Ahwatukee’s Only Trilingual Montessori
Trilingual Montessori Kindergarten in Ahwatukee
Mandarin, Spanish & English Immersion — Pre-K Through 2nd Grade · ESA Accepted
Why Our Kindergarten Is Different
Other Ahwatukee kindergartens stop at age 5. We’re just getting started.
🌍 Only Trilingual Kindergarten in Ahwatukee
No other kindergarten in Ahwatukee offers Mandarin, Spanish, and English immersion. While competitors offer English-only programs, Amici gives your child three languages — the ultimate competitive advantage.
📚 Continues Through 2nd Grade
Most Ahwatukee preschools stop at kindergarten age. Amici’s K-2 program provides a seamless academic transition — no disruptive school changes at age 5.
🎓 Kyrene-Ready Graduates
Looking for an alternative to Kyrene kindergarten? Our graduates arrive reading fluently, thinking mathematically, and confident in three languages.
💰 ESA Kindergarten in Ahwatukee
Amici is ESA-approved. Use your Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account to fund your child’s trilingual Montessori education — making private kindergarten accessible for every family.
Our Kindergarten Curriculum
Far beyond ABCs and 123s — delivered in three languages
Montessori Math
Golden bead materials make abstract math tangible. Children master place value into thousands, explore fractions, and begin algebraic thinking.
Trilingual Language Arts
Reading fluency, creative writing, and grammar foundations in English, Mandarin, and Spanish. Confident communicators ready for any school.
Science & Discovery
Zoology, botany, earth science, and real experiments — building the scientific method from age 4.
Cultural Studies
Geography with puzzle maps, world cultures, art inspired by global traditions, and music in three languages.
Practical Life Skills
Food preparation, self-care, classroom leadership, and conflict resolution — building executive function and responsibility.
Sensorial Development
Montessori sensorial materials develop classification, pattern recognition, and spatial reasoning for math and reading readiness.
Amici vs. Traditional Kindergarten
| Feature | Amici Montessori ✅ | Traditional Kindergarten |
|---|---|---|
| Languages | 3 — English, Mandarin, Spanish | English only |
| Grade Span | Pre-K through 2nd grade | Kindergarten only (age 5) |
| Class Size | ~10:1 ratio, 3 teachers/room | 20-25+ per class, 1 teacher |
| ESA Accepted | Yes — AZ Empowerment Scholarship | Public = free / Private varies |
| Math Level | Place value to 1000s, fractions | Counting to 100 |
| Reading | Fluent readers in 3 languages | Letter recognition, basic sight words |
| Independence | Core focus — practical life skills | Teacher-directed activities |
Use Your ESA for Kindergarten
Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account lets every family use state education funds at approved private schools. Amici is fully ESA-approved.
Apply for ESA through AZ Dept. of Education
Receive funds on your ClassWallet debit card
Enroll at Amici — we handle the rest!
Preparing for Kyrene Schools
Our graduates consistently outperform readiness benchmarks at Kyrene de los Cerritos, Kyrene de los Lagos, and other Kyrene district schools.
- ✅ Reading fluently — in English, with Mandarin and Spanish foundations
- ✅ Math beyond grade level — place value, fractions, early algebra
- ✅ Socially confident — experienced in mixed-age collaboration
- ✅ Independently motivated — self-directed learners
- ✅ Culturally aware — global perspective that enriches any classroom
Meet Our Founder
Sean Michael Diana started Amici with a personal mission: give every child the gift of the world’s three most spoken languages.
Why Trilingual Montessori Kindergarten Matters
“I opened these schools because I believe every child deserves the gift of the world’s languages. At Amici, we don’t just teach — we prepare your child for a global future.”
— Sean Michael Diana, Founder
Frequently Asked Questions