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Discover CCMS at Joyous Montessori
As parents, we all want to give our children the very best start in life—a place where they are nurtured, challenged, and inspired every day. But finding that ideal environment often comes with a question: Can I afford it? At Joyous Montessori, we believe that quality education should never be out of reach. That’s why we proudly accept Child Care Management Services (CCMS)—to help families like yours access the transformative power of Montessori learning without the financial burden.
In this blog, we’ll explore how CCMS works, what it means for your family, and why Joyous Montessori is the perfect place to use this valuable support.
What Is CCMS and How Can It Help?
Child Care Management Services (CCMS) is a program funded by the Texas Workforce Commission that helps eligible families pay for child care while they work, attend school, or participate in job training. It’s designed to ensure that every child has access to a safe, enriching, and developmentally appropriate educational environment, regardless of household income.
At Joyous Montessori, we understand that navigating child care costs can be overwhelming. CCMS offers real relief by covering a portion of tuition, allowing parents to focus on their careers and goals without compromising on their child’s early education.
Why Montessori Education?
Montessori education is more than just a teaching method—it’s a philosophy that honors your child’s natural curiosity and unique learning style. In our nurturing classrooms, students:
- Learn at their own pace through hands-on, meaningful activities
- Build strong foundations in math, literacy, science, and social skills
- Develop independence, confidence, and a lifelong love for learning
- Experience real-world life skills and emotional growth
When paired with CCMS support, a Montessori education becomes not only accessible but truly transformative.
Why Joyous Montessori Is the Right Fit for CCMS Families
At Joyous Montessori, we are more than just a school—we are a community that supports, uplifts, and empowers families every step of the way. Here’s why so many parents choose us:
1. Financial Relief Without Compromise
We work closely with CCMS to make the process simple and transparent. Families can take full advantage of their benefits while their child enjoys a high-quality, child-centered education.
2. Personalized Attention
With low student-to-teacher ratios and certified Montessori educators, your child receives individualized care and instruction tailored to their development.
3. Safe, Supportive Environment
From secure campuses to our compassionate staff, Joyous Montessori ensures your child feels safe, seen, and celebrated every day.
4. Strong Community Ties
We believe in building lasting relationships with families. Whether you’re a single parent, a working professional, or managing a busy household, we’re here to partner with you.
Who Qualifies for CCMS?
To qualify for CCMS assistance in Texas, families generally must:
- Be employed or attending an educational/training program
- Meet income eligibility guidelines
- Have children under the age of 13 (or under 19 with a disability)
- Live within the service area of a Workforce Solutions office
Tip: If you’re unsure about your eligibility, we’re happy to help guide you through the application process or direct you to a local Workforce Solutions office.
Serving Families in Keller, TX and Nearby Communities
Our Joyous Montessori campus is conveniently located in Keller, TX, making it easily accessible for families from Southlake, Roanoke, Watauga, Trophy Club, and surrounding areas. Whether you’re commuting for work or managing a busy schedule, our location makes daily drop-offs and pick-ups stress-free.
A Bright Future Starts Here
Giving your child a solid educational foundation shouldn’t come with stress or sacrifice. Thanks to CCMS, families now have a way to make high-quality care and education not only affordable, but empowering. At Joyous Montessori, we combine this financial support with an exceptional Montessori program designed to bring out the very best in your child.
So, if you’re looking for a place that prioritizes both your child’s growth and your family’s peace of mind, look no further.
Ready to Get Started?
Here’s how you can take the next step:
🔹 Schedule a School Tour: See our classrooms, meet our staff, and discover the Joyous difference.
🔹 Call Us: Speak to our enrollment coordinator to learn how CCMS can work for your family.
🔹 Start the Enrollment Process: We’ll walk you through every step—no guesswork needed.
🔹 Apply for CCMS: Visit the Texas Workforce Commission to begin your CCMS application.
📞 Call us today at (817) 431-6661
🌐 Visit us online: https://joyousmontessori.com
📍 Location: 1685 Keller Pkwy, Keller, TX 76248
Discover Joy. Discover Montessori.
With the right support, every child can thrive—and every parent can breathe a little easier. Let Joyous Montessori and CCMS help you give your child the joyful, enriching education they deserve.
Dear Future Montessori Parent: An Open Letter from Our Teachers
Dear Future Montessori Parent,
First — welcome! You’ve already taken a courageous first step by exploring Montessori education for your child. That alone tells us so much about you: You value curiosity, kindness, creativity, and a joyful learning journey.
Here at Joyous Montessori, we often say that we don’t just teach children — we walk alongside them as they unfold into who they are meant to be.
This letter comes from our hearts to yours, because we know the choice you’re making is about much more than academics. You’re choosing the environment in which your child will discover themselves, the guides who will support them through wonder and challenge, and the community that will cheer them on every step of the way.
Montessori is a Different Kind of Magic
We know — “Montessori” can feel like just another buzzword at first. You’ll hear about hands-on learning, the mixed-age classrooms, the freedom within limits, the focus on independence.
But what we want you to know is this: Montessori is not just a method. It’s a mindset. A way of seeing each child — your child — as a unique, capable, brilliant human being.
When your child steps into our classroom, they won’t be asked to conform to someone else’s expectations. Instead, they’ll be encouraged to follow their natural curiosity. To explore. To choose. To wonder. To make mistakes and try again.
The shelves are lined with carefully designed materials — not just for “fun” but to awaken a sense of mastery. The lessons unfold gently, according to each child’s readiness. The classroom hums with joyful focus because the children feel ownership over their learning.
In this space, your child will grow not just in reading, math, and science — but in confidence, grace, empathy, and resilience.
A Partnership with You
Here’s something we want you to hear clearly: You are not handing your child off to us. We are becoming partners in your child’s journey.
We welcome your insights. We celebrate your child’s milestones together. We hold space for the big emotions — theirs and yours — as your family transitions into this next chapter.
You’ll receive regular communication about what your child is working on. You’ll be invited into the classroom for special events and observations. You’ll meet a community of like-minded parents who also believe in raising kind, curious citizens of the world.
We often say that Montessori education flows naturally between school and home. Many parents find themselves inspired to create similar spaces at home — quieter, more intentional, more empowering for their children.
Preparing for More Than Kindergarten
Know this: a Montessori foundation equips your child with exactly the tools they’ll need not only for Kindergarten, but for life.
Independence: They will learn how to initiate, persist, and complete tasks with confidence.
Focus: Through self-directed learning, they’ll build remarkable concentration skills.
Emotional Intelligence: Collaborative mixed-age classrooms foster empathy and leadership.
Love of Learning: Perhaps most importantly, they will associate learning with joy, not pressure.
Montessori kids often transition beautifully into diverse educational settings — because they have learned how to adapt, advocate for themselves, and remain curious.
Why Now is the Time
We want to be transparent: our enrollment for 2025–26 is already filling quickly. The families who know us well often re-enroll year after year, and we limit class sizes to preserve the integrity of the Montessori experience.
If you are even considering joining our Joyous Montessori family, we encourage you to schedule a personal tour.
When you visit, you’ll see for yourself the sparkle in our students’ eyes. You’ll notice the respectful way teachers interact with children. You’ll witness the magic of children taking ownership of their learning.
A Final Word from Our Hearts
Dear future Montessori parent, we see the love you hold for your child. We know how carefully you are choosing their path.
If you choose us, please know this:
- We will know your child’s name and heart.
- We will celebrate their uniqueness.
- We will protect their joy in learning.
- We will honor the trust you place in us.
- Because this isn’t just a school.
- It’s a community.
- It’s a calling.
- And it would be our joy to walk this path with you and your child.
With warmth and gratitude,
The Teachers of Joyous Montessori
Ready to Begin?
Enrollment for 2025–26 is now open — and we’re offering 20% OFF your first month’s tuition for new families!
👉 Schedule your personal tour today: joyousmontessori.com/enroll
👉 Call us: (817) 431-6661
We can’t wait to meet you and your child. 🌟
WHAT DOES ART LOOK LIKE IN THE MONTESSORI CLASSROOM?
Your child is a unique individual with their own pace, preferences, and passions. That’s why choosing the right educational environment is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. With so many schools and learning approaches to explore, Montessori stands out as a philosophy that honors individuality and fosters holistic growth.
A key element of the Montessori experience is creative expression through art. But art in this environment isn’t just about finger painting or drawing inside the lines, it’s about curiosity, discovery, and developing lifelong skills through hands-on exploration.
Understanding the types of art experiences your child engages in can help you better support their creativity both in and out of the classroom. Here’s what art looks like in a Montessori setting, and how you can carry that inspiration into your home.
Freedom to Choose
In a Montessori classroom, children aren’t directed to color within the lines, copy a model drawing, or all make the same craft. Instead of structured, teacher-led projects, Montessori art is about freedom of choice and exploration.
Educators carefully prepare the environment, offering a variety of open-ended materials that children can access independently. The child might choose from colored pencils, paints, clay, or collage items arranged on accessible trays or low shelves. This setup invites students to follow their interests and make decisions about what to create and how to create it.
This child-led approach fosters independence, decision-making, and creative confidence, all while encouraging spontaneity and originality.
A World of Open-Ended Materials
Montessori art materials are typically open-ended, meaning there is no “right” or “wrong” way to use them. These tools encourage experimentation and support the idea that creativity comes from the process, not the product.
Children may find:
- Trays of vibrant paints with brushes and rollers of different sizes
- Crayons, markers, or chalk for abstract drawing and line work
- Tissue paper, glue sticks, and scissors for freeform collages
- Modeling clay for sensory sculpting and texture exploration
They might mix colors, layer materials, roll, stamp, or even finger-paint to discover new techniques. What’s important isn’t what they make, but that they are given the space, time, and freedom to express themselves.
Trays and shelves are intentionally organized to look beautiful and inviting, which nurtures a child’s sense of order and care for their environment, two key Montessori values.
Creativity Without Expectation
In Montessori, art is not about creating something perfect to display, although parents are welcome to cherish their child’s work. Instead, the focus is on the joy of the creative process.
Children create because they want to, not to fulfill an assignment or please an adult. As a result, they build inner motivation and pride in their own efforts.
Parents and educators are encouraged to take a hands-off approach: stand back, observe, and let your child explore their ideas in their own way. This helps cultivate true creativity, self-expression, and confidence.
Bringing Montessori Art Home
You don’t need a classroom to support Montessori-style art. At home, you can offer simple materials like crayons, paper, paint, clay, or fabric scraps and let your child lead the way. Avoid giving step-by-step instructions or setting expectations for the outcome; just let your child create freely.
Inspired to Learn More?
At Joyous Montessori, Keller, TX, we believe in nurturing the whole child, creatively, intellectually, emotionally, and socially. If you’re curious about how a Montessori education can benefit your child, we’d love to talk.
Visit us or contact us today to learn more about our programs and philosophy.