Est. 2001 · Missoula, Montana
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For twenty-five years, Missoula Community School has been a place where children ages 2–5 are known, loved, and trusted as capable learners, and where families and teachers grow together as partners in each child's early years.
Our guiding principles
Five commitments that shape every day in our classrooms.
We recognize all children's intelligence, creativity, sensibility, dignity and humanity.
We safeguard children's physical, psychological and social-emotional wellbeing, building secure relationships for healthy development.
We cultivate a responsive school community in which all children, families and staff fully include and support each other.
As capable citizens, we use our words, actions and energy to be a force for social justice and environmental sustainability.
We respect early childhood education as a professional field of expertise with high standards of excellence.
Four classrooms, one community
Age-banded rooms where children move up with familiar faces and trusted teachers.
Honeybees
Sensory exploration, water play, and first friendships within consistent routines.
Otters
Growing independence, emotional development, and predictable daily routines.
Rabbits
Project work, mud kitchens, and the Superheroes of Kindness missions begin.
Foxes (Pre-K)
Documented projects, the mindfulness bell, and leading Exhibition Night.
Roots
Our newest program, for learners 18 months and older, expected to begin Summer 2027. Join the waitlist and we'll keep you posted as it takes shape.
Upcoming
Events calendar
Annual traditions and community gatherings that make our school feel like home.
Full calendar- 17OctPumpkin PaloozaOur beloved fall family morning on the school grounds. · 9:00 AM
- 07NovTrashion FashionSignature eco-conscious wearable-art fashion show, designed by the children. · 5:30 PM
- 20NovFamily-Teacher ConferencesNovember goal-setting conferences for enrolled families. · All day
- 14MayExhibition NightEnd-of-year, learner-led showcase of the year's project work. · 6:00 PM
"We were so lucky to find MCS for our son's preschool years! The school curriculum emphasizes social and emotional development, mindfulness, and community service, thus building a solid foundation for our kids to go out into the world and make it a better place."
Ashley C., MCS family
In the classroom
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Come see a classroom.
Book a tour or add your family to the waitlist. We'd love to walk you through our classrooms and the everyday magic.
Start an inquiryReach out anytime
info@missoulacommunityschool.org
(406) 542-2833
Tours and open houses run October through January each enrollment season.