Lily Pad Montessori School

02/12/2026

🌿 Now Enrolling at Lily Pad Montessori School – Ages 6 weeks to 5 years old! 🌿

At Lily Pad Nursery & Preschool, we are Montessori-inspired and developmentally focused, creating an environment where children are encouraged to explore, discover, and grow with confidence. Our exclusive Lily Pad Leap Curriculum thoughtfully blends structured lessons into a child-led, Montessori-inspired classroom experience.

Children thrive in a language-rich, dynamic yet accessible setting that feels warm and loving. With enriching experiences that stimulate the senses and nurture curiosity, our teachers guide children to challenge their skills each day — growing from novice to master again and again.

Contact us today to learn more and schedule a tour!

Enroll now. Lily Pad Montessori School in Chicago, IL, provides a nurturing and enriching environment for children to grow, learn, and thrive. Offering authentic Montessori education, our programs foster independence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. Enroll today to give your child the b...

01/26/2026

🍎👩‍🍳 Kids Café: Welcome to the Kitchen! 👨‍🍳🍎

Last Thursday, our little chefs began learning about kitchen safety, exploring various tools and ingredients, and using their senses to experience food. They also added personal flair to their aprons and chef hats.

Throughout the program, the children will build meals by following recipes, strengthening their fine motor skills, and learning about colors, shapes, and sizes through food.

We can’t wait to get cooking!

08/22/2024

Today during work time our friend on the left was working on practical life and learning how to use tools. Our friend on the right was working on learning her days of the week.

08/22/2024

This week Dragonfly traveled to the United Kingdom! ( Today Ms.Karina read the book "Paddington" about a bear who lives in London. Children got to make their very own Paddington.

08/08/2024

Last week's lesson plan activity(making pandas)

08/08/2024

Families that reference Promo Code "1025" will receive 50% off our enrollment fee.

Lily pad Montessori School in the West Loop has infant availability. We look froward to expanding the Lily pad Community. Email us for more information.

08/06/2024

Field Trip to The Children's Museum!

08/06/2024

08/06/2024

Montessori work time

08/06/2024

Torn Paper Mountains (Art activity done for our lesson plan theme: High on the Mountain or deep through the Jungle)