. The waitlist can be long, with the school noting that it may be 18 months or more.
Frequently asked questions about Jacaranda Tree Montessori
Where is Jacaranda Tree Montessori located?
Jacaranda Tree Montessori is located at Brouwersgracht, Amsterdam, Centrum, Netherlands, at coordinates 52.3823542, 4.8861397. You can view the exact position on the map on this page and open it in your preferred maps app for directions.
What type of school is Jacaranda Tree Montessori?
Jacaranda Tree Montessori is listed in the IPC Education directory as a preschool serving families in Amsterdam, Centrum, Netherlands, with a curriculum described as Montessori, Toddler Education, Hands-on Learning.
What ages does Jacaranda Tree Montessori accept?
This listing shows ages 1–3. Entry points and class groupings can change from year to year, so confirm current intake ages with the school before applying.
What curriculum and languages are used?
Curriculum information on record: Montessori, Toddler Education, Hands-on Learning. Languages of instruction listed: Dutch, English.
How do I apply or arrange a visit to Jacaranda Tree Montessori?
Start by using the Request Information button on this page or by contacting the school directly. Most schools ask for a visit first, then an application form, a copy of the child's birth record and immunisation record, and a registration fee. Confirm the exact steps and deadlines with the school, as requirements differ across Amsterdam, Centrum, Netherlands.
Is Jacaranda Tree Montessori an IPC Verified school?
Jacaranda Tree Montessori is not currently listed as an IPC Verified school and is not authorised to display the IPC Verified badge.
How do I contact Jacaranda Tree Montessori?
Website: jacarandatreemontessori.nl · Address: Brouwersgracht, Amsterdam, Centrum, Netherlands
Does Jacaranda Tree Montessori publish fees?
The published price band for this listing is Request information. Fees vary by age group, term and optional services, so request a current fee schedule from the school.
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