Located within Cedar Falls Mennonite Church on West 9th Street, Casa Montessori School conducts preschool during the regular school year and summer session. The preschool does not have a religious affiliation in spite of the school's location. It is a member of the American Montessori Society. The school has certified teachers and assisting staff.
Montessori education is characterized by an emphasis on independence, freedom within limits and respect for a child’s natural psychological development while being exposed to educational materials, physical, artistic and play activities.