Franklin, MA · Est. 2004

20 Years Nurturing
Curious Minds
in Franklin, MA

AMS-certified Montessori preschool & kindergarten for ages 2.9–6. Where every child's natural curiosity becomes the foundation for lifelong learning.

★ AMS Certified
👨‍👩‍👧 Low 1:6 Ratio
🌱 Rolling Admissions
🏛 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

20

Years in Franklin

1:6

Teacher–Child Ratio

AMS

Certified School

501c3

Nonprofit

Child focused on a Montessori water transfer practical life activity

"The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind."

— Dr. Maria Montessori

About Us

A Place Where Learning Feels Like Play

Sunrise Montessori School has been a cornerstone of the Franklin, MA community since 2004. What began as a single classroom has grown into a warm, 3,000 sq ft home for learning — serving over 415 students and 320+ families across two decades. We've built something truly special: a calm, beautiful environment where young learners ages 2.9–6 thrive at their own natural pace.

We follow the time-tested philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori — an approach that recognizes children as naturally curious, self-directed learners. Our prepared environments, certified guides, and carefully designed Montessori materials work together to ignite a genuine love of learning that lasts a lifetime.

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Child-Led Discovery

Children choose their work, moving at their own pace through developmentally appropriate challenges.

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Prepared Environment

Our classrooms are thoughtfully arranged to invite exploration, independence, and concentration.

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Mixed-Age Community

Multi-age classrooms (ages 3–6) foster mentorship, empathy, and a rich social environment.

Meet Our Team

Guides Who Truly Know Your Child

Every guide at Sunrise holds AMS credentials and brings deep experience, warmth, and genuine passion for the Montessori approach.

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Ms. Catherine B.

School Director & Lead Guide

AMS certified, 18 years Montessori experience. M.Ed. Early Childhood Education, Lesley University.

Lead — Primary 1
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Ms. Priya N.

Lead Guide

AMS certified, 11 years experience. Specialty in language arts and early literacy development.

Lead — Primary 2
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Ms. Rachel T.

Associate Guide

AMS credential in progress. 6 years Montessori classroom experience. Focuses on sensorial & math materials.

Associate — Primary 1
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Ms. Danielle F.

Associate Guide & Extended Care

B.S. Child Development, Framingham State. 4 years with Sunrise. Leads our before & after care program.

Extended Care Lead
Our Programs

Flexible Options for Every Family

From gentle half-day sessions to full extended care — we have a schedule that fits your family's rhythm.

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Half Day

Morning Session

A perfect introduction to the Montessori environment. Ideal for toddlers and younger children building independence.

  • ✓ Ages 2.9 – 6
  • ✓ Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 12:00
  • ✓ 3-day or 5-day options
  • ✓ Snack provided
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Full Day

All-Day Program

A rich, full Montessori day with extended work periods, outdoor play, and a community lunch together.

  • ✓ Ages 2.9 – 6
  • ✓ Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 3:30
  • ✓ Snack + hot lunch included
  • ✓ Nap/rest for younger children
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Extended Day

Before & After Care

Flexible wrap-around care for working families — the same warm guides, the same Montessori calm, just extended hours.

  • Full Extended 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • ✓ Before care only: 7:30 – 8:30 AM
  • ✓ After care only: 3:30 – 5:30 PM
  • ✓ À la carte: $15 / hour
  • ✓ Afternoon snack provided
  • ✓ Snow days: extended care follows school schedule

2025–2026 Tuition

Rates are effective for the 2025–2026 school year. No tuition increase this year.

Program Annual Monthly
5-Day Half Day $8,380 $838
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Extended Care (add-on) Contact us —
  • 👨‍👩‍👧 5% sibling discount — second child enrolled simultaneously
  • 📅 10 monthly installments — September through June
  • 💰 Need-based financial aid available
  • 📋 State childcare vouchers (DTA/DHS) accepted
📄 Download Full Rate Sheet (PDF)

Rolling Admissions

We accept applications year-round. No waiting for September — if a spot opens, your child can start when they're ready. We welcome visits any school day.

📌 Enrollment steps:

  1. Schedule a school tour
  2. Complete an application (paper or email)
  3. Receive admission decision within 5 business days
  4. Sign enrollment agreement & pay registration fee
Montessori Curriculum

What Children Learn Every Day

Our prepared environment offers rich, interconnected learning across every domain of child development — always following the child's natural curiosity and readiness.

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Practical Life

Care of self, care of environment, food preparation, grace & courtesy, and control of movement. These activities build the concentration and fine motor skills that underpin all future learning.

