Inno Montessori Preschool is a Montessori school at 217 East Coast Road in Marine Parade, taking children from 15 months to six years. The school says it is the only one in Singapore officially recognised by the American Montessori Society, and that it holds the society's Verified School Pathway, with lead teachers who hold AMS credentials. The curriculum follows the Montessori guidelines of the AMI and AMS, and the school offers bilingual education and a mix of cultures in its classes. Parents say children of different ages and classes mix during play and exploration, which has helped them grow socially. Parents describe caring and attentive teachers, bright classrooms and a colourful outdoor play area. Some say their children enjoy going to school and have strong bonds with their teachers, and others say communication from class teachers is good. Virtual tours let parents watch the classes in action before they visit. Open Locally lists six other childcare centres within a kilometre. In a Montessori class children choose and repeat their own activities, so the mixed-age play parents describe is central to how the school works. Our pick in Marine Parade for a parent who wants Montessori for a toddler or preschooler.