Introduction
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
MONTESSORI LEARNING
Learning is a key part of your child’s preschool experience, and the skills they learn at Peace Arch Montessori help them grow & develop intellectually and give them a future advantage in elementary, high-school, college, and beyond. We provide a rich, diverse learning environment that allows your child to begin mastering the sensory, motor, social, and other modes of childhood learning, along with the alphabet, numbers, and other critical preschool skills.
Our learning programs follow Maria Montessori’s model for preschool-aged children, taking into account the nature of the young, absorbent mind and providing intellectual stimulation in the key areas for each of the sensitive periods that preschool child go through during normal childhood development. In Montessori education, learning is largely self-directed, which fits well in a well-supervised, educationally enriched preschool environment by allowing your child to explore and learn.
PLAYTIME IS IMPORTANT
For children, play is learning too! We provide healthy indoor & outdoor playtime activities to help your child to continue their exploration of the world, satisfy their need for fresh air and physical activity, and help them to express themselves socially as they interact with others in our outdoor play area.
In the Montessori environment, self-directed learning and play go hand-in-hand, and at Peace Arch Montessori we make sure that your child is not only getting an educationally enriching preschool experience, but also has a safe, fun, and socially-rewarding environment to play with others as they grow.
Playtime helps children to relax, decompress, and experience rewarding social interactions with other children as they develop physical competency and get necessary exercise to help them stay in shape, stay healthy, and continue to learn and grow into successful, well-adjusted children.
GROWTH & NURTURING
The early-years of your child’s life are some of the most important to his or her growth and development, both intellectually as well as physically. Maria Montessori described this time as a series of “sensitive periods” during which growth happens rapidly, and your child effortlessly absorbs knowledge from the environment around them. As a parent, don’t you want to make the most of these crucial growth years in your child’s life?
Our montessori preschool curriculum recognizes the sensitive periods for child development, including the “acquisition of language”, “interest in small objects”, “order”, “sensory refinement”, and “social behavior” – and our educational program is designed to help your child grow in an environment that caters to their natural growth needs at each stage of development.
PRESCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT
Children who are educated in a Montessori environment go on in life to achieve great things. The founder of Amazon.com, both founders of Google, and countless other achievers all began their education in a Montessori environment, which helped to prepare them with the skills for independent learning & problem solving required to excel in life.
Children who begin in a Montessori educational environment not only achieve more as adults – they also perform better on standardized tests, get higher grades, and achieve more honors when they eventually transition back into a traditional K-12 school or college environment. Montessori Education also provides children with a rich, diverse exposure to social interactions, so parents who have concerns about how their child will fare after they eventually outgrow Montessori education can rest assured that children are not only on-track, but in fact ahead of their peers in the traditional educational establishment.
Our Mission
HELPING CHILDREN ACHIEVE MORE
The mission of Peace Arch Montessori, located in Blaine, WA, is to provide children with the highest quality Montessori preschool experience, while offering parents a local, affordable choice in the North Whatcom County area, including Blaine, Birch Bay, Lynden, and Custer. We believe that giving your child the best education possible shouldn’t require a long, difficult commute to school or dealing with waiting-lists for enrollment, and we’re doing our best to change that with a quality school that helps your child to blossom with a higher level of preschool education.
The Montessori method is a proven educational model based on principles of human learning and early childhood education developed nearly a century ago by Dr. Maria Montessori. Parents of children enrolled in Montessori schools swear by it, and the college performance of Montessori students stands as a testament to it’s effectiveness. It best when children enroll in a Montessori program at a young age, while their minds are the most open. Simply put, children who begin Montessori education during preschool go on to perform better in school, college, and their careers.
Meet Our Staff
FULLY CERTIFIED & ACCREDITED
Ms. Fawn Intaraprasert
Ms. Fawn is the founder of Peace Arch Montessori Preschool, and has over 15 years of experience in early childhood education. She originally immigrated from Thailand to study teaching, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Services & Administration from Khon Kaen University. She’s also a fully certified Montessori Teacher by Age of Montessori, founded by Dr. Elizabeth Caspari – a Montessori Accreditation Council (MACTE) approved program.
Fawn loves children, and has worked closely with preschool-aged children in the United States and abroad. She strives to apply the principles of Maria Montessori to help engage children age 3 to 6 years old in the preschool learning process, and help them to achieve more learning than in the traditional Pre-K environment.
In addition to being the lead teacher & program coordinator Fawn also works in the local community, and coordinates extracurricular and enrichment activites for the school’s students, including field trips, special guest speakers, and dance & karate classes. She is also a Washington State certified Thai language interpreter.
Ms. Grace
Ms. Grace has a lot of experience working with young children working with young children and the love for arts and crafts. Ms. Grace brings creativity into every lesson. Ms. Grace received International Montessori Teaching Diploma and certified Montessori infant/toddler teacher by North American Montessori Center, Vancouver, Canada.
Ms. Ao Pakboonmecharoen
During summer of 2024, Ms. Ao volunteered in our classroom while two of her sons attended our summer program. Ms. Ao holds a bachelor degree of business administration at Raja Mangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Pathum Thani, Thailand. She enjoys working with children at Peace Arch Montessori.
Her hobbies are doing arts and baking goods
“Things can change . Just go with the flow and let everything be the way it’s meant to be.”
Ms. Taylor Andrews
Ms. Taylor grew up in a small rural town in Washington, spending lots of time outdoors. Both of her parents are teachers, and she knew she wanted to follow in that tradition. After graduating from Western WA University, Taylor worked in the non profit sector, until finding a postion teaching pre-k at Peace Arch Montessori. Teaching brings her great joy and provides a family friendly schedule, as she and her husband raise their young children in Blaine.
“ 1 Corinthians 16:14. “Let all that you do be done in love.“
Ms. Anna Lisa Gallant
Ms. Anna Lisa has over 36 years of teaching children. She holds her Bachelor Degree of general education from University of Mindanao. She is now working at Blaine primary school in Blaine school district as paraprofessional. Her passion is teaching children. She love dancing. Her favorite colors are purple and blue. Her favorite quote is Smiles cause nothing but bring wonderful feelings.
Ms. Maddy
Ms. Lenneth
Ms. Reama
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INSIDE OUR SCHOOL
Important Notice
SUMMER 2026 PRESCHOOL CLASSES
Enrollment for our Infant and Toddler Program, serving children ages 3 months to 2 years, will not open on August 3, 2026, as previously planned.
In response to the growing need for infant care and extended-hours services in our community, Peace Arch Montessori is working toward becoming a licensed child care center through the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families.
The licensing process and our transition to a new facility have taken longer than anticipated. As a result, we must postpone enrollment for the Infant and Toddler Program, as well as the launch of our extended-hours services, for the upcoming school year.
We sincerely apologize for the delay and any inconvenience it may cause. We will provide families with an update as soon as we receive additional information from our licensor.
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