mommy + me,
but more.
Clementine is a Montessori parent-child community in downtown Libertyville for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Your child attends the weekly 50-100 minute class with you (or any caregiver). The children explore, create, and play in a Montessori environment while the adults observe, get to know each other, and join their kids with the activities.
Weekly classes are an engaging hour(ish!) you'll look forward to every week.
Discussions & resources bring more peace + confidence into your parenting.
Session events build connections with class families and our whole community.
Clementine Cohort is a 9-month, small-group experience for deeper learning. | more
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Truly a special and unique opportunity to learn and observe your child’s development in a beautiful classroom environment...a one-of-a-kind experience.
Your child's first years are amazing, but they might also feel full of questions.
Of course you love being a parent. But maybe some of the time...
- you wish you knew what to do all day long.
- you wonder if you might be missing something about healthy development.
- you’d just like to have some other adults around while you spend time with your child.
Maybe you’re looking for a place where your child can bring her whole self without you having to worry about a bad mood or a rough day.
Maybe you’re looking for someone who you can talk to about everything you're curious about after browsing all the instagram content and hearing all the competing opinions.
Clementine is that place,
and I am that person.
I’m Jessica, and I’ve been called the Toddler Whisperer.
But it’s actually not about getting kids to behave a certain way--it’s about making room for them to grow into the people they’re meant to become.
I’ve worked with hundreds of families over the years, and I still genuinely love:
- creating a beautiful and engaging environment for kids
- observing them as they work, play, concentrate, and interact
- helping parents see and understand their children in ways they might not have thought about before.
This is a place where your child can be herself, and the whole point is to navigate the moments where it all seems to fall apart alongside the moments where it all seems to click. You’ll love to see your child grow into a classmate over time, right before your eyes.
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Jessica is truly the most caring, intentional, and thoughtful teacher I have ever known. I honestly am blown away with the activities she carefully picks out each week and the tiny things she notices about each individual.
What morning together looks like
- arrive and settle in
- the children choose from all kinds of activities perfect for toddlers: puzzles, fine motor practice, classroom care, big movements, art materials, food preparation, and more
- the adults observe, chat, discuss, and join their kids throughout class
- the group enjoys a meal together, with the food prepared and the table set by the children
- we finish with scarves, instruments, and favorite songs
- (our classes for infants and crawlers are a little different, but just as much fun!)
You might be wondering...
Have more questions? You might find your answer here, or email me!
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Clementine is so much more than just a "mommy and me" class. Jessica is the most thoughtful and purposeful facilitator, who truly gets to know your child and wants to help them thrive.