Chesterfield Day School is a student-centered independent school that promotes the joy of learning, positive character development, and service to others. The school’s start-to-finish education serves students age 18 months through sixth grade. Beginning with an early childhood program rooted in the Montessori philosophy, CDS nurtures each child through all stages of development. The school's toddler through first grade classrooms feature mixed-age groupings, uninterrupted blocks of work time, and guided work choice. In grades 2–6, students build on the Montessori Foundation with personalized methodologies such as Singapore math. At all stages, students explore their interests, work collaboratively, and think critically. CDS is located on 9 private acres in Chesterfield, conveniently situated off Highway 40. Private tours are available year-round.
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Chesterfield Day School is an independent school focused on fostering the joy of learning, positive character development and service to others. Beginning with an early childhood Montessori program, CDS’s approach nurtures and challenges each child through all stages of development. Chesterfield Day School students in Toddlers (18 months) through grade one work in a Montessori environment that is thoughtfully arranged for exploration and discovery. With their teachers as guides, children explore five basic areas: practical life, sensorial, cultural studies, language, and math. In grades two through six, students build on the Montessori foundation with personalized methodologies like Singapore Math. CDS students are encouraged to explore their interests, work collaboratively and think critically. Private tours are available year round for students age 18 months through sixth grade.
