Bernie's Montessori School and Child Care Center has been in operation since 1988. The Montessori education method aims to take advantage of time periods in children's lives when they're at their greatest learning potential, which allows teachers to cater to their age and learning pace. Bernie's works with children on language development, geography and other sciences, math, art, music, and more. Sensorial materials are also used to help kids sharpen their senses, and the children are taken on picnics and field trips. Bernie's also has a downtown location at 115 Second Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55401.