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Montessori Educational Centers, Child's World

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We are very proud to be recognized by the readers of Omaha Magazine as the Best Preschool in Omaha!Do you want more than a traditional daycare, preschool, or child care center in Omaha for your child? Our Omaha Montessori school offers Montessori programs for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Our highly trained and caring staff nurtures each child’s desire to blossom through age-appropriate activities and hands-on learning. Our Omaha Montessori schoolprogram guides children to gain independence and self-awareness through embracing Maria Montessori’s principles. 

Instructors at our Omaha Montessori school are equipped with a Bachelor’s degree, as well as two years of Montessori training. Each teacher holds a Montessori AMS accreditation, and our school is an AMS full member site, which means we meet the standards of excellence of Montessori educators worldwide. You can be sure that your child is receiving high-quality Montessori education from our Omaha preschool and daycare staff.  

Children learn at their own pace! By placing children of different ages in the same classroom, they can build stronger relationships. Older children can gain leadership qualities and become mentors to their younger peers, and younger children can model after the older children. This arrangement mirrors real-life experiences where the reality is that they will be working with and across many chronological ages as adults. This unique setup prepares children for the real world and adulthood by teaching them how to work together with peers.

With the RIE® Educaring® Approach, babies are viewed and spoken to in ways that allow them to be active participants in their daily lives. The deep respect this approach engenders is the start of self-love and self-esteem. Your child’s curiosity is supported through opportunities to learn by selecting their own activities. Hands-on learning led by your child’s interests teaches them that education is something to be enjoyed not endured.

If your child is learning to grasp, they will get more grasping opportunities. When they start to pull up, they’ll have more opportunities to pull up in their space. Through observations, teachers follow their interests so that they can explore freely and develop their skills. This child-focused independent learning approach puts your child first to give them the opportunity to teach themselves through natural exploration. Our staff encourages children in their care to see where their curiosity leads them.

Your baby will be introduced to expression through art because artistic expression begins early! Through specialized art classes, your child will develop motor skills and explore their imagination through creativity. These educational experiences support a healthy self-image and foster a love for learning. When children are creative, they try new ways of thinking and can practice problem-solving.

At our Omaha Montessori school, your child enters a world of expression and creativity as they choose colors and textures to explore. Art practice also improves fine motor skills, making things like gripping a pencil easier as they grow.  

By observing your child, providing the right lesson when they’re ready, and letting them practice until mastered, your child excels at every level. Montessori teachers at our preschool emphasize process rather than product. This teaching method nurtures children’s trust and allows them to follow their interests rather than a pre-set curriculum. 

The RIE® Educaring® approach encourages responding to your child respectfully. We are the only Omaha Montessori school that boasts this additional education level and training for the teaching team that guides your child every day. 

Your child is free to choose activities guided by their curiosity, to develop their strengths and talents. Montessori materials also have built-in challenges, so your child develops critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. 

In a multi-age classroom, your child gains inspiration from older students and becomes a leader for younger students. A diverse mini-community helps your child learn through seeing empathy and kindness in action.

Montessori-educated teachers give equal parts guidance, structure, flexibility, and freedom. Your child practices reasoning as they question, probe, and make connections, growing into enthusiastic, self-directed learners. This independence building prepares them for adulthood and sets them up for future success. 

Our Omaha preschool is located at 7001 Oak St, Omaha, NE 68106, just off South 70th Street. We are nestled near Washington Elementary School and Christ the King School, as well as family favorites like Stinson Park and the lively shops at Aksarben Village, ensuring daily drop-offs and errands fit seamlessly together.

Positioned moments from Center Street and Interstate 80 via the South 72nd Street corridor, our center makes morning commutes straightforward for busy caregivers. Whether your daily drive leads to the University of Nebraska Omaha campuses, UNMC / Nebraska Medicine, or into Downtown Omaha, reaching us is quick and hassle-free.

Child’s World is proud to serve children and families in Omaha, Nebraska. We are passionate about giving children the education and tools they need to thrive in life. Our safe and loving environment is the best place for your child to grow. Please contact us online or call us to discuss enrollment options. We look forward to hearing from you and getting to know your little one.

Our Team

Stefanie Francisco

Stefanie Francisco

School Director

Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Stefanie Francisco I fell in love with Montessori seven years ago. I started at a different location and then I transitioned to Child’s World, and I am going into my 8th year. Child’s World is my second home, this is where I have planted my roots and where I have learned so much from my incredible mentor. I am attending MTEI Institute to be a Montessori certified as an Infant/ Toddler teacher. I was born in El Salvador and came to the US in 2003. Since then, I have made this country my home. I am married and have two children and two dogs. I love to spend time with family, cooking is one of my favorites. I also love bike riding and long walks with my dogs. I love to share with my children, my culture, the food, the country I was born in, and places that mean a lot to me. My goal for my classroom is to help the children develop a positive attitude towards school, to guide the children’s freedom, and confidence to make decisions in their environment, develop self-confidence, develop self-practical skills, and prepare for success. Community is very important to me, and I would love to build a strong community within our school and families. I am excited to continue my journey with children and families and I am thankful to be part of your child’s journey.

Nicole Collins

Nicole Collins

Operational Director

I am the Operational Director for two campuses, Curious Child Montessori in LaVista and the Child’s World.  I have the opportunity to oversee operations and support the leadership team and teaching team at these two schools.  I studied Human Services and Counseling while attending Wayne State College.

In Montessori, the children are learning many different things, in a lot of different ways, yet something new each day.  I started working in Early Childhood when I was in high school and continued my passion for early learners after college, teaching in a Toddler classroom and a Preschool classroom.

I am here for my team, the families and the students.  I want parents to feel that school is a continuation of home.

In my free time, I like to watch sports, go fishing, go for long walks and disconnect on vacations.

Preparing Your Child To THRIVE

Your child is unique, and we are happy to provide an educational, fun, and nurturing environment where each child can develop and thrive in order to build a bright future with unlimited possibilities.