top of page
shutterstock_611985671.jpg

Sweet Maple Grove
Together, we can be the village

Welcome. We're Glad You're Here.

 Sweet Maple Grove is a community and nature based education program in Newburyport, MA.  Consider us the place where your family can take root and blossom in our nurturing indoor and outdoor learning environment

while connecting with nature, the arts, and the community.

​

feet maple.png
PXL_20210311_191553191.PORTRAIT.jpg

Montessori Inspired

We consider our program a Montessori without borders approach. This approach incorporates various educational and life philosophies to  guide children to discover their true selves and explore the world around them while being guided by and connected to a supportive community.

kids maple.png
kids with magnifier smaller.jpg

Nature Focused

We spend most of our time outdoors exploring the forest behind our family home and interacting with the materials in the outdoor classroom.  We do this while experiencing the seasonal changes and witnessing the impact these changes have on the learning environment.

girl maple.png
asian girl building .jpg

Mindfully Created

We emphasize the importance of children being self aware when they interact with the environment and their community.  We believe that children move what they are learning from their head, to their hearts, through their hands.  Creative opportunities give children the chance to mindfully experience this process while becoming more self aware in the process.

hands with plant.png

"Let us view the child's  vision of the whole universe. We shall walk together on this path of life, for all things are part of the universe, and are connected with each other to form one whole unity."
Dr. Maria Montessori

Meet Sweet Maple Grove's Lead Teacher, Nicole Yousefnia

  • Mom to 2 bi-cultural children

  • BS, Elementary Education, Science Focus

  • MA, Special Education

  • Lower Elementary Montessori Teaching Certificate

  • Returned Peace Corps Volunteer

  • 2023 Newburyport  Youth Asset Builder Award

website image outdoors medium_edited.jpg

"If you are unsure about sending your child to Sweet Maple Grove, watch them interact with Nicole for 10 minutes.

I have been in education for over 15 years, and I have never observed a teacher who can rival Nicole's ability to connect to children. She inspires confidence and calm."

​

Kristen Vicente, M.Ed

Sweet Maple Grove Mom

Upper School Director

Windham Woods School

​

SMG was an ideal setting for my daughter. Every week my daughter was excited to go to Ms. Nicole's yard, where her imagination thrived. She gained confidence in the woods, felt at peace in the idyllic setting, and absolutely loved visiting and caring for her imaginary woodland unicorn. Nicole is a thoughtful, caring and intentional educator. She creates a space where children thrive. SMG was such a special part of my daughter's early years. I highly recommend."

​

Allison Pruna

Mom, Teacher, RPCV

Sweet Maple Grove(14).png
bottom of page