Welcome to Discover Montessori Children’s House Early Years Community, a sanctuary designed for the transformative years of 3 to 4.5, where each child’s inherent curiosity becomes the pathway to endless exploration and vibrant growth.
Early Years
3 - 4,5 years
Only through freedom and environmental experience is it practically possible for human development to occur.
Dr. Maria Montessori
Essential Skills for a Successful Life
Igniting a Passion for Lifelong Learning
At Discover Montessori Children’s House, our 3-4,5 Early Years program is meticulously designed to cultivate holistic development, embracing the Montessori method and the preparatory principles of the International Baccalaureate (IB) for young learners. We aim to foster creativity, independence, and a lifelong love for learning. This program uniquely combines hands-on, experiential learning with specifically designed Montessori materials within a nurturing environment, allowing children to explore and discover at their own pace.
Nurturing Environment and Program
The children absorb all aspects of their environment in a quest to become part of their culture. The space and program allow the children to discover, learn and be independent. The learning environment is specially prepared with Montessori materials that are designed for the presentation and exploration of practical life, refinement of senses, early mathematics, language, culture, and creativity. The beauty and order of the materials help to remind the child to return them to their place neatly and carefully. The children have the freedom to make choices from a variety of sequentially designed materials, which aids in their development of responsibility and self-mastery. We provide a child-centred and enriching environment where the children gain independence and self-discipline and learn appropriate skills.
Emphasis on Social and Emotional Growth
Our curriculum places a strong emphasis on social and emotional development, helping children cultivate empathy, respect, and collaboration skills. These elements are crucial as they align with both Montessori principles and the IB’s focus on creating responsible, global citizens.
Nature and Outdoor Learning
Discover Montessori Children’s House values the significant role of nature in child development. We integrate regular outdoor play and exploration to enhance emotional well-being, creativity, and cognitive abilities, understanding that immersion in nature is not just beneficial but essential for young learners.
Encouraging Independence and Curiosity
The core of our day, the work period, is rooted in Montessori pedagogy with uninterrupted cycles where children receive personalised guidance and engage in self-directed activities. This approach fosters independence and collaborative learning, with children partaking in everything from using Montessori materials to observing peers and managing self-served snacks.
Nurturing Well-being and Special Activities
Tailored to meet individual needs, our program offers dedicated nap times for younger children in a soothing environment. The afternoon specials provide diverse experiences in fine arts, music, and physical activities, designed to cultivate a well-rounded personality and prepare them for the next stages of their educational journey.
Join Our Community
Children who are 3 years old by the fall are welcome to join our vibrant early childhood program.
At Discover Montessori Children’s House, we are committed to nurturing your child’s potential at every step of the way and look forward to welcoming your family into our community. Together, we will grow towards a joyful and enriched future, grounded in respect for the child, love of nature, and an unwavering commitment to holistic education.
Schedule a tour
We invite you to visit us and meet our team before submitting your Registration with us.
Tuitions
Tuitions of Discover Montessori Children’s House are revised on an annual basis. The tuition includes:
- Education according to:
- the Bulgarian state requirements.
- international standards for holistic Montessori education.
- Early years programme (PYP Early Years) of the International Baccalaureate (IB).
- Bespoke individualised program responding to the child’s needs.
- English language education is conducted through a bilingual program by native English teachers.
- Core school day by 5:00 pm. Extended school day by 6:00 pm.
- Extra activities: yoga, arts and crafts, music, theatre.
- Meals: morning breakfast in the morning, fruits and vegetables, lunch, and afternoon snack.
- Visit theatre or music productions and activities in a museum or galleries.
- Medical professional attention includes morning checks, first aid, and prevention measures.
- Annual “Accident” insurance.
Extracurricular activities, which require additional payment:
- Clubs (dancing, Spanish class, piano).
- Sports (swimming).
- Ski and green camps.
- Trips and learning activities outside Sofia.
- Classes with a speech therapist.
Tuition for School year 2024-25:
| Program | Age | One payment | Two instalments | Monthly payments | |
| Toddlers | 18 – 36 months | 1 x 9 000 = 9 000 | 2 х 4 650 = 9 300 | 1 х 2 200 and 10 x 740 = 9 600 | |
| Early Years | 3 – 4,5 years | 1 x 8 800 = 8 800 | 2 х 4 550 = 9 100 | 1 х 2 200 and 10 x 710 = 9 300 | |
Discounts:
- Signing a 3-year contract provides a 5% discount.
- For a second child in the family, a 5% discount is applied to their annual tuition fee.
- For a third child and twins in the family, a 7% discount is applied to his annual tuition fee.
School year:
- 1 September – 31 July.
Terms of payment:
1 payment
by 1st June
2 payments
by 1st June and 1st of September
11 monthly payments
from September till July
Deposit:
A 15% tuition deposit is payable upon signing the educational contract. The deposit guarantees the child’s place in the program and is refunded from the first paid instalment of the tuition for the academic year.
Enrolment:
One-time enrolment fee in the amount of 500 EUR.
Learning Resources:
The learning resources fee of 300 EUR is paid for the entire academic year.
Extended day
In response to the needs of working parents, a child may be enrolled in Extended School Day from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. For the academic year 2024/2025, the Extended Day fee is 1 500 euro. The fee is annual and can be paid once or in three equal instalments of 500 euro before the beginning of each term – autumn (September 1 – February 1), spring (February 1 – June 1), summer (June 1 – July 30).
Summer School:
Young students can attend summer school from 1st to 25th of August. The Summer School fee is per week.
All figures are in euro.
For more information, please contact us: hello@montessorischools.bg