Kindergarten "Montessori Māja" invites you to get acquainted with our unique world, which stands firmly on the educational principles of Maria Montessori paired with the need for early bilingual development.
Our Vision
Kindergarten "Montessori Māja" invites you to get acquainted with our unique world, which stands firmly on the educational principles of Maria Montessori paired with the need for early bilingual development.

Our professional team will create a joyful atmosphere and meaningful process that will empower your child and introduce him into the world of harmonious freedom.

Latvian is the main language of communication, but if necessary, the teacher easily switches to Russian or English. Children of the older group will have the opportunity to study Chinese 20 hours a week with native speaker teachers. Additionally in the program: yoga, singing, English, museum day and painting.

"Montessori Māja" is serving vegetarian meals and a vegan option is available as well.

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Benefits of a Montessori environment
  • 1
    Each child is valued as a unique individual.
  • 2
    Students are part of a close, caring community.
  • 3
    Montessori students enjoy freedom within limits.Flexibility
  • 4
    Students are supported in becoming active seekers of knowledge.
  • 5
    Self-correction and self-assessment are an integral part of the Montessori classroom approach.
  • 6
    Beginning at an early age, Montessori nurtures order, concentration, and independence.
Montessori Maja Schedule
Toddlers (1.5-3 years old)
08:30 - Montessori morning
11:30 - A walk outside on the playground
12:30 - Vegetarian lunch
13:00 - A midday nap
16:10 - Vegetarian snack
16:30- Free play time


Preschool (3-6 years old)
08:30- Montessori morning
12:30 - A walk outside on the playground
13:30 - Vegetarian lunch
14:00 - A midday nap, quiet time for those who are not sleeping
16:10 - Vegetarian snack
16:30 - Free play time


Additional classes (3-6 years old)
Yoga 2x week – 8:30-9:30
Chinese language 4x week – 12:00-17:00
Art museum trip 1x week – 08:30-12:00
English language 1x week – 12:00-17:00
Arts class 1x week


Meet our Teachers
Our great bright teachers who work every day and fill our children with love and happiness
  • Egita Vāvere
    Teacher of a Toddlers group (1.5 -3 y.o.)
  • Signe Volkoviča
    Teacher of a Preschool group (3-6 y.o)
  • Kristaps Orups
    Teacher of a Preschool group (3-6 y.o)
  • Sintija Pujāte
    Teacher of a Preschool group (3-6 y.o)
  • Charlotte Mallinson
    Qualified TEFL teacher, B.Ed English language teacher and primary education- in progress
  • Chen Jian (Jason)
    Chinese teacher
  • Du Yu Tong (Candy)
    Chinese teacher
  • Sandra Guļāne
    Open-minded arts teacher.
Tuition fee and availability
Toddlers (1.5-3 years old)
€481 total / p. month
Municipal co-financing if eligible
Preschool (3-6 years old)
€520 total / p. month
Municipal co-financing if eligible
Food
€4.5 EUR / p. day
1,99 EUR municipal food subsidy if eligible
Parent Testimonials
"Most amazing place that I can imagine for my son. Professional, kind and full of love teachers surround my kid every day."
Konstantin
Father of Leo (3 y.o.)
"You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards."
Sandra
Mother of Lila (4 y.o.)
"it turns out pretty good, then you should go do something else wonderful."
Ekaterina
Mother of Fyodor (5 y.o.)
Contact us
Montessori Māja bilingual preschool education

Ņina Stepanova director
+371 29450636

montessorimaja@gmail.com
Kalnciema str. 9a, Riga, LV-1048, Latvia