Prepared Montessori classroom with wooden materials and natural light

Caxias · Oeiras · Lisbon

The first bilingual Montessori in Oeiras.

A calm Children’s House for ages 2.5–6, where children grow independence, curiosity and kindness — in English and Portuguese.

BilingualEN + PT
1 – 6 yearsPlaygroup & Children’s House
Mixed-ageclassrooms
Outdoors dailygarden exploration
CaxiasOeiras

Welcome

Cultivating independence, one child at a time.

Little Oaks is not a traditional preschool. It is a prepared environment where children are seen, heard and gently guided to work at their own pouring, sweeping, reading, counting, caring for the garden and caring for one another.

Admissions are open for September 2026/2027. Spaces for children aged 2.5–6 are limited.

Our story

Montessori Practical Life activity with a pitcher and ceramic bowl

What we hold dear

Values that shape every shelf, conversation and outdoor morning.

Independence

Children choose meaningful work and learn that they are capable.

Respect

For each child, every family, and the living world around us.

Community

A small school where every child feels seen, heard and valued.

Hands-on learning

Real materials, real skills, real concentration — not worksheets.

Outdoor learning at Little Oaks

A day at Little Oaks

Calm, purposeful, connected.

08:30
A gentle start in our prepared environment.
3-Hour Work Cycle
Three uninterrupted hours of purposeful Montessori learning, with Grace & Courtesy woven into the curriculum.
Outdoor Time
Plenty of time to explore, play, move and learn in nature.

Programs

From first steps in a playgroup to the full Children’s House cycle.

childrenhouse

Ages 2.5 – 6

Children’s House

Our signature mixed-age programme. English as the main language, with Portuguese woven through the day.

Practical life materials

18 months – 3

Playgroup

A nurturing Montessori-inspired space for toddlers: sensory play, crafts, music and bilingual fun.

dance image

Ages 2 – 6

Extra Curricular Activities - Every Thursday.

Music on Tuesdays at 15:30 and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on Thursdays at 15:30.

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“A peaceful and nurturing environment where children can learn and flourish. A gem in Oeiras.”

— Parent

“Thought out, well supervised, relaxing and educational. The space is bright and beautiful.”

— Toddler playgroup

“The teacher was attentive to different ages. My son always looked forward to going.”

— Toddler playgroup

2026 – 2027

The year, mapped.

First day: 2 September 2026. Last day: 30 June 2027, with early dismissal at noon. Browse terms, holidays, parent evenings and Summer School.

Open the calendar

2026-2027 academic calendar

Come and feel the room.

The best way to understand Little Oaks is to visit. WhatsApp us or send an enquiry.

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