Programs
At Mint, our mission is to share our unique childcare experience—rooted in passionate teaching, creative learning, and the timeless methods of traditional Montessori education—with a growing and vibrant part of the Montclair community.
We specialize in nurturing infants and toddlers during the critical early learning years before preschool, providing a safe, stimulating, and loving environment where curiosity and development thrive.
Our program includes enriching activities like music classes, story time, and outdoor play on our beautiful turf playground and garden space—along with so much more designed to support the whole child.
Infants
Toddlers
Music
Story Time
Play
A special place for learning, play and love
Our mission is to cultivate a creative and imaginative environment where every child can explore, learn, and grow through the power of play. We are dedicated to nurturing the essential foundations of healthy development—emotionally, socially, physically, and intellectually—through meaningful, play-based experiences each day.
What The Parents Are Saying
“We can’t say enough good things about Rolda and Mint Family Daycare. The amount of love and care Rolda and her staff give to the kids is amazing. They really make it feel like extended family instead of simply a place to drop off your kids. We love that they spend a lot of time outdoors, learning through play and exploring all sorts of things. We’re always so impressed how much our kids are learning and developing. From songs, to coloring and starting to write letters, to learning to ride a scooter or play soccer. Rolda creates an environment of community as well. We’re now friends with several of the other parents and enjoy going to Mint Family events. It’s really so much more than childcare. It’s a community, an extension of our family, and there’s no one I trust more to take care of our kids! ”
The Marshall Family
"Choosing this daycare was one of the best decisions we've made for our child. The staff is incredibly caring, attentive, and passionate about what they do. Every day, our little one comes home excited, full of stories, and showing us something new they've learned. It's clear that the focus on creative play and developmentally appropriate learning is making a big impact. We feel confident and grateful knowing our child is in such a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment."
The Williams Family
"My experience with Rolda was magical. The love, care, confidence, and creativity she brings into the playspace is truly special. Both my boys were shy and we were new to the area. Rolda became a safe anchor for them to learn, grow, and find their voice. Rolda put together these sweet little performances with the kids. It was an opportunity to not only see their growth but to also witness their blossoming confidence. Rolda and her staff also kept me tuned into anything relevant that happened in the day. I felt connected to the kids despite not being with them. She was totally accessible to me. The atmosphere is warm, loving, inclusive. Rolda creates a family."
The Nasello Family