An early education that empowers kids to be themselves is, in my view, one of the greatest gifts you can give to a child. The Montessori approach fosters a love of learning and belief in one’s abilities in a way I don’t think is comparable to other preschools. To start school with the genuine belief you can do it, and that you can do it your way, is an advantage that lasts for the rest of your education. Lindfield Montessori provides that educational experience in a beautifully nurturing environment in which every child is known and cared for deeply. And while all of those benefits are clear to me, the greatest joy of all is to have a child who can’t wait to go to school in the morning and who walks out the gate with a smile on their face every day.