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Sensorial

Classic Montessori materials — Pink Tower, Knobbed Cylinders, Color Tablets — develop visual, tactile, auditory, and stereognostic discrimination, sharpening the mind's ability to classify and understand the world.

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Language

Spoken language, phonemic awareness, sandpaper letters, the moveable alphabet, phonics readers, and creative writing. Children often begin reading spontaneously through our materials.

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Mathematics

Concrete manipulatives — Golden Beads, Bead Chains, Stamp Game — make abstract math concepts tangible, covering quantity, operations, place value, fractions, and introductory geometry.

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Science & Nature

Botany, zoology, physical science, and environmental stewardship through observation, experiment, and care of living plants and animals within our classroom ecosystem.

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Geography & Cultural Awareness

Puzzle maps, globes, flags, and cultural celebrations — Diwali, Lunar New Year, Harvest Festival — cultivate deep respect for global communities and the diversity of human culture.

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Art

Process-focused exploration — painting, collage, clay, printmaking — celebrating individual expression.

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Music

Songs, rhythm, instruments, and movement — building listening, pattern recognition, and joyful self-expression.

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Drama

Role play, storytelling, and collaborative performances build language, empathy, and confidence.

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Grace & Courtesy

Explicitly taught social skills: greetings, conflict resolution, table manners, and care for community.

The Kindergarten Year

Leadership, Mentorship & Deep Extensions

The kindergarten year at Sunrise is extraordinary. Older children become classroom leaders and mentors — reinforcing their own learning while nurturing younger peers. They pursue extended research projects, advanced math operations, chapter book reading, and independent creative writing.

  • ✓ Peer mentorship with younger children
  • ✓ Advanced math: multiplication, division, fractions
  • ✓ Extended writing: stories & research reports
  • ✓ Independent science & geography projects
  • ✓ 1st grade readiness transition support
  • ✓ Mixed-age community leadership roles
Kindergartner working on an advanced project
Daily Life

A Typical Day at Sunrise

Every day follows a gentle, predictable rhythm that allows children to settle, focus, and thrive. Consistency gives children the security to take on new challenges.

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8:30 – 8:45 AM

Arrival

Enter via the upper Moseley Complex entrance (one-way). Pull alongside the fire lane toward the playground — Sunrise staff will greet each child at the car and walk them into the classroom. If walking your child in, park in the upper lot. Please don't park in the drop-off circle.

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8:45 – 11:45 AM

Morning Work Cycle

Teachers give individual and small group lessons across all curriculum areas. Woven in: Circle/Group Time (~20 min) with songs, calendar, weather, and large group lessons. Once a week, students visit Sensation Station at the Hayward St complex for cooperative, social-emotional, and motor-skill activities.

Practical Life Sensorial Language Math Science Geography Art History
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During Work Cycle

Snack from Home

Children bring their own snack each day — fruits, veggies, yogurt, cheese, muffins, or crackers work great. Please label snack and lunch items separately. A dedicated snack pouch alongside a lunchbox is a handy system. Sunrise provides fresh fruits and vegetables weekly for Practical Life activities.

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~11:00 AM · 30–45 min

Outdoor Recess

Both classrooms head outside for recess beginning around 11 AM. Children run, climb, and socialize freely. An indoor break is offered during inclement weather.

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11:30 AM
Morning Only

Morning Dismissal

Children on a morning-only schedule are dismissed beginning at 11:30 AM. Full-day students continue with lunch and the afternoon program.

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11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Full Day

Lunch from Home

Children eat lunch from home in their classroom. Please send an individual water bottle and label all containers, water bottles, and ice packs with your child's name.

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12:30 – 1:15 PM
Full Day

Rest Time & Kindergarten Lessons

Preschoolers rest in their classrooms. Kindergarten students continue one-on-one and small group lessons with their Head Teacher — extensions from all curriculum areas. Rest is not required for kindergartners.

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1:15 – 2:00 PM
Full Day

Afternoon Work Time

All students return to the work cycle for focused, independent work across curriculum areas.

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2:00 PM
Full Day

Closing Group & Outdoor Time

Students prepare for the end of the day, then enjoy outdoor recess or an indoor break during inclement weather.

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2:30 PM
Full Day

Dismissal

Students are dismissed from the playground area. On rainy or inclement weather days, full-day students will be brought to your car in the car line — please pull past the walkway toward the playground.

Afterschool Program: 2:30 – 5:30 PM

Please notify the office ahead of time if your child is joining the afterschool program, and pack an extra afterschool snack. See Extended Day details →

Why Choose Sunrise

The Sunrise Difference

Two decades of experience, deeply trained guides, and a genuine commitment to each child's journey.

