Namaste Montessori School and Daycare

09/03/2026

With heartfelt thanks, we share that Namaste Montessori School has permanently closed after many wonderful years of serving our community.

It has been our privilege to watch children grow, learn, and discover their potential, and we are forever grateful to the families, staff, and supporters who made this journey possible.

Though our doors have closed, the memories we created together will live on. Thank you for your trust, support, and for allowing us to be part of your children's lives.

We will always cherish the community we built together.

With gratitude,
Namaste Montessori School

08/11/2026

It was so nice to sit down with Kira Walter of the Ithaca Times and Trumansburg Free Press and talk about the history of our school, our philosophy, and our school's future. Check out the article here. Ithaca Times

Now enrolling for fall!

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07/28/2026

Exciting New Beginnings at Namaste Montessori School! After many wonderful years, Bridgid Beames, is retiring and we are moving toward a teacher-led non-profit model.

As we begin this exciting new chapter, our commitment to providing exceptional early childhood education remains stronger than ever. We offer full-day, year-round care for children ages 18 months to 6 years in a warm, cozy, home-like environment where every child is valued and encouraged to thrive.

We are looking for families who value developing independence, individualized attention, intentional care, outdoor time, and an involved parent community for their child. Fall enrollment available in our Toddler (18-36 months) and Primary (preschool-kindergarten, 3-6 years) classrooms.

We are proud to accept the CCAP subsidy, helping make high-quality Montessori education accessible to more families.

If you're looking for a nurturing community where your child can learn, grow, and flourish, we'd love to welcome your family to Namaste Montessori School!

https://www.namastemontessorischool.com/contact/

Namaste Montessori School and Daycare Center ...Honoring the light in every child.

07/26/2026

Shearing sheep….thats life at a farm school. Stay tuned for pics of children processing the wool for handwork projects🐑😁🧶 thank you Spot Hollow Farm for helping us shear ❤️

06/01/2026

There’s nothing quite like seeing children light up as they share their world. Our day was filled with collaboration, independence, and authentic learning experiences—just the way Montessori intended. We are so grateful for the community that makes days like this so special!

Montessori Toddler and Preschool Daycare offering childcare in Ithaca, Trumansburg, and surrounding areas.

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

We invite you to visit our classrooms and learn more about our programs.

05/04/2026

What a beautiful day of community at our Celebrating Spring Garden Work Day!

Families came together to care for and beautify our playground spaces, sharing laughter, hard work, and connection along the way.

We were so lucky to have alumni Adlai Graves and his mom Valerie fill the air with fiddle and guitar as our children danced the Maypole—a joyful reminder of tradition and togetherness.

From gardening to dancing to a delicious dish-to-pass lunch, this day truly captured the heart of our Montessori community.

Thank you to every family who helped make it so special.

If you’re looking for a nurturing, connected environment for your child, we invite you to come be part of our community. Just send us a message to set up a time to visit.

04/25/2026

Our entire team had the incredible opportunity to attend the NYAEYC 2026 Conference—and we’re coming back inspired, energized, and full of fresh ideas.

Experiences like this do more than build knowledge—they reignite passion, strengthen our sense of purpose, and remind us why this work matters so deeply. When teachers are nurtured, supported, and connected to a larger community, that energy flows directly back into the classroom.

We’re excited to bring new strategies, deeper insight, and renewed spirit to the children and families we serve every day. # #

A heartfelt thank you to our school families for supporting us—especially during the three days we were closed—so our team could learn and grow together. Your partnership makes opportunities like this possible.

Here’s to lifelong learning, growing together, and continuing to do meaningful work for the children in our care.

04/25/2026

All of our teachers and administrators had the incredible opportunity to attend the NYAEYC 2026 Conference for the last three days and we’re coming back inspired, energized, and full of fresh ideas.

Experiences like this do more than build knowledge—they reignite passion, strengthen our sense of purpose, and remind us why this work matters so deeply. When teachers are nurtured, supported, and connected to a larger community, that energy flows directly back into the classroom.

We’re excited to bring new strategies, deeper insight, and renewed spirit to the children and families we serve every day.

A heartfelt thank you to our school families for supporting us—especially during the three days we were closed—so our team could learn and grow together. Your partnership makes opportunities like this possible.

Here’s to lifelong learning, growing together, and continuing to do meaningful work for the children in our care.