Free preschool, long waitlists, and 24 years of classroom experience—Sarah tells all!

Logan Richetti sits down with longtime educator and Co-Director Sarah Grachek, who has spent 24 years shaping young learners at Midland Montessori. She breaks down each of the school’s four programs—from infants to the three-to-six classroom—and explains how hands-on, child-led Montessori education works in real life. You’ll hear what the day-to-day looks like, why toddlers are “the busiest years,” and what development actually happens before age one.



The episode also highlights Midland Montessori’s expansion into the state-funded GSRP program, bringing free preschool to local four-year-olds. Sarah opens up about staffing challenges, curriculum standards, and what it really takes to run a childcare center with 23 team members. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or just curious about early learning—this one’s packed with eye-openers.

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