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Low 1:6 Ratio

Every guide truly knows each child. Our intentionally small class sizes ensure individualized attention every day.

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AMS Certified

Accredited by the American Montessori Society — the gold standard for authentic Montessori education in the U.S.

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Outdoor Classroom

Nature is our second classroom. Daily outdoor time on our safe, enclosed grounds with garden and exploration space.

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Calm Environment

Low noise, natural materials, soft lighting, and a structured but unhurried pace — peaceful for everyone.

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Experienced Guides

All lead teachers hold AMS credentials and bring years of classroom experience in authentic Montessori practice.

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Inclusive Community

A warm, welcoming community that celebrates every family. We are proud to serve Franklin and surrounding towns.

Parent Testimonials

Families Love Sunrise

Don't take our word for it — hear from the Franklin families who've trusted us with their most precious people.

Schedule a Tour

Book Your Visit — Pick a Time That Works

Tours run Monday–Friday, 9:00–11:00 AM. Tours are free, ~45 minutes, and children are welcome. See our next available slots below.

Available Slots — June 2026

Don't see a time that works? Email us for a custom appointment.

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Events & Open Houses

Come See Us In Person

The best way to experience Sunrise is to visit us. Join an open house, sit in on a class, and feel the atmosphere firsthand.

Sep

14

Fall Open House

Tour the school, meet our teachers, and see authentic Montessori materials in action. Families and children welcome.

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sunrise Montessori, Franklin MA

Oct

22

Information Evening for New Families

Parents-only evening Q&A with our director and lead teachers. Learn about philosophy, admissions, and more.

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM · Sunrise Montessori

Nov

9

Winter Open House

Second open house of the year. Great opportunity for spring enrollment inquiries. Bring the whole family!

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sunrise Montessori

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Community Fundraiser

Buy a Brick — Leave a Legacy

Help us build our new outdoor garden classroom! Personalize an engraved brick in our Sunrise Legacy Pathway — a lasting tribute to your family's connection to our school.

  • 🧱 4×8 engraved brick — $150
  • 🌟 8×8 premium brick — $250
  • 💚 Tax-deductible (501c3)
  • ⏰ Orders due by June 1, 2026
  • 🏗 Walkway completion: August 2026

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Summer 2026

Summer at Sunrise

Four themed weeks of Montessori-inspired summer fun. Same caring guides, same beautiful 3,000 sq ft environment — with a summer twist!

Enrolled & Accepted Families Only
Max 20 Children Per Week
Spots Fill Quickly
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June 22–26, 2026

Dinosaur Week

Fossils, prehistoric art, dino-themed practical life, and lots of roaring. A fan-favorite week every year!

After July 4th Break
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July 6–10, 2026

Transportation Week

Cars, boats, planes, and trains — hands-on building, sorting, and exploring how we get from A to B.

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July 13–17, 2026

Theatre Week

Stories, costumes, puppets, and a mini performance. Children discover the joy of dramatic expression and collaborative storytelling.

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July 20–24, 2026

Sports Week

Movement, teamwork, and outdoor games. Relay races, yoga, balance challenges, and cooperative sports designed for young bodies.

Program Hours

Half Day

Morning session

8:30 – 12:00 PM

Full Day

With lunch & rest

8:30 – 3:30 PM

Extended Day

After-care option

Until 4:30 PM

Eligibility & How to Enroll

  • ✓ Open to currently enrolled Sunrise families
  • ✓ Open to families accepted for Fall 2026 enrollment
  • ✓ Maximum 20 children per themed week
  • ✓ Enroll in one week or all four sessions
  • ⚡ Spots fill quickly — download the application and return it to Andrea
📄 Download Application
For Families

Parent Corner

All the resources you need — handbooks, calendars, forms, and newsletters — in one place. Our door (and inbox) is always open.

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Documents & Downloads

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Forms & Agreements

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Coming Fall 2026

Secure Parent Portal

Online access to your child's progress notes, invoices, school announcements, and direct messaging with your guide — all in one secure, private place.

Questions? Reach Andrea Rossick

Our director and admissions guide is your first point of contact for tours, forms, and any family question.

📧 info@sunrisemontessori.org
Contact Us

We'd Love to Hear From You

Have questions? Ready to visit? Reach out any time — we respond within one business day.

Send Us a Message

Find Us

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Address

123 Chestnut Street, Franklin, MA 02038

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Office Hours

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

"The best classroom is the one a child loves to come back to."

Come see ours. Tours available any school day.