Established 1965 · Pre-K through Kindergarten

Three generations of Montessori excellence.

A nurturing, prepared environment where each child develops independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning — guided by certified Montessori teachers.

  • 60+Years of Montessori
  • 1:8Teacher Ratio
  • 18 mo–6 yrAges Served

Our Programs

A continuum of learning, by developmental stage.

Each classroom is a carefully prepared environment with hands-on Montessori materials and mixed-age groupings that encourage mentorship, collaboration, and self-paced discovery.

18 mo – 3 yr

Toddler Community

Practical life, language, and movement activities that build confidence, coordination, and early independence in a calm, child-sized environment.

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3 – 6 yr

Primary / Pre-K

The classic Montessori primary classroom: sensorial work, language, mathematics, geography, and cultural studies, all at the child's own pace.

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5 – 6 yr

Kindergarten Year

The capstone year of the primary cycle — where readers become writers and concrete math gives way to abstract reasoning, leadership, and self-direction.

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Our Philosophy

Follow the child.

Developed by Dr. Maria Montessori more than a century ago, the Montessori method offers a scientific, developmental approach to education — one that respects each child as a capable, curious individual.

Our environments are designed for beauty, order, and reality. Children choose meaningful work, repeat it until mastery, and discover that learning itself is a deeply joyful act.

  • Respect for the child, the environment, and one another.
  • Independence through carefully sequenced, self-correcting work.
  • Community across mixed ages and abilities.

About Lakeview

A community built over three generations.

Lakeview Montessori was founded on a simple belief: that children, given a thoughtful environment and respectful adults, will reveal a remarkable capacity to learn. Today our school continues that tradition with a faculty of credentialed Montessori guides, small class sizes, and an exceptional teacher-to-child ratio.

We serve families across the Eastside and prepare graduates not only for their next academic step, but to become contributing, compassionate members of their communities.

AMS Member School Credentialed Faculty Mixed-Age Classrooms Open-Door Policy

Admissions

Visit us before you decide.

We hold tours throughout the school year for families considering Lakeview. You'll see a typical work cycle, meet our teachers, and have plenty of time to ask questions.

  1. 01

    Schedule a tour

    Observe a working classroom and meet our team.

  2. 02

    Submit application

    Complete the LMS application and a non-refundable fee.

  3. 03

    Family interview

    A short meeting with your child and family.

  4. 04

    Welcome to Lakeview

    Enrollment, orientation, and your first day.

Get in Touch

Come see what a Montessori classroom feels like.

We'd love to hear from your family. Reach out by phone or email and we'll be in touch within two business days.

  • Phone(425) 889-0900
  • Emailinfo@lakeviewmontessorischool.com
  • HoursMon–Fri · 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM