Our Commitment

Montessori Lesson

Foundations built early in life can change a direction forever. Experiencing the unique joys associated with learning can open up your child's eyes to a lifetime of discovery. At Kinderhaus, we're profoundly committed to this principle, and toward helping our children turn their wondrous curiosities into an appreciation for knowledge.

Our Values

We believe parental involvement teaches children that school and learning are both important and valued. Therefore, we strongly encourage parents to become actively involved with the school and their child's education.

The innate goal of any child is the development of self - psychologically, socially, physically and mentally. Kinderhaus shares this goal and uses the Montessori Method to achieve it.

Enrollment Openings
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Our program is offered 3 days a week (M,T,Th) for 3-year-olds and 5 days a week for 4- and 5-year-olds. We have a morning session from 8:45am-11:30am and an afternoon session from 12:45pm-3:30pm.

Interested in KMS for your child? Call 651.482.7925 or email registrar@kinderhaus-montessori.org to arrange a visit. KMS is the best place to start!

Directress: Nora Cruden
Nora Cruden

Nora Cruden, an educator in Montessori Primary environments since 1976, and lead Kinderhaus Directress since 1988 attained her Bachelor's Degree in Child Psychology from the University of Minnesota. Additionally, Ms. Nora has an American Montessori Society Primary Teaching Certificate from the Twin Cities Montessori Training Center (affiliated with the College of St. Catherine).

Integrating various cultural holidays and basic Spanish vocabulary, she brings the world into the classroom. Nora's love of children and dedication to the Montessori approach ensures Kinderhaus provides an exceptional program

Assistant Directress: Susan Strandberg

Susan Strandberg Susan Strandberg joined Kinderhaus in 1987. She has a bachelor's degree in early childhood studies and is a certified Montessori assistant teacher.

Bringing a special warmth to the classroom, she loves watching the children's excitement as they discover new skills. Ms. Susan adds music enrichment to the KMS program and schedules fun and educational field trips throughout the school year.

Some helpful information about the Kinderhaus school year
  • Kinderhaus attempts to follow the school calendar of the Mounds View and Roseville School Districts.
  • The Kinderhaus Board of Directors meets monthly. These meetings are open to all parents.
  • In August, parent orientations are held by both the Board and the teachers.
  • Several all-school social events are held during the year.
  • Kinderhaus teachers conduct parent-teacher conferences twice a year.
  • Kinderhaus students have the opportunity to engage in several field trips throughout the year. The field trips are optional and a fee is charged to cover the cost of the bus and entrance fee. Field trips may include, for example: The Children's Theater, a gymnastics center, nature centers, and an animal farm.
  • Throughout the year, special classroom celebrations include a fall festival, winter celebration, and Valentine's Day.
  • The children put on a Dad's Night in the winter and a Mom's Night in the spring. The children show their parents what they have learned throughout the year.
Our History

Kinderhaus Montessori was established in 1964 as part of the North Suburban Montessori School. In 1971, this school was split into smaller units, and Kinderhaus became parent-directed.

KMS is incorporated as a private, non-profit corporation with a volunteer parental board and is accredited by the American Montessori Society