Daily Schedule at AMCC

At Albemarle Montessori Children’s Community (AMCC), we offer a full-day Montessori program with optional early care and aftercare to support the needs of working families.

  • School Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:15 AM – 5:30 PM

  • Montessori Component of the Day: 8:15 AM – 3:15 PM

  • Early Care & Aftercare: Limited availability based on enrollment

Drop-off: 8:15–8:30 AM
Pick-up: 3:15–3:30 PM

While each classroom’s schedule is tailored to its age group, below is a sample of a typical day:

Sample Montessori Daily Schedule

7:15 AM – Community Opens for Early Care
7:15–8:15 AM – Early Care (Independent work and breakfast from home)
8:15–8:30 AM – Morning Drop-off
8:15–11:15 AM – Morning Work Period (Child-led work and open snack time)
11:15–11:30 AM – Community Circle
11:30 AM–12:15 PM – Lunch
12:15–1:00 PM – Outdoor Play & Gross Motor Activities
1:00–3:15 PM – Afternoon Work Period (Nap time for younger students)
3:15–3:30 PM – Dismissal from Montessori Component of the Day
3:30–5:30 PM – Aftercare Program (Montessori-inspired enrichment, outdoor play, art, and group activities)
5:30 PM – Community Closes

Our schedule balances uninterrupted Montessori work cycles with outdoor activity, creative enrichment, and social development—creating a calm, productive rhythm that supports your child’s growth and joy in learning.