Maria Montessori spent her life working to create schools that would serve children, but she also said that education begins at birth. She recognized that the most essential element to a child's Montessori education is building a strong partnership with the parents.

In addition to serving the children, MIR focuses its energy on the parents of our community. Parenting is the most challenging job one accepts with very little instruction. All parents need the support of a strong community to successfully raise their children.

To support parents, MIR offers several Parent Education Nights. Parents are expected to participate in a minimum of two per year; many parents attend all five. Parent Child Night, Journey & Discovery, and parenting classes and seminars are also offered throughout the school year. Classes and seminars include a Parent-Infant Class, Positive Discipline, and Emotional Coach Parenting.