Counterpane adheres to the Montessori curriculum, the three-hour uninterrupted morning work cycle, as well as a two-hour afternoon work cycle for our 4- and 5-year-olds. The classroom is bright and sunny with an extended garden area. Music, art, outdoor play, and flower gardening are an integral part of the Primary child's experience. Focus on work and the sense of independence abound. Ideally, a child begins a Primary Montessori program at 3 years of age. These children are generally reading between 4 to 5 years of age.

Our 3-year-olds enjoy a half day program (8:00am-12:00pm) five days a week. Four- and five-year-olds enjoy a full day program (8:00am-3:00pm) five days a week. Check our calendar for more details about the school year and school day.

Counterpane is philosophically aligned with the Coalition of Essential Schools (CES) and is accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC).