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Caregiver + Child Classes

Enhancing your role as a child's first teacher

In our thoughtfully designed classroom, you will be inspired and supported to guide your child in their education and development. The experience will be facilitated by Montessori Guide, Britny Tollstam. All classes take place in our Milkweed classroom at The Children’s House.

Prenatal  |  Perinatal  |  Infant  |  Toddling


Montessori Prental parenting classes at the Children's House Traverse City MichiganPrenatal class

This class is designed for parents or caregivers with children who are expected to be born soon. Wrapped in the Montessori philosophy, guided discussions about preparing yourself and your space for welcoming an infant are the focus of this class.

Class size: 8 maximum
Thursdays, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

6-week Sessions

Session 1: Jan 4, Jan 11, Jan 18, Jan 25, Feb 1, Feb 8, Feb 15*
Session 2: Feb 22, Feb 29, Mar 7, Mar 14, Mar 21, Apr 4, Apr 5*
Session 3: Apr 18, Apr 25, May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30*
*makeup day in case of cancellation 

$120 per caregiver and child/session (for current Children’s House families)
Registration opens December 5

$150 per caregiver and child/session (non-enrolled families)
Registration opens to the public December 12


Montessori Caregiver + Child class for parent and baby in the fourth trimester at the Childrens House

Perinatal class

This class is designed for parents or caregivers of newborns and continues on through the first weeks and months following the birth – the fourth trimester, up until scooting begins.

Class size: 7 maximumWednesdays, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

6-week Sessions

Session 1: Jan 3, Jan 10, Jan 17, Jan 24, Jan 31, Feb 7, Feb 14*
Session 2: Feb 21, Feb 28, Mar 6, Mar 13, Mar 20, Apr 3, Apr 10*
Session 3: Apr 17, Apr 24, May 1, May 8, May 15, May 22, May 29*
*makeup day in case of cancellation 

$120 per caregiver and child/session (for current Children’s House families)
Registration opens December 5 

$150 per caregiver and child/session (non-enrolled families)
Registration opens to the public December 12



Montessori Caregiver + Child class for toddler and parent at the Childrens House

Infant class

For parents or caregivers and infants who are past the fourth trimester and are scooting, crawling, or taking first steps. Once a child begins to walk they may move to the next level of classes.

Class size: 7 maximum
Tuesdays, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

6-week Sessions

Session 1: Jan 2, Jan 9, Jan 16, Jan 23, Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb 13*
Session 2: Feb 20, Feb 27, Mar 5, Mar 12, Mar 19, Apr 2, Apr 9*
Session 3: Apr 16, Apr 23, Apr 30, May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28*
*makeup day in case of cancellation 

$120 per caregiver and child, per session (for current Children’s House families)
Registration opens December 5

$150 per caregiver and child, per session (non-enrolled families)
Registration opens to the public December 12



Montessori Caregiver + Child class for toddlers and parent at the Childrens House
Toddling class

For parents or caregivers and children who are walking steadily and are 1 to 3 years old. 

Class size: 6 maximum
Mondays, 9:00 - 10:15 a.m., and includes a group snack

12-week Session

Jan 22, Jan 29, Feb 5, Feb 12, Feb 26, Mar 4, Mar 11, Mar 18, Apr 1, Apr 8, Apr 15, Apr 22, Apr 29*, May 6*
*makeup day in case of cancellation 

$240 per caregiver and child, per session (for current Children’s House families)
Registration opens December 5

$300 per caregiver and child, per session (non-enrolled families)
Registration opens to the public December 12


For questions regarding Child Caregiver classes contact: 
Britny Tollstam, Adult Learning Specialist and Montessori Guide
Britny@traversechildrenshouse.org
(231) 929-9325 ext. 107