Located in a brightly painted historic craftsman-style building across the street from Elysian Heights Elementary School, Baxter Montessori School follows the Montessori method of teaching young children. The method is based on the belief that children love work and learn through experience rather than a system of punishments and rewards. Since 1970, the Baxter Montessori has offered instruction in art, music, foreign language, outdoor play and gymnastics for pre-schoolers.