Frequently Asked Questions
Every parent wants to feel confident when choosing a preschool — and we want you to feel that way too.
These are the questions families ask us most often during tours. We hope they’ll help bring you peace of mind.
The Montessori method is a child-centered educational approach that emphasizes independence, hands-on learning, and respect for each child’s natural development. At Winhold Montessori Preschool in Palmetto Bay, our classrooms are carefully prepared to foster curiosity, confidence, and lifelong love of learning — all at each child’s own pace.
We welcome children from 1 to 6 years old, including infants, toddlers, preschoolers, VPK, and kindergarten students. Children from 6 to 10 years old for our Summer, WInter and Spring Camps.
Yes! We offer art, soccer, music, mindfulness & yoga classes as part of our Enrichment Program to discover talents..
We’re open year-round, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
This full-day schedule gives families the flexibility they need — and allows children to enjoy a full day of learning, play, and growth at their own rhythm.
This full-day schedule gives families the flexibility they need — and allows children to enjoy a full day of learning, play, and growth at their own rhythm.
Start by booking a tour — it’s the best way to experience our school. After your visit, we’ll guide you through the enrollment forms and welcome your child to their new classroom.
We’ll provide you with a checklist during your tour, but generally we require: a completed enrollment form, immunization and physical exam records, emergency contact info, and any applicable subsidy documentation.
We’ll provide you with a checklist during your tour, but generally we require: a completed enrollment form, immunization and physical exam records, emergency contact info, and any applicable subsidy documentation.
We offer an optional school lunch service, with nutritious, age-appropriate meals provided by our trusted caterer. Or you can send food from home.
Please contact us to learn more about how it works and whether it’s the right fit for your kid.
Please contact us to learn more about how it works and whether it’s the right fit for your kid.
Yes! In addition to our Summer Camp, we’re open during Spring Break and Winter Break, offering fun-filled camps so children can keep learning, laughing, and exploring all year long.
Yes, we accept the School Readiness Program. We believe every child deserves quality education, regardless of family income. Learn more and apply at Florida's Early Learning site.
We are located in 17555 S Dixie Hwy, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
We follow strict hygiene protocols across the school — from handwashing routines and disinfecting toys and surfaces to safe food handling and personal hygiene habits. Our classrooms, restrooms, and shared spaces are cleaned and sanitized regularly. Diaper changes and potty training are managed with care, in designated spaces, by trained staff following hygiene and safety guidelines.
Only authorized adults can pick up a child. ID verification, security codes, and sign-in systems ensure safety at every step. In addition, our school has secure entry systems, surveillance cameras, and carefully monitored transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces. If someone else needs to pick up your child, they must be previously authorized on your enrollment form. If a new person needs to come, we require written notice and a security code you create.
We offer an adaptation week (or two, if needed), where children stay for shorter hours to gradually feel at ease. Photos and updates are shared daily. you’re welcome to stay briefly during the first days to help your child feel safe — and to witness their first steps into independence. Our teachers guide each child with empathy and patience — and we stay in touch with you every step of the way.
We use the Procare app to share photos, reports, updates and newsletters. For specific concerns, we also use email and in-person conversations at drop-off and pick-up.
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We're just a call or message away — and even better, a tour will answer them all. Come feel the Winhold Montessori Preschool difference.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
We're just a call or message away — and even better, a tour will answer them all. Come feel the Winhold Montessori Preschool difference.

