Imagine Your Child

Happy And Thriving

In A Balanced Environment That Provides The Structure And Freedom They Need

Imagine Your Child​

Happy And Thriving

In A Balanced Environment That Provides The Structure And Freedom They Need

Preschool | 33 Months - 6 Years | Serving Bloomington, Savage, Shakopee & Excelsior, MN

Gaining Independence and Becoming Self-Sufficient

Mixed-age classrooms encourage your preschooler to learn from older students and develop useful, practical skills to carry them through life. These include getting dressed, preparing basic meals, cleaning up their spaces, and creating a self-care routine.

Strong Early Childhood Learning Opportunities

Witness your child’s confidence soar with our kindergarten readiness program. Play-based learning fosters emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and social skills, equipping children with the tools for a lifetime of happiness and success.

Periods For Self-Led Play and Learning Activities

Your child approaches their learning with the Montessori work cycles method, which prompts them to choose their materials and engage in uninterrupted play in an environment that has been carefully prepared to stimulate their cognitive development.

Personalized Learning Pathways For Young Minds

Discover a kindergarten readiness program that adapts to your child’s unique needs and pace. It uses assessments and progress tracking to identify areas of strength and weakness, ensuring a personalized learning journey tailored to your child’s growth.

Highly Trained Teachers Balance Structure and Freedom

Montessori-certified instructors provide your child with equal parts security and independence to encourage them to thrive under their guidance and reach their full potential. Teaching is supported by Smartboard technology and light sensory table experiences.

Expert Guidance For Strong Parent-Child Partnerships

Trust the expertise of our dedicated teachers in our kindergarten readiness program, who provide guidance and support every step of the way. We help your child develop essential language, literacy, math, science, art, and social-emotional development skills.

Classrooms Fully Stocked With Montessori Materials

Abstract learning concepts are absorbed as your preschooler manipulates, explores, and engages with Montessori materials explicitly designed with their age group in mind. These toys may look normal, but they stimulate your child’s rapidly accelerating development.

Some Of Our Engaging Activities Include:

  • Letter Recognition
  • Writing
  • Reading
  • Numeracy
  • Problem-Solving
  • Sensory Exploration
  • Dramatic Play
  • Fine & Gross Motor Skills Development
  • & More!

Regular Health Checks and Careful Security Measures

Contact-free TempAlert cameras take your child’s temperature upon entry, while restricted access doors and security cameras keep them safe throughout each day. You deserve the peace of mind of knowing they’re thriving under our care.

Early Intervention For Long-Term Success

Start early with our kindergarten readiness program to make a lasting impact on your child’s future. Expert teachers identify and address potential challenges before they become issues, setting your child up for long-term academic and personal success.

Air Filtration Every 15 Minutes Eradicates Allergens, Germs & Viruses

The high-efficiency H13 TRUE HEPA filter is tested to remove 99.9% of particles

Understanding Teamwork, Respect and Cooperation

Dramatic play such as puppet shows and choreographed dance routines teach your preschooler invaluable socio-emotional skills like communication, self-regulation, discipline, confidence, and acceptance of others as they collaborate closely with their classmates.

Daily Enrichments Prompt Creativity and Self-Expression

Your child improves their balance in yoga classes, twists into a pretzel during gymnastics, sings along during circle time, and even learns Spanish as a second language. Each day holds a new activity that is both fun and enriching.

STEAM Education Builds Strong Academic Skills

Developmentally appropriate and self-led learning activities focus on science, math, engineering, art, and math concepts, so your preschooler can develop the school skills required to ensure a smooth entry to Kindergarten.

Appreciating Life Cycles And The Great Outdoors

When your little one isn’t climbing on natural play structures or frolicking on a splash pad, they’re tending to a garden or exploring an onsite greenhouse. Nurturing what they grow connects them to nature as they begin to understand how everything is connected.

A Nut-Free Food Program That Factors In Allergies

Your preschooler is served healthy, delicious meals and snacks daily that fuel them with all of the nutrients they need to stay energized all day long. Each menu item is nut-free and can be customized based on food sensitivities.

Flavors Of Fun With Kitchen Adventures

Experience a hands-on culinary program that promotes independence, creativity, and self-expression through bi-monthly cooking classes. Tailored to accommodate dietary restrictions and Montessori principles, these adventures foster practical life skills and healthy eating habits from a young age.

Hear What Parents Have to Say...

"Our son is so well taken care of and we love the learning themes..."

Our son is 15 months and has been attending River Valley. Our son has Hearing Aids and his teachers and Director, Ms. Delanie, have been so dedicated and attentive to his care plan. The enrollment specialist, Marissa, was fast, efficient and helpful and his teachers are fabulous - so caring and fun. Our son is so well taken care of and we love the learning themes each week, the art projects, the reading, and all of the special developmental sensory toys he has access to every day. We highly recommend RVM!

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Ashley Nichole

"My children are so well cared for and loved by all the staff..."

I have three children, one in each of the different departments (infant, toddler, preschool) and I cannot say enough good things about each department! My children are so well cared for and loved by all the staff, the communication app is always great I know what each of them have done that day, and the classrooms always look so cute being decorated in the children’s art work! RVM has become an extended part of our family!

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Miranda Spellman

"We have loved the hybrid model between Montessori methods and traditional child education..."

River Valley in Shakopee has been the best fit for our family for the last three years! We had no hesitation from day one leaving our son in the care of the infant teachers and have loved watching his progression all the way to the preschool classrooms. This center is staffed with some of the best there is and everyone is so kind and patient with the children. Communication from staff to parents has been great. We have loved the hybrid model between Montessori methods and traditional child education as well.

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Hannah Smith

"They know everything about our children's daily routines..."

The staff here is the best in the business! They know everything about our children's daily routines, personalities, development, and needs. They go above and beyond to keep our children safe, communicate with us, and help us feel 100% comfortable entrusting our kiddos to their care.

Stacie Buszmann

Stacie Buszmann

" They make sure to get to know your individual child’s personality..."

I highly recommend River Valley Montessori for your child care needs!! At River Valley they truly go above and beyond. They make sure to get to know your individual child’s personality and this really allows them to grow to the best of their full potential. As a parent we are always kept in the loop with daily communication, weekly curriculum and they do a great job at creating a positive and true ‘Montessori’ learning style.
10/10 Recommend!!

Samantha Chambers

Samantha Chambers

" The teachers truly care, management is hands on and the curriculum is top notch..."

This place is amazing. Our toddler started at River Valley in April and we have had nothing but the best experience. The teachers truly care, management is hands on and the curriculum is top notch. You will notice when you walk in that it is calm. That level of calmness in the children and teachers speaks volumes- the teachers enjoy working there and the kids enjoy being there. River Valley in Excelsior is a safe, happy place and has been such a blessing for our family.

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Ashley F

"Love the staff and the vision the school has for children."

My son started this week and it has been the smoothest transition for him. He feels like he is at home. I would recommend to anyone looking for a quality childcare for their children.

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Carrie Bondhus

"The staff and the Kangarootime app are my favorite"

I can say with 100% confidence that enrolling our son here is one of the best decisions we've ever made for him. The staff and the Kangarootime app are my favorite parts of this place! Ms. Jasmine, Ms. Regina, and Ms. Kara....you are AMAZING and the RVM is so lucky to have you!

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Emily 'Bauer' Wall

"This is the first school for our son and it has been a great transition."

We have really seen the progression of how comfortable he is with going to school and the excitement of seeing his friends. The facility is clean and the teachers are friendly. RVM is timely when it comes to sending updates and communication.

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Han Schultz

"Awesome programming and a staff that really cares about my kids."

I have always felt safe leaving them and they always come home with fun stories or new things they learned. Highly recommend River Valley!

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Kylene Webster

"This center goes above and beyond for the staff and their students"

and i love having and knowing that my children are learning something new every single day and that they love going to school to not only learn but to see their friends and be with their teachers.

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Alyssa Pool

"I highly recommend this school."

The teachers truly care for the children and are dedicated to helping the children learn and grow. Great school. Jess the Director is amazing at communication with the parents. Thank you River valley for helping my son 😃

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Sara Tibbetts

"River Valley Montessori has been so beneficial for my child!"

It’s amazing how much she has grown and developed in the short time she has been there. The staff is excellent; very caring and responsive! My daughter will actually ask to go to school, which to me, speaks volumes on how much she likes it! Highly recommend River Valley Montessori.

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Christine Carlson

"River Valley is awesome! My daughter looks forward to going everyday"

and has so much to talk about when she gets home. The staff is wonderful. I would highly recommend River Valley.

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Heidi Miller